Events
SOLD OUT Pierogi Cooking Class
Learn to make these traditional Polish dumplings along with various sauces to put a new twist on a classic.
Suncatcher Droplet Workshop with Sassy Glassers
Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll craft your very own stunning suncatcher. Come learn a new skill and create a new work of art that will shine with radiance in any space.
Spud of the Month: German Potato Dumplings
Learn to make German Potato Dumplings at the Spud of the Month social club! Enjoy a cooking demo, snacks, cocktails (or mocktails) plus great company. Attend multiple events for a chance to win a gift basket.
Toolbox for Tots with Pasture Chic Designs
Bring your kids to build and paint their own toolbox! Perfect activity for Father’s Day or any young craftsman in the making.
SOLD OUT Tamale & Mole Sauce Cooking Class
Learn how to make tamales and master a delicious mole sauce that is customized to your tastes.
Summer Camp: Weather Wizards
Kids are invited to enjoy Weather Wizards, a unique mini-camp experience! Each day we’ll dig into something new, enjoy hands-on activities, explore the exhibits, and savor a snack together.
Youth Tractor and Farm Safety Course
Sign up for the Portage County Tractor and Farm Safety course for an in-depth training on the expectations of farm work along with basics of agricultural safety & hazards. Provides requirements for state and federal certification. Open to learners 12-16 years old.
Summer Camp: Cultural Cooking, 2-5 Grade
Kids are invited to enjoy Cultural Cooking, a unique mini-camp experience for 2nd-5th graders! Each day we’ll dig into something new, enjoy hands-on activities, explore the exhibits, and savor a snack together.
Spud of the Month: Potato Knish
Learn to make Potato Knish at the Spud of the Month social club! Enjoy a cooking demo, snacks, cocktails (or mocktails) plus great company. Attend multiple events for a chance to win a gift basket.
Summer Camp: Cultural Cooking, 6-8 Grade
Kids are invited to enjoy Cultural Cooking, a unique mini-camp experience for 6th-8th graders! Each day we’ll dig into something new, enjoy hands-on activities, explore the exhibits, and savor a snack together.
SOLD OUT Pierogi Cooking Class
Learn to make these traditional Polish dumplings along with various sauces to put a new twist on a classic.
Spud of the Month: Potato Gnocchi
Learn to make Potato Gnocchi at the Spud of the Month social club! Enjoy a cooking demo, snacks, cocktails (or mocktails) plus great company. Attend multiple events for a chance to win a gift basket.
Professional Development Day for Teachers
Enjoy this special teacher professional development DAY designed to illustrate the processes involved in producing food and getting it to your dinner table. Help your students connect agriculture to classroom learning and real-world situations.
Summer Camp: Ready, Set, Grow!
Kids are invited to enjoy “Ready, Set, Grow!” a unique mini-camp experience! Each day we’ll dig into something new, enjoy hands-on activities, explore the exhibits, and savor a snack together.
Spud of the Month: Potatoes Romanoff
Learn to make Potatoes Romanoff at the Spud of the Month social club! Enjoy a cooking demo, snacks, cocktails (or mocktails) plus great company. Attend multiple events for a chance to win a gift basket.
Spud of the Month: African Potato Fufu
Learn to make African Potato Fufu at the Spud of the Month social club! Enjoy a cooking demo, snacks, cocktails (or mocktails) plus great company. Attend multiple events for a chance to win a gift basket.
Spud of the Month: Patatas Bravas
Learn to make Patatas Bravas at the Spud of the Month social club! Enjoy a cooking demo, snacks, cocktails (or mocktails) plus great company. Attend multiple events for a chance to win a gift basket.
Tot Time Week 4
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week Tot Time kids' program focusing on peas! Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, and a delicious snack.
Sauté Meat Tenderizing MSTC Class (Culinary Skills Series)
Learn how to perfectly sauté different meats. Participants will then create their own sautéed meat to enjoy!
Tot Time Week 3
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week Tot Time kids' program focusing on peas! Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, and a delicious snack.
Spud of the Month: Latkes
Learn to make Latkes (potato pancakes) at the Spud of the Month social club! Enjoy a cooking demo, snacks, cocktails (or mocktails) plus great company. Attend multiple events for a chance to win a gift basket.
Tot Time Week 2
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week Tot Time kids' program focusing on peas! Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, and a delicious snack.
Good for You & the Environment: Common Ground Coffee Chat
Enjoy a free, community event with complimentary drip coffee and pastries where you’ll learn what it takes to ensure the food we eat is safe for consumption. We’ll explore government regulations and programs, food labels & more.
Framed Pressed Florals Workshop with Ash & Co
Create a framed pressed floral masterpiece to enjoy blooms all year with this creative, hands-on class in our Makerspace.
Tot Time Registration & Week 1
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week Tot Time kids' program focusing on peas! Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, and a delicious snack.
Homemade Sauces MSTC Class (Culinary Skills Series)
Learn the basics of sauce making. Receive a demonstration and sample three traditional sauce recipes. You’ll also create one of the sauces to take home.
Tot Time Week 4
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week Tot Time kids' program focusing on peas! Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, and a delicious snack.
Vietnamese Pho MSTC Class
Learn to prepare this popular Vietnamese dish using traditional and modernized cooking methods. Enjoy a steamy bowl of pho that warms you up with its aromatic spices and herbs.
Tot Time Week 3
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week Tot Time kids' program focusing on peas! Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, and a delicious snack.
Easter Snacks Family Cooking Class
Learn to make a variety of delectable and adorable Easter themed snacks. From sweet to savory, you’ll enjoy new treats for your Easter celebration. Class designed for groups of 2-5.
Kids Mosaic Workshop with Sassy Glassers
Create your own stunning stained glass mosaic shadow box. Class suited for kids 5 and up. Come learn a new skill and create a new work of art that will shine with radiance in any space.
Culinary Skills Series & Knife Skills Class with MSTC
In this three-part series participants will learn how to properly handle, use, and care for a chef’s knife, learn the basics of sauce making, and sauté different meats. This class focuses on knife skills.
Tot Time Week 2
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week Tot Time kids' program focusing on peas! Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, and a delicious snack.
Food Safety from Field to Store: Common Ground Coffee Chat
Enjoy a free, community event with complimentary drip coffee and pastries where you’ll learn what it takes to ensure the food we eat is safe for consumption. We’ll explore government regulations and programs, food labels & more.
SOLD OUT Beer Flights & Pizza Night MSTC Class
Explore locally brewed beer and learn how different styles pair with different food. Enjoy sampling cheese and pizza made in class. Take home your own beer flight glassware!
Spring into Easter Workshop with Ash & Co
Hop into spring in this workshop crafting a duo of Easter decor. Create one mini spring wreath and floral bunny. Invite your little artist to join and freshen up your home decor.
Tot Time Registration & Week 1
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week Tot Time kids' program focusing on peas! Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, and a delicious snack.
Spud of the Month: Hasselback Potato
Learn to make Hasselback Potatoes at the Spud of the Month social club! Enjoy a cooking demo, snacks, cocktails (or mocktails) plus great company. Attend multiple events for a chance to win a gift basket.
Spring Eucalyptus Wreath Class with Ash & Co
Create your own eucalyptus wreath to welcome spring! Pick your own accents from fresh & dried florals plus spring-inspired bows. Includes one beer, wine or beverage!
Teen & Tweens Night Out: Red Velvet Cupcakes
Young chefs will learn how to make red velvet cup cakes using beets as a healthy alternative plus learn to decorate like a pastry pro.
Tic Tac Toe Boards with Pasture Chic Designs
Enjoy creating your own tic tac toe board. Choose between tractors or flowers and bees.
Spring Break: Easy Breezy Seeds
Visit for spring break and experiment with wind & seeds! Keep kids learning over the school break while having a blast learning how their food is grown.
Spring Break: Budding Artists
Visit for spring break and create blooming works of art! Keep kids learning over the school break while having a blast learning how their food is grown.
Tot Time Week 4
Dig into the world of agriculture with our 4-week Tot Time kids' program focusing on carrots! Enjoy open exploration in our Seedlings gallery, educational activities throughout the exploration center, and a delicious snack.
Tic Tac Toe Boards with Pasture Chic Designs
Enjoy creating your own tic tac toe board. Choose between tractors or flowers and bees.
Spring Break: Easy Breezy Seeds
Visit for spring break and experiment with wind & seeds! Keep kids learning over the school break while having a blast learning how their food is grown.
SOLD OUT Hmong Egg Roll Workshop MSTC Class
Learn how to make Hmong egg rolls. Prepare your own pork or veggie egg rolls then enjoy your delicious creation!