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Join us for a gentle vinyasa flow, suitable for all levels. While we move our bodies, we will be focusing on linking breath to movement and enjoying a sense of mindfulness and calm as we do so. This class uses alignment cues and gentle hands on adjustments to help guide your practice as you move […]
Join Mill River Park at the Whittingham Discovery Center for Spring Sunday Funday! The first 25 participants will get a copy of the book! See the schedule below: March 3: “Think Big Little One” by Vashti Harrison March 10: “Let’s Dance” by Valerie Bolling March 17: “How to Catch a Leprechaun,” by Adam Wallace March 24: […]
THE SOUND OF MUSIC THE KWESKIN THEATRE March 29 – April 27, 2024 Evening performances at 7:30pm Matinees at 2pm One of our FAVORITE THINGS! This Rodger and Hammerstein classic has been an audience favorite for many years. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of […]
The timeless story of Cinderella and her journey to find love and happiness with the handsome Prince Charming, but this is unlike any Cinderella you’ve ever seen! Cinderella’s her wicked step mother and stepsisters try everything they can to keep Cinderella from attending Prince Charming’s Royal Ball, but with a little help from a magical […]
The Stamford YMHA is offering three Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainings this spring. The training is available to all adults in our community who regularly interact with young people. The course will introduce common mental health challenges, review typical adolescent development and teach a five-step action plan for how to help young people […]
Our annual Take-a-Hike Week returns, now in its 18th year! Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20 Join us for many different hikes, live animal programs, and much more throughout the week! A list of programs will be on our website as the week approaches. This year’s Take-a-Hike Week wraps up with our first-ever Farm & […]
Join us for this fun donuts class! Kids will make yeasted donuts, cake donuts and different glazes and toppings. They'll learn how to fry the donuts, decorating techniques, how to make a custard filling, and have the most fun! AGES 8-14
Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration appreciated.
Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required.
Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration appreciated, click here!
MONDAYS – 3 CLASSES AGES 8 – 14 Join us for this series where we'll be exploring different cities and regions of the North America. We'll be making food inspired by British Columbia, Hawaii, and New York! Kids will learn how to work in the kitchen and come out of these classes with stronger […]
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.
Our annual Take-a-Hike Week returns, now in its 18th year! Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20 Join us for many different hikes, live animal programs, and much more throughout the week! A list of programs will be on our website as the week approaches. This year’s Take-a-Hike Week wraps up with our first-ever Farm & […]
Is your child an aspiring pastry chef? Kids will make their own mini cake with it's own camping scene. They'll get to be creative with their decorations. We'll make the cakes and buttercream from scratch, decorate their cakes with a camping scene complete with campfire, chocolate trees, and tent, and make a lunch. Lunch […]
Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics. Ages 18 months to 5 years. Click here to learn more!
Some of the most prominent works in our current exhibit, Pat Musick: Our Fragile Home, were inspired by the flight of majestic raptors. Join us as we welcome Christine’s Critters to the SM&NC to meet some of their ambassador raptors and be inspired by close-up views of live hawks and owls. Meets at Bendel Mansion. Each […]
For parent/care-giver & babies, ages 6 weeks -pre-crawling. You and baby will practice yoga together! You will restore and rejuvenate through stretching and strengthening poses. Babies will enjoy yoga poses to aid in digestion, sleep and brain and motor development. This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby and to connect with […]
Enjoy an hour of relaxation through the meditative act of coloring. Cookies and coloring supplies will be provided. Ages 10 to 18. Registration required.
Join us for dinner with Bluey!! Tuesday April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th at 6PM. Call 203-348-7000 to make your reservations!! Don't miss out!!!
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, […]
For all Stages of Pregnancy The perfect way to connect with your changing body and your baby during pregnancy. This class will combine yoga postures, breath work, and relaxation techniques, which will help to release tension and fatigue, and prepare the body and mind for labor, delivery and the postpartum period. Bring a yoga mat. […]
Our annual Take-a-Hike Week returns, now in its 18th year! Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20 Join us for many different hikes, live animal programs, and much more throughout the week! A list of programs will be on our website as the week approaches. This year’s Take-a-Hike Week wraps up with our first-ever Farm & […]
Baby & Me focuses on deepening the emotional and physical bond between parent and child while caregivers regain strength and confidence with mindful movement. You and your baby will play, move, explore, practice infant massage and connect with other parents and babies. For babies aged 4 weeks until crawling. (If you are a birthing person, […]
Is your child an aspiring pastry chef? Kids will make their own mini lamb cake. They'll get to work with fondant and be creative with their decorations. We'll make the cakes and buttercream from scratch, decorate their cakes and make a lunch. Lunch will be a pasta bar with garlic bread and salad. They'll […]
Stamford Downtown, in conjunction with various City of Stamford departments, will host a free event during the school spring break. Touch A Truck is a family-friendly event designed to allow children to explore, climb and touch vehicles of all shapes and sizes. The Stamford Fire Department, Stamford Police Department, Stamford Emergency Services, City of Stamford Operations […]
In this postpartum support series, we will tackle the most common topics in early parenthood: identity, self care, navigating changing relationships, sleeping, feeding & soothing, postpartum mind & body and returning to work. However, no topic is off limits. Using elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction you will gather tools, resources […]
A Spanish language story time with Sarah! Featuring "canticuentos", picture books, rhymes and movement activities. Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Siblings welcome. Registration appreciated. Diviertanse con canticuentos, libros ilustrados, rimas y actividades de movimiento. De 2 años de edad y menores con un cuidador acompañante. Hermanos bienvenidos. Inscripción apreciada.
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, […]
Join us to learn all about the goats of Heckscher Farm. Get acquainted with their big personalities while grooming, walking and feeding them. Limited to 10 child and adult pairs. Meets at Heckscher WILD! Porch Members: $15/participant pair Non-Members: $20/participant pair Ages 6+ Wednesday, April 17 3 – 4 pm
Move your body & nourish your mind and soul. This class offers movements, alignments, breath work & meditation that are specifically geared towards pregnancy. Our classes address & can help ease pregnancy discomforts as well as facilitate finding the optimal birthing position for your baby. This class offers a sense of community in a safe […]
Our annual Take-a-Hike Week returns, now in its 18th year! Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20 Join us for many different hikes, live animal programs, and much more throughout the week! A list of programs will be on our website as the week approaches. This year’s Take-a-Hike Week wraps up with our first-ever Farm & […]
Join us for a hike to look for early spring migrants as well as some of our favorite resident birds. We’ll hike from the Overbrook Nature Center through the SM&NC property, and over to Bartlett Arboretum to see who we can find. Please bring binoculars as only a few pairs will be available to borrow. […]
Join this fun and enriching class! Age appropriate activities to help your child develop vital physical, communication, social and intellectual skills that form the foundation of all future learning. Babies will explore sound and textures, practice rolling. and some gentle tummy time. We will sing songs, incorporate baby sign language and so much more! This […]
Theme: Salamander Gander! Spring is here! Come celebrate the return of Zoo Tots and our hibernating friends at the Zoo. We will celebrate April by learning all things Salamander.
A Spanish-language experience featuring stories, music, movement and fun that promotes native literacy. Ages 1 to 4 with an accompanying caregiver.
Engage with books, songs and activities to build early literacy skills. Ages 3 to 5 with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required, click here!
Thursday, April 18 3:30 — 4:15 am Ages 7+ A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. Work with our exotic animals, like tortoises and chinchillas, in small group-tailored settings during Heckscher WILD!’s closed hours. Programs are approximately 45 minutes. Registration includes one participant and one accompanying adult. Please […]
The McKinley Elementary School Carnival returns April 18-21, 2024 at Jennings Beach, Fairfield, CT. Yes, you read that correctly - 4 days of Carnival fun! This fun-for-all-ages event will offer families traditional and affordable entertainment that all can enjoy close to home. DATES & TIMES: The Carnival will run Thursday, April 18, 6pm-10pm; Friday, April […]
How do we want to look at art, and how can we interpret what we see? Join Sophie Cabot Black, poet, activist, and local farmer, for an intimate writing workshop exploring themes of resilience and strength inspired by our current exhibition Pat Musick: Our Fragile Home. When you register, you’ll be invited to view the exhibition […]
Our annual Take-a-Hike Week returns, now in its 18th year! Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20 Join us for many different hikes, live animal programs, and much more throughout the week! A list of programs will be on our website as the week approaches. This year’s Take-a-Hike Week wraps up with our first-ever Farm & […]
Move your body & nourish your mind and soul. This class offers movements, alignments, breath work & meditation that are specifically geared towards pregnancy. Our classes address & can help ease pregnancy discomforts as well as facilitate finding the optimal birthing position for your baby. This class offers a sense of community in a safe […]
Welcome spring with yummy baked treats to celebrate the warmer weather and blooming nature! We'll be making and decorating flower pot chocolate cupcakes, using edible flowers to press into cookies, and make berry tea cakes. We'll make all these delicious baked goods (all nut-free) to eat, and they'll get some treats to take home. AGES […]
A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more. Ages 18 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver. Registration required. Registration opens six days before storytime date.
Welcome spring with yummy baked treats to celebrate the warmer weather and blooming nature! We'll be making and decorating flower pot chocolate cupcakes, using edible flowers to press into cookies, and make berry tea cakes. We'll make all these delicious baked goods (all nut-free) to eat, and they'll get some treats to take home. AGES […]
The McKinley Elementary School Carnival returns April 18-21, 2024 at Jennings Beach, Fairfield, CT. Yes, you read that correctly - 4 days of Carnival fun! This fun-for-all-ages event will offer families traditional and affordable entertainment that all can enjoy close to home. DATES & TIMES: The Carnival will run Thursday, April 18, 6pm-10pm; Friday, April […]
THE SOUND OF MUSIC THE KWESKIN THEATRE March 29 – April 27, 2024 Evening performances at 7:30pm Matinees at 2pm One of our FAVORITE THINGS! This Rodger and Hammerstein classic has been an audience favorite for many years. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of […]
This year for Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo's Party for the Planet, we will be hosting a park clean-up within Beardsley Park! Join us on Saturday, April 20th and Sunday April 21st to clean up litter in Beardsley Park from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This event is open to all members of the public, but we […]
Our annual Take-a-Hike Week returns, now in its 18th year! Monday, April 15 – Saturday, April 20 Join us for many different hikes, live animal programs, and much more throughout the week! A list of programs will be on our website as the week approaches. This year’s Take-a-Hike Week wraps up with our first-ever Farm & […]
For all Stages of Pregnancy The perfect way to connect with your changing body and your baby during pregnancy. This class will combine yoga postures, breath work, and relaxation techniques, which will help to release tension and fatigue, and prepare the body and mind for labor, delivery and the postpartum period. Bring a yoga mat. […]
Join us for a springtime family-friendly volunteer day, helping our popular cherry trees on both sides of the Park look their best by applying fertilizer with the direction of our experienced staff! NOTE: Minors must be accompanied by an adult. This activity is not recommended for children under the age of five.
Join us for the second annual Stamford Moms and Designs by Lee Earth Day Celebration! Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Designs by Lee Bubble Station Face Painting Cookie Decorating Art Planting Brunch from the Coalhouse Pizza Truck Admission is free and no registration is necessary!
Take time out just for you! This class is designed to support your body and mind after having your baby. We will focus on safely strengthening the pelvic floor, abdominals, and overall strengthening and stretching. You will reconnect with and rejuvenate your body and enjoy the community of others in the same stage of life. […]
The timeless story of Cinderella and her journey to find love and happiness with the handsome Prince Charming, but this is unlike any Cinderella you’ve ever seen! Cinderella’s her wicked step mother and stepsisters try everything they can to keep Cinderella from attending Prince Charming’s Royal Ball, but with a little help from a magical […]
Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session. Ages 5 to 12. Registration and appointment required.
The McKinley Elementary School Carnival returns April 18-21, 2024 at Jennings Beach, Fairfield, CT. Yes, you read that correctly - 4 days of Carnival fun! This fun-for-all-ages event will offer families traditional and affordable entertainment that all can enjoy close to home. DATES & TIMES: The Carnival will run Thursday, April 18, 6pm-10pm; Friday, April […]
The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience […]
THE SOUND OF MUSIC THE KWESKIN THEATRE March 29 – April 27, 2024 Evening performances at 7:30pm Matinees at 2pm One of our FAVORITE THINGS! This Rodger and Hammerstein classic has been an audience favorite for many years. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of […]
The timeless story of Cinderella and her journey to find love and happiness with the handsome Prince Charming, but this is unlike any Cinderella you’ve ever seen! Cinderella’s her wicked step mother and stepsisters try everything they can to keep Cinderella from attending Prince Charming’s Royal Ball, but with a little help from a magical […]
THE SOUND OF MUSIC THE KWESKIN THEATRE March 29 – April 27, 2024 Evening performances at 7:30pm Matinees at 2pm One of our FAVORITE THINGS! This Rodger and Hammerstein classic has been an audience favorite for many years. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of […]