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, October 5, 2026
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026 -Art•Bar Happy Hour: Bespoke Faerie Dwelling #1 at Florence Griswold Museum
Art•Bar Happy Hour: Bespoke Faerie Dwelling #1 at Florence Griswold Museum
Step into a whimsical world of creativity during Art•Bar Happy Hour: Bespoke Faerie Dwelling #1 on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. This adult crafting event with Julie Garvin-Riggs, Manager of Youth Education and Outreach, invites participants to create an enchanted dwelling inspired by the magical world of faeries. The evening offers ... Read more
Friday, October 9, 2026
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Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 -Gem Collection Study Day at Florence Griswold Museum
Gem Collection Study Day at Florence Griswold Museum
Rocks, minerals and hands-on science take center stage during Gem Collection Study Day on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm at the Florence Griswold Museum. Educators from the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History in Storrs will visit the Wee Faerie Village with examples of real rocks and minerals that inspired ... Read more
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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October 11, 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