EDUCATION
The Power of Music with Suzie Collier | A Conversation and Performance at Grace Farms
Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New CanaanIgnite a more powerful relationship with music! Conductor, violinist, and educator Suzie Collier and our Music Director, Marcus G. Miller, will share the secrets and techniques to inspiring musical imagination in children and reigniting musical passion in adults. Collier and Miller will perform a duet on violin and saxophone respectively, and invite the audience to join in on […]
A Very Special Evening at Mystic Aquarium: Hope in the Water: Film, Discussion and Sustainable Seafood Reception
Mystic Aquarium 55 Coogan Blvd, MysticJoin us at the Mystic Aquarium to celebrate the launch of Hope in the Water, a new PBS series exploring ocean health, along with solutions for maintaining a healthy ecosystem in our waters. Brought to you by Mystic Aquarium in partnership with The Shipwright's Daughter, Fed by Blue and PBS, this evening will feature a […]
In the Footsteps of Galileo AARP Webinar: Mystic Seaport
Virtual EventOn October 9, dive into the scientific legacy of Galileo with Brian Koehler from the Mystic Seaport Museum Treworgy Planetarium. This virtual program delves into Galileo’s groundbreaking discoveries and their profound impact on humanity’s understanding of the cosmos. Learn about Galileo’s pivotal use of the telescope in 1609, marking the beginning of a new era […]
Kid’s Cooking Classes at Auerfarm
Auerfarm 158 Auer Farm Road, BloomfieldTuesdays & Thursdays in October 5:30 – 6:30 PM Come join us for our kids’ cooking classes at Auerfarm! Your little ones will have a blast learning how to cook and bake delicious treats in person. Auerfarm’s resident Chef Kristiann will guide them through fun and educational cooking activities. Every class will talk about kitchen […]
Owl-oween Enchanted Afternoon at Greenwich Audubon
Greenwich Audubon Center 613 Riversville Rd, GreenwichJoin us for an afternoon of non-scary Halloween nature fun for the whole family at Greenwich Audubon Center! For this special event, kids and families can enjoy activities such as: - Donuts from Glazed & Confused Donut Truck - Owl pellet dissecting - An interactive outdoor Halloween Nature Play Trail (weather permitting). At 4 p.m. Christine's Critters will give […]
Little Scientists: Space is the Place at Niantic Children’s Museum
Niantic Children's Museum 409 Main Street, NianticBlast off to learn about the moon, the planets, and our solar system. Create craters, make moon sand, learn about constellations, and find out what it’s like to be an astronaut. Five-week series of 1-hour programs Thursdays, Oct. 17 – Nov. 14 at 10am For 3-5 year olds who are ready to attend alone $55 […]
Creating Hope & Nurturing Girls’ Potential Through Education: Litchfield
Oliver Wolcott Library 160 South Street, LitchfieldJoin Nancy Schuler as she moderates this discussion with Priscilla Jeffery, the founder of the Rural Education Advocacy Project-REAP. REAP is a Girls’ Education Advocacy Program developed to sponsor girls’ education in Ghana. Priscilla has created and sells beautiful bags (totes and purses) made in Ghana to fund her foundation and purchase books, supplies and uniforms […]
Can Our Public Schools Save Us? Buckley Institute’s Annual Discussion About K-12 Education
The Buckley Institute is happy to announce our annual discussion about K-12 education will take place on November 18, 2024, at 4:30pm! Millions rely on America's public school system to provide knowledge, skills, and moral formation -- yet is our trust misplaced? This year, American Enterprise Senior Fellow Ian Rowe joins Houston Independent School District […]
Little Chefs: Sweet & Savory at Niantic Children’s Museum
Niantic Children's Museum 409 Main Street, NianticTuesdays, Nov. 19-Dec. 17 at 1 pm In this 5 week class students will explore the wonders of the sweet and the savory while learning to mix, stir, and measure. Each week will explore a sweet or savory dish with other fun activities and stories. For the last week, they will get to try their […]
Cooking Class for Kids: Thanksgiving Eats + Treats! at Wakeman Town Farm
Wakeman Town Farm 134 Cross Highway, WestportAges 6 to 12. 12 students max. Includes dinner! In our Thanksgiving Cooking Class for Kids we will prepare a mini feast with a Turkey Day theme. This hands-on class will feature simple, fun Thanksgiving dishes while focusing on basic kitchen tools and techniques. Kids will get a chance to mix, measure, assemble, and decorate. […]
Fall Ecology Walk at Roger Tory Peterson in Old Lyme
Honey Hill Preserve Clark Road, LymeFall is here! Join teacher-naturalist Morgan Allen on an ecology walk open to all ages around the Honey Hill Preserve in Lyme. Suitable for ages 4 and up. Free for children 10 and under; $13 for members; $18 for non-members – Walk will be an approximately 1 mile loop on mostly level dirt terrain. No […]
Kids Thanksgiving Cooking Class at The Beekley Library
Beekley Library 10 Central Ave, New HartfordWhy should adults have to do all the cooking this week? Send your little ones to the library and they will learn how to prepare a creative, no-bake dessert that would be great for the Thanksgiving table. For more information!