Posts from the ‘Activities: weekend highlights’ Category

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:

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
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 *just added*
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 Art of Storytelling Step Show (Jan 22) If You Give a Cat a Cupcake (Jan 30) in Storrs
New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Greta’s Dream in Shelton (Jan 23) in New Haven (Jan 29) in New Canaan (Jan 30)
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing in New London (Jan 24)
If You Give a Cat A Cupcake in Hartford (Jan 25)
Swan Lake at the Shubert in New Haven (Jan 30)
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!
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)
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
Paper Bag Players in Bridgeport (April 22) I’m totally intrigued…

Jan 13

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Weekend Highlights, Jan 15-16

Is this this week’s list out of control, or is it just me?!

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):

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:

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 Vacation Camp in Milford
February Break Fun, including a beach party! at the Children’s Museum in Niantic
Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk
February Vacation Activities at New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks
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)
Annie (including Family Fun Days) in Hartford (Jan 7-16)
Disney On Ice in Bridgeport (Jan 12-17)
Rumpelstiltskin in Bridgeport (Jan 15-Feb 20)
The Commedia Princess and the Pea (Jan 16) & The Very Hungry Caterpiller (Feb 13)…and more in Westport
The Art of Storytelling Step Show (Jan 22) If You Give a Cat a Cupcake (Jan 30) in Storrs
New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Greta’s Dream in Shelton (Jan 23) in New Haven (Jan 29) in New Canaan (Jan 30)
Madeline and the Bad Hat in Ridgefield (Jan 22)
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing in New London (Jan 24)
Family Overnight at the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic (Feb 4 & April 1) …would love to do this sometime!
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 Eagle Flyer at Essex Steam Train in Essex (Feb 19 & 20)
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
Paper Bag Players in Bridgeport (April 22) I’m totally intrigued…

Jan 8

Weekend Highlights, Jan 8-9

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)

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!)

February Frolic for Kids at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport
Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk
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)
Annie (including Family Fun Days) in Hartford (Jan 7-16)
Disney On Ice in Hartford (Jan 5-9) in Bridgeport (Jan 12-17)
Rumpelstiltskin in Bridgeport (Jan 15-Feb 20)
The Commedia Princess and the Pea (Jan 16) & The Very Hungry Caterpiller (Feb 13)…and more in Westport
New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Greta’s Dream in Shelton (Jan 23) in New Haven (Jan 29) in New Canaan (Jan 30)
Madeline and the Bad Hat in Ridgefield (Jan 22)
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing in New London (Jan 24)
The Eagle Flyer at Essex Steam Train in Essex (Feb 19 & 20)
Thomas & Friends (March 26); Imagination Movers (April 22); Madagascar Live (May 7-8) in Wallingford
Paper Bag Players in Bridgeport (April 22) I’m totally intrigued…

Dec 30

Weekend Highlights, Jan 1-2 (updated)

Our final guests left this morning and the house is a bit of a disaster…but in a happy sort of way. As my husband says, “A messy house is a lived in happy house.” (to which I only agree at times like this. Can you say OCD?) Anyone have a phone number to a cleaning fairy that magically puts everything back in its place, cleans and does laundry? If so, please send it my way.

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:

Winter Break Activities at Mitchell Library in Westville
Traditional Candle Making Workshop at Brooksvale Park in Hamden
Holiday Vacation Camp at the Coastal Center in Milford
Pancakes & Penguins; Ice Carvings; Storytimes at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic
Holiday Break Fun at the Children’s Museum in Niantic
Extended Hours at the Garbage Museum in Stratford
After Holiday Activities at the NE Air Museum in Windsor Locks
Ralph Walker Skating Rink in New Haven (thru March)
…plus check out this list of Family Fun activities & Active Adventures all around Connecticut

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)

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!)

Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk

Tickets on Sale (organized by date):

Winter Creature Cruise in Norwalk (Dec 12-Apr 10)
Annie (including Family Fun Days) in Hartford (Jan 7-16)
Disney On Ice in Hartford (Jan 5-9) in Bridgeport (Jan 12-17)
Rumpelstiltskin in Bridgeport (Jan 15-Feb 20)
The Commedia Princess and the Pea (Jan 16) & The Very Hungry Caterpiller (Feb 13)…and more in Westport
New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Greta’s Dream in Shelton (Jan 23) in New Haven (Jan 29) in New Canaan (Jan 30)
Madeline and the Bad Hat in Ridgefield (Jan 22)
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing in New London (Jan 24)
The Eagle Flyer at Essex Steam Train in Essex (Feb 19 & 20)
Thomas & Friends (March 26); Imagination Movers (April 22); Madagascar Live (May 7-8) in Wallingford
Paper Bag Players in Bridgeport (April 22) I’m totally intrigued…

Dec 23

Weekend Highlights, Dec 25-26 (updated)

Whether you are celebrating the Christmas holiday or going out for Chinese food and a movie this weekend, I wish you a a wonderful weekend! Cheers! ~kim