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SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
Knobloch Family Farmhouse parking lot (Continue past main entrance on Scofieldtown Road to north entrance at 151 Scofieldtown Rd) Join us each Sunday to support local agriculture and pick up some great products and produce. Many of our favorite vendors will be returning along with some new friends. The Heckscher Farm tent will have all…
Ferguson Library Bookmobile visits the Farm Market
Ferguson Library Bookmobile visits the Farm Market
The Bookmobile, the Ferguson Library’s traveling branch since 1940, will be on-site! At the Sunday Farm Market in our North Parking Lot. No ticket needed.
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Animals for All: Heckscher Farm Open Evening
Animals for All: Heckscher Farm Open Evening
Tuesday, October 3 6 — 7 pm All Ages Welcome Our open evenings are designed for kids, adults and families for whom traditional program environments may pose challenges, but who would still enjoy an after-hours farm experience. Join us for an “open farm” evening and move throughout the Heckscher Farm at your own pace and…
After-School Tuesdays: Wild Woods Adventure
After-School Tuesdays: Wild Woods Adventure
Ages 5 – 9 This popular after-school is back! Explore the forest like never before as we search for salamanders and snakes, build a shelter, learn how to make fire, and more! We’ll explore our Poorhouse Brook, learn some basics of wild edibles, dig in the dirt, try out our Orange Adventure Trail, and discover…
5 events,
Wonder Art Fall I
Wonder Art Fall I
Ages 18 month – 2+ (with caregiver) As the summer nears its end, we’ll welcome the first signs of fall! We’ll explore the last of the garden's harvest, watch the first leaves change colors, and more. Limited to 6 adult/child pairs. Meets in Heckscher Barn. Members: $68 for 4 week session Non-Members: $76 for 4…
Wonder Art Fall I
Wonder Art Fall I
Ages 18 month – 2+ (with caregiver) As the summer nears its end, we’ll welcome the first signs of fall! We’ll explore the last of the garden's harvest, watch the first leaves change colors, and more. Limited to 6 adult/child pairs. Meets in Heckscher Barn. Members: $68 for 4 week session Non-Members: $76 for 4…
Migration Station on the Meadow
Migration Station on the Meadow
Join us for this all-new offering to learn about the fall migration of raptors in our area and hopefully spy some birds on their southern migration. Stop by the Meadow any time between 3 – 4:30 pm to discover how to identify different types of migrating raptors with the aid of our birding expert, Brian…
After-School Wednesdays: Wild Woods Adventure-FULL
After-School Wednesdays: Wild Woods Adventure-FULL
Ages 5 – 9 This popular after-school is back! Explore the forest like never before as we search for salamanders and snakes, build a shelter, learn how to make fire, and more! We’ll explore our Poorhouse Brook, learn some basics of wild edibles, dig in the dirt, try out our Orange Adventure Trail, and discover…
1 event,
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Wonder Art Fall I
Wonder Art Fall I
Ages 18 month – 2+ (with caregiver) As the summer nears its end, we’ll welcome the first signs of fall! We’ll explore the last of the garden's harvest, watch the first leaves change colors, and more. Limited to 6 adult/child pairs. Meets in Heckscher Barn. Members: $68 for 4 week session Non-Members: $76 for 4…
Wonder Art Fall I
Wonder Art Fall I
Ages 18 month – 2+ (with caregiver) As the summer nears its end, we’ll welcome the first signs of fall! We’ll explore the last of the garden's harvest, watch the first leaves change colors, and more. Limited to 6 adult/child pairs. Meets in Heckscher Barn. Members: $68 for 4 week session Non-Members: $76 for 4…
1 event,
2 events,
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
Knobloch Family Farmhouse parking lot (Continue past main entrance on Scofieldtown Road to north entrance at 151 Scofieldtown Rd) Join us each Sunday to support local agriculture and pick up some great products and produce. Many of our favorite vendors will be returning along with some new friends. The Heckscher Farm tent will have all…
2 events,
Vacation Drop-Off Day: Fall on the Farm
Vacation Drop-Off Day: Fall on the Farm
Vacation Drop-Off Day: Fall on the Farm Monday, October 9 Ages 5 – 9 9:30 am – 12 pm Limited to 12 children No school? No problem! Join us for a morning of fun at the SM&NC! Each day will have a different theme but will be full of live animal visits, trail experiences, art…
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Animals for All: Caring for Critters
Animals for All: Caring for Critters
Tuesday, October 10 3:30 — 4:15 pm Ages 5+ This program provides an opportunity for hands-on work with our animals on Heckscher Farm for students with disabilities for whom our Junior Curator program environment may not be as successful. The small group size allows for a great experience at each participant’s pace and comfort level.…
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Nights Out: Create Like…Rachel Sard
Nights Out: Create Like…Rachel Sard
Rachel SardStones (February 4)Oil on canvas9 x 18 inches2022 Paint or collage your own work of art inspired by our current exhibition, Rachel Sard: Insofar. Sard describes her paintings as a celebration of texture, luminosity, and transparency. Join us in our Bendel Galleries where you will use natural materials to design a unique and beautiful…
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Nature at Night
Nature at Night
Celebrate October's Friday the 13th with this all-new evening program! You’ll find that nature at night is amazing during a flashlight tour of Heckscher Farm. We'll call for our local owls, meet some creatures that are more cool than creepy, and create a nocturnal craft to take home. Groups will rotate through stations for a…
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Childrens Crafts at the Market
Childrens Crafts at the Market
We'll have some special projects to make by hand, while supplies last! At the Sunday Farm Market in our North Parking Lot. No ticket needed.
Spring on the Farm Family Fest Sunday
Spring on the Farm Family Fest Sunday
Join us for our annual Fall Family Fest Sundays! We’re celebrating New England's most colorful season by bundling all the fun and games of a festival into a single admission price, three Sundays this Fall! Each Sunday we’ll open our site at 10 am with added attractions, enhanced programming, fun seasonal offerings, and free giveaways…
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
Knobloch Family Farmhouse parking lot (Continue past main entrance on Scofieldtown Road to north entrance at 151 Scofieldtown Rd) Join us each Sunday to support local agriculture and pick up some great products and produce. Many of our favorite vendors will be returning along with some new friends. The Heckscher Farm tent will have all…
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FULL-Fall Junior Curator
Ages 11 – 13 Monday – Friday, October 16 – 20 3:30 – 5 pm Since 1949, our Junior Curator program has provided an overview of basic animal care through experiential learning on Heckscher Farm. Our program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the farm and various hands-on experiences, such as cleaning and feeding our animals.…
3 events,
Fall Birding at Scofieldtown Park
Fall Birding at Scofieldtown Park
Join SM&NC Visitor Services Manager and expert birder, Brian O’Toole, on a fall walk to explore this great local birding area. Quality meadow habitats are declining in our area and, as such, the great meadows at the park attract some species that can be harder to find elsewhere in Stamford. We’ll hopefully catch some migrating…
4 events,
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
A Members Only Event Registration opens: 10/2 at 9 am online for Director’s Circle, Family Premium & Family Plus Members 10/4 at 9 am online for Family Level Members 10 Sessions between October 20-28 Ages 2-10 Join us on the Farm for a Members-Only Fall Favorite! Take a trip around Heckscher Farm to solve our…
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
A Members Only Event Registration opens: 10/2 at 9 am online for Director’s Circle, Family Premium & Family Plus Members 10/4 at 9 am online for Family Level Members 10 Sessions between October 20-28 Ages 2-10 Join us on the Farm for a Members-Only Fall Favorite! Take a trip around Heckscher Farm to solve our…
5 events,
MEMBERS ONLY: Pumpkin Exploration & Carving
MEMBERS ONLY: Pumpkin Exploration & Carving
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. Tickets include entry for one family, a…
MEMBERS ONLY: Pumpkin Exploration & Carving
MEMBERS ONLY: Pumpkin Exploration & Carving
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. Tickets include entry for one family, a…
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
A Members Only Event Registration opens: 10/2 at 9 am online for Director’s Circle, Family Premium & Family Plus Members 10/4 at 9 am online for Family Level Members 10 Sessions between October 20-28 Ages 2-10 Join us on the Farm for a Members-Only Fall Favorite! Take a trip around Heckscher Farm to solve our…
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
A Members Only Event Registration opens: 10/2 at 9 am online for Director’s Circle, Family Premium & Family Plus Members 10/4 at 9 am online for Family Level Members 10 Sessions between October 20-28 Ages 2-10 Join us on the Farm for a Members-Only Fall Favorite! Take a trip around Heckscher Farm to solve our…
4 events,
Childrens Crafts at the Market
Childrens Crafts at the Market
We'll have some special projects to make by hand, while supplies last! At the Sunday Farm Market in our North Parking Lot. No ticket needed.
Spring on the Farm Family Fest Sunday
Spring on the Farm Family Fest Sunday
Join us for our annual Fall Family Fest Sundays! We’re celebrating New England's most colorful season by bundling all the fun and games of a festival into a single admission price, three Sundays this Fall! Each Sunday we’ll open our site at 10 am with added attractions, enhanced programming, fun seasonal offerings, and free giveaways…
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
Knobloch Family Farmhouse parking lot (Continue past main entrance on Scofieldtown Road to north entrance at 151 Scofieldtown Rd) Join us each Sunday to support local agriculture and pick up some great products and produce. Many of our favorite vendors will be returning along with some new friends. The Heckscher Farm tent will have all…
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
A Members Only Event Registration opens: 10/2 at 9 am online for Director’s Circle, Family Premium & Family Plus Members 10/4 at 9 am online for Family Level Members 10 Sessions between October 20-28 Ages 2-10 Join us on the Farm for a Members-Only Fall Favorite! Take a trip around Heckscher Farm to solve our…
2 events,
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
A Members Only Event Registration opens: 10/2 at 9 am online for Director’s Circle, Family Premium & Family Plus Members 10/4 at 9 am online for Family Level Members 10 Sessions between October 20-28 Ages 2-10 Join us on the Farm for a Members-Only Fall Favorite! Take a trip around Heckscher Farm to solve our…
3 events,
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
A Members Only Event Registration opens: 10/2 at 9 am online for Director’s Circle, Family Premium & Family Plus Members 10/4 at 9 am online for Family Level Members 10 Sessions between October 20-28 Ages 2-10 Join us on the Farm for a Members-Only Fall Favorite! Take a trip around Heckscher Farm to solve our…
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
A Members Only Event Registration opens: 10/2 at 9 am online for Director’s Circle, Family Premium & Family Plus Members 10/4 at 9 am online for Family Level Members 10 Sessions between October 20-28 Ages 2-10 Join us on the Farm for a Members-Only Fall Favorite! Take a trip around Heckscher Farm to solve our…
3 events,
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
A Members Only Event Registration opens: 10/2 at 9 am online for Director’s Circle, Family Premium & Family Plus Members 10/4 at 9 am online for Family Level Members 10 Sessions between October 20-28 Ages 2-10 Join us on the Farm for a Members-Only Fall Favorite! Take a trip around Heckscher Farm to solve our…
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
Trick or Treat on Heckscher Farm
A Members Only Event Registration opens: 10/2 at 9 am online for Director’s Circle, Family Premium & Family Plus Members 10/4 at 9 am online for Family Level Members 10 Sessions between October 20-28 Ages 2-10 Join us on the Farm for a Members-Only Fall Favorite! Take a trip around Heckscher Farm to solve our…
5 events,
Childrens Crafts at the Market
Childrens Crafts at the Market
We'll have some special projects to make by hand, while supplies last! At the Sunday Farm Market in our North Parking Lot. No ticket needed.
Spring on the Farm Family Fest Sunday
Spring on the Farm Family Fest Sunday
Join us for our annual Fall Family Fest Sundays! We’re celebrating New England's most colorful season by bundling all the fun and games of a festival into a single admission price, three Sundays this Fall! Each Sunday we’ll open our site at 10 am with added attractions, enhanced programming, fun seasonal offerings, and free giveaways…
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
Knobloch Family Farmhouse parking lot (Continue past main entrance on Scofieldtown Road to north entrance at 151 Scofieldtown Rd) Join us each Sunday to support local agriculture and pick up some great products and produce. Many of our favorite vendors will be returning along with some new friends. The Heckscher Farm tent will have all…
Trick or Treat at the Market
Trick or Treat at the Market
Come Trick or Treat at the Market! Visit our vendors for treats, while supplies last. At the Sunday Farm Market in our North Parking Lot. No ticket needed.
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Nights Out: Whiskey & Woodfire
Nights Out: Whiskey & Woodfire
This event is Sold Out. Sips and Slices are perfect companions! Join us in the Knobloch Family Farmhouse for a night of "spirited" whiskey exploration paired with freshly made New Haven Style pies by the one-and-only Sally's Apizza. Attendees will sample the robust flavors of exceptional whiskies from around the world – including a new,…
S’mores & Slides
S’mores & Slides
It's our final S’mores & Slides for the year! Join us for an evening of open playground followed by a chance to make our favorite campfire treat—S’mores! Our playground will be open to participants until 6:30 pm and we’ll have S’mores available by the fire pits starting at 6:15 pm. Tickets include registration for one…
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