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Kids out and about this Weekend in SW CT

Read on to find out about the tons of activities for kids to do this weekend in Fairfield County

Weekend Highlights for May 2 - May 4 for Fairfield County families:

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Friday!

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Kids Nutrition & Cooking Classes at The Organic Teaching Kitchen. The classes are designed to empower kids ages 8-16 to cook simple, tasty healthy meals & snacks. We pride ourselves on using mostly organic ingredients free of additives, dyes, pesticides & GMO's.

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The Annual Dogwood Festival at the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church For 79 years now, Greenfield Hill Church has welcomed the community to share in the beauty of spring at its annual Dogwood Festival. All proceeds benefit charities working with women and children in need. Come join us for a wonderful weekend!

Storybook PJ Party at Stepping Stones Museum: The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Read The Very Hungry Caterpiller with us, meet the life-size character, enjoy a craft activity and join in a musical parade. This fun program will be a blast for the whole family, but your kids will really go crazy!

Take Care of Teddy Bear at the Danbury Library Kids are invited to bring their Teddy Bears for a physical. Kathy Rocco, from the Western CT Home Care Agency will present a storytime and craft to preschool children ages 2-5 as a public health message for immunization week. Registration required.

Observatory Visitors' Night at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center View the sky through a 22-inch research telescope, weather permitting, at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. The Stamford Observatory entrance is located off Scofieldtown Road. For GPS users, enter 151 Scofieldtown Road.

Disgusting & Despicable Me: First Friday Family Festival Come meet a minion from the movie Despicable Me and have your picture taken with him. During this disgusting & despicable event, the museum will be transformed into a sticky, stinky factory where children can explore both animal and human grossology.

Stroller Tours at Katonah Museum of Art. Spend your morning learning about the powerful art of Jasper Johns and the magic of printmaking. Enjoy a dynamic docent-led discussion with your baby by your side.



Saturday!


Westport Greenday! A community-wide event that celebrates the amazing work in sustainability. Clean up a beach, spend some time on a farm, check out new green technology, movies and lots of fun for everyone in your family!

Day Out With Thomas! at Essex Steam Train and Riverboat. Essex Steam Train sponsors A Day Out with Thomas (the Tank Engine) Meet Sir Topham Hatt. 25 minute ride.

Cinco De Mayo Celebration at The Norwalk Public Library Visit the Norwalk Library to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with songs, crafts and traditional foods, and Pinatas!! It sounds like a ton of fun!

March for Babies - Stamford at Commons Park at Harbor Point When you walk in March for Babies, you raise supports programs that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies and funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies.

Minks to Sinks Semi-Annual Sale in Wilton With a history dating back to 1931, Minks to Sinks is the largest semi-annual tag sale in Wilton - maybe even in all of Fairfield County!

Wizard of Oz at Ridgefield Playhouse. Follow the yellow brick road as you join in Dorothy's adventures over the rainbow with the Tinman, Scarecrow, Lion, and of course, the Wizard himself. Meet old friends and new in this wonderful, fun-filled musical from American Family Theatre.

The Great Letterboxing History Hunt of Fairfield County Eight Fairfield County historical organizations, have banded together to create the Great Letterboxing History Hunt of Fairfield County. The event begins on May 3 and ends on May 18.

Eric Carle Anniversary Party at Barnes and Noble - Westport! Join us for Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar 45th Anniversary Celebration! Reading and color-in crown activity. Hands-On Learning coloring fun for ages 4 and up.

Greenday Saturday at Earthplace Greenday at Earthplace celebrates sustainability in our town.  Stop by Earthplace to experience a touch tank, nature crafts, live animal encounter and guided trail walk.  Earthplace Greenday activities are free and open to the public.

Aladdin at Downtown Cabaret Theatre. We all know the tale, come experience it, Cabaret Style!



Sunday!


Breakfast with Elmo at Stamford JCC. Back by popular demand, Elmo will be returning to the JCC to have fun and dance with everyone.

Teddy Bear Tea at Stamford Historical Society. Bring your Stuffed Bear to a playful and delicious Tea at the Stamford Historical Society on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 2 – 3:30 pm.

MEET THE ANIMALS  at Greenburgh Nature Center. A naturalist presents an informative program that allows you to get up close and hands-on with some of the Nature Center's live animals! What wild fun will you have today?

Solar Power Superheroes! at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Join us for this all-new workshop exploring the power of the sun.

Where the Wild Things Run 5K Trail Run/Walk & Kids' Fun Run at Woodcock Nature Center. Kids' Fun Run around the grounds of Woodcock Nature Center. All participants get a cookie medal at the finish line! 5K for the grownups, too! For more info, trail map and online registration visit http://www.woodcocknaturecenter.org.

YES2 Mini-Comic Convention at Stepping Stones Museum: The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Join Stepping Stones in marveling at the thrilling adventures, fantastic characters, & talented creators that bring some of your favorite stories to life. Wear a costume, take part in activities & meet young artists for an afternoon of SUPER fun!

Pirate Days at the Mystic Seaport! Avast, me hearties! Plenty of family-fun activities await children of all ages during our annual pirate event! Decipher clues on the pirate’s treasure map, learn how pirates of old navigated the high seas, create your own pirate souvenir and MORE!

Pony Rides at Horse Listeners Orchard! Kids love ponies! Bring them to Horse Listeners Orchard for a fun afternoon Pony Ride around the farm. Visit the petting zoo, check out the pond and enjoy the great outdoors!

'Rossijanochka', Youth Folk Dance Troupe From St. Petersburg, Russia at Ridgefield Playhouse The talented troupe of 9-19 year old dancers, regarded for their lively, intricate and amazingly acrobatic folk dances, has delights family audiences. Experience the rich cultural tradition of Russia through this fun performance.

1st Sunday Bird Walks with Greenwich Audubon at Greenwich Point Park Morning bird walks on the first Sunday of every month at Greenwich Point Park are becoming a local birding tradition. Get out & enjoy the mornings with your family. Bring binoculars & your cameras. Questions? Call Merideth Sampson at 203-637-9822.

Fairfield County Youth Sports Expo The inaugural Fairfield County Youth Sports Expo will take place at the Stamford Hilton Hotel! For additional information or to pre-register, go to www.headstartevents.com

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