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Dino-Mite Night at the Museum

Get in your PJs and join us for a real-life “Night at the Museum” in our Dinosaur Discoveries exhibition! Meet a paleontologist and learn about dinosaur research, create dinosaur crafts, make your own dinosaur stuffed animal, meet live animals, see real dinosaur fossils, and of course, enjoy an exclusive evening viewing of our exhibit! Light […]

Bendel Mansion

Nights Out: Whiskey & Woodfire

Sips and Slices are perfect companions! Join us in the Knobloch Family Farmhouse for a night of “spirited” whiskey exploration paired with freshly made New Haven Style pies by the one-and-only Sally’s Apizza. Attendees will sample the robust flavors of exceptional whiskies from around the world – including a new, non-alcoholic variety – and learn […]

Knobloch Family Farmhouse

American Mural Project Extends Its Family-Day Programming To Weekends throughout September

The American Mural Project (AMP) has extended its Family Day programming to weekends through September 29. Families can now participate in art activities any time during open hours. All art activities are included with admission. This month’s activities include Making Art with Fire: Fire Tiles and making Fire Prevention posters. Fourth and fifth graders can […]

American Mural Project

American Mural Project Extends Its Family-Day Programming To Weekends throughout September

The American Mural Project (AMP) has extended its Family Day programming to weekends through September 29. Families can now participate in art activities any time during open hours. All art activities are included with admission. This month’s activities include Making Art with Fire: Fire Tiles and making Fire Prevention posters. Fourth and fifth graders can […]

American Mural Project

Vacation Drop-Off Day: Nocturnal Animals

Vacation Drop-Off Day: Nocturnal Animals Monday, November 11 Ages 5 – 9 9:30 am – noon Limited to 12 children From owls to bats, join us to learn about the many critters who come out under cover of night! We’ll meet some live animals, visit the forest to look for signs of our local owls, […]

Heckscher Barn

Vacation Drop-Off Day: Nocturnal Animals

Vacation Drop-Off Day: Nocturnal Animals Monday, November 11 Ages 5 – 9 9:30 am – noon Limited to 12 children From owls to bats, join us to learn about the many critters who come out under cover of night! We’ll meet some live animals, visit the forest to look for signs of our local owls, […]

Heckscher Barn

Meditation and Mindfulness in the Museum

Join Jackie DeLise, master certified meditation and mindfulness teacher and stress management expert, for a guided meditation class in the tranquil Bellarmine Hall Galleries. Jackie will share ancient wisdom for your modern lifestyle, and will guide you in becoming your true self. No prior experience necessary – learn how to cultivate inner calm, clarity, peace […]

Fairfield University Art Museum

Diggin’ Dinosaurs Afterschool

Wednesdays, November 6 – 20 Can’t get enough of our dinosaur exhibit? Join us for a 3-week class that goes behind the scenes! We’ll meet live dino relatives, explore real fossils, make dinosaur-themed crafts, and much more! Limited to 10 participants. Must be 5 by the first program date. Ages 5 – 9 3 Wednesdays […]

Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Diggin’ Dinosaurs Afterschool

Wednesdays, November 6 – 20 Can’t get enough of our dinosaur exhibit? Join us for a 3-week class that goes behind the scenes! We’ll meet live dino relatives, explore real fossils, make dinosaur-themed crafts, and much more! Limited to 10 participants. Must be 5 by the first program date. Ages 5 – 9 3 Wednesdays […]

Stamford Museum & Nature Center