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Burgers and Buns Fun Run!
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WISaturday, May 20 at 9am - 1pm BURGERS AND BUNS FUN RUN May Beef Month is just around the corner, and we are ready to run with celebrations! The Wisconsin Beef Council is proud to partner with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center to host both virtual and in-person options […]
Derby Day
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIDive in to the world of equine science in honor of the Kentucky Derby. Guests will learn have the opportunity to meet horses, learn about different breeds and their uses, and discover what it takes to raise and care for a horse.
Earth Day featuring Robotics in Ag
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WICome celebrate Earth Day at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center on Saturday, April 22 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm! This year’s event will feature Robotics in Agriculture, showcasing the latest technology that is changing the way farmers work. Visitors will have the opportunity to see an automated milking trailer, and learn how it benefits […]
Easter Brunch
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIApril 8 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Celebrate Easter with Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center! Participate in an egg hunt, enjoy a delicious breakfast, visit with baby chicks, explore the exhibits, and more! Purchase your ticket to Easter Brunch ahead of time, here: https://securepayment.link/farmwisconsin/easter-brunch/ 12+: $25 3-11: $15 0-2: Free This tickets gives guests access to brunch, the […]
Wisconsin Spring Market
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIJoin Farm Wisconsin for our 1st Annual Something Special from Wisconsin™ Spring Vendor Market! The market will highlight products grown, produced, and processed in our state, as all of the vendors are a part of the Something Special from Wisconsin program. We are now accepting vendor registrations. Save money when you register by January 27! […]
Piglets at Farm Wisconsin
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIVisit Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center on Saturday, February 25, 9 am to 1 pm, to meet and learn all about piglets! Meet two different breeds from Peter Family Show Pigs, duroc and crossbred, and learn about what makes the two breeds different. All activities are included in the price of regular admission. Purchase yours ahead […]
Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Pairing
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIWine down with your valentine Saturday, February 11 at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center! Whether it’s the just gals, or your special someone for Valentine’s Day, enjoy an afternoon of tastefully paired cheeses, chocolate, and wines. Beginning at 3:30 pm, participants will learn about and taste three different cheese and wine pairings and one wine and […]
Alpaca & Llama Extravaganza
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIMark your calendars for the third annual Alpaca and Llama Extravaganza at Farm Wisconsin, Saturday, January 21! In partnership with LondonDairy Alpaca Ranch and Black Frog Farm, visit Farm Wisconsin from 9am to 1pm to learn about and explore the similarities and differences between these two cousin species. All activities are included with Farm Wisconsin […]
MLK Day of Service at Farm Wisconsin
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIVisit Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 16, 2023, to participate in the Day of Service! We ask that all visitors participate in a food drive by bringing non-perishable items to be donated to local facilities. Visitors who bring at least one item will receive $5 OFF the price […]
STEM Week at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIFarm Wisconsin Discovery Center will be hosting STEM Week again this year! The week between Christmas and New Year's Day, December 27 - 29, visit during our extended holiday hours and participate in special activities surrounding science, technology, engineering, and math. This event is included in the purchase of admission to the discovery center.
STEM Week at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIFarm Wisconsin Discovery Center will be hosting STEM Week again this year! The week between Christmas and New Year's Day, December 27 - 29, visit during our extended holiday hours and participate in special activities surrounding science, technology, engineering, and math. This event is included in the purchase of admission to the discovery center.
STEM Week at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIFarm Wisconsin Discovery Center will be hosting STEM Week again this year! The week between Christmas and New Year's Day, December 27 - 29, visit during our extended holiday hours and participate in special activities surrounding science, technology, engineering, and math. This event is included in the purchase of admission to the discovery center.
Milk & Cookies with Santa *Free Youth Admission*
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIJoin Farm Wisconsin, in partnership with Manitowoc County Dairy Promotions Committee, for the fourth annual Milk & Cookies at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center! This FREE event includes, the chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy delicious milk and cookies, and participate in children’s activities. After visiting Santa, enjoy FREE kids’ admission to Farm Wisconsin […]
Breakfast with Santa
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIJoin Farm Wisconsin for our 2nd Annual Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, make fun holiday crafts, explore the discovery center, meet Santa's reindeer, and talk with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Tickets available in advance, here: https://securepayment.link/farmwisc.../breakfast-with-santa/ 0-2: Free 3-12: $19 12+: $29 Tickets are sold in time blocks- please note that these time blocks […]
Trick or Treat at Farm Wisconsin
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIDress up in your favorite costume and visit Farm Wisconsin to Trick or Treat for some of your favorite Wisconsin goodies! Visit with Alice in Dairyland as she hands out some treats!
National Cheese Curd Day with Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIJoin Farm Wisconsin, in partnership with Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, to celebrate National Cheese Curd Day! Saturday, October 15 from 9am to 1pm Participate in a blind taste test of different cheese curd flavors, enjoy fried Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery cheese curds in the Wisconsin Café, and participate in a cheese curd STEM activity. The first 150 […]
Goats with Mishicot FFA
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WILearn about and visit with Myotonic goats, better known as fainting goats, and get creative with some goat themed coloring sheets.
Cranberry Apple Jamboree at Farm Wisconsin
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WICelebrate two of Wisconsin’s most iconic fruits at the Cranberry Apple Jamboree! Investigate why cranberries bounce, how an apple’s genetics effect its taste, and what a honey bee’s role is for each of these crop’s success. The weekend will be highlighted by the opportunity to wade in to a mock cranberry bog, and simulate the […]
Cranberry Apple Jamboree at Farm Wisconsin
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WICelebrate two of Wisconsin’s most iconic fruits at the Cranberry Apple Jamboree! Investigate why cranberries bounce, how an apple’s genetics effect its taste, and what a honey bee’s role is for each of these crop’s success. The weekend will be highlighted by the opportunity to wade in to a mock cranberry bog, and simulate the […]
Jump into the Green Scene
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIAugust 20, 2022 | 9am to 2pm An opportunity to look into how Agriculture is creating sustainable ways for farmers, researchers, and educators to continue our practices and better the impact on our world- as well as learn how you can take sustainable practices back home for you and your family! - Free Fall Nubian […]
Farm Wisconsin Anniversary Celebration
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WI4th Anniversary Celebration July 29, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Celebrate Farm Wisconsin’s 4 year anniversary with us! We will be having a variety of different activities to celebrate and commemorate a fantastic four years of operation. More information coming soon!
Meet and Walk and ALPACA!
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WILondonDairy Alpacas will be at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. outdoors. Meet, interact and take selfies with a few of our alpacas, plus register to take an alpace for a walk for an additional charge; $1 per minute, a minimum of 5 minutes and maximum of 15. We will […]
Lakeshore Grilled Cheese Competition
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIJoin us on Saturday, April 30th as a competitor or spectator in our grilled cheese competition! Choose your category (Classic Dairyland, Tasty Bucky, or Sweet Wisconsin) and see who has the GRATE-st grilled cheese of them all! We will have three age divisions: Ages 8-12, 13-17, and 18 and over!
Celebrate Earth Day
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIDo you know the practices and standards that farmers maintain to take care of the land? Learn how agriculture remains sustainable as we celebrate Earth Day! Event held in partnership with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and Manitowoc County Soil and Water Conservation Department.
Egg Hunt at Farm Wisconsin
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIHop into Farm Wisconsin on Saturday, April 16th and join us for our annual egg hunt! We’ll have an egg hunt inside our facility, plus a variety of egg-related activities! All participants will receive some fun prizes, and all activities are included with Farm Wisconsin admission.
Farm Wisconsin Olympics
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIFebruary 12, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Do you have what it takes to become the first ever Farm Wisconsin Olympic Champion? Join us on Saturday, February 12th for a day filled with Olympic challenges — with a farmer twist! More information coming soon.
Popcorn Party
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIJanuary 17, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Celebrate National Popcorn Day (January 19th) at Farm Wisconsin with various popcorn samples, hands-on STEM activities, and more fun for the whole family!
Alpaca and Llama Extravaganza
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIJanuary 15, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Mark your calendars for the second annual Alpaca and Llama Extravaganza at Farm Wisconsin, Saturday, January 15th! Come in and explore the similarities and differences between these two cousin species at the Alpaca and Llama Extravaganza. More information coming soon! Entrance is regular priced admission- Includes […]
Trick or Treat Spooktacular
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WIParticipate in multiple fall & Halloween-related activities, complete a scavenger hunt, and receive a bag full of Wisconsin-sourced goodies!
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