Posts tagged ‘event’
Dre Towey Concert with Kwame Henry Jones
Dance with your little ones to Dre Towey’s playful tunes from her albums Sugar on Top and Chester the Dog. Dre will be joined by Kwame Henry Jones on the African Drums. Monday, April 12 from 10am to 11am at the Darien Library .
Easter Fun
Enjoy Easter fun at Sweet Rexie’s on Saturday, April 3, from 11am to noon. Kids will decorate Easter cookies and create an Easter-themed craft. $15 per child (ages 3+). Call Sweet Rexie’s at 203-254-3254 to make your pre-paid reservations.
UPDATE: A Visit from the Tooth Fairy
UPDATE: Thie event has been postponed to Monday, February 15 at 2pm.
Visit The Little Gym on Wednesday, February 10 at 11:45am to sing songs, play games, win prizes, and learn about having healthy teeth!
This is an hour long event:
- 1/2 hour will be with the tooth fairy
and
- 1/2 hour will be in the gym for exploration time
This is a free event. Members and non-members are invited!
RSVP to tlgfairfieldct@thelittlegym.com or call 203-382-1001.
February 12, 2010 at 7:06 am fairfieldfamilies Leave a comment
North Pole Expo Today
The first annual North Pole Expo featuring Blocks of Love is today from 10am to 4pm at Fairfield Ludlowe High School. This holiday event benefits CancerCare for Kids.
Special Events & Activities Include:
Blocks of Love - A Lego building competition and exhibition!
Elf Test Track - Build, race and play with Legos!
Ms. Claus’ Boutique - Make your list and check it twice! Shop for friends and family at this trendy boutique!
The Land of Misfit Toys - a consignment shop where you can purchase great gifts at afforable prices!
Plus:
Santa’s Workshop - Arts & Crafts for all ages!
Santa’s Arrival - A fashion forward show introducing the best dressed man of the season!
Starry Night - Storytime with the Pequot Library!
and much, more more!
November 21, 2009 at 5:06 am fairfieldfamilies Leave a comment
So Long to Summer…Already?!
The CT Audubon Society hosts five days of fun as we get ready to say goodbye to summer, including games, crafts, scavenger hunts and some wacky water fun. For 3-5 year olds and children who have completed Grades K-5. Runs from Monday, August 17 to Friday, August 21 from 9am to noon daily.
There is also a “Lunch Bunch” option for all ages, from noon to 1:30 pm. Pick up your child 90 minutes later. Campers will have lunch (campers must provide their own) and then have some afternoon fun.
August 15, 2009 at 10:31 am fairfieldfamilies Leave a comment
“Touch A Truck” Family Event
Mark your calendar for “Touch A Truck” on Sunday, September 20, from noon to 4pm at Fairfield Ludlowe High School on 785 Unquowa Road.
Kids will get their kicks at this family-friendly event, whether it’s climbing aboard a cement mixer, peering inside a police cruiser or squeezing into a smart car. A fundraiser for the Junior Women’s Club of Fairfield, the “Touch A Truck” will also feature food vendors, a vehicle play area for the little ones, and more. Proceeds to benefit scholarships for Fairfield high school students.
Tickets are $5 per person, ages 1 and up; maximum $20 per family. For more information, visit www.jwcfairfield.com. Rain date is September 27.
If you have a cool truck or vehicle (and some time) to “donate” to the fundraiser, please call Cheryl at (203) 254-4660.
This Weekend: Celebrate the Fourth
Wish America a Happy Birthday this weekend!
Fairfield’s own Independence Day celebration at Penfield Beach and Jennings Beach is Saturday, July 4,with a rain date on July 5. The Atwood Express Oldies Band will be playing music from 5pm to 7pm at Jennings Beach. Penfield Pavilion will feature In Harmony from 7pm to 9pm. Explosive fireworks at dark!
There are also plenty of events and fireworks in nearby towns:
Thursday, July 2
Trumbull – Westfield Mall
Concert, family activities and fireworks from 6pm to 10pm.
Friday, July 3
Westport – Compo Beach
Fireworks.
Tickets are $30 per car and must be purchased in advance.
Rain date: July 6
Greenwich – Greenwich Point, Greenwich & Binney Park, Old Greenwich
Fireworks.
Park and parking pass must be purchased in advance.
Rain date: July 5
East Norwalk – Calf Pasture Beach
Entertainment for all ages before and after the fireworks from 6pm to 11pm. Children’s performances and musical entertainment.
Rain date: July 5
Stamford – Cummings Park
Entertainment with DJ begins at 6pm. Fireworks at sundown.
Rain Date: July 5
Stratford – Short Beach Park
Fireworks.
Rain Date: July 5
Danbury – Danbury City Fair at Danbury Fair Mall
Fireworks
Rain Date: July 5
Saturday, July 4
Weston – Middle School Field
Fireworks.
Trumbull – Packard Music Hall, South Lawn
Free Summer Concert by W.D. Packard Concert Band at 8pm. Fireworks at sundown.
New Canaan- Waveny Park
Music from the town band, games, fireworks, family fun at 5pm. Fireworks at sundown.
Rowayton – Bayley Beach
Music starts at 6pm. Fireworks at sundown.
Rain date: July 5
Danbury – Candlewood Town Park
Fireworks.
Rain date: July 11
New Haven – Long Wharf Park, Canal Dock Road and Long Wharf Drive
Fireworks.
Rain date: July 5
Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury
Spectacular 3-D Fireworks. Special “3-D” viewing glasses sold for $1 to benefit Prevent Blindness Tri-State.
Daytime Events on July 4
Southport – Downtown and the Pequot Great Lawn
Annual Bike Parade, Recipe Contest, & Old Fashioned Lawn Games from 10am to 11:30am. All decorated bikes, scooters, wagons, etc. are welcome. Food and entertainment.
Greenwich - Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road
Raise the first American flag, sing patriotic songs, read passages from the declaration of independence with the Sound Beach Community Band from 9am to 10am.
Norwalk – Mill Hill Historic Park, St. Paul’s on the Green Episcopal Church and the First Congregational Church on the Green
Various events from 12pm to 3pm. For more information visit the Norwalk Historical Society.
Darien – Goodwives Shopping Center
The 5th Annual Push-n-Pull Parade of bikes, scooter and wagons from 10:30am to noon. Food, crafts and live entertainment at Tilley Park following the parade.
Mystic Seaport – 75 Greenmanville Avenue (Route 27)
Experience an authentic 1870s Fourth of July celebration with special ceremonies and parade from 9am to 5pm.
Litchfield – Litchfield Green
An old-fashioned pet parade, sack races, period music, ice cream social and more from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.
Visit www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org.
It’s Tea Time on Sunday, June 7
Playtime Village in Monroe hosts a monthly Dress Up Tea Party for girls ages 3 & up. It’sheld on the first Sunday of every month from 2pm to 3pm.
Little girls should wear their favorite party or princess dress to this “real” tea party with fina china. Guests will decorate a doily, create a beaded necklace, dance, play fun games and enjoy tea-time refreshments.
