Please note: The Butterfly House will be temporarily closed Sept. 8–25 for roof maintenance and construction.
Next date: Monday, September 14, 2026 | 05:30 PM to 08:00 PM
As the sun sets over The Gardens, gather with fellow food lovers for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and seasonal inspiration. In our outdoor kitchen, chefs from The Cooking Studio Fort Collins will bring the flavors of the season to life through engaging cooking demonstrations featuring a fresh local ingredient.
Sip wine, learn new culinary techniques, and enjoy the beauty of The Gardens after hours. Then gather around the table for a shared twilight dinner featuring dishes prepared during the evening, along with recipes and tips to recreate them at home.
Each week highlights a different seasonal ingredient. Choose the one that inspires you most, select your preferred date, and join us for a memorable garden-to-table experience under the evening sky.
Dates: Aug. 11 & 12 Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Sip on wine and garden infused water as we introduce you to our three sisters: corn, squash and beans. This magical trio will shine as we prepare Succotash Salad with an Herb Vinaigrette and Falafel with Zucchini Tzatziki followed by a cold sweet treat.
This class is primarily demonstration with limited hands-on participation. As the chefs show you how to create this meal, sit back and savor the flavors under the setting sun. Menu can altered to fit dietary restrictions.
The Three Sisters Menu:
Succotash Salad with Squash Cup and Herb Vinaigrette
Falafel with Zucchini Tzatziki
Sweet Corn Gelato
Dates: Aug. 17, 18, 19 Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Sip on wine and garden infused water as we savor the sweet berry and stone fruit harvest. These treasures of summer will be the star of the show as we create Fruit Bruschetta with Whipped Goat Cheese and Grilled Pork Loin with Creamy Polenta and Blackberry Ginger Glaze followed by a cold sweet treat.
Berries and Stone Fruit Menu:
Fruit Bruschetta with Basil and Whipped Goat Cheese
Grilled Porkloin with Creamy Polenta and Blackberry Ginger Glaze and Compote
Grilled Stonefruit with Mascarpone and Balsamic
Dates: Aug. 24, 25, 26 Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Sip on wine and garden infused water as we meet new sweet and spicy chilies from Mexico and learn how to incorporate their flavors into our dinner for the evening. We will cook Blistered Shishito Peppers with Cilantro Lime Aqua Faba and Grilled Chicken with Mole Verde and Achiote Rice followed by a cold sweet treat.
Chilies and Peppers Menu:
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Cilantro Lime Aqua Faba
Grilled Chicken with Mole Verde and Achiote Rice
Chocolate Chili Pot de Creme
Dates: Sept. 1 & 2 Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Sip on wine and garden infused water as we celebrate summer’s sweet bounty, tomatoes. We will explore different shapes, colors and flavors of tomatoes as we relish an Eastern European plate of Radish and Tomato Salad and Cheese and Potato Pierogies with Brown Butter, and Cinnamon-Clove Spiced Tomato Sauce followed by a cold sweet treat.
Tomatoes Menu:
Radish and Tomato Salad
Cheese and Potato Pierogies with Brown Butter
Cinnamon-Clove Spiced Tomato Sauce
Dates: Sept. 8, 9 Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Sip on wine and garden infused water as we discover the sweet flavors hidden beneath the soil. We will explore the unique personalities of root vegetables as we cook Cold Borscht and Potato Gnocchi with a Parsnip Cream followed by a cold sweet treat.
Root Vegetables Menu:
Cold Borscht with Sour Creem and Dill
Potato Gnocchi Parsnip Cream and Parsley Oil
Ginger Carrot Gelato
Dates: Sept. 14, 15, 16 Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Sip on wine and garden infused water as we explore the beautiful colors, textures and flavors of the brassica family. Packed with flavor this delicious menu will feature Kale Salad with Apple and Currant Vinaigrette and Charred Cauliflower with Romesco Sauce followed by a cold sweet treat.
Brassicas Menu:
Kale Salad with Apple and Currant Vinaigrette
Charred Cauliflower with Romesco Sauce and Marcona Almonds
Kohlrabi and Pear Cake with Chai Tea Whipped Cream
Refunds: The Gardens on Spring Creek requires a 2 week notice for a full refund of these class fees. If class is cancelled by The Gardens on Spring Creek for any reason, a full refund will be issued. Tickets are transferable. Reach out to gschaller@fortcollins.gov for more information.
The Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave, Fort Collins, 80526, View Map
2145 Centre Ave , Fort Collins 80526
$80 General | $72 Member