Week of Events
Wee Faerie Village 2026 at Florence Griswold Museum
A sparkling faerie adventure awaits at Gemstone Station during Wee Faerie Village 2026, running from September 26 through November 1 at the Florence Griswold Museum. This year’s village takes inspiration from precious gifts of the earth, transforming the whimsical faerie world with twinkling gemstones, sparkling rare minerals and shimmering metals. Visitors can explore the imaginative ... Read more
Hands-On Creativity at Florence Griswold Museum
Families can explore their creative side during Hands-On Creativity at the Florence Griswold Museum, offered Sundays from September 27 through November 1, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm. Visitors can drop into the Museum’s Education Center for a fun Gemstone Station crafting project inspired by the Wee Faerie Village’s sparkling theme. The program offers ... Read more
Monday, September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026 -Day Trip to Olana from Florence Griswold Museum
Day Trip to Olana from Florence Griswold Museum
Art and history come together during a special Day Trip to Olana on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 8 am to 6 pm, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of American artist Frederic Church. Participants will travel by roundtrip transportation from the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme to Olana, the home, studio and ... Read more
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Friday, October 2, 2026
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Saturday, October 3, 2026
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October 3, 2026 -Avery-Copp House Museum at Gemstone Station at Florence Griswold Museum
Avery-Copp House Museum at Gemstone Station at Florence Griswold Museum
Families can explore herbs, flowers and minerals during Avery-Copp House Museum at Gemstone Station on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm at the Florence Griswold Museum. Educators from the Avery-Copp House Museum will offer hands-on activities inspired by the natural world. Families can create a tussie-mussie using fabric and dried flowers ... Read more
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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October 4, 2026 - RecurringFace Painting & Faerie Hair at Florence Griswold Museum
Face Painting & Faerie Hair at Florence Griswold Museum
Add a touch of faerie magic to your visit during Face Painting & Faerie Hair at the Florence Griswold Museum on Sundays, October 4 through 25, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm. As part of Gemstone Station Salon, creative artists from April’s Balloon Creations will transform visitors into colorful works of art with elaborate ... Read more