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Out and About in Fairfield County this weekend

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

Weekend Highlights for April 11 - April 13 for Fairfield County families:

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Friday!

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The Art of Bonsai at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center 75 unique bonsai trees will be displayed in the traditional fashion in the Stamford Museum's Bendel Galleries. Members of Yama Ki will be available to explain the process of their art.

Roller Skating at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Bring your kids rollerskating at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center! For $8 per person (including skate rental!), you and your families will have fun and stay active! 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich, CT 06870

Free Friend Fridays at Sundae Spa in Milford! Bring your little diva into Sundae Spa for any spa treatment and one of her friends can get the same one - for FREE!

Full Moon Hike at the Pratt Nature Center  Hike the lower fields at the Pratt Nature Center by the light of the full moon then warm up by the campfire with marshmallows! Don't forget your flashlights for this fun, free, outside activity perfect for the whole family.



Saturday!


Moms In Training Kick Off Celebration at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Moms In Training is a flexible 10 week work-out program held Saturday mornings lead by experienced coaches. The program Kicks Off on April 12th in both Greenwich and Fairfield and benefits the mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Audition Registration Period at Fairfield Children's Choir. Time to make an audition appointment for the Fairfield Children's Choir!

Second Saturdays at Imagine Nation Children's Museum The museum will turn into an environment for children with special needs and their families. In addition to our multi-sensory interactive exhibits, which invite children to touch, discover and create, we will have modified lighting and sound.

2014 Season Kick-Off Block Party at Westport Country Playhouse. Sat., Apr. 12, 4 to 7 p.m. Admission free. Food trucks, activities and games for kids and adults.

Earth Day Storycraft At Ferguson Library in Stamford Join us for some of our favorite nature stories, and we’ll finish with a planting project you can take home. For ages 3 ½ to 8. Drop-in program. No registration required.

Family Day at the Bellarmine Museum of Art: All the Colors of the Rainbow Your kids will have fun at Fairfield University's Bellarmine Museum of Art Family Day! Activities for children and families from 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. Join us for drop-in craft activities, child-friendly gallery talks, and story time in the museum.

Art Start for Preschoolers at the New Britain Museum of American Art Art Start For Preschoolers at the New Britain Museum of American Art helps caregivers and kids discover art together in the Museum galleries. Listen to a story and then explore line, shape, color, and other elements of art with Museum educators.

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



Sunday!


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!

Chocolate Factory Experience Tour of Fascia's Chocolates! Come to Fascia's Chocolates factory for a tour you won't forget! Check out the manufacturing process and learn how chocolate is made! Of course, you'll sample chocolate and even make your OWN chocolate bar! RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED.

The Mishaps of Miss Hops: A Bunny's Tale at The Bijou Theatre. The Mishaps of Miss. Hops: A Bunny’s Tale!

Bridgeport Sound Tigers Take on the Springfield Falcons (3 pm game) Bring your family to the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport to catch a fast-paced, high energy Sound Tigers game! Nothing beats hockey for having fun with your kids!

Kids and Teens Program at the Redding Center For Meditation Kids over the age of 4 are invited to take part in the Redding Center for Meditation's program for kids and teens during the 10:00 to 11:30 meditation session. Kids will learn about mindfulness, compassion, meditation, yoga and more!

The Montessori School Open House The Montessori School hosts an open house for our program for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years (as of September, 2014). Join us to explore the advantages of a Montessori Education through learning about the Montessori philosophy, tours & discussions.

Visit our website for a complete list of events.

 
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