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What to do with kids this weekend in SW Connecticut

Fairfield County has tons for families to do this weekend. Read on to find out about them!

Weekend Highlights for Friday, February 14 - Sunday, February 16 for Fairfield County families:

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Friday!

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Valentine's Day Teddy Bear Tea Party at Imgine Nation Museum! Little ladies and young men are invited for a delightful tea party on Valentine's day! Come celebrate the ones you love and bring your bear friend! Meet "Teddy the Bear" and make new friends while creating heartfelt crafts.

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Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science at the Connecticut Science Center! You and your kids will journey thousands of years back in time to ancient Egypt! You'll see real mummies and ancient artifacts, dig for clues, build a pyramid, read ancient hieroglyphics and more - all at the CT Science Center!

Matching Hearts Game  at Jumpin' Jeepers. Kids match colors, shapes, and letters in a fun filled heart themed game!  Oh, yeah - and all that jumping fun too!

Sportsplex@Fairfield School Break Day CampsSportsplex@Fairfield is the perfect place for your children to go during school vacations. We offer a multi-sport/activity camp that will keep your children moving during their break. You can choose from Full and Half day camps.

Family Focus: The Genius of Love at the Fairfield Museum and History Center: Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Fairfield Museum! Listen to the fun music and songs of love from Fairfield's Rockin' Top Ten while making some cool crafts!



Saturday!


Winter's Aweigh Means Free Admission at the Mystic Seaport! All children ages 17 and under will receive free Mystic Seaport admission throughout February Vacation Week, February 15-23, 2014. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Saturday Bird Walks at the Pratt Nature Center! Bring your binoculars and do some exploring, talking about how the different birds might be dealing with the changes in the season. Build your birding skills at the Pratt Nature Center in New Milford! Aspiring bird nerds of all ages are welcome!

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Full Moon Snow Hike: Join SM&NC environmental educators for a hike through the winter forest during our February full moon.

Teen Volunteer Meeting at the Pratt Nature Center : Looking for teens going into 10th grade and up!!! Don't spend your summer at home on video games or being bored! Volunteer at Pratt!! This year we are adding team building, garden, animals,trails and a camp out to your summer!!!

3rd Saturdays Family Art Experience at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum: Bring your family to the Aldrich to enjoy the collection and take part in fun kid-centered activities! Join Dan Yaccarino, the illustrator Oswald and The Backyardigans, to explore his book Doug Unplugged.

Inventor's Club with Eileen Diehl at (North Salem) Ruth Keeler Memorial Library. Learn about the design process, solve problems creatively, and see what inventing is all about! You may register your child for individual sessions or for all of them.

Behind the Scenes Tour at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk! Enjoy special access at the Maritime Aquarium of Norwalk and get up close and personal with the amazing residents! Your kids will have a ton of fun and you'll be the coolest adults on the block!

Family Animal Encounters at Earthplace - The Nature Discovery Center: Stop by Earthplace in Westport for a program with one of our naturalists. You may meet an animal. take a guided hike or visit the pond. Saturdays, 2:30 pm rain or shine. Your kids will have a ton of fun!

Free Admission to Everwonder Children's Museum in Newtown! Children are invited to visit Everwonder Children's Museum in Newtown and participate in science and art activities, as well as to enjoy a hands-on exhibit entitled Cool Moves: The Artistry of Motion for FREE!

Art Explorers at the New Britain Museum of American Art: Art Explorers students at the New Britain Museum of American Art learn to express their creativity using varied art methods and materials to create personal works of art. New themes will be explored each month with different projects weekly.

Sunday!


The Littlest Mermaid at Downtown Cabaret Theatre. The littlest of the mermaids believes all her dreams will come true- but what's the catch?

Learn To Speedskate with the CT Speedskating Club! Learn to skate like an Olympian at the CT Speed skating Club's FREE Open House at The Rinks in Shelton! Perfect for all ages and abilities, speed skating is a fast past, thrilling sport your kids will love!

Drop In Art For Families at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum: The Aldrich offers visitors the opportunity to learn more about the work and ideas on view in our exhibitions. Just stop by the Education Center to enjoy self-guided, hands-on projects for all age levels. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Puppet Playground at the Stamford Center for the Arts - Palace Theatre! Come be a part of an interactive puppet show that answers questions such as: “What is a puppet?” “How many types of puppets are there?” and “Just who are these Monkey Boys anyway?” Hands-on demos, performance, video and of course… amazing Puppets!

MAPLE SUGARING AT HOME  at Greenburgh Nature Center. Come learn the simple steps of how to make your own maple syrup. Dress for outdoors.

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