Connecticut
Show Up Kids! Bubble Edition at Stepping Stones Stepping Stones 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
Se an internationally acclaimed, entirely unique, semi-improvised performance featuring music and a comedic twist on the traditional "kids’ show". When the main attraction doesn’t show up, the hapless host will enlist the children (and their grownups) to help create a show from set to sound, plot to props and costumes to characters. The results are…
🎟 $18
Hawk Watch Weekend Greenwich Audubon Center 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich
Celebrate the importance of birds of prey and their incredible migratory journeys. Enjoy hawk & bird related activities for the whole family that promote the importance of raptor conservation. Meet hawks & owls up close during Live Raptor Presentations by falconers & local wildlife rehabilitators, Live Bird Banding of migratory songbirds as well as learn…
Story Pirates Wall Street Theater 71 Wall Street, Norwalk
See a hilarious live musical performance by the Story Pirates, a family media company that produces and creates content inspired by kids to inspire kids and their imaginations. They are best known for their multi-award-winning, top-downloaded family podcast, the Story Pirates Podcast, which takes stories submitted by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and…
🎟 $35-$60
Our World: Worldwide Day of Play Stepping Stones 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
As part of Nickelodeon's world-wide event, enjoy free admission to Stepping Stones Children's Museum. Join playful activities including taekwondo, a puppet parade, touch-a-truck, zumba, lawn games, a dance party and more.
Omnium: A Bold New Circus The Palace Theatre 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
See an uplifting production from a unique, visionary not-for-profit – the first fully inclusive circus performing arts company. A multi-talented and multi-abled cast of performers performs extraordinary feats of human accomplishment and the astounding potential of the human spirit.
🎟 $29-$49
That’s Amore Italian Festival Mill River Park 1040 Washington Boulevard, Stamford
Join a vibrant celebration of Italian heritage, customs, and of course, exquisite Italian food. Enjoy live music and dozen of food vendors.
Pumpkins & Pints Arch in Bloom 201 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich
Enjoy spooky snacks and a witch’s brew while perusing an expansive pumpkin patch with lots of Halloween decor. Entertain little monsters with kid-friendly activities like pumpkin painting and a spooky scavenger hunt. Explore haunting displays and shop curiosities and oddities.
UNIQUE Series with Orchestra Lumos The Reformed Church of Bronxville 180 Pondfield Road, Bronxville
Enjoy a sensory-rich experience with music and visuals tailored to diverse preferences in 30-minute interactive concert designed for the special needs and neurodiverse community, along with their families and friends. An inclusive and engaging musical journey explores various song styles, including folk, pop, jazz, Eastern, and classical. Explore diverse avenues for expressing art and ideas…
🎟 $10/adults, $5/kids & seniors
Halloween Goat Party Got Your Goat Farm 59 Wheaton Rd, Washington Depot
Celebrate Halloween on our goat farm. Enter a costume contest and parade down the country road. Bob for apples with the goats, carve pumpkins and feed the innards to the herd, dress the goats in their costumes and take pictures with them and participate in a “Tricks or Treat” candy hunt. Parental supervision is required,…
🎟 $15/ages 3-18, #35/family
Shark-Diving Santa The Maritime Aquarium 10 North Water Street, Norwalk
Santa Claus joins The Maritime Aquarium’s dive team most Saturdays and Sundays in December at approximately 10:45 am and 12:45 pm to help demonstrate that sharks aren’t the blood-thirsty killers of myth. Santa straps on his custom scuba outfit to enter the Aquarium’s 110,000-gallon “Ocean Beyond the Sound” exhibit, which is home to sand tiger…
🎟 $31.95/ages 13-64, $22.95/ages 3-12, $27.95/ages 65+
World Ballet Series: Nutcracker The Palace Theatre 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
A diverse cast of 50 professional ballet dancers come together to breathe new life into this classic holiday tradition. Experience the excitement of the World Ballet in this family-friendly performance, featuring Tchaikovsky's unforgettable music, over 150 hand-crafted costumes, lavish hand-painted sets, and the iconic Lev Ivanov choreography. Join Clara and the Nutcracker on a thrilling…
🎟 $45.00 - $85.00
Taylor Made Holiday Edition The Palace Theatre 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Gather your Swiftie squad and get ready to sing and dance as DJ Tommy Carlucci takes you on an inspired musical journey through all Eras. This all ages event begins with a pre-show trivia and outfit contest, so make sure to come dressed in your best Tay-Tay inspired look (winners will be chosen to receive…
🎟 $25.75 - $39.75
Disney’s Frozen Sing-a-long The Palace Theatre 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Relive the magic and sing your heart out to the soundtrack of Disney's Frozen! See a sing-a-long version of the hit movie on the big screen in the iconic Palace Theatre When their kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, fearless Anna (Kristen Bell) joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his reindeer sidekick to…
🎟 $10
Noon Year’s Eve The Maritime Aquarium 10 North Water Street, Norwalk
Celebrate the new year early with a countdown at noon. Plus enjoy special animal encounters, face painting, magic, crafts, and more throughout the Aquarium.
🎟 $31.95/ages 13-64, $22.95/ages 3-12, $27.95/ages 65+
Casey Carle’s BubbleMania The Palace Theatre 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Come see beauty, wonder, and fun as comic bubble artist Casey Carle returns to The Palace Theatre in his amazing one-man show combining spontaneous comedy, jazzy music, and brilliant bubbling. Among the many featured skills are fantastic fog-filled bubble sculptures, a cube bubble, funky foam, bubble ping-pong, trapping an audience member (or two?) inside a…
🎟 $10
Pop-up Interactive Light and Color Exhibit Mill River Park 1040 Washington Boulevard, Stamford
Discover the science behind lights and colors at the Whittingham Discovery Center. In a captivating pop-up experience, witness the magic of rainbows and color theory.
Prelude – A Light-Art Installation Mill River Park 1040 Washington Boulevard, Stamford
Be inspired by illuminated natural landscapes in a free-to-the-public walk-through light installation by world-renowned light artist, Kari Kola. Stroll down the path along the Mill River, pause to enjoy the slow, contemplative music and take notice of how the lights installed among the dormant riverbed gardens highlight the stark beauty of nature in midwinter. Also…
Fire-and-Ice Winter Festival Columbus Park Main St, Stamford
Join ice sculpting demonstrations, an interactive ice photo frame, fire pits, live music and more. The following Columbus Park restaurants will be offering outdoor activations: Acuario Restaurant, The Americano, Columbus Park Trattoria, Fiesta on Main, FIN II Japanese Restaurant, Kouzina Greek Taverna, Noches de Colombia, Tiernan’s Bar & Restaurant, Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea and…
Jazzical Jamboree: A Playful Fusion of Jazz and Classical Magic Greenwich Library 101 West Putnam Ave, Greenwich
Join an interactive family concert that blends the rich harmonies of jazz and the timeless elegance of classical music. Led by a dynamic ensemble of talented musicians, this unique performance invites audience members of all ages to actively participate in the creation of spontaneous melodies and rhythms, exploring the improvisational spirit of jazz and the…
Easter Bunny Trail Mill River Park 1040 Washington Boulevard, Stamford
Enjoy a fun-filled day with a bunny trail featuring 12 egg stations, and a photo-op with springtime inflatables. The Carousel will also be open with easter-themed treats and rides both available for purchase. Bring your own basket.