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Teen Time
$10 Per Person Hang out with your friends, try a relaxing craft, get creative with graphic design, or chill on a beanbag! All teens aged 13-18 are welcome, with supplies and snacks provided. Register Here
Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters
Wednesday, Septmber 11 3:30 — 4:15 pm 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 […]
After School: Wild Woods Adventure (Wednesdays)
Wednesdays, September 11 – October 2 It’s a fall session of one of our most popular afterschool programs! Fall is coming to our forest, so we’ll look for amphibians that have finished their metamorphosis and search for signs of migrating and getting-ready-for-winter animals! We’ll visit the stream and build shelters in the woods. Participants must […]
Van Trip: Hidden Gems of New Haven
Visit New Haven and experience some of the hidden gems that the city has to offer! Enjoy a guided tour of the New Haven Museum’s newly re-imagined Amistad Exhibit, visit the Ely Center of Contemporary Art, and share a delicious lunch (included). Register Here Pre-registration is encouraged due to limited spots.
Mattatuck Book Club: Women of Chateau Lafayette
Stop by the Mattatuck Museum and pick up your copy of The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray. Read the book over the summer and join Post University Professor Christine Shugrue and Author Stephanie Dray on September 13th for a book discussion! Wine and light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact […]
S’mores & Slides
Ever wish you had Nature’s Playground practically to yourself after hours? Join us for an evening of open playground and our favorite campfire treat — S’mores! The playground will be open from 6:30 – 7:30 pm and our campfire will be ready at 7:10 pm for S’mores. Tickets include registration for one child and adult […]
FREE Admission – Access for All
Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month. Support provided by the Art Bridges Foundation
Family Yoga
Practice yoga in this family-friendly environment! Stretch your body and mind with a certified instructor in this creative outlet designed to boost self-esteem and reduce stress. Register Here Pre-registration is required due to limited spots. Sponsored by Art Bridges’ Access for All Initiative
Julie Keggi Lecture: Women Artists of Waterbury
The Mattatuck Museum boasts talented artists like Florentine Hayden, Elizabeth Kirk, and Marion Stoll. These Waterbury natives traveled internationally. breaking boundaries and earning solo shows at the museum. This lecture explores their adventures abroad through artwork and archival records. The Julia Q. Keggi Lecture is held annually to celebrate women artists, their legacy, and their […]