Avon

Join Talcott Mountain Science Center staff on Thursday, December 6th for an enlightening evening searching for stars and observing the night sky from the top of Talcott Mountain. It's fun for the whole family! Begin the evening under the 44 ft. dome of the Captain Alan M. Bean Planetarium, where we'll learn all about the ... Read more

Vacations should be fun, and so should learning. That's why students love spending some of their vacation week with Talcott Mountain Science Center! Two- or three-day programs for grades K-3 and 4-8 keep your child’s sense of discovery and accomplishment going strong! Talcott offers a wide array of programs that vary seasonally, everything from robotics ... Read more

Why is March coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb? Hint: it has nothing to do with the weather! Find out with an evening of fun for the whole family! Join TMSC staff as we bid farewell to the winter sky & welcome the spring equinox from the top of Talcott ... Read more

Explore a new outlook on the inside of our bodies with Dr. Neil Theise as he discusses the importance of merging cultures and medicine. His inspiration? The discovery of the “new” organ. Completely new, large scale anatomy of the human body isn’t often found. The story of the unexpected structure of the human interstitium is ... Read more

TMSC Presents ~ June Skygazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center on June 21, 2019. School's out and Skygazing is in full swing as Jupiter makes its' first appearance! As the fastest moving planet, don't let this gas planet slip away! We'll await the stars inside the 44ft dome of Talcott's Captain Alan M. Bean Planetarium; ... Read more

The Avon Open Air Market Festival will be held on Setempber 13th from 6 pm to 10 pm, September 14th from 11 am to 10 pm, and September 15th from 11 am to 6 pm at Cramer Co in Avon as part of the Avon Food Truck Carnival and Festival. Come enjoy crafters and artisans ... Read more

The Avon Food Truck Festival and Carnival will be held on September 13th from 6 pm to 10 pm, September 14th from 11 am to 10 pm, and September 15th from 11 am to 6 pm. Admission and Parking are free! Come choose from the variety of authentic crafters, dozens of food truck vendors, carnival ... Read more

Come Hug a Horse and Ride a Rescue on September 21st from 11 am to 3 pm in Avon, Connecticut! US Horse Welfare and Rescue is hosting this fundraiser to launch their  educational and therapeutic programs. The Hug a Horse event is designed to get you up close and personal with our rescue horses. Here’s ... Read more