Winter Market Sunday!

Sunday, December 8th, 10am – 2pm

Westones Performing…

Artisan Vendors:

Acata Tria Artist

Amira Jewelry

Current | Habit

Dz International

Guild Of Arts

Hill And Dale Home

J & L Orchids

Lalaa Kanani

Lara Levine Pottery

Made With Grace

Pure By Shasha

Sissie Knits

Tafika Arts

The Megs Artisans

The Perfect Stitch

The Riverfield House

Thomas Wood Flower Bouquets

Weston Hats

Wild Blueberry

Food Vendors:

The Bee Love Project

Grumpy Dumpling

Kneads Bakery

Lachat Barn Bar

Melt Mobile

Tumu

Veronica's Garden

Vita Pasta Labs

Winter Coat Drive:

Lachat Winter Market December 8th

10am-2pm -106 Godfrey Road West, Weston

In the spirit of giving this Holiday Season, please donate your gently used winter coats for children and adults to benefit Open Doors, a homeless shelter and community resource center in Norwalk whose motto is Shelter | Support | Success.

Please share your warmth with someone in need!

- COAT DRIVE! GREAT time to purge your closets of adult and children’s outgrown or gently used winter wear for the fabulous organization, Open Doors, who support our underserved neighbors in Norwalk. You can drop off this Sunday.

- MELT MOBILE! Delicious breakfast sandwiches plus their regular menu. Many food vendors

- LOCAL GIFTS & FOOD of all kinds - a great line up of vendors

- LACHAT BARN BAR - Tasty beverages for adults and kids

- HOLIDAY WREATHS - from the Boy Scouts

- WESTONES  - Singing throughout the day

- POINSETTIA'S - from the Weston Performing Arts Booster Club

- ALISON MILWE GRACE - Weston's own will be signing and selling her new cookbook SAVOR!

Register Here https://lachattownfarm.org/register.php?eventid=2036

Stella Blue's Band
Acoustic Holiday Hootenanny - A few tickets remain

Come join us for a cozy evening of acoustic jams and holiday cheer in the Offutt Center! Get ready to sing along to your favorite Grateful Dead tunes as Stella Blue's Band delivers a rare acoustic performance. This is the perfect event to get you in the holiday spirit!

Date: Saturday December 14th
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Cost: $25 - $45 + Fees

Register Here https://lachattownfarm.org/register.php?eventid=2033

Annual Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt

Grab your flashlight, put your festive holiday detective hat on and come solve the candy cane mystery! Candy canes are hidden in the woods and meadow, and we need your help to find them. Enjoy roasting s'mores, a fun photo op in the barn and non candy prizes. Hot cocoa and adult beverages are available while the children decorate their bags and listen to holiday music from Karl Schulz and Kennedy Boehme.

Donate to the Domestic Violence Crisis Center: to help the community and to make life easier for our attendees, this year we have two ticket prices:

-- $15 per child (Bring a new toy to donate to check in).

-- $20 per child (Toy Donation included and Lachat will use $5 per ticket to purchase gift cards for children living at DVCC). 

Date: December 20th and 21st
Time: 5:30pm or 7pm (5:30 both days is SOLD OUT!)

Register Here https://lachattownfarm.org/register.php?eventid=2044

Handcraft Holiday Workshop

Give your child the chance to experience the magic of creating handmade gifts for loved ones this holiday season! When school lets out early before Winter Break, send them to Lachat for this cherished workshop, where holiday creativity takes center stage.

Children will explore five unique crafting stations, each offering a fun project made from natural, eco-friendly materials—ensuring an authentic and sustainable experience. No plastic here, just thoughtful, handcrafted gifts made with love. After completing their creations, they’ll wrap each one beautifully, ready to share with family and friends for Hanukkah, Christmas, and beyond.

For your convenience, kids can take Bus 6 directly from WPS to the farm to join in on the fun!

Date: Friday December 20th
Time: 1:00 - 3:00PM
Ages: Grade 3 - 5
Cost: $45.00

Register Here https://lachat-town-farm.jumbula.com/2024FallK8AfterSchool/HandcraftedHolidayGifts

Volunteer Spotlight: Eloise Thompson

Meet Eloise Thompson, a 13-year-old volunteer at Lachat Town Farm whose enthusiasm and dedication make her a cherished part of our community! 
Inspired by her love for working with kids, Eloise serves as a Counselor in Training (CIT) in our camps and after-school programs. From sharing laughs with campers to learning about sustainability, Eloise brings curiosity and joy to everything she does.
“I’ve learned just how important it is to take care of our Earth,” she says. “Lachat feels like one big family, and I love being part of it.”
We’re so grateful for Eloise’s energy and commitment to giving back!

Read Eloise's Full Story

Winter CIT Opportunity

Winter Explorers 
After School Drop-Off for Preschoolers

Our popular drop-off after school program for preschoolers is back this winter to let our littlest farmhands play and learn outside even when the temperature drops. Participants will bundle up and experience winter on the farm with fun, age-appropriate lessons and activities. Think: building a cozy winter den, painting with mud and snow, making a bird feeder, winter hikes, visiting Lachat's resident goats and bunnies, and more. Perfect to get those little hands out of the house and just the right amount of dirty.

Don't miss this special opportunity for your little ones get outside this winter and learn from all that the farm has to offer!

Days: Thursdays
Time: 1:30PM - 2:30PM
Ages: 3 - 5 year olds

Register Here https://lachat-town-farm.jumbula.com/winter-2025

LOOKING AHEAD TO JANUARY: Sunday Supper

Anthony Kesselmark is returning to kick off our second year! You already know him as the best pizza slinger in town, but Anthony Kesselmark has more culinary tricks up his sleeve, and we are thrilled to have him join us for this family style, authentic Italian feast.

Sunday suppers are the perfect opportunity to get together with friends, celebrate a special occasion, or meet new people at a cozy, no-fuss venue right in your backyard. Communal tables fit up to 9 people, and a limited number of larger tables may be available upon request. Please indicate any seating requests or vegetarian/gluten free substitution during registration, or email [email protected]. This event is BYO - feel free to bring additional beverages to enjoy with your meal!

Date: Sunday, January 5th
Time: 5PM or 7PM
Cost: Adult $50, Child $25

Register Here 

Winter Afterschool Programs

Tai Chi
Dates: 2nd & 4th Saturdays
Time: 10-11AM
Cost: FREE

Yoga & Meditation
Dates: Saturdays
Time: 8:15AM 
Cost: $22 pp

Stella Blues
Date: Saturday 12/14
Time: 7-9PM
Tickets on sale soon

Holiday Craft Workshop
Date: Friday 12/20
Time: 1:00 - 3:00PM
Cost: $45

Sunday Supper
Dates: Sunday 1/5
Time: 5PM or 7PM
Cost: $50 adult, $25 child 

Invasive Workshop
Date: 12/11 from 3-5PM
Cost: FREE

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt
Dates: 12/20 or 12/21
Time: 5:30pm SOLD OUT or 7pm
Cost: $15 or $20 per child

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Winter Market
Date: Sunday 12/8
Time: 10:00 - 2:00PM
Cost: FREE

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