Weekly Events for 03/12/23-03/19/23

Wow a week full of events! Do not miss this full week of happenings for St. Patrick’s Day including a whole weekend of events at Lyman Orchards. The libraries also have fun themed crafts and activities not to be missed. Check out upcoming events because Easter events are filling up fast!

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Sunday 03/12/23

  • Jurassic Quest in Hartford at Connecticut Convention Center. Tickets here
  • Mermaids at Mystic Aquarium starting at 9:30. More hours and info here
  • Maple Sugar Fest Sundays at Stamford Museum. Farm animals, maple tastings, children’s games, storytelling, Olaf visits and more! 10:00-2:00. Register for a Maple Sunday here
  • STEAM Sunday at Bethel Library. Ages 6-10. 2:00-3:00. Register here
  • Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 3:00-4:20. More info here
  • Public skating at Danbury Arena 4:00-5:30. Register here

Monday 03/13/23

  • Storytime at Brookfield Public Library ages 2-5 10-00-11:00 AM. Register here
  • Wiggle Storytime at Bethel Library ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00 Register here.
  • All Age Storytime at Ridgefield Library. 10:30-11:00. Register here
  • Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 12:00-1:15. More info here
  • Baby and Me at Bethel Library for under 1s. 1:00-1:30 Register here.
  • Public skating at Danbury Arena 2:30-4:00. Register here
  • Girls Who Code Grades 6-12 at Ridgefield Library. 3:30-4:30. Register here
  • Creative with Cursive at Ridgefield Library. 4:30-5:30. Grades 3-5. Register here
  • Scrabble Club at Ridgefield Library. 6:00-7:00. Grades 3-12. Register here
  • PJ Storytime at Bethel Library ages 3-7. 6:30-7:00PM. Wear your pjs and bring a stuffy! Register here.
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Tuesday 03/14/23

  • 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
  • Toddler Time at New Fairfield Library. Ages 3-5 10:30-11:00. Register here
  • Storytime for Children with Adults (Ages 1 – 5) at New Pond Farm. First of the series. 10:30-11:15 or 1:30-2:15. Register here
  • Mother Goose Storytime at Ridgefield Library. 12-24 months. Register here
  • Preschool Science Explorers at Danbury Library. Ages 3-5. 11:30-12:15. Register here
  • Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 12:00-1:15. More info 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
  • Homework Help at Danbury Library. 3:00-6:00. Register here
  • Teen Video Editing at Bethel Library. 3:30-4:30. Register here
  • Public Skating Danbury Arena 4:00-5:15 Register here
  • Teen Tech Tuesday – Design Your Own Mason Jar at Ridgefield Library. 4:00-5:00. Register here
  • Kids Raving About Books For 4th, 5th and 6th Graders at Mark Twain Library. 4:00-4:45. Register here
  • Pokémon Players Club at Ridgefield Library. Ages 5:30-7:00. Register here
  • Speedcubing Club at Danbury Library. 5:30-6:30. For ages 10 and up. Register here

Wednesday 03/15/23

  • Fun and Friends at Brookfield Public Library ages 6 months-5 years 10:00-11:00AM Crafts, Story and playtime. Register here
  • Indoor Family Story Time at Mark Twain Library. Ages 0-5. 10:30-11:10. Register here
  • Baby and Me 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
  • Family Storytime at Mark Twain Library 10:30-11:10. Register here
  • Preschool Storytime at Ridgefield Library. 10:30-11:15. 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 C.H Booth Library. Ages 3-6. 2:00-3:00. Register here FULL
  • Fly Like a Bird Storytime at Danbury Library. Grades K-3. 4:00-5:00. Register here
  • Build Your Own Women’s History Sticker Book at Ridgefield Library. Grades K-8. 4:30-5:30. Register here
  • Teen D&D at New Fairfield Library. 5:00-6:30. 12+ Register here
  • Duct Tape Flowers at Bethel Library. 6:00-7:00. Grades 3-5. Register here
  • Teen Volunteer Drop-In at Bethel Library. 6:00-8:00. Register here

Thursday 03/16/23

  • Mother Goose Storytime at Bethel Public Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00. Register here
  • Toddler Storytime at Danbury Library. Ages 18-36 months. 10:30-11:00. Register here
  • Terrific Twos at Ridgefield Library. Ages 0-2. 10:30-11:15. Register here
  • St. Paddy’s Day Celebration (Toddler Class) at Stew Leonard’s. Info here
  • Baby & Me Playtime at Ridgefield Library. Ages 0-2. 11:30-12:00. Register here
  • Baby and Me Music at Danbury Library. Ages 6-18 months. 11:30-12:00. Register here
  • Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 12:00-1:15. More info here
  • Kapla Blocks with Mrs. Nora at C.H. Booth Library. 2:00-3:00. Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Register here
  • Teen Volunteer Drop-In at Bethel Library. 3:00-5:00. Register here
  • Sketchbook Thursdays at C.H. Booth Library. Ages 7-18. 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. 3:00-6:00. Register here.
  • Chess Club at Danbury Library for ages 10+. 4:00-6:00. Register here
  • Polymer Clay Creations: Leprechaun Charm at Danbury Library. Grades 9-12. 4:00-6:00. Register here
  • Engineer a Leprechaun Trap at Ridgefield Library. Grades K-2. 4:30-5:30. Register here
  • Anime Club Movie Night at Ridgefield Library. 5:00-7:00. Register here
  • Exploration Storytime at Bethel Library. Ages 3-7. 6:30-7:00. Register here
  • Namaste Me Down to Sleep Yoga & Stories with Miss Meg at Brookfield Library. 6:30-7:30. Register here

Friday 03/17/23

  • Lyman Leprechaun Bash at The Apple Barrel Farm Market (Lyman Orchards). Green Donuts, nail art and coloring pages.
  • Farm Day at Zenko Farms. Pay per family to enjoy pony rides, hayrides, nature walks. Info here
  • Drop in art at 2 Blue Hens Art Room. For all ages! 10:00-4:00 pay by the hour. More info here
  • Shake, Rattle and Read at the Brookfield Library. Ages 6-24 months 10:00-11:00 AM. Register here
  • Storytime at C.H. Booth Library Ages 3-5. 10:00-10:30. Register here
  • 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. All ages. Watch short films and read related story. 11:00-11:30. Register here
  • Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 12:00-1:15. More info here
  • Preschool Storytime at Bethel Public Library. Ages 3-5. 2:00-2:30. Register 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.
  • Drop-in Lucky Clovers at C.H. Booth Library. Ages 7+. 3:00-4:30. Registration not required.
  • 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
  • Public Skating at Danbury Arena 4:30-6:00. Register here
  • St. Patty’s Day Party at Newtown Community Center. Irish music, crafts, and bingo! All ages welcome. Info here

Saturday 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. More info here
  • Lyman Leprechaun Bash at The Apple Barrel Farm Market(Lynman Orchards). Brunch, cookie decorating, hot chocolate bar, live music, coloring and nail art. Some events require registration here
  • Scrabble Tournament at Ridgefield Library. 10:00-4:00. Grades 3-8. Register here
  • STEM at New Pond Farm (Grades 1-4) at New Pond Farm. 10:30-11:30. Register here
  • Toddler Storytime at Bethel Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00. Register here
  • Drop in crafts at Bethel Public Library. 12:00-4:30.
  • Introduction to Taekwondo at C.H. Booth Library. Ages 5-9. 2:00-3:00. Register here
  • Public Skating at Danbury Arena 2:15-3:45. Register here
  • Paw Patrol Live at the XL Center. Tickets here

Sunday 03/19/23

  • Lyman Leprechaun Bash at The Apple Barrel Farm Market(Lynman Orchards). Brunch, chocolate coin candy hunt, Irish dancers, cookie decorating, hot chocolate bar, live music, coloring and nail art. Some events require registration here
  • Open Skating at Danbury Ice Arena 1:30-3:30. Register here
  • Sunday Craft at Bethel Library 2:00-3:00. Register here
  • Public Skating at Winter Garden Ice Arena. Starts at 2:30. More info here
  • Paw Patrol Live at the XL Center. Tickets here

Looking Ahead…

Don’t miss out on these special events which will probably fill up in advance.

  • Easter Egg Hunt Egg-Stravaganza at Stew Leonard’s. Info here
  • 03/25/23 Holi on the Green in Danbury. Celebrate Holi with a fashion show and Gulal, a colorful powder. Registration suggested.
  • 03/25 Paws in the Park at Bethel Municipal Center
  • 03/25 Puppet show and school tour at Housatonic Valley Waldorf School. 10:30am. Ages 3-8. Info here
  • 03/25, 03/26 Bluey’s Big Play at Toyota Oakdale Theatre. Tickets here
  • 03/26 Egg Dive at Newtown Community Center. Arts and crafts following by diving for eggs! Sessions for kids 5-9. 12:30-1:30. Info here
  • 03/28 Easter Egg Trees at New Pond Farm. Create a beautiful table decoration for Easter. Register here
  • 03/31 5th and 6th Grade Night Out at Newtown Community Center. 6:30-9:00. Info here
  • 03/31 Flashlight Egg Hunt at Brookfield Town Hall. Grades 3-5. 8:00PM. Info here
  • 04/01 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Stew Leonard’s. 9:00AM Info here
  • 04/01 Breakfast with the Bunny at Newtown Community Center. Info here
  • 04/01 Egg Hunt at Brookfield Town Hall. Grade 4 and below. 10:00AM Info here
  • 04/01 Egg Hunt at Dickinson Memorial Park. Ages 3-12. Time slots 9:30-12:15. Info here
  • 04/01, 04/02, 04/07, 04/08 Bunny Breakfast & Bunny Brunch at the Essex Steam Train. Hop aboard their vintage Pullman dining cars for this event. More info here
  • 04/02 Superhero Kids Night Out at Newtown Community Center. Ages 5-11. 6:30-9:00. Register here
  • 04/02 Egg Hunt with baby goats on Got Your Goat Farm. Info here
  • 04/06 Nature Explorers at New Pond Farm for Ages 3-5. Join this 3 part series in a child-led outdoor play class.
  • 04/06 Storytime at the Farm at Ridgebury Farm and Stables. 2:00-2:40. Info here

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