Happy weekend! There are so many ways to get into the holiday spirit, events with Santa to the Nutcracker and more! If you have last minute shopping to do or just need some “me time,” there are a few Parents Night Out, drop off opportunities. Best Time Ever has one Saturday at 5 p.m. Mention STAMFORD MOMS for $10 off your first child.
Check our All Things Holiday Resource Page for a list of great places to cut down a tree last minute or get a pre-cut tree and our list of must see holiday lights! Sunday marks the first night of Chanukah! Check our list of ways to celebrate! Scroll down for a complete list of weekend happenings!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, December 20
Polar Express in IMAX
Maritime Aquarium
5 p.m.
5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
DJ Night at the Rink, 6 p.m.
Friday Night Glow Skate
Twin Rinks
8:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 21
Members-Only Santa Experience
Maritime Aquarium
8 a.m.
Breakfast with Frosty
The Beardsley Zoo
8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Lyman Orchards
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
11th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Village
Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouse
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Last day before reindeer go back to the North Pole!
Polar Express in IMAX
Maritime Aquarium
9 a.m.
Gingerbread Workshops for Children
Lyman Orchards
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Sign of the Whale Breakfast with Santa
Sign of the Whale
9:30 a.m.
Stepping Stones: Storytellers
Stepping Stones
9:30 a.m.
Carousel Pavilion Public Hours
Mill River Park
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Reindeer Hot Cocoa Cones
10 a.m. – noon
Fitness Fun
Stepping Stones
10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime
Harry Bennett Branch
11 a.m.
The Little Studio
Main Library
11 a.m. – noon
Flurry Zone! An Indoor Snow Experience
Maritime Aquarium
Every hour on the hour,
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Skate Center
Mill River Park
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Storytime & Activities
Barnes & Noble
11 a.m.
Santa Sightings
Stepping Stones Museum
11:15 a.m. & 1:15 p.m.
Motown for Kids Holiday Party
Garcia’s at the Capitol Theatre,
Port Chester
11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Half Full Winter Beer Garden
Mill River Park
noon – 10 p.m.
Ice bar!
Santa Shark Dive
Maritime Aquarium
12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. & 2:15 p.m.
Art Adventures: Winter Still Life
Bruce Museum
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Drop n’ Shop
Maritime Aquarium
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Stepping Stones:
Storytellers Mutt-i-grees
Stepping Stones
1:30 p.m.
The Nutcracker
The Palace Theatre
2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Fitness Fun
Stepping Stones
2:30 p.m.
Santa Comes to LaRocca’s Country Market
LaRocca’s Country Market
3 p.m.
Holiday Lights 2019
Bronx Zoo
4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Parents’ Night Out
Best Time Ever
5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Mention STAMFORD MOMS for $10 off the first child!
Sunday, December 22
Breakfast with Frosty
The Beardsley Zoo
8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Polar Express in IMAX
Maritime Aquarium
9 a.m. & 10 a.m.
Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Lyman Orchards
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Gingerbread Workshops for Children
Lyman Orchards
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Pinstripes Breakfast with Santa
SoNo Collection
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Storytime Sunday
Mill River Park Carousel
10 a.m.
Magic Gathering League
Awesome Toys & Gifts
Stamford & Westport
10 a.m.
Carousel Pavilion Public Hours
Mill River Park
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Holiday Party
noon – 4 p.m.
Fitness Fun
Stepping Stones Museum
10:30 a.m.
Prince & Princess Tea Party
My Gym Stamford
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Chanukah Dreidel House at The Magnificent Room
The SoNo Collection, 2nd Floor
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Skate Center
Mill River Park
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Character Skate
noon
Flurry Zone! An Indoor Snow Experience
Maritime Aquarium
Every hour on the hour,
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Baby & Me Storytime
Barnes & Noble
11 a.m.
Stepping Stones: Storytellers
Stepping Stones Museum
11 a. m.
Santa Sightings
Stepping Stones Museum
11:15 a.m. & 1:15 p.m.
Family Gallery Tour
Bruce Museum
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Half Full Winter Beer Garden
Mill River Park
noon – 8 p.m.
Santa Shark Dive
Maritime Aquarium
12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. & 2:15 p.m.
Pokemon Trade & Learn Event
Awesome Toys & Gifts Stamford
1 p.m.
Art Adventures: Winter Still Life
Bruce Museum
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The Nutcracker
The Palace Theatre
1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Stepping Stones Storytellers
Stepping Stones
2 p.m.
Fitness Fun
Stepping Stones
2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The Nutcracker
Westport Country Playhouse
4 p.m.
Holiday Lights 2019
Bronx Zoo
4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Giant Menorah Lighting
Latham Park
4:30 p.m.