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Members Only: Solstice Scavenger Hunt & Open Playground
Celebrate the summer solstice with a family scavenger hunt and open playground evening! Hit the trails and see what you can find on our hunt, or just enjoy a relaxing evening together at the SM&NC. Grab some yummy mac & cheese, sloppy joes, and hot dogs from Lunch Lady Gerri’s food truck to eat on […]
Junior WILD! Keepers: Summer Session 1
Ages 11 – 13 Heckscher WILD! MEMBERS ONLY Junior WILD! Keepers was established in 2015, with the opening of our Heckscher WILD! exotic animal exhibit. The Junior WILD! Keepers program gives participants hands-on experience in the care, feeding, and enrichment of our exotic teaching animals. After completing the class, participants will then choose a day […]
Junior WILD! Keepers: Summer Session 1
Ages 11 – 13 Heckscher WILD! MEMBERS ONLY Junior WILD! Keepers was established in 2015, with the opening of our Heckscher WILD! exotic animal exhibit. The Junior WILD! Keepers program gives participants hands-on experience in the care, feeding, and enrichment of our exotic teaching animals. After completing the class, participants will then choose a day […]
Junior Curator: Summer Session 1
Ages 11 – 13 Meets at Heckscher WILD! Porch MEMBERS ONLY This program provides an overview of basic animal care and experiential learning on Heckscher Farm. The program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the farm and various hands-on experiences, such as cleaning and feeding of animals. Upon completion of the program, each participant will be […]
Nights Out: Beer Garden, Bites & Live Music
We’ll transform the Fedele Family Farmhouse Plaza into a magical outdoor Beer Garden for an evening of laid-back beer exploration, delicious bites, and entertainment by live band, Zully Ramos and the OGs. As part of our BevMax Tasting Series, BevMax will have expert ambassadors on-site to help guide your experience and place orders for any […]
Junior Curator: Summer Session 2
Ages 11 – 13 Meets at Heckscher WILD! Porch MEMBERS ONLY This program provides an overview of basic animal care and experiential learning on Heckscher Farm. The program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the farm and various hands-on experiences, such as cleaning and feeding of animals. Upon completion of the program, each participant will be […]
Eric Mintel Quartet – From the Porch
Eric Mintel Quartet Returns to Hill-Stead! The renowned quartet will pay tribute to Dave Brubeck and more, featuring Eric Mintel on the piano, Nelson Hill on the sax, Dave Mohn on the drums and Jack Hegyi on the bass. More information about the evening’s programming will be available closer to the date of the event. […]
American Opera Idol – From the Porch
PURCHASE TICKETs Join us for an interactive Opera performance! On July 21, finalists chosen by the Opera Connecticut Artistic Directors will perform at Hill-Stead for the chance to win the title of American Opera Idol. At Hill-Stead the finalists will sing one piece each. Then, a panel of professional judges from various areas of the classical […]
Junior WILD! Keepers: Summer Session 2 (2 day session)
Ages 11 – 13 Heckscher WILD! MEMBERS ONLY Junior WILD! Keepers was established in 2015, with the opening of our Heckscher WILD! exotic animal exhibit. The Junior WILD! Keepers program gives participants hands-on experience in the care, feeding, and enrichment of our exotic teaching animals. After completing the class, participants will then choose a day […]