CHILDREN
Handcrafted Holiday Gifts for Kids at Lachat Town Farm in Weston
Lachat Town Farm 106 Godfrey Road West, WestonGive your child the joy of creating heartfelt, handmade gifts this holiday season! Lachat’s ever-popular Handcrafted Holiday Gifts workshop invites young makers to celebrate the spirit of giving through creativity and care. Children will rotate through three unique crafting stations, each featuring a fun, hands-on project made from natural, eco-friendly materials—no plastic, just genuine, thoughtful creations made […]
$40Saturday Youth Drawing and Painting Classes at the Wethersfield Academy
W.A.F.T.A. 431 Hartford Ave, WethersfieldWith Nick Frasco Six-week session; ongoing rolling admission Two class slots; choose between 9:00am to 11:00am and 10:00am to Noon (time adjusted for the summer) Designed for youth aged 7 and older. This ongoing, popular course teaches young masters the fundamentals of drawing, composition, and painting; how to mix and apply paint; and how to use […]
Annual Holiday Festival : A Night at the Museum: Greenwich Historical Society
Bush-Holley House Museum 47 Strickland Road, Cos CobCelebrate the holidays at Greenwich Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Festival! This year’s theme is A Night at the Museum! Dress in festive PJ’s and bring your entire family for fun holiday-themed crafts, decorate your own gingerbread people, and take photos with a special guest from the North Pole in the Historic Barn. For more information
Meet and Greet with Michelle Knudsen at Barrett Bookstore in Darien
Barrett Bookstore 5 Corbin Drive, DarienLooking for holiday gifts for the young readers in your life? We are thrilled to host author Michelle Knudsen, author of beloved titles like Library Lion, to sign copies of her newest middle grade book, Into The Wild Magic. Join us Sunday, December 14th between 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm to meet Michelle and have some of her […]
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MANovember 28-30, December 5-7, 12-14, 19-23, and 27-30, 2025 Times: 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Come experience the history of Christmas festivities at Old Sturbridge Village. Relish old traditions and create new ones as you watch demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, stroll through the decorated Village and Christmas Tree Trail, listen to stories and live music, sample […]
Free – $45The Nutcracker in partnership with the Connecticut Ballet at The Bushnell Theater
Bushnell Theater 166 Capitol Ave, HartfordDecember 20 -21, 2025 Connecticut Ballet’s annual holiday production featuring guest stars from New York City Ballet & American Ballet Theatre with live accompaniment by Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Maestro […]
$10 – $89Holiday Wizarding Week at Niantic Children’s Museum
Niantic Children's Museum 409 Main Street, NianticDecember 22-30, 2025 Join our witch and wizard academy at the museum as we make potions, magic wands, and witch and wizard hats. We’ll be hanging out with some oozing slime, and some wicked crafts! All activities free with Museum admission. For more information
Splatter Paint and Slime Making Experience at Fun With Nature Children’s Workshops in North Haven
Process Art Studio 100 Broadway, North HavenLooking for something fun and unique for your next family outing? Imagine splattering neon paint all over a canvas while dancing to some of your favorite tunes! At Fun With Nature's Splatter Paint Room, everyone gets to unleash their creativity without any restrictions. Plus, there's even a chance for some slime-making! Get ready for an […]
Family Day Storytelling at Yale University Museum of Art
Yale University Art Gallery 1111 Chapel Street, New HavenEvery 4 weeks on Sunday, 1-2pm We invite families to join us for folktales, myths, and exciting stories from around the world that highlight objects in the collection and inspire children of all ages to view art in new ways. No registration required; meet by the couches in the Gallery lobby. For more information
Cooking Class for Kids: “Warm Bites for Cold Nights” at Wakeman Town Farm
Wakeman Town Farm 134 Cross Highway, WestportJoin us for a winter comfort-food cooking class designed just for kids that focuses on cozy, simple dishes they can make for family dinners or snow days. Think warm, hearty, and hands-on — focusing on kid-safe techniques, and a bit of creativity. Recipes include: Mini bread bowls with tomato soup, cheesy cauliflower tots, mini meatball […]
$325Night in the Museum Program at Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MAAvailable for youth ages 5 and up. Many dates to choose from. A dream excursion for fans of The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Night in the Museum is an overnight experience designed for scouts, schools and other youth groups of up to 80 participants. With only a map and a tattered journal […]
$30 – $37.50Dinosaur World Live at The Garde in New London
Garde Arts Center 325 State Street, New LondonWINNER of the 2024 OLIVIER AWARD for BEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers […]
$29 – $75
