Are your kids telling you they're bored? There's no excuse in Fairfield County! See what's happening in the next two days for kids & families. Many of the activities are FREE!
(In fact, click here for EVERYTHING that's free coming up in our area.)
Wednesday, July 16
Find out what's happening in Norwalkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Wednesday Night Concert Series Greenwich CT. " GUNSMOKE" Bring your families to Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich for a toe tapping evening of fun country music featuring Gunsmoke!
Fairfield Summer Concerts: The Clamdiggers - Dixie. Enjoy live music on warm evenings at the free summer concert series in Fairfield's Sherman Green Gazebo!
Find out what's happening in Norwalkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Peanut Butter Jam Concerts: Picnic Performances for Kids - Les Julian. Kids will enjoy interactive musical, foot stompin' performances on the Sherman Green in Fairfield every Wednesday this summer. Pack a picnic and journey down for a children's musical celebration! All shows start at 12:30 PM.
Old Greenwich Farmers Market. We provide locals with the best regional products and freshest food choices around. Each week you can enjoy children's activities, music and special guest vendors!
Lorikeets at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk! Stop by the Aquarium's special out door aviary and visit with these adorable,colorful birds! For a small fee you'll even be able to feed them the sweet nectar they LOVE.
Danbury Fair Summer Nights Concert Series at Danbury Fair Mall. Warm summer nights go hand in hand with great music! Check out the awesome concerts we have lined up for you this year! It's great fun for the whole family!
Free Guided Tour of the Night Sky at the Rolnick Observatory at Westport Astronomical Society - Home of the Rolnick Observatory. On clear nights, trained volunteers from the Westport Astronomical Society offer guided tours of the night sky through the society’s telescopes at the Rolnick Observatory! This is a super fun program your kids will love!
Street Seats in Stamford Downtown, Art in Public Places. Each year Stamford Downtown hosts a distinguished outdoor sculpture exhibit designed to attract both local an regional audiences. Art in Public Places features sculptures lining the sidewalks and parks of the Downtown.
Jazz Up July at Stamford Downtown. Summer sizzles in Stamford Downtown with a hot jazz series in Columbus Park.
Animal Grossology Summer Day Camp - Whitby School, Greenwich at Bricks 4 Kidz Fairfield . Bricks 4 Kidz offers STEM educational activities for kids age 3-13, where they play with LEGO® Bricks. Our unique model plans are designed by engineers and architects. Themes, such as space, construction, provide building blocks for educational play.
Greenwich's Great Estates at the Greenwich Historical Society. This exhibition draws on the Greenwich Historical Society’s collection of clothing, photographs and objects to explore an era marked by the unbridled spending by America’s elite to build estates of staggering proportions.
Robert the Guitar Guy RETURNS!- Music for Children at the Cos Cob Library. Come to the Cos Cob Library for some fun with Robert the Guitar Guy! Enjoy the rhythms, sample some instruments, sing along, do the hokey-pokey and turn yourself around!
Wednesday Storytime at Barnes and Noble - Westport. Celebrate today with a fun story sure to please your curious toddlers and preschoolers! Barnes and Noble has dedicated a special time each Wednesday for you to spend with the child in your life as you explore the wonderful world of books together!
Mary Poppins at Westchester Broadway Theatre. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a hit musical! Mary Poppins is the story of a mysterious nanny who magically appears at the Banks household in London to care for Jane and Michael Banks.
Evening Lecture Series: Coyotes in Connecticut at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. The Zoo's evening lecture series engage audiences of all ages, especially lifelong learners, who have an appetite for delving deeper into the wonders of wildlife.
Jiggle a Jelly at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk! Gently touch the tops of live moon jellies as they pulse in our new exhibit! How is this possible without being stung? The stinging cells of moon jellyfish hang on tentacles below their bodies and don't hurt people that much anyway!
Camel Rides at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! Three Dromedary camels, named Toby, Goliath & Noah, are giving rides from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $5 per person, which includes photos. Purchase ride tickets at the front gate, gift shop, carousel, and at the camel ride (cash only).
Rainforest Reptile Shows at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! Exotic crawlers, unusual slitherers and fascinating creepers, all of which are creatures of the rainforest. Experience direct contact with live animals, artifacts and fascinating stories about these unusual animals and their natural habitats.
Mindbender Mansion and The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD® at the Connecticut Science Center. Enter a fantastically puzzling world of clues, challenges, & games that will delight puzzlers of all ages. Then go on a spud-tacular jungle safari, archaeological dig, under the sea & in outer space with MR. POTATO HEAD®!
Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 3D at the Connecticut Science Center. Travel back in time to see dinosaurs come to life! Meet the plant-eating Argentinosaur, the largest animal to have ever walked the Earth, and its nemesis, the Giganotosaur, a carnivore who could easily challenge the famous T-rex.
Service Wednesday at the Fairfield Library. For teens entering grades 6 and up: Volunteer and earn extra points towards your HELP badge! Just show up and get to work. No registration necessary. Stay for as long as you'd like and don't forget your iPod.
Family BUNCO Night! at the Fairfield Library. Join us for a family game night of... BUNCO! Never played... that's okay. We'll provide you with a set of rules and then we'll review before the game starts. Space is limited. Registration is required for all players.
Thursday, July 17
Family Jump Time at Pump it Up - Norwalk. Share quality time and promote physical fitness while bouncing, sliding, climbing and jumping at Pump It Up. To make it even more awesome, parents are free! Registration is required.
Fairfield Summer Concerts: Tony Reno. Enjoy live music on warm evenings at the free summer concert series in Fairfield's Sherman Green Gazebo!
Lorikeets at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk! Stop by the Aquarium's special out door aviary and visit with these adorable,colorful birds! For a small fee you'll even be able to feed them the sweet nectar they LOVE.
Street Seats in Stamford Downtown, Art in Public Places. Each year Stamford Downtown hosts a distinguished outdoor sculpture exhibit designed to attract both local an regional audiences. Art in Public Places features sculptures lining the sidewalks and parks of the Downtown.
Alive@Five Outdoor Summer Concert Series at Stamford Downtown. Live music from national and regional headliners, which attracts after work crowds. Thursday nights in Columbus Park have become a ritual in Stamford Downtown with great music, great dancing and great times!
Animal Grossology Summer Day Camp - Whitby School, Greenwich at Bricks 4 Kidz Fairfield . Bricks 4 Kidz offers STEM educational activities for kids age 3-13, where they play with LEGO® Bricks. Our unique model plans are designed by engineers and architects. Themes, such as space, construction, provide building blocks for educational play.
Greenwich's Great Estates at the Greenwich Historical Society. This exhibition draws on the Greenwich Historical Society’s collection of clothing, photographs and objects to explore an era marked by the unbridled spending by America’s elite to build estates of staggering proportions.
Mary Poppins at Westchester Broadway Theatre. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a hit musical! Mary Poppins is the story of a mysterious nanny who magically appears at the Banks household in London to care for Jane and Michael Banks.
Join Hawley Lane Shoes' Kid's Club for our Summer Splash Kid's Bash. Come enjoy face painting, shoe tying lessons every hour, activities, games, snacks, giveaways, a special guest appearance by MyGym, and more fun! Great way to come check out some shoes for the whole family, too!
Art Studio at Stepping Stones Museum for Children! Unleash your kids creative sides at Stepping Stones Museum for Children at the weekly Art Studio! Your kids will get to do create whatever they want!
Jiggle a Jelly at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk! Gently touch the tops of live moon jellies as they pulse in our new exhibit! How is this possible without being stung? The stinging cells of moon jellyfish hang on tentacles below their bodies and don't hurt people that much anyway!
Camel Rides at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! Three Dromedary camels, named Toby, Goliath & Noah, are giving rides from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $5 per person, which includes photos. Purchase ride tickets at the front gate, gift shop, carousel, and at the camel ride (cash only).
Rainforest Reptile Shows at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! Exotic crawlers, unusual slitherers and fascinating creepers, all of which are creatures of the rainforest. Experience direct contact with live animals, artifacts and fascinating stories about these unusual animals and their natural habitats.
Summer Showcase At The Bijou Theatre. The Bijou Theatre is proud to announce its first annual Summer Showcase for young performers on July 17. The cast of upcoming shows “In the Heights” and “Willy Wonka Jr” will team up in an “open mic” format to present their many talents.
Mindbender Mansion and The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD® at the Connecticut Science Center. Enter a fantastically puzzling world of clues, challenges, & games that will delight puzzlers of all ages. Then go on a spud-tacular jungle safari, archaeological dig, under the sea & in outer space with MR. POTATO HEAD®!
Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 3D at the Connecticut Science Center. Travel back in time to see dinosaurs come to life! Meet the plant-eating Argentinosaur, the largest animal to have ever walked the Earth, and its nemesis, the Giganotosaur, a carnivore who could easily challenge the famous T-rex.
Family Fun Story Time! at the Fairfield Library. Join us in the Rotary Room for stories, songs, action $ fun! Up to 50 children, ages 0-5 years old, can attend! Parents & caregivers must attend program with child. Drop-in program.Tickets will be handed out to the first 50 kids starting at 9:30.
Story and Animal Program at Earthplace - The Nature Discovery Center. Join us in Natureplace for an animal-themed story followed by an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents. For children 5 and under. Free for members, price of admission for non-members.
