Weekly Events 02/19/23-02/26/23
It’s a long weekend for most kids in the area! For those staying close to home this holiday, check out the events happening in your area to make this long weekend a special one.
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Sunday 02/19/23
- Pony Rides at Zenko Farms text (203) 556-1222 to reserve a spot.
- Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 3:00-4:20. More info here
- Sunday Craft at Bethel Library ages 6-10. 2:00-3:00. Register here
Monday 02/20/23
- Adventure Days at Flanders Nature Center. 8:30-4:30 Grades k-5 can spend 1/2 or full days discovering winter animal patterns, being outside hiking, playing games and crafting. Register here
- All-Age Family Storytime at Ridgefield Library 10:30-11:00 Register here
- Wiggle Storytime at Bethel Library ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00 Register here.
- Farm Party at Zenko Farms. 11:00-1:30. Ride ponies, pet bunnies and goats, go on hayrides and a nature walk! Text (203) 556-1222 to reserve your family spot. $50 per family.
- Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 12:00-1:15. More info here
- Danbury Arena Open Skating 1:00-2:30 Register here
- Baby and Me at Bethel Library for under 1s. 1:00-1:30 Register here.
- Tween Video Games at Bethel Library for grades 6-8. 3:30-4:30. Register here
- PJ Storytime at Bethel Library ages 3-7. 6:30-7:00PM. Wear your pjs and bring a stuffy! Register here.
Tuesday 02/21/23
- Adventure Days at Flanders Nature Center. 8:30-4:30 Grades k-5 can spend 1/2 or full days winter animal patters and being outside hiking, playing games and crafting. Register here
- Storytime at Brookfield Public Library ages 2-5 10-00-11:00 AM. Register here
- Storytime at Newtown Library Ages 3-5. 10:00-10:30. Register here
- Cuddle Storytime at Bethel Public Schools. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00 AM. Register here.
- Pre-k Pals Storytime at Danbury Library. Ages 3-5. 10:30-11:00. Register here
- Mother Goose Storytime at Ridgefield Library. Ages 0-2. 10:30-11:00. Register here
- Toddler Time at New Fairfield Library. Ages 3-5 10:30-11:00. Register here
- Sensory Play at Danbury Library. Ages 3-5 11:00 AM. No registration required.
- Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 12:00-1:15. More info here
- Danbury Arena Open Skating 1:00-2:30 Register here
- Make Flower crayon Mosaics at Danbury Library. Grades 2-5. 4:00-5:00. Register here
- Ready, Set, Read! At Bethel Library. Ages 3-5. 2:00-2:30PM. Work your way through 1,000 books before kindergarten! Register here
- Teen Volunteer Drop-In at Bethel Library. 3:00-5:00. Register here
- DIY cord organizer craft at Bethel Library. Ages 11-17. 3:30-4:30. Register here
- Teen Tech Tuesday – 3D Print a Marble Maze at Ridgefield Library 4:00-5:00. Register here
- Black History Month: Anansi Storytime at Brookfield Library. Grades K-5 5:00-5:45. Register here
- Let’s Read Together: Young Readers at New Fairfield Library. For ages 6-9 to read together and discuss. Register here
- Board Game Night at Brookfield Library. All ages and families welcome. 6:00-7:30. Register here
Wednesday 02/22/23
- Fun and Friends at Brookfield Public Library ages 6 months-5 years 10:00-11:00AM Crafts, Story and playtime. Register here
- Preschool Storytime at Ridgefield Library. Ages 3-5 10:30-11:15. Register here
- Indoor Family Story Time at Redding Library. Ages 0-5. 10:30-11:10. Register here
- Lapsit Storytime at Danbury Library. Ages 0-18 months. 10:30-11:00. Register here
- Storytime at Bethel Public Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00AM Register here
- Wee Readers Storytime at New Fairfield Library. Ages 0-4. 11:00-11:30. Register here.
- Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 12:00-1:15. More info here
- Crafty Storytime at Bethel Public Library ages 3-5. 2:00-2:30 PM . Register here
- Art Explorers at Newtown Library. Ages 3-6. 2:00-3:00. Register here
- Danbury Arena Open Skating 2:45-4:15. Register here
- Anime Food! at New Fairfield Library. Create food and enjoy with the anime club! Ages 13+. 4:30-6:00. Register here
- Learn As We Go Crochet at Newtown Library. Ages 7-18. 4:30-5:30. Register here
- Owl Pellet Workshop at Danbury Library with EverWonder Museum. Learn about Owl Pellets and dissect one. Grades 3-5. 5:00-5:45.
- Teen Volunteer Drop-In at Bethel Library. 6:00-8:00. Register here
Thursday 02/23/23
- Mother Goose Storytime at Bethel Public Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00. Register here
- Terrific Twos at Ridgefield Library. Ages 24-35 months. 10:30-11:15. Register here
- Toddler Storytime at Danbury Library. Ages 18-36 months. 10:30-11:00. Register here
- Baby & Me Playtime at Ridgefield Library. Ages 0-2. 11:30-12:00. Register here
- Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 12:00-1:15. More info here
- Indoor 3&4 Year Old Story Time. 1:30-2:15. Register here
- Danbury Arena Open Skating 2:45-4:15. Register here
- Teen Volunteer Drop-In at Bethel Library. 3:00-5:00. Register here
- Build Your Own History Book at Brookfield Library. 4:30-5:45. Grades 3-teens. Register here
- Sketchbook Thursdays at Newtown Library. 4:30-5:30. Ages 7-18. Register here
- Carnival Masks at Ridgefield Library. Grades 3-5. 4:30-5:30. Register here
- Exploration Storytime at Bethel Public Library. Ages 3-7. 6:30-7:00. Explore arts and sciences! Register here
- Homework Help at Danbury Public Library. Ages K-5. Register here.
- Namaste Me Down to Sleep Yoga & Stories at Brookfield Library. Kids program open to all ages. 6:30-7:30. Register here
Friday 02/24/23
- Shake, Rattle and Read at the Brookfield Library. Ages 6-24 months 10:00-11:00 AM. Register here
Music Dynamics with Brad Peterson at Newtown Library. 11:00-11:30. Music class fills up very fast. Register hereFULL
- Family Storytime at Bethel Public Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00. Register here
- Toe Tapping Tots at New Fairfield Library. Ages 2-5. 11:00-11:30. Register here
- Big Picture at Ridgefield Library watch a short film related to a book available after. 11:00-11:30. No registration.
- Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 12:00-1:15. More info here
- Crafternoon at Newtown Community Center for all ages. 1:00-2:00. Register and info here
- Preschool Storytime at Bethel Public Library. Ages 3-5. 2:00-2:30. Register here
- Free Skating at Danbury Ice Arena 2:15-3:45. All ages and abilities. Info here
- Teen Space at Ridgefield Library. Snacks, board games, video games, crafts and more. 2:00-5:30 PM. No registration required, pop in event.
- Teen Volunteer Drop-In at Bethel Library. 3:00-5:00. Register here
- Dungeons and Dragons Meet up at Danbury Library Ages 13-19. 3:00-5:00 PM. Register here
- Let’s Taco ‘Bout It! At New Fairfield Library. Time for walking tacos and discussions about being a teenager. Register here
- Danbury Arena Open Skating 3:45-5:15. Register here
- Encanto Movie Night at New Fairfield Library. Register here
Saturday 02/25/23
- Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters at the Stamford Nature Museum & Nature Center. For ages 7+. Learn to care for the center’s creatures. Register and learn more here.
- Maple Syrup 101 Seminar and Tasting at Danbury Agway Adventures.
- Winter Goat Stroll at Lynman Orchards. Go for a stroll with goats, receive goat treats and a free apple cider donut. 10:00-1:00. Tickets here
- Brookfield Builders – Zipline Challenge at Brookfield Library. 10:00-11:00. Register here
- Toddler Storytime at Bethel Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00. Register here
- Family Storytime at Mark Twain Library (Redding). Ages 0-5 and older siblings. 10:30-11:10. Register here
- Drop in crafts at Bethel Public Library. 12:00-4:30.
- Chess Tournament with DIG at Ridgefield Library. Grades K-12. 1:00-5:00. Register here
- Board Games at Bethel Library for ages 6-10. 2:00-3:00. Register here
Sunday 02/26/23
- Maple Sugaring and Pancake Palace at Lynman Orchards. 10:00-2:00. Learn about maple sugaring. Pancake eating contest starts at 11:00! More info here
- Family painting session at 2 Blue Hens Art Room in Ridgefield. 10:00-11:00. Register here
- Make Zines with Bethel CT Pride at Mark Twain Library (Redding). Teens+ 2:00-4:00. Register here
- STEAM Sunday at Bethel Library 2:00-3:00. Ages 6-10. Register here
- Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 2:30. More info here
- Danbury Arena Open Skating 4:45-6:15. Register here
Looking Ahead…
Don’t miss out on these special events which will probably fill up in advance.
- 03/03/23 Adventure Days at Flanders. Grades K-5. 8:30-4:30. More info here.
- 03/14/23 Storytime for Children with Adults (Ages 1 – 5) at New Pond Farm. 10:30-11:15 or 1:30-2:15. Register here
- 03/18/23 Shamrock Cookie Decorating at Lynman Orchards at 10:00, 1:00 and 3:00PM. These sell out fast! Register here
- 03/18/23 STEM at New Pond Farm (Grades 1-4) at New Pond Farm. 10:30-11:30. Register here
- 03/11/23 & 03/18/23 Mommy and Me Leprechaun Tea at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat. Wear green and hope aboard the train for a fun filled afternoon. This event will fill up fast. More info here
More Events that I missed? Make sure to comment below to share the fun!
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