Introduce young explorers to the Connecticut River during the RiverQuest Kid's Cruise on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 to 11 am. Designed for children and their families, this special one-hour cruise aboard RiverQuest features hands-on learning about the river's wildlife, ecology, and history. Young participants will learn how to use binoculars, identify local birds, ... Read more
Discover the art of screen printing during the Screen Printing Workshop: Create Your Own Portrait on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm at the Mattatuck Museum. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition About Face: 250 Years of American Portraits, this free hands-on workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of screen printing. ... Read more
Players of all ages and skill levels can learn and practice chess during weekly Chess Lessons held every Saturday from 10:30 am to 12 pm at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The program offers private and semi-private instruction designed for both beginners learning the game and experienced players looking to ... Read more
Explore thousands of years of history during the Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Offered on Saturdays between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, this one-hour guided experience is led by a Mashantucket Pequot Educator and provides an engaging introduction to the Museum's signature exhibits. Designed for visitors of all ages, ... Read more
Creativity takes to the shoreline during the 49th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Walnut Beach in Milford. This longtime community tradition invites participants of all ages to build imaginative sand creations while enjoying a day by the water. Registration begins at 10:30 am, giving individuals, families, and groups the opportunity ... Read more
Children and families are invited to Children's Storytime in the Fairfield Forest every Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm at the Fairfield University Store in downtown Fairfield. Led by local reading teacher and Fairfield University Store employee Steve Gaynes, this weekly event celebrates the joy of reading through engaging stories and activities for young ... Read more
Plant enthusiasts can exchange greenery and seeds at this monthly community gathering in Bethel. Participants can bring plants to share, pick up new ones, or simply browse without bringing anything. During periods of frost, only indoor plants are accepted. Seed packets and seeds saved from home gardens can also be dropped off or picked up ... Read more
Step aboard a piece of transportation history with Scenic Trolley Rides & Museum Tours at The Shore Line Trolley Museum. Offered Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm, this family-friendly experience includes unlimited rides on historic trolley cars and access to the museum's campus and collection. Visitors can ride aboard authentic antique trolleys ... Read more
Enjoy a day of art, history, and family-friendly activities during FREE Admission – Access for All on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 11 am to 5 pm at the Mattatuck Museum. Held on the second Saturday of each month, the Access for All program provides free Museum admission for everyone, making it easy for visitors ... Read more
Lake Compounce celebrates America's 250th birthday and the park's 180th anniversary with the All-American Summer Celebration, a season-long event filled with patriotic entertainment, family activities, special attractions, and summer fun from July 3 through August 22, 2026. This limited-time celebration brings together classic American traditions and exciting new experiences throughout the park. Guests can enjoy ... Read more
