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Weekend Highlights, Feb 26-27

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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

Weekend Highlights, Feb 19-20

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

Weekend Highlights, Feb 12-13 (updated)

Yes, this is totally late and yes, I am totally sorry.

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!

Weekend Highlights, Feb 5-6

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:

• February Frolic for Kids at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport
• Winter Vacation Break Activities at Imagine Nation in Bristol
• Vacation Activities at the Fairfield Museum in Fairfield
• Amazing Connecticut Animals at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich
• Winter Nature Camp at Audubon Greenwich in Greenwich
• February Vacation Programs at the Eli Whitney in Hamden
• Winter Vacation Camp in Milford
• February Break Fun, including a beach party! at the Children’s Museum in Niantic
• School Vacation Week at the New Haven Museum in New Haven
• Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk
• February Vacation Activities at New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks
• February Vacation Week at the Children’s Museum in West Hartford
• Vacation Days at Earthplace in Westport
• …plus check out this list of Fun Activities & Active Adventures all around Connecticut

Tickets on Sale (organized by date):

• Winter Creature Cruise in Norwalk (Dec 12-Apr 10)
• Rumpelstiltskin in Bridgeport (Jan 15-Feb 20)
• The Lover by Elm City Shakespeare in New Haven (Feb 3-6 & 10-13)  Date night, anyone?
• EagleWatch Boat Tours in Essex (Feb 4-Mar 13)  We did this 2 years ago and saw a ton of eagles!
• Family Overnight at the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic (Feb 4 & April 1)  …would love to do this sometime!
• Duck for President (Feb 9) & Dangerous Encounters (Feb 11) in New London
• Big Y Kids Fair in Hartford (Feb 12-13)
• Harlem Globetrotters in Bridgeport (Feb 12) in Hartford (Feb 26)
• Monster Jam in Hartford (Feb 12-13)
• Todd Oliver and Friends at Lyman Center in New Haven (Feb 13)
• The Very Hungry Caterpiller (Feb 13)…and more in Westport
• Shrek the Musical in Hartford (Feb 15-20)
• The Eagle Flyer at Essex Steam Train in Essex (Feb 19 & 20) *CANCELLED
• SchoolHouse Rock Live in Hartford (Feb 25-27) back for an encore performance!
• Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic (March 6) LOVE this group!
• Class Clown in Hartford (weekends, Mar 11-20)
• Thomas & Friends (March 26); Imagination Movers (April 22); Madagascar Live (May 7-8) in Wallingford
• Patch Adams (March 31) & Michael J Fox (May 13) in New Haven
• Paper Bag Players in Bridgeport (April 22) I’m totally intrigued…

Weekend Highlights, Jan 29-30 (updated)

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:

• February Frolic for Kids at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport
• Winter Vacation Break Activities at Imagine Nation in Bristol
• Vacation Activities at the Fairfield Museum in Fairfield
• Amazing Connecticut Animals at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich
• Winter Nature Camp at Audubon Greenwich in Greenwich
• February Vacation Programs at the Eli Whitney in Hamden
• Winter Vacation Camp in Milford
• February Break Fun, including a beach party! at the Children’s Museum in Niantic
• School Vacation Week at the New Haven Museum in New Haven
• Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk
• February Vacation Activities at New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks
• February Vacation Week at the Children’s Museum in West Hartford
• Vacation Days at Earthplace in Westport
• …plus check out this list of Fun Activities & Active Adventures all around Connecticut

Tickets on Sale (organized by date):

• Winter Creature Cruise in Norwalk (Dec 12-Apr 10)
• Rumpelstiltskin in Bridgeport (Jan 15-Feb 20)
• The Lover by Elm City Shakespeare in New Haven (Feb 3-6 & 10-13)  Date night, anyone?
• EagleWatch Boat Tours in Essex (Feb 4-Mar 13)  We did this 2 years ago and saw a ton of eagles!
• Family Overnight at the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic (Feb 4 & April 1)  …would love to do this sometime!
• Duck for President (Feb 9) & Dangerous Encounters (Feb 11) in New London
• Big Y Kids Fair in Hartford (Feb 12-13)
• Harlem Globetrotters in Bridgeport (Feb 12) in Hartford (Feb 26)
• Monster Jam in Hartford (Feb 12-13)
• Todd Oliver and Friends at Lyman Center in New Haven (Feb 13)
• The Very Hungry Caterpiller (Feb 13)…and more in Westport
• Shrek the Musical in Hartford (Feb 15-20)
• The Eagle Flyer at Essex Steam Train in Essex (Feb 19 & 20)
• SchoolHouse Rock Live in Hartford (Feb 25-27) back for an encore performance!
• Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic (March 6) LOVE this group!
• Thomas & Friends (March 26); Imagination Movers (April 22); Madagascar Live (May 7-8) in Wallingford
• Patch Adams (March 31) & Michael J Fox (May 13) in New Haven
• Paper Bag Players in Bridgeport (April 22)  I’m totally intrigued…