Second Saturdays for Families: Winter Solstice

11am–2pm activities | Free admission all day! Learn how communities around the world mark the winter solstice with our friends from the Japan Society of Greater Hartford and the Mandell Jewish Community Center. Explore the Festival of Trees & Traditions and create your own wintry artwork to take home or share as a gift. Be on the lookout for friendly winter companions strolling the galleries, ready to sprinkle a little seasonal magic Free admission. Registration encouraged. Second Saturdays for Families…

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December 13, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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11am–2pm activities | Free admission all day!

Learn how communities around the world mark the winter solstice with our friends from the Japan Society of Greater Hartford and the Mandell Jewish Community Center. Explore the Festival of Trees & Traditions and create your own wintry artwork to take home or share as a gift. Be on the lookout for friendly winter companions strolling the galleries, ready to sprinkle a little seasonal magic

Free admission. Registration encouraged.

Second Saturdays for Families is supported by the Art Bridges Foundation, Connecticut Health and Education Facilities Authority (CHEFA), the Andrew J. and Joyce D. Mandell Family Foundation, the Ensworth Charitable Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, the George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee, the J. Walton Bissell Foundation, Inc., the David T. Langrock Foundation, the Charles Nelson Robinson Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee. Program supplies are generously donated by S&S Worldwide.

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Studio Beginnings

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Imagination Playground

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Grace Farms Tour

This comprehensive tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sustainable design, curated interiors, and materials choices. During the tour, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee, a Certified B Corp that demonstrates and educates about ethical and sustainable supply chains. The River building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm, SANAA, holds LEED Gold certification for Building Design and…

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