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Stamford Downtown presents 2023 Summer Restaurant Weeks, beginning Monday, August 14 through Sunday, August 27. An exciting experience awaits, as 32 Stamford Downtown restaurants join together to participate in this 2-week event. Offerings include prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at value-oriented prices. Many menu items will feature locally grown herbs & produce from Fairgate Farm […]
Butterflies – Kids will explore our permanent science galleries and learn all about butterflies. Children and their caretakers will then make their own craft butterfly to take home. Children, ages 2.5-5, and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum’s collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities. Topics will rotate between art and […]
Butterflies – Kids will explore our permanent science galleries and learn all about butterflies. Children and their caretakers will then make their own craft butterfly to take home. Children, ages 2.5-5, and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum’s collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities. Topics will rotate between art and […]
St. Leo Parish 24 Roxbury Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 Aug 29 - Sept 2, 2023 Tuesday - Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday, 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Admission to the fair is free! Ride and game tickets will be available for purchase at the ticket stands at the fair. Food and drink are […]
Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. Usher out summer season and welcome in the cooler weather at our Fall Puppet Pageant - the first of many fantastic autumnal programs to come. Create and perform with puppet trees, leaves and gusts of wind to represent the changing season.
St. Leo Parish 24 Roxbury Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 Aug 29 - Sept 2, 2023 Tuesday - Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday, 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Admission to the fair is free! Ride and game tickets will be available for purchase at the ticket stands at the fair. Food and drink are […]
St. Leo Parish 24 Roxbury Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 Aug 29 - Sept 2, 2023 Tuesday - Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday, 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Admission to the fair is free! Ride and game tickets will be available for purchase at the ticket stands at the fair. Food and drink are […]
“The more guitar you play, the more you sing, the better you get,” says award-winning Texas guitar slinger, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Carolyn Wonderland. Since performing her first professional gig at age 15, she’s never stopped singing and making music. Her music includes a bold mix of timeless original songs and reinventions of some of her […]
We want to thank our main event sponsor JPMorgan Chase and our event sponsors Bottini Fuel, and Q92.1 for their continued support. Bring your blankets and chairs to watch hot-air balloons ascend from the designated picnic area. Watch in awe as hot-air balloons fill the skies and as they light the night with an illumination moon glow […]
Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. Usher out summer season and welcome in the cooler weather at our Fall Puppet Pageant - the first of many fantastic autumnal programs to come. Create and perform with puppet trees, leaves and gusts of wind to represent the changing season.
St. Leo Parish 24 Roxbury Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 Aug 29 - Sept 2, 2023 Tuesday - Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday, 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Admission to the fair is free! Ride and game tickets will be available for purchase at the ticket stands at the fair. Food and drink are […]
We want to thank our main event sponsor JPMorgan Chase and our event sponsors Bottini Fuel, and Q92.1 for their continued support. Bring your blankets and chairs to watch hot-air balloons ascend from the designated picnic area. Watch in awe as hot-air balloons fill the skies and as they light the night with an illumination moon glow […]
Kick Off September with the Lyman Orchards Corn Maze and Cider Donut Festival! It’s all happening at the Apple Barrel Farm Market on September 2nd and 3rd, 10am-4pm! Enjoy live music, Free Food Tastings at the Apple Barrel Farm Market, Horse-Drawn Hayrides, Face Painting by Lara, Drumming Circle, Silhouette Portraits, and More! Don't forget to try our freshly-made Apple Cider Donut Sundae and Apple Cider & Ice Cream Float! […]
Bouncing, balancing, juggling, jumping, tossing, tumbling, spinning, smiling, and lots of clowning around! A chance for you to step into the ring and test your skills in the circus and still be home for dinner. Activities include juggling, spinning plates, hula hoops, balance boards, stilts, tight-wire and more. Circus Moves creates inclusive spaces where youth […]
We want to thank our main event sponsor JPMorgan Chase and our event sponsors Bottini Fuel, and Q92.1 for their continued support. Bring your blankets and chairs to watch hot-air balloons ascend from the designated picnic area. Watch in awe as hot-air balloons fill the skies and as they light the night with an illumination moon glow […]
The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back! The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back and better than ever – and as always, admission to come shop is free! Join us each and every Sunday this summer, and pick up some great products and produce to support local agriculture. Our favorite vendors have returned along with […]
Inspired by Monsters and Mermaids: Unraveling Natural History’s Greatest Hoaxes, kids will do a lab to learn if the foot prints they are exploring are done by animals or Big Foot. Participants will explore simple science concepts and subjects while partaking in fun, kid-friendly experiments, projects, and crafts inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions. […]
Monday, September 4th! 9am - 11:20am & 11:30am - 2pm All ages welcome! Leo's cafe will be open for pizza, wraps & snacks!
Monday, September 4th! 9am - 11:20am & 11:30am - 2pm All ages welcome! Leo's cafe will be open for pizza, wraps & snacks!
SAVE THE DATE! We'll be extending our weekend with you all on Monday, September 4th from Noon to 7PM! Join us for our LAST day of the season as we bring back a local favorite to close out the summer.
Monthly playgroup by Sparkler, the child development app for families with young children. Fun will include play time, a snack, a take-home activity to extend play and one-on-one support and facilitation from a Sparkler Family & Community Engagement Specialist. Expectant parents welcome. Ages 5 and younger. Please alert us to food allergies. Registration appreciated. Presented […]
A Spanish-language experience featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy. Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.
Job seekers are invited to use our technology lab for one-on-one help creating, formatting and proofreading a resume. Bring a written or digital copy of your resume. Teens and adults. Registration appreciated.
Get hands on with Stepping Stones during this Puppet Place workshop as we put the finishing touches on this marvelous BFG (Big Friendly Giant) puppet in preparation for our Raold Dahl Day Celebration. On Roald Dahl Day, Wednesday, September 13, join us at 11:00 am as the BFG puppet springs to life when he roams […]
A monster weekend, with three days of family fun! The Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Village of Mount Kisco, presents SeptemberFest 2023! Join us, on September 8th, 9th and 10th. Full-size Carnival, Food & Beer, Music, Street Fair (Saturday), Art Show (Sunday) and more! SEPTEMBERFEST HOURS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH / 5PM-11PM […]
Seaside Rides and Good Time Vibes! Three days of fun, food, and dazzling free entertainment on multiple stages, plus a myriad of special events for families and friends, from nine to ninety marks just some of the activities planned for the 2023 Norwalk Oyster Festival hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association at the 35-acre Veteran's Memorial Park in Norwalk. […]
Kids Helping Kids (KHK) proudly kicks off the 12th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo on Saturday, Sept 9 at 8:30 a.m. with the KHK 5K Walk/Run for Good. The event, which is a fundraiser for KHK's programming, is at Kosciuszko Park, 200 Elmcroft Road, Stamford. The mission of Kids Helping Kids is to facilitate […]
The 12th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2023 with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner, returns September 9, Saturday 10am to 6pm to Harbor Point, Stamford's beautiful waterfront community. This is Connecticut's largest and premier health and wellness expo featuring 120 exhibitors, 8 different zones, free health screenings provided by Stamford Health, […]
The Friends Book Shop is holding its signature sidewalk sale as part of Arts & Crafts on Bedford. Shop for books, media, crafts and games for the whole family. Proceeds benefit the library's programs and services.
What grandparent names does your family use? Grandma and Grandpa, Nana and Papa, Grammy and Grampie, Bubbe, PopPop, Grandmama, Granddad, MawMaw and PawPaw, MeMa and PePa, Abuela and Abuelo, Mémère and Pépère, Oma and Opa, Nonna and Nonno, Babcia and Dziadek or Giagia and Pappous. While each family may differ on the names we use to […]
The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back! The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back and better than ever – and as always, admission to come shop is free! Join us each and every Sunday this summer, and pick up some great products and produce to support local agriculture. Our favorite vendors have returned along with […]
Join us September 10 – November 5 for Sunday Funday Come with your family this summer for Sunday Funday! The kiddos will read books from September 10 – November 5 promptly at 10 AM every Sunday. The read-along will be accompanied by FREE snacks and an activity. PLUS the first 25 participants will get a […]
On September 11, we will partner with ICON International for the annual golf tournament at Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Stamford. Thank you ICON International for your sustained collaboration! The ICON International Invitational began and continues in memory of Allen Upton. May we remember all lives lost […]
Play a game from the library's collection or bring your own game to play with others. All ages; young children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tai Chi is a mind, body spirit exercise using slowing flowing movements. It emphasizes deep breathing, balance and focused attention. We will be doing a series of gentle physical movements and stretches ensuring that your body is inconstant motion...”moving meditation”. These postures will help promote the body’s natural healing ability and overall feeling of increased […]
The SPS Teaching and Learning Department is hosting another information session for families with questions about the new kindergarten age requirements and the process for requesting early admission to school. The next session is Monday, September 11 at 7 p.m. via zoom This session will be offered in English with simultaneous Spanish Interpretation. Families that […]
Symmetrical Seashells – Kids will learn about the Long Island Sound and the seashells we find there and on the beach. Afterwards kids and their caretakers will create their own paper plate seashell to take home. Children, ages 2.5-5, and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the museum’s collections and exhibitions through picture books and […]
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Songs, rhymes and stories for babies up to 18 months with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Siblings welcome. Registration required. Registration opens six days before each program date.
This year Citizenship Day falls on Sunday, September 17. As part of our early celebration, create signs and symbols representative of great values such as peace, community, civic engagement and more that we will display as we march throughout the museum.
Hear stories and sing songs while building early literacy skills. Ages 2 to 6 with an accompanying caregiver; no walk-ins. Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime date.
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. Four groups of 25 participants will rotate through the […]
Grab your clubs and get ready to hit the fairway for the 20th annual Swing Into It! Golf Tournament at the Stanwich Club in Greenwich, CT. This exciting fundraising event supports the museum’s critical Open Arms accessibility initiative.
Come join us for a morning of friendly competition followed by a delicious lunch on Thursday, September 14 at Rockrimmon Country Club. All to help raise funds for local seniors in need. SilverSource, an amazing local non-profit providing a safety net to seniors in need in Stamford, to keep a roof over their heads, […]
A Spanish-language experience featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy. Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.
This year Citizenship Day falls on Sunday, September 17. As part of our early celebration, create signs and symbols representative of great values such as peace, community, civic engagement and more that we will display as we march throughout the museum.
In the animated The Book of Life, Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart, embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds. Starring Diego Luna, Zoe Saldaña and Channing Tatum. Rated PG. Ages 6 and older.
GLOW WILD returns to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! Journey through a wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by our wild world. Back by popular demand, this illuminating festival of lights is coming back for its second year! Join us every Thursday - Sunday from September 14- December 2 from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM. The festival will showcase more than 35 large-scale […]
The Pinwheel Installation can be viewed from Saturday at 9 am through Sunday evening outside The Carousel Pavilion. Free Workshops 12 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, September 16th, inside The Carousel Pavilion. Students in grades K-8 from Stamford Public Schools will receive pinwheel kits in their school colors during the week of September 5th […]
Join the team at Stew Leonard’s for our first Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, September 16th from 10am-12pm in our parking lot hosted by WOW the Cow and his friends! Joining us will be local Fire Trucks, Police Cars, Construction Trucks, Recycling Truck, School Bus, and Ambulance! There will be Face Painting, Temporary Tattoos, Raffles, Crafts, […]
Learn how to paint faces with artist Rene Soto. This program will offer teens creative skills they can use to entertain children at community events and parties. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.
The Pinwheel Installation can be viewed from Saturday at 9 am through Sunday evening outside The Carousel Pavilion. Free Workshops 12 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, September 16th, inside The Carousel Pavilion. Students in grades K-8 from Stamford Public Schools will receive pinwheel kits in their school colors during the week of September 5th […]
Sunday, September 17, 2023 Pear Tree Point Beach, Darien 9:00AM 1.5-MILE FUN RUN 9:30AM 5-MILE RACE 9-11:00AM FAMILY FUN Click here to register!
The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back! The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back and better than ever – and as always, admission to come shop is free! Join us each and every Sunday this summer, and pick up some great products and produce to support local agriculture. Our favorite vendors have returned along with […]
Play a game from the library's collection or bring your own game to play with others. All ages; young children must be accompanied by an adult.
Licensed clinical social worker Tracey Masella will offer advice to parents on how to help their children manage stress and anxiety as they head back to school. Registration required here. Presented in partnership with the Network of the National Library of Medicine.
Tai Chi is a mind, body spirit exercise using slowing flowing movements. It emphasizes deep breathing, balance and focused attention. We will be doing a series of gentle physical movements and stretches ensuring that your body is inconstant motion...”moving meditation”. These postures will help promote the body’s natural healing ability and overall feeling of increased […]
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Songs, rhymes and stories for babies up to 18 months with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Siblings welcome. Registration required. Registration opens six days before each program date.
Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza is coming to The Palace on September 19! This show brings beloved Disney Junior characters and favorite Marvel Super Heroes live on stage for a jam-packed, concert-style show with singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more. It will feature favorite songs from hit Disney Junior series, as well as new […]
A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime date.
Join the Stamford Museum and Nature Center 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 […]
Picture book reading and discussion of Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris Barton and Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum by Meghan McCarthy. Snacks will be served. Ages 7 and older. Registration required
Dr. Lori Rhodes, Associate Superintendent for Access and Opportunity, is hosting information sessions for families interested in learning more about the SPS Magnet School Lottery Program. Families are encouraged to participate in one of two sessions as follows: Thursday, September 14 at 8:00 a.m. via zoom Thursday, September 14 at 6:00 p.m. via zoom The […]
Explore the Museum and its collection with a fun and interactive experience. This program is specifically designed for children ages 12 Months – 30 Months old and their caregivers. Free with Museum admission. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
A Spanish-language experience featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy. Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.
Vineyard Vines Stamford Sample Sale for 3 days! Limited sizes. Credit and debit cards only.
There's no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the king himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! Get your tickets now before they go EXTINCT! Jurassic Quest is the world's largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting […]
You are cordially invited... To the most exciting Charity Gala in Fairfield County! An evening bringing the glamour and glitz of legendary dancer Fred Astaire to Greenwich! Dancing Stars of Greenwich showcases the thrill of the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars with a dance-off featuring local celebrities and professional dance performances by the […]
There's no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the king himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! Get your tickets now before they go EXTINCT! Jurassic Quest is the world's largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting […]
Meet members of the community while grooving to the sounds of music. Ages 2 to 8.
Vineyard Vines Stamford Sample Sale for 3 days! Limited sizes. Credit and debit cards only.
There's no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the king himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! Get your tickets now before they go EXTINCT! Jurassic Quest is the world's largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting […]
The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back! The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back and better than ever – and as always, admission to come shop is free! Join us each and every Sunday this summer, and pick up some great products and produce to support local agriculture. Our favorite vendors have returned along with […]
Join us September 10 – November 5 for Sunday Funday Come with your family this summer for Sunday Funday! The kiddos will read books from September 10 – November 5 promptly at 10 AM every Sunday. The read-along will be accompanied by FREE snacks and an activity. PLUS the first 25 participants will get a […]
No school? No problem! Join us for a fun morning of live animals, art projects, and exploration! Limited to 10 kids for a great small group experience. Must be 5 by the date of the program. Please pack a peanut/tree nut-free snack and reusable water bottle. Drop off at Heckscher Barn. Pick up at the Knobloch […]
Is your child an aspiring pastry chef? Kids will make their own mini cake that looks like a pizza pie. They'll get to be creative with their pizza toppings and sauce. We'll make the cakes and buttercream from scratch, decorate their cakes and make a make your own poke bowl lunch. They'll get to take […]
Join Bartlett Youth Education Specialist, James Flynn for an hour-long hike exploring the Bartlett’s wetland, forest, and meadow habitats. Sneakers or close-toed shoes are highly recommended! One hour. Click here to register!
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Songs, rhymes and stories for babies up to 18 months with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Siblings welcome. Registration required. Registration opens six days before each program date.
Have dinner with Bluey at Stamford Diner on Tuesdays in September! By reservation only, call (203) 348-7000!
A participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver. No walk-ins. Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime date.
Join the Stamford Museum and Nature Center 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 […]
Design your own small work of art using paint to transform a smooth rock into an expression of beauty. No experience necessary. Grades 6 to 12. Registration required.
A Spanish-language experience featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy. Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.
At The Alliance Center we know that sleep is essential to a parent’s wellbeing. However, getting high quality, restorative sleep is a family affair. Join us and Lindsay Groher of Sleepy Sprouts Pediatric Sleep Consulting on Thursday, September 28th at 11:30 to discuss the importance of sleep for babies AND parents and learn how to […]
GLOW WILD returns to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! Journey through a wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by our wild world. Back by popular demand, this illuminating festival of lights is coming back for its second year! Join us every Thursday - Sunday from September 14- December 2 from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM. The festival will showcase more than 35 large-scale […]
Interactive readings, songs and activities in English and Spanish. Ages 2 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver.Registration required.
Join the New Canaan Nature Center for two days of traditional family fun at our 53rd Annual Fall Fair! Come and enjoy: Carnival Rides Crazy Maze Zip Line Apple Slingshots Pumpkin Decorating Spooky Stroll And so much more! Food, drinks, & snacks will be available for cash purchase as well. Rain or shine. Ticket Information […]
Stepping Stones is proud to serve as a participating site for the return of the Our World: Worldwide Day of Play, a global play event presented by Nickelodeon and the Association of Children’s Museums. During this action-packed event, the museum will offer free admission and celebrate what we do best – play! The day's fun activities […]
Stepping Stones Museum for Children will once again be a host site for Nickelodeon’s Our World: Worldwide Day of Play. This free day of play attracts more than 3,000 visitors with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of an active, healthy lifestyle. Children can become active and have fun in any number of […]
Dana’s Angels Research Trust (DART), the nonprofit dedicated to funding medical research, education and treatment of the rare childhood disease Niemann-Pick Type C disease (NPC), often referred to as “childhood Alzheimer’s,” and other similar genetic diseases, is hosting its sixth annual DART to the Finish Charity Walk,on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., at […]