FIY: Farm it Yourself! Our FIY series teaches families and kids homesteading and cooking skills that can easily be done at home!

Throughout the year we’ll have opportunities to work with animals, cook in our kitchens, grow things to take home and more. Limited enrollment ensures that everyone gets hands-on chances to participate. Program location will be emailed to participants the week before the event. Recommended for children ages 5 and up, unless otherwise noted. Please take note that for many programs are not drop-off and that all participants require a ticket, including adults. Refer to individual programs for more information.

MEMBERS ONLY: Pumpkin Exploration & Carving

September 12, 2023
October 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
$22

Session 1 Join us for a fall favorite! Discover the different types of pumpkins and squash that grow in Connecticut, and create a festive one for your fall porch! Each family will receive a large CT grown pumpkin to decorate and carve in the style of their choice.…

MEMBERS ONLY: Pumpkin Exploration & Carving

September 14, 2023
October 21 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
$22

Session 2 Join us for a fall favorite! Discover the different types of pumpkins and squash that grow in Connecticut, and create a festive one for your fall porch! Each family will receive a large CT grown pumpkin to decorate and carve in the style of their choice.…

Terrarium Workshop

September 14, 2023
November 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Knobloch Family Farmhouse
$25 – $30

Make your own terrarium to take home! You’ll start with your choice of recycled glass container, and then add different layers of substrate to create your base. Then, you’ll introduce a small plant into its new home and top it off with moss, rocks, and other decorations. You…

Baking Bond: Parent + Child Cookie Decorating Class — FULL!

September 14, 2023
December 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Knobloch Family Farmhouse
$25 – $30

Calling all baker/artist dynamic duos! Embark on a delightful and heartwarming adventure in our Baking Bond Class, presented by Alison of Bella’s Sweet Treats. This class is designed to bring families together through the joy of cookie artistry. Beyond creating beautiful treats, you’ll also be making cherished memories…

Youth & Family Program Policies

    • Refunds may be available for a registered program up to 10 days before the program date. Within 10 days refunds are, unfortunately, not available. Please register carefully.
    • Contact registration at 203.977.6521 for refunds. Programs cancelled by SM&NC will be refunded in full.
    • Ticket transfers are not permitted. Only registered parties may attend in their program time/date.
    • Please note age requirements.  Registrations outside of the age minimums/maximums will be cancelled and may not be refunded.
    • Please note registration requirements.  Some programs are drop-off and some require adult attendance.
    • All participants age 3 and up who attend a program require a ticket for individually-ticketed events.
      *This policy does not apply to any Summer Camp, Summer Wonder Art, or other program that is covered under our Summer Camp refund policies. Please refer to our summer camp pages for more information on these policies.

For registration assistance or questions, please contact Visitor Services at 203.977.6521.