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Solar System & The Night Sky Planetarium Show-FULL
Take a trip around the solar system in our planetarium! Learn about our planets and some of the more common constellations. No strollers allowed. Please, no light up shoes allowed in planetarium. Limited to 20 people. All participants must have a ticket. Walk-in tickets may be available depending on registration. Members: $5/participantNon-Members: $8/participant Ages […]
Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters
Sunday, August 18 10 — 10:45 am Ages 7+ A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. Work with our exotic animals, like tortoises and chinchillas, in small group-tailored settings in Heckscher WILD! Programs are approximately 45 minutes. Registration includes one participant and one accompanying adult. Please only register […]
Animals for All: Caring for Critters
Monday, August 19 3:30 — 4:15 pm Ages 5+ This program provides an opportunity for hands-on work with our animals on Heckscher Farm for students with disabilities for whom our Junior Curator program environment may not be as successful. The small group size allows for a great experience at each participant’s pace and comfort level. […]
Blue Moon Hike & Campfire
Join us for a short sunset hike and campfire to celebrate the full Sturgeon Moon, which is a seasonal blue moon. Learn about the phases of the moon, create a moon craft to take home, and roast marshmallows over the campfire! Limited to 10 adult/child pairs. Meets at Overbrook Nature Center. Members: $12/participant pairNon-Members: $15/participant […]
Beer Tasting Event
Brews and Views Discover Connecticut’s Top “Northwest Corner” Brewers This event is the single best “shortcut” for CT Beer trail enthusiasts: All four of the Northwest Corner’s craft breweries in one location. Known as “the four on 44,” these microbreweries have a friendly rivalry, vying to outdo one another with their latest creations. The result […]
Splatter, Spin & Drop Paint Workshop
Inspired by our current exhibition Under Pressure: Painting with Air, join us for a special program that explores what we can make when science meets art. Create artwork using non-traditional “brushes” to splatter paint, or use spinners to let gravity help decide how your finished pieces will look. All materials provided. We’ll meet at Bendel […]
Animals for All: Heckscher Farm Open Evening
This free program is designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats. Thursday, September 5 6 — 7 pm All Ages Welcome Our Open Farm Evenings are designed for kids, adults and families who would benefit from the ability to explore and experience Heckscher Farm outside of a traditional programming […]
Pilobolus – From the Porch
PURCHASE TICKETS Pilobolus is back at Hill-Stead, for the fourth consecutive year. More information on the performance will be available this summer! For 50 years, Pilobolus has been one of this country’s most recognizable and beloved dance companies – invited to perform around the globe, at events ranging from the Oscars to the Olympics, and […]
Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters
Saturday, September 7 10 — 10:45 am Ages 7+ A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. Work with our exotic animals, like tortoises and chinchillas, in small group-tailored settings in Heckscher WILD! Programs are approximately 45 minutes. Registration includes one participant and one accompanying adult. Please only register […]