Three cheers for three years growing! Help us celebrate three amazing years of food, farm, fun, and discovery at Food + Farm Exploration Center.
Join us all day and into the evening on Thursday, December 3, for Day 2 of our third birthday celebration! Fuel the fun with our café open late until 7:00 PM, explore evening STEM activities in the Makerspace, and drop into the Kitchen Lab for our "Three Bites of Wisconsin Agriculture" tasting experience. Enjoy all this alongside all-day anniversary specials and engaging activities perfect for family fun.
Want to see everything happening across our entire 5-day celebration? Check out our blog covering our whole Third Birthday Celebration!
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Food + Farm Exploration Center is dedicated to cultivating curiosity and connecting our community to the food, farming, and agricultural innovations that have made our first three years so unforgettable. Thank you for growing with us!
EVENT DETAILS
Cost: Included with General Admission | Free for Members
Admission Discount: Use promo code BDAY online or mention it at the front desk to receive $3 off general admission today!
Registration: Walk-ins welcome if space permits; advance ticket purchase is recommended to guarantee your spot. Activities available while supplies last.
Audience: Family Event – Open to all ages!
Includes: Three Bites of Wisconsin Agriculture tasting (5–7 PM), extended evening hours, guided evening STEM activities, scavenger hunt, lobby memory wall, and full access to explore our interactive exhibit halls.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Three Bites of Wisconsin Agriculture (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Drop into the Kitchen Lab to sample three delicious food items highlighting Wisconsin crops, complete with fun educational facts from our team.
Guided Evening STEM Activities (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Participate in hands-on, fun-for-all-ages learning stations in the Makerspace.
Extended Café Hours: The Colorful Plate Café stays open late until 7:00 PM (serving drinks and grab-and-go options from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM) to fuel your evening fun!
Special Café Menu ($3 Birthday Treats): Savor $3 birthday sweets in the Colorful Plate Café, including cookies, cupcakes, and dirt cups, plus our featured birthday cake latte and hot cocoa.
Gift Shop Discount: Enjoy a $3 coupon on any gift shop purchase of $20 or more.
All-Day Celebration: No matter when you come, enjoy special birthday activities and self-serve games/coloring sheets each day!
Lobby Memory Wall: Stop by our lobby display to write down a favorite memory or moment at Food + Farm on a veggie cut-out for our "You Helped Us Grow" display.
Scavenger Hunt & Prize: Complete our center-wide exhibit scavenger hunt and return it to the front desk for a fun prize.
Full Exhibit Access: Combine your birthday fun with full admission to explore 60+ interactive agriculture and STEM exhibits.
GOOD TO KNOW
Admission Discount: Remember to use promo code BDAY at checkout or mention it at the front desk to receive $3 off.
Family-Friendly: All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
BIRTHDAY WEEK SCHEDULE
Visiting on another day too? Explore what else is happening during our 5-day celebration (Dec 2–6):
Wednesday, Dec 2: Guided Morning STEM Activities (10 AM–12 PM) & all-day birthday fun.
Thursday, Dec 3: Extended Café Hours until 7 PM, Evening STEM Activities (5–7 PM), & Three Bites of Wisconsin Agriculture Tasting (5–7 PM).
Friday, Dec 4: All-day self-serve STEM games, birthday treats, and memory wall fun.
Saturday, Dec 5: Guided Afternoon STEM Activities (1–3 PM) & Three Bites of Wisconsin Agriculture Tasting (1–3 PM).
Sunday, Dec 6: Birthday celebration grand finale with all-day self-serve activities and treat specials!
Questions? Contact our team for assistance.
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