Daily activities for kids and the family are abound in Fairfield County! Whether you want to spend the day with your children at a zoo, a museum, or just outdoors, we've got it all here. Want to see what's going on next weekend or when you have those few days off? Check out the NY Metro Parents' calendar!
Documentary Screening: Food Fight - Wilton Library
November 05, 2009 - Wilton
Take a sneak peek at Food Fight before it goes nationwide. The multi-award-winning film takes a look at how American agricultural policy and food culture developed in the 20th century, and how the California food movement has created a counter-revolution against big agribusiness. Following the film, Michel Nischan, chef from The Dressing Room restaurant, will provide tastings of locally grown foods. A panel discussion with director Christopher Taylor and Jim Hunter, developer of the garden at Wilton High School, will be followed by an audience Q&A. Registration highly encouraged.
Resource Center Reads! - Stepping Stones Museum for Children
November 05, 2009 - Norwalk
Listen and play along during this special story time. Children of all ages will enjoy hearing stories accompanied with the use of the many manipulatives offered in the museum's Resource Center.
Young Biologists: What's on the Menu? - Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield
Through November 06, 2009 - Fairfield
"One, two, three: Is there any food for me?" That's what the animals are thinking this fall. Whether they are stocking up for long winter nights or long fall flights to points south, animals are getting ready for the cold winter season. Join the Society's teacher-naturalists as they explore the 155-acre Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary for clues. Kids will also create experiments and study the Center's education animals. Advance registration required. For children enrolled in grades 3 to 5. Fridays through November 6 (No class October 23).
Farmer's Market - Westport Farmer's Market Association
Through November 19, 2009 - Westport
Shop for a wide variety of local products, including meat, vegetables, baked goods, cheeses and home-made soaps. Held every Thursday.
Robert January: Art & Human Consciousness - Quick Center for the Arts, Thomas Walsh Gallery
Through December 06, 2009 - Fairfield
The solo exhibition will include January's drawings and paintings, as well as his photographs of prehistoric art which inspired him to paint. Gallery conversations will be presented by Jean Clottes, Dr. Frank Wilson and other specialists in conjuction with the exhibit. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 5pm; Sunday, 12 - 4pm.
Storytime - The Orange Elephant
Through December 29, 2009 - Ridgefield
Story hour for children of all ages. Parents are encouraged to sit and enjoy the stories or browse the selection of books and toys.
Animalopolis IMAX - Maritime Aquarium
Through December 31, 2009 - Norwalk
Singing lions, bears that waltz, sea lions turning somersaults. Otters pray, flamingos squawk, a calf who'd rather dance than walk. They're all "stars" of this IMAX film developed for young children.
Dolphins: The Ride - Maritime Aquarium
Through December 31, 2009 - Norwalk
Experience the world of dolphins as if you were one yourself, on this motion-simulator ride film. Riders must be at least 36 inches tall to board. Departs regularly throughout the day.
Toy Boat-Making Workshop - Maritime Aquarium
Through December 31, 2009 - Norwalk
Visit the toy boat-making area on weekends for a 20-minute boat-building project. Build and decorate a toy sailboat to take home. Saturdays and Sundays until 3pm.
Sustainable Choices: Living Today with Tomorrow in Mind - Discovery Museum and Planetarium
Through December 31, 2009 - Bridgeport
This interactive exhibit shows how the choices we make today impact the environment and the lives of future generations. Through December 31, 2009. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, 12 PM to 5 PM. Open Monday, October 12 and Monday, December 28.
Bike Rides: The Exhibition - ALDRICH MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Through January 03, 2010 - Ridgefield
Race on over to this exhibit, which explores the increasing relevance of bicycles in contemporary art and culture. Bike Rides will feature customized bikes—bikes that have been re-appropriated by artists, enthusiasts, and designers to represent different identities and serve new and distinct functions. In addition, artworks by emerging artists and well-known international artists will also be featured. Through January 3.
Deep Sea IMAX - Maritime Aquarium
Through January 14, 2010 - Norwalk
Swim with some of the planet's most unique, dangerous and colorful creatures, from the unusual wolf eel to the giant Pacific octopus, in this undersea exploration narrated by actors Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet. Also shows at 1pm and 3pm daily.
Exhibit: If These Walls Could Talk - Bush Holley Historic Site
Through January 31, 2010 - Greenwich
Visit the Museum Gallery and learn how the Cos Cob Harbor and Landing and Bush-Holley House have changed over the last 200 years. View seldom-seen artifacts, photographs, maps, letters, and portraits from the collection of The Historical Society of Greenwich. Through January 31, 2010. Gallery Hours: March through December: Wednesday - Sunday, 12-4pm. January and February: Friday - Sunday only, 12-4pm.
Sunday Family Tours of Bush-Holley House - Bush Holley Historic Site
Through January 31, 2010 - Greenwich
Tour the Bush-Holley House on Sundays at 1pm. Kids can lead the way with the family gallery guide, Look and Learn: Inside the Bush-Holley House. Docents will be available to answer any questions. Then, visit the William Hegarty Gallery for a special scavenger hunt through the current exhibition.
Penguins - Maritime Aquarium
Through December 31, 2010 - Norwalk
Come fall in love with the new colony of African penguins in a new outdoor exhibit, offering views above and below the water.
