kidHaven - things to do with kids in New Haven » Activities: weekend highlights http://kidhaven.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:38:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 Weekend Highlights, April 2-3 http://kidhaven.com/2011/03/31/weekend-highlights-april-2-3/ http://kidhaven.com/2011/03/31/weekend-highlights-april-2-3/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:39:10 +0000 kidhaven http://kidhaven.com/?p=4450

Follow this link for this weekend’s Weekend Highlights.

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Thought you might want to know that kidHaven’s Best Of 2011 poll is nearly ready and you’ll be able to vote very, very soon!  It’s going to be a remarkable list of Best things for families in & around New Haven so long as you, your friends and your friends’ friends vote!  It’ll be an online vote, so I’ll be counting on you to help spread the word via Facebook, Twitter, email, etc.  etc.  Look for the vote to start next week.  We can pull this off, right?!

Oh, and whoever’s been doing the snow dance, could you kindly stop it already?  Hearing M talk about Frosty the Snowman all day yesterday was less than endearing.  I love that gal, but this momma is so OVER Winter and isn’t having anymore snowman-making talk.  Time for Spring I say!

Weekend Highlights is here (and on time, look at that!).  Snow or shine, have a lovely weekend! ~kim

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Follow this link to this week’s Weekend Highlights.  Happy almost Spring!

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Add this to your to-do list next time you're in Baltimore. Seriously.

Hi from Baltimore!  We’ll be back in time for the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday in New Haven, though :0)  See you there?  Follow this link for a list of weekend happenings.  Happy Weekend!

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my. brain. is. toast.

Soooo, Weekend Highlights is halfway done  and will be fully updated by Friday  :/  Follow this link to Weekend Highlights.  BTW, have you bookmarked that page yet?  You really should.

Weekend Highlights is DONE!  And it’s a damn, I mean darn, long list!

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:0)

First, a big thank you to those of you that sent all of your really good ideas to add to kidHaven’s first Best Of list after last week’s post.  I’m working on getting the list together as we speak.  I’ll keep you posted on the progress of this little project I’ve proposed.

Second, I wanted to let you know that I found a way to archive all the valuable tidbits folks have been sharing on Facebook.  Next time you visit kidHaven on Facebook, take a look at the Discussions tab for a list of questions and answers shared among a pretty awesome community of parents.

Third, I’ve started a list of Spring & Summer Vacation programs.  It’s just a start and needs lots of work but folks have already been asking me about Summer Camps so I took it as a hint to get my you know what in gear.

Finally, follow this link to see what’s happening this weekend!  And remember, you can always find Weekend Highlights by clicking the tab at the top of the page right here on kidHaven.com.

Happy Weekend!

kim

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So I made a decision this week.

As I was submitting my votes the other night for the Advocate’s Best Of 2011, I had the same thought I’ve had every year since I moved here, “Why aren’t there any family-friendly categories??”  So annoying.  Sure I like knowing about where to get the Best sushi – but I’d also really like to know about the Best place to dine with kids-in-tow that’s not a chain restaurant, or the Best place for kids to take swim lessons, or the Best summer camp, or the Best family photographer or…  So I might be in over my head, but kidHaven is going to attempt a Best Of 2011 vote.

In order for it to really happen – I need your help – because without some feedback I can’t promise it will come together.  What I need right now is for you to sit and mull over what family-friendly, kid-focused Best Of categories should be on the list. I’m starting from scratch and need your input to really get the ball rolling.  Send me your ideas in a comment below, on Facebook or to kidhaven@email.com.  Seriously, without your ideas I might lose the motivation.

Now aren’t you just a little excited about this?  I  know I am!

Last but not least, please follow this link to this week’s Weekend Highlights.  It’s late.  Again.  Slacker, I know :)  But don’t you think I’m making it up to you with my proposition for a kid-centric Best Of list?  And I’ve even got a few other things up my sleeve, too.  So give a gal a break, wouldja?!

Happy Weekend! ~kim

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Wishing you and yours a very sweet weekend.  Happy Valentine’s Day :0)  ~kim

p.s. …  a little update …

I’ve been thinking a lot about how to re-format kidHaven’s Weekend Highlights because it’s gotten a little out of control – which is a good thing because it means there’s lots of things for you and the kiddos to do!  I won’t go into the nitty gritty about why it’s not a cinch to fix it, but I will tell you that for now, Weekend Highlights will have a slightly different home until the formatting comes together (if ever.  I can dream, can’t I?).  Please follow this link to see the most current Weekend Highlights. If you glance upwards a little, you’ll also notice a link just below kidHaven’s logo (which is also being revamped.  Oops!  Did I just let the cat out of the bag?  Maybe some of you even caught me test driving it tonight?!)  I’m always open to feedback, so please share your two cents if you have some thoughts about Weekend Highlights’ new home, or anything else for that matter. Happy Weekend!

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Hope your commute to work and school isn’t quite so treacherous :)

Thursday ~ weather.com

The Lover by Elm City Shakespeare in New Haven (Feb 3-6 & 10-13)  Date night, anyone?

Elmo’s Birthday Bash in Bristol

Art, Music & Espanol for Preschoolers at P.L.A.C.E. in Hamden (classes are ongoing)

Sea Squirts in Milford

Get Into It! at Stepping Stones in Norwalk (FREE admission plus free dental screenings)

Friday ~ weather.com

Flights of Fancy in Downtown New Haven

Oliver! in Clinton (weekends, thru Feb 12)

EagleWatch Boat Tours in Essex (thru Mar 13)  We did this 2 years ago and saw a ton of eagles!

Star Trek Live in Hartford (thru Saturday)

Family Overnight at the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic (Feb 4 & April 1) …would love to do this sometime!

Saturday ~ weather.com

Chinese New Year Family Workshop in New Haven

Planning Your Organic Garden Workshop at Common Ground in New Haven

Story hour featuring Ken Tedeschi (NHSymphony Orchestra) reading Ben’s Trumpet at the Children’s Museumin New Haven

First Saturday Winter Walk in Branford *CANCELLED

Asian New Year Celebration at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport (snow date: Feb 12 )

Rumpelstiltskin in Bridgeport (thru Sunday) We went recently to the Downtown Cabaret for the first time!  What a neat place!  Good show except for mean ‘ole Rumpelstiltskin kind of freaking out M :)  Thanks to those of you on Facebook that recommended we take a picnic with us :)  Just be forewarned that full price tickets are required for everyone, including babies.

Holiday Train Show in Essex (thru Feb 13)  Doesn’t it seem like the “holidays” were a really long time ago?  I double-checked and this show is still on, though!

Winter Drama Classes in Hartford (thru April 2)

Children’s Art Class Winter Session in Killingsworth

Valentine Cake Decorating Workshop for kids in Middlefield

How to Find Your Way in Milford

Adopt a Sugar Maple Tree in New Canaan

Winter Creature Cruises in Norwalk

Hudson River EagleFest in Ossining, NY (snow date: Feb 6)

Disney’s Aladdin & Beauty and the Beast in Ridgefield (thru Sunday)

Critters & Crafts at Earthplace in Westport

Sunday ~ weather.com

Bongo Antelope Mask Making at CAW in New Haven

Farmer’s Market at Wooster Square in New Haven

Young Artist Series in Fairfield

Next Week & Beyond (organized by date):

Raising an Empathetic Child in Woodbridge (Feb 9) *new date, childcare available

Kids Sports Zone classes in Milford (Feb 9, call Sara for more information at #203-745-3241)

The New Problem of Bullying – and Solutions in New Haven (Feb 11, email donna.bella@yale.edu for tickets)

Art from the Heart Valentine Workshop at CAW in New Haven (Feb 12)

Morris Pleasure an evening of Jazz & Funk in Guilford (Feb 12)

Lyman Orchard’s WinterFest in Middlefield (Feb 12-13)

Penguin Plunge at Hammonassat in Madison (Feb 12)

Touch a Shark at Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk (Feb 12-27)

Teddy Bear Tea Party (Feb 12) & Exploring the Orchestra (Feb 13) in Stamford

Odd Girl Out film screening in Guilford (Feb 15)

Race to Nowhere screening in Hamden (Feb 16) *new date, tickets still available

Abiyoyo Family Cooperative Day Care in New Haven (Feb 16, March 16)

Children’s Acting Classes at Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven (Feb 21)

Dinosaur Days at the Peabody Museum in New Haven (Feb 21-26)

Cupid’s Corner at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport (Feb 21-25)

Winter Break Out Day in Stamford (Feb 21)

Peter Pan performed by the Yale Children’s Theatre in New Haven (Feb 26-27)

Winter Wonderland Ball at Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk (Feb 26)

Women’s Health Conference in New Haven (Mar 6)

Pre-natal Fitness & Yoga Workshop in Hamden (Mar 6)

Westport Youth Film Fest – submissions being accepted in Westport (final deadline is March 15)

February Vacation Programs:

Tickets on Sale (organized by date):

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photo taken from stock.xchng, by Julia F

Baby, it’s cold outside!  With this wacky weather, please call ahead before heading out to any event listed here on kidHaven.  It’s really just good practice no matter the weather, really.

p.s. There are some great snow day ideas that are accumulating on kidHaven’s Facebook page!  You all are awesome! Keep the ideas coming :)

Thursday ~ weather.com

Valentine Booktivities at Mitchell Library in Westville

Art, Music & Espanol for Preschoolers at P.L.A.C.E. in Hamden (classes are ongoing)

Family Game Night at Borders in Milford

Friday ~ weather.com

Animal Care Club in Milford

Saturday ~ weather.com

AstroGrass Concert in New Haven *SOLD OUT*

Neighborhood Music School Open House in New Haven

New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Greta’s Dream in New Haven

Roxi’s Black Hole Blast Off at the Peabody in New Haven

Story hour featuring teacher Max Malmquist reading Abiyoyo at the Children’s Museumin New Haven

Swan Lake at the Shubert in New Haven (thru Sunday)

Yale Women’s Hockey Youth Day & Yale Women’s Basketball Youth Day in New Haven

Rumpelstiltskin in Bridgeport (thru Sunday) We went recently to the Downtown Cabaret for the first time!  What a neat place!  Good show except for mean ‘ole Rumpelstiltskin kind of freaking out M :)  Thanks to those of you on Facebook that recommended we take a picnic with us :)  Just be forewarned that full price tickets are required for everyone, including babies.

Holiday Train Show in Essex (thru Feb 13)  Doesn’t it seem like the “holidays” were a really long time ago?  I double-checked and this show is still on, though!

Insects in Winter Walk in Greenwich

Winter Drama Classes in Hartford (thru April 2)

Mindbender Mansion at CT Science Center in Hartford *new exhibit starts today

Children’s Art Class Winter Session in Killingsworth

Take the Stage Variety Show in New London

Winter Creature Cruises in Norwalk

Jim West’s Dinosaurs in Wallingford

Critters & Crafts at Earthplace in Westport

Sunday ~ weather.com

Family Art Workshops and Young People Workshops at CAW in New Haven

New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Greta’s Dream in New Canaan

Essex Ed Groundhog Parade in Essex

Alphabet Academy Open House in Hamden

Youth Forum on Bullying at Stepping Stones in Norwalk

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake in Storrs

Goin’ on a Bear Hunt in West Hartford

Next Week & Beyond (organized by date):

Tween Tribe & Mother Daughter Yoga in Guilford (Jan 31)

Race to Nowhere screening in Hamden (Feb 2)

Raising an Empathetic Child in Woodbridge (Feb 2)

Elmo’s Birthday Bash in Bristol (Feb 3)

Flights of Fancy in Downtown New Haven (Feb 4)

First Saturday Winter Walk in Branford (Feb 5)

Asian New Year Celebration at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport (Feb 5)

Valentine Cake Decorating Workshop for kids in Middlefield (Feb 5)

Adopt a Sugar Maple Tree in New Canaan (Feb 5)

Chinese New Year Family Workshop in New Haven (Feb 5)

Hudson River EagleFest in Ossining, NY (Feb 5, snow date Feb 6)

Young Artist Series in Fairfield (Feb 6)

Lyman Orchard’s WinterFest in Middlefield (Feb 12-13)

Odd Girl Out film screening in Guilford (Feb 15)

Abiyoyo Family Cooperative Day Care in New Haven (Feb 16, March 16)

Winter Break Out Day in Stamford (Feb 21)

Peter Pan performed by the Yale Children’s Theatre in New Haven (Feb 26-27)

Winter Wonderland Ball at Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk (Feb 26)

Women’s Health Conference in New Haven (Mar 6)

Pre-natal Fitness & Yoga Workshop in Hamden (Mar 6)

February Vacation Programs:

Tickets on Sale (organized by date):

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Do you like to play in the snow?  Follow this link for a few places to play in Connecticut.

Thursday ~ weather.com

Environment Education Program in Derby

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group in Guilford

Art, Music & Espanol for Preschoolers at P.L.A.C.E. in Hamden (classes start today)

The Wizard of Oz in Hartford (thru Sunday)

Family Game Night at Borders in Milford (and next weekend, too)

Sea Squirts in Milford

Mirabelle Sale Extended in Westville (50% off everything thru Saturday, open 10-5)

Friday ~ weather.com

Lecture: Early Childhood Development in a Global Context in New Haven

Professional Bull Riders Tour in Bridgeport (thru Saturday)

Animal Care Club in Milford

Full Moon Hike at the Children’s Museum in West Hartford

Saturday ~ weather.com

Story hour featuring Children’s Theatre & Story Troupe reading Goldilocks at the Children’s Museumin New Haven

Rumpelstiltskin in Bridgeport (thru Sunday) We went last weekend to the Downtown Cabaret for the first time!  What a neat place!  Good show except for mean ‘ole Rumpelstiltskin kind of freaking out M :)  Thanks to those of you on Facebook that recommended we take a picnic with us :)  Just be forewarned that full price tickets are required for everyone, including babies.

Drum Circle at Imagine Nation in Bristol

Holiday Train Show in Essex (thru Feb 13)

Winter Drama Classes in Hartford (starts today)

Children’s Art Class Winter Session in Killingsworth (starts today)

Letterboxes on the Farmstead in Mashantucket

The Return of the Seals to Long Island Sound in Milford

Behind the Scenes at the Maritime Aquarium & Winter Creature Cruises & Harry Potter on IMAX (weekends) in Norwalk

Madeline and the Bad Hat in Ridgefield

The Art of Storytelling Step Show in Storrs

Critters & Crafts at Earthplace in Westport

Sunday ~ weather.com

Family Art Workshops and Young People Workshops at CAW in New Haven (Jan 23, 30)

Free Dog Training Workshop at Edgewood Park in New Haven

Winter Farmers’ Market at Edgewood Park

Winter Carnival at Ski Sundown in New Hartford

Build Healthy Kids in Guilford

New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Greta’s Dream in Shelton

Next Week & Beyond (organized by date):

National Geographic Spelling Bee for Homeschoolers in Guilford (Jan 24, email mandm@ctexperiential.org for more information)

CARE Family Ice Fishing Class at Edgewood Park in New Haven (Jan 25)

AstroGrass Concert in New Haven (Jan 29)

Insects in Winter Walk in Greenwich (Jan 29)

Essex Ed Groundhog Parade in Essex (Jan 30)

Alphabet Academy Open House in Hamden (Jan 30)

Youth Forum on Bullying at Stepping Stones in Norwalk (Jan 30)

Race to Nowhere screening in Hamden (Feb 2)

First Saturday Winter Walk in Branford (Feb 5)

Asian New Year Celebration at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport (Feb 5)

Adopt a Sugar Maple Tree in New Canaan (Feb 5)

Chinese New Year Family Workshop in New Haven (Feb 5)  *just added*

Hudson River EagleFest in Ossining, NY (Feb 5, snow date Feb 6)

Young Artist Series in Fairfield (Feb 6)

Lyman Orchard’s WinterFest in Middlefield (Feb 12-13)

Odd Girl Out film screening in Guilford (Feb 15)

Abiyoyo Family Cooperative Day Care in New Haven (Feb 16, March 16)

Winter Break Out Day in Stamford (Feb 21)

Winter Wonderland Ball at Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk (Feb 26)

Women’s Health Conference in New Haven (Mar 6)

February Vacation Programs:

Tickets on Sale (organized by date):

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Thursday ~ weather.com

Disney On Ice in Bridgeport (thru Monday)

Friday ~ weather.com

Lecture: Early Childhood Development in a Global Context in New Haven correction!  this lecture is Jan 21

Polar Express Family Fun at Imagine Nation in Bristol

Annie in Hartford (thru Sunday, final weekend!)

Animal Care Club in Milford

Family Game Night at Borders in Milford

Mickey & Minnie Mouse at Stepping Stones in Norwalk

Saturday ~ weather.com

Interdistrict Magnet School Fair in New Haven

Family Art Workshops and Young People Workshops at CAW in New Haven (Jan 15, 23, 30)

Story hour featuring George Melillo reading The Jazz Man at the Children’s Museumin New Haven

Winter Farmers’ Market at Wooster Square in New Haven

Angelina Ballerina Dance Performance at Mitchell Library in Westville

Rumpelstiltskin in Bridgeport (opening weekend)

Holiday Train Show in Essex (thru Feb 13)

Live Animal Demonstration in Milford

No Name Calling Special Storytime at B&N in North Haven

Early Childhood Classes at Stepping Stones Open House in Norwalk

Winter Creature Cruises (thru next weekend) & Harry Potter on IMAX (weekends) & Festival of Lighthouses Display at Maritime Aquarium (thru Monday) in Norwalk

Bear Day (including teddy bear tea party at 2pm) at Earthplace in Westport

Diaper Workshop & Baby Signs Chat at The Pomegranate in Woodbridge this event has been cancelled

Sunday ~ weather.com

MLK, Jr. Celebration at the Peabody in New Haven (FREE Admission, thru Monday)

Exploring the Orchestra – Villains & Superheroes in Stamford (tickets go fast, call 203.325.1407 x 10 to RSVP)

The Commedia Princess and the Pea in Westport

Open Cockpit Sunday at New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks

Monday ~ weather.com

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Farmington

Mother Daughter Yoga in Guilford (starts today)

Through the Eye of a Camel at the Eli Whitney Museum in Hamden

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Dance in Hartford

Martin Luther Kind, Jr Day at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford

Indoor Picnic Day at the Children’s Museum in Niantic

Winter Break Out Day in Stamford (& Feb 21)

Martin Luther King Day Children’s Book Workshop in Westport

Next Week & Beyond (organized by date):

Register for Winter Session at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven (classes start Jan 17)

Women in Business Networking Day in Guilford (Jan 19)

Abiyoyo Family Cooperative Day Care in New Haven (Jan 19, Feb 16, March 16)

Common Ground High School Open House in New Haven (Jan 19)

Honey Dewdrops Perform at the New Haven Public Library in New Haven (Jan 19)

Ezra Academy Open House in Woodbridge (Jan 19) note new date

Estimation Workshop (Jan 18) Environment Education Program (Jan 20)

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group in Guilford (Jan 20)

Winter Drama Classes in Hartford (starts Jan 22)

Children’s Art Class Winter Session in Killingsworth (starts Jan 22)

Letterboxes on the Farmstead in Mashantucket (Jan 22)

The Return of the Seals to Long Island Sound in Milford (Jan 22)

Behind the Scenes at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk (Jan 22)

National Geographic Spelling Bee for Homeschoolers in Guilford (Jan 24, email mandm@ctexperiential.org for more information)

CARE Family Ice Fishing Class at Edgewood Park in New Haven (Jan 25)

AstroGrass Concert in New Haven (Jan 29)

Alphabet Academy Open House in Hamden (Jan 30)

Youth Forum on Bullying at Stepping Stones in Norwalk (Jan 30)

Race to Nowhere screening in Hamden (Feb 2)

Asian New Year Celebration at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport (Feb 5)

Young Artist Series in Fairfield (Feb 6)

Lyman Orchard’s WinterFest in Middlefield (Feb 12-13)

Odd Girl Out film screening in Guilford (Feb 15)

February Vacation Programs:

Tickets on Sale (organized by date):

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photo from bbc online

So I hear you got some snow.  In that case, I’ll refrain from telling you all about  the turquoise blue sky and sunny day we had here in the wild West today…

If that storm you’re having is as messy as it sounds, please call ahead before heading out to any event listed here on kidHaven.  It’s really just good practice no matter the weather, really.

Stay safe!  Build a snowman for us, will ya? ~kim

Saturday ~ weather.com

HypnoBirthing Class at YNHH in New Haven (starts today)

Interdistrict Magnet School Fair in New Haven POSTPONED to Jan 15 due to the snow

Kids Creative Movement Class in New Haven (starts today)

Library Fine Forgiveness at New Haven Library in New Haven (final day!)

Mr. Gilbert’s Railroad at Eli Whitney Museum in New Haven (final weekend)  Went recently and had so much fun, especially building a hand crank instrument thingy :)

Story hour featuring Alliance Children’s Theatre reading Alice in Wonderland at the Children’s Museumin New Haven

Memorial Sale at Mirabelle’s children’s clothing boutique in Westville (everything 30-50% off.  Jan 6-8) My condolences to Glynda’s family.  So sad.

Winter Nature Day at East Rock Park in New Haven

Holiday Train Show in Essex (thru Feb 13)

Snowshoe Making at Brooksvale Park in Hamden

Festival of Silver Lights in Meriden (free, thru Jan 9, call #(203) 630-4275 for more info)

Harry Potter on IMAX (weekends) & Festival of Lighthouses Display at Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk (thru Jan 17)

Sunday weather.com

Neighborhood Music School Youth Ensemble Winter Concert at Yale’s Battell Chapel in New Haven

Winter Farmers’ Market at Edgewood Park

WACky Family Sunday: All About Photography in Westport

Free Play Day at The Pom in Woodbridge

Build Healthy Kids Nutrition Program in Guilford

Next Week & Beyond (organized by date):

Tween Tribe in Guilford (starts Jan 10)

Children’s Art Workshops at P.L.A.C.E. Art Studio in Hamden (for ages 6-12.  starting Jan 11)

Pine Orchard Nursery School Open House in Branford (Parents only, please. Jan 11)

Autism Awareness Workshop at Mitchell Library in New Haven (Jan 12)

Ezra Academy Open House in Woodbridge (Jan 12)

Family Art Workshops and Young People Workshops at CAW in New Haven (Jan 15, 23, 30)

Angelina Ballerina Dance Performance at Mitchell Library in Westville (Jan 15)

Winter Farmers’ Market at Wooster Square (starting Jan 15) in New Haven

Bear Day (including teddy bear tea party at 2pm) at Earthplace in Westport (Jan 15)

MLK, Jr. Celebration at the Peabody in New Haven (Jan 16-17)

Register for Winter Session at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven (classes start Jan 17)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Dance in Hartford (Jan 17)

Abiyoyo Family Cooperative Day Care in New Haven (Jan 19, Feb 16, March 16)

Common Ground High School Open House in New Haven (Jan 19)

Estimation Workshop (Jan 18) Environment Education Program (Jan 20)

Children’s Art Class Winter Session in Killingsworth (starts Jan 22)

The Return of the Seals to Long Island Sound in Milford (Jan 22)

National Geographic Spelling Bee for Homeschoolers in Guilford (Jan 24, email mandm@ctexperiential.org for more information)

CARE Family Ice Fishing Class at Edgewood Park in New Haven (Jan 25)

AstroGrass Concert in New Haven (Jan 29, details available soon)

Lyman Orchard’s WinterFest in Middlefield (Feb 12-13)

February Vacation Programs: (I just started this list and well, it needs some serious work!)

Tickets on Sale (organized by date):

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Since I’ve been busy enjoying lots of family time, this week’s Weekend Highlights is a work in progress.  Here’s what I have so far.  I’ll be adding to this list sometime today, so please check back.

To all of you, I wish you a very, very happy New Year!   Cheers! ~kim

p.s. At home with the kids and not sure what to do?  Check out this list of Top 10 New Year’s Eve Activities for families at Hip Hop Hooray (via Daily Candy Kids)!

Ongoing Holiday Events (organized by town):

Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point in New Haven (thru Dec 31)

Mr. Gilbert’s Railroad at Eli Whitney Museum in New Haven (weekends & school vacation week thru Jan 9) Went yesterday and had so much fun, especially building a hand crank instrument thingy :)

Frosty the Snowman in Bridgeport (weekends thru Jan 5)

Holiday Train Show in Essex (thru Feb 13)

Winterfest at the CT Trolley Museum in East Windsor (thru Dec 30)

Holiday Express Train Show in Fairfield (thru Jan 2)

Tiny Tim’s Room & A Christmas Carol in Hartford (thru Dec 31)

Festival of Silver Lights in Meriden (free, thru Jan 9, call #(203) 630-4275 for more info)

Harry Potter on IMAX (weekends) & Festival of Lighthouses Display at Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk (thru Jan 17)

Magic of Christmas & Hands-On Holiday Craft Workshops at the F. Griswold (thru Jan 9) in Old Lyme

School Vacation Activities:

Friday ~ weather.com

Got a Sitter?  Then here’s your list for a night on the town to ring in the New Year in New Haven

Celebrations around the World at Imagine Nation in Bristol

First Night in Hartford

Countdown to Noon at the Children’s Museum in Niantic Love this idea!

Saturday ~ weather.com

Haaaaaaappppppy New Year!  And happy 1-1-11!

First Day & Polar Plunge at Lighthouse Point in New Haven (brunch & family activities start at 11)

Story hour at the Children’s Museumin New Haven (CLOSED Dec 31 – Jan 1)

New Year’s Day Hike at Sleeping Giant in Hamden

Ocean of Chocolate New Years Party in Mystic

Dinosaur Revolution at Dinosaur Place in Oakdale (special exhibit ends tomorrow Jan 2)

Next Week & Beyond (organized by date):

Happy Zoo Year at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport (Dec 29, 30; pre-registration required)

Music Together Demo Class at Mitchell Library in Westville (Jan 4)

Memorial Sale at Mirabelle’s children’s clothing boutique in Westville (everything 30-50% off.  Jan 6-8 )  My condolences to Glynda’s family.  So sad.

HypnoBirthing Class at YNHH in New Haven (starts Jan 8 )

Snowshoe Making at Brooksvale Park in Hamden (Jan 8 )

Interdistrict Magnet School Fair in New Haven (Jan 5 & 8 )

Winter Farmers’ Market at Edgewood Park (starting Jan 9) & Wooster Square (starting Jan 15) in New Haven

WACky Family Sunday: All About Photography in Westport (Jan 9)

Free Play Day at The Pom in Woodbridge (Jan 9)

Build Healthy Kids Nutrition Program in Guilford (Jan 9)

Tween Tribe in Guilford (starts Jan 10)

Children’s Art Workshops at P.L.A.C.E. Art Studio in Hamden (for ages 6-12.  starting Jan 11)

Pine Orchard Nursery School Open House in Branford (Parents only, please. Jan 11)

Family Art Workshops and Young People Workshops at CAW in New Haven (Jan 15, 23, 30)

Angelina Ballerina Dance Performance at Mitchell Library in Westville (Jan 15)

MLK, Jr. Celebration at the Peabody in New Haven (Jan 16-17)

Register for Winter Session at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven (classes start Jan 17)

The Return of the Seals to Long Island Sound in Milford (Jan 22)

CARE Family Ice Fishing Class at Edgewood Park in New Haven (Jan 25)

Lyman Orchard’s WinterFest in Middlefield (Feb 12-13)

February Vacation Programs: (I just started this list and well, it needs some serious work!)

Tickets on Sale (organized by date):

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Ongoing Holiday Events (organized by town):

Celebration of American Crafts – show and sale at CAW in New Haven (thru Dec 24)

Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point in New Haven (thru Dec 31)

Mr. Gilbert’s Railroad at Eli Whitney Museum in New Haven (weekends & school vacation week thru Jan 9)

Frosty the Snowman in Bridgeport (weekends thru Jan 5)

Holiday Train Show in Essex (thru Feb 13)

North Pole Express at the Essex Steam Train in Essex (sold out!) *updated

Winterfest at the CT Trolley Museum in East Windsor (thru Dec 30)

Holiday Express Train Show in Fairfield (thru Jan 2)

Tiny Tim’s Room & A Christmas Carol in Hartford (thru Dec 31)

Festival of Silver Lights in Meriden (free, thru Jan 9, call #(203) 630-4275 for more info)

Christmas by the Sea & Lantern Light Tours at Mystic Seaport in Mystic

Harry Potter on IMAX (weekends) & Festival of Lighthouses Display at Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk (thru Jan 17)

Magic of Christmas & Hands-On Holiday Craft Workshops at the F. Griswold (thru Jan 9) in Old Lyme

Saturday ~ weather.com

Story hour at the Children’s Museumin New Haven (CLOSED Dec 24 -25 & Dec 31 – Jan 1)

Next Week & Beyond (organized by date):

School Vacation Activities:

Candle Making (Dec 29) & Snowshoe Making (Jan 8) at Brooksvale Park in Hamden

Happy Zoo Year at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport (Dec 29, 30; pre-registration required)

Celebrations around the World at Imagine Nation in Bristol (Dec 31)

First Night in Hartford (Dec 31)

Countdown to Noon at the Children’s Museum in Niantic (Dec 31) Love this idea!

Ocean of Chocolate New Years Party in Mystic (Jan 1)

Polar Plunge at Lighthouse Point in New Haven (Jan 1)

Music Together Demo Class at Mitchell Library in Westville (Jan 4)

Build Healthy Kids Nutrition Program in Guilford (Jan 9)

Pine Orchard Nursery School Open House in Branford (Jan 11)

Family Art Workshops and Young People Workshops at CAW in New Haven (Jan 15, 23, 30)

Angelina Ballerina Dance Performance at Mitchell Library in Westville (Jan 15)

February Vacation Programs: (I just started this list and well, it needs some work!)

Tickets on Sale (organized by date):

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