Sticking around this holiday weekend? Me too! I’ve scouted out all the events this week and holiday weekend in Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield! There are a few Memorial Day Parades this weekend. I love how the community (and kids!) get involved in this holiday. Don’t miss our Facebook and Instagram posts with up to date changes and updates.
I’ve called around to many camps, and they are getting full. Sign up for camps now Complete Summer Camp List for 2023.
Monday 05/22/23
- Storytime Adventures at Brookfield Library. Ages 2-5. 10:00-10:45. Register
- Wiggle Storytime at Bethel Library ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00 Register.
- Topstone Storytime at Mark Twain Library. Ages 0-5. 10:30-11:00. Register
- All Age Storytime at Ridgefield Library. 10:30-11:00. Register
- Lapsit Storytime at New Fairfield Library. Ages 0-2. 11:00-11:30. Register
- Baby and Me Storytime at Bethel Library for under 1s. 1:00-1:30 Register
- Teen Video Games at Bethel Library. Grades 6-12. 4:00-5:00. Register
- MTL Teen Chess Club at Mark Twain Library. Grades 5-12. 5:30-6:30. Register
- Scrabble Club at Ridgefield Library. 6:00-7:00. Grades 3-12. Register
- PJ Storytime at Bethel Library ages 3-7. 6:30-7:00PM. Wear your pjs and bring a stuffy! Register.
Tuesday 05/23/23
- Storytime Adventures at Brookfield Library. Ages 2-5. 10:00-10:45. Register
- Cuddle Storytime at Bethel Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00 AM. Register.
- Toddler Time at New Fairfield Library. Ages 3-5. 10:30-11:00. Register
- Mother Goose Storytime at Ridgefield Library. 12-24 months. 10:30-11:00. Register
- Alphabet Celebrations at Danbury Library. Ages 3-5. 11:30-12:15. Register
- Home School Art at The Giggling Pig Art Studio. 1:30-3:00. Ages 3-18. More info here
- Indian Cultural Festival at Danbury Library. 2:00-5:30. Yoga for families, dance performances, and henna artists. Register
- Ready, Set, Read! At Bethel Library. Ages 3-5. 2:00-2:30PM. Work your way through 1,000 books before kindergarten! Register
- Teen Volunteer Drop-In at Bethel Library. 3:00-5:00. Register
- Teen Craft at Bethel Library. Grades 6-12. 3:30-4:30. Register
- Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Art Class at The Giggling Pig Art Studio. Ages 4-16. 4:30-5:30. Register
- Pokémon Players Club at Ridgefield Library. Two sessions for grades 3-8. 4:30-6:30. Register
- Chopstick Practice at Danbury Library. Ages 6+ 4:30-5:30. Register
- Graphic Novel Book Club at New Fairfield Library. Ages 8-12. 4:30-5:30. Register
- Speedcubing Club at Danbury Library. 5:30-6:30. For ages 10 and up. Register here
Wednesday 05/24/23
- Fun and Friends at Brookfield Library. All ages. 10:00-11:00. Register here
- Family Storytime at Mark Twain Library. Birth-5. 10:30-11:10. Register
- Storytime at Bethel Public Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00AM Register
- Preschool Storytime at Ridgefield Library. 10:30-11:15. Register
- Wee Readers Storytime at New Fairfield Library. 11:00-11:30. Register
- Baby and Me Sign Language at Danbury Library. 6 months- 3 years. 11:00-11:30. Register
- Homeschool Session Creative Writing Club at Ridgefield Library. 1:00-2:00. Register
- Crafty Storytime at Bethel Public Library ages 3-5. 2:00-2:30 PM . Register
- Chess Club at Danbury Library. Ages 10+. 4:00-6:00. Register
- Teen Digital Art at Bethel Library. Grades 6-12. 4:30-5:30. Register
- Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Art Class at The Giggling Pig Art Studio. Ages 4-16. 4:30-5:30. Register
- Lego Club at New Fairfield Library. Ages 6-12. 4:30-5:30. Register
- Creative Writing at Ridgefield Library. Grades 3-5. 4:30-5:30. Register
- Teen Digital Art at Bethel Library. Grades 6-12. 4:30-5:30. Register
- Teen Advisory at Ridgefield Library. 5:00-6:00. Register
- Teen Volunteer Drop-In at Bethel Library. 6:00-8:00. Register
Thursday 05/25/23
- Mother Goose Storytime at Bethel Public Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00. Register
- Baby and Me Playtime at Ridgefield Library. Ages 0-2. 11:30-12:00. Register
- 3 & 4 Year Old Storytime at Mark Twain Library. 1:30-2:15. Register
- Teen Room at New Fairfield Library. Ages 13-18. 2:30-4:30. Register
- Teen Volunteer Drop-In at Bethel Library. 3:00-5:00. Register
- Paint Your Pet at Bethel Library. Grades 6-12. 4:00-6:00. Register
- Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Art Class at The Giggling Pig Art Studio. Ages 4-16. 4:30-5:30. Register
- Slime Science at Ridgefield Library. Grades 3-5. 4:30-5:30. Register
- Pokémon Players, Jr at Ridgefield Library. Grades K-2. 4:30-5:30. Register
- Henna Creations at New Fairfield Library. Ages 12+. 5:00-7:00. Register
- Namaste Me Down To Sleep – Yoga & Stories at Brookfield Library. All ages. 6:30-7:15. Register
- Exploration Storytime at Bethel Library. Ages 3-7. 6:30-7:00. Explore arts and sciences! Register
Friday 05/26/23
- Shake, Rattle and Read Storytime at Brookfield Library. 10:00-10:45 and 11:00-11:45 (two sessions) 6-24 months. Register here
- Piglets Playgroup at The Giggling Pig Art Studio. Ages 0-5. 10:00-11:30. Register
- Family Storytime at Bethel Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00. Register
- Big Picture at Ridgefield Library. All ages. Watch short films and read related story. 11:00-11:30. Register
- Toe Tapping Tots at New Fairfield Library. Ages 2-5. 11:00-11:30. Register
- Crafternoon at Newtown Community Center. 1:00-2:00. All ages. Register
- Preschool Storytime at Bethel Public Library. Ages 3-5. 2:00-2:30. Register
- Teen Space at Ridgefield Library. Snacks, board games, video games, crafts and more. 2:00-5:30 PM. No registration required, pop in event. Info
- Open Family Gaming at Ridgefield Library. 3:00-5:00. Register
- Teen Volunteer Drop in at Bethel Library. 3:00-5:00. Register
- National Paper Airpane Day at C.H. Booth Library. Ages 6-18. 3:30-4:30. Register
- Public Skating at Danbury Ice Arena. 5:45-7:15. Tickets
Saturday 05/27/23
- Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Art Classes at The Giggling Pig Art Studio. Ages 4-16. 9:30-10:30. Register
- Introduction to Babysitting at C.H. Booth Library. For tweens and teens. 10:00-1:00. Register
- Toddler Storytime at Bethel Library. Ages 1-4. 10:30-11:00. Register
- Sewing Saturdays: Felt Applique Bookmarks at Danbury Library. Ages 16+ 12:00-1:00. Register
- Redding Memorial Day Parade. Starts at Redding Elementary. Starts at 12:00. Info
- Drop in Crafts at Bethel Library. For all ages. 12:00-4:30. Info
- Public Skating at Danbury Ice Arena. 4:45-6:00. Tickets
Sunday 05/28/23
- Mermaid Paint and Movie at Greenwood Features at The Giggling Pig. Ages 4-18. 10:00-11:30. Register
- Memorial Day Parade in Brookfield. Shuttle bus from Center School. Starts at 2:00. Info
- Public Skating at Danbury Ice Arena. 1:30-3:00. Tickets
Looking Ahead…
Don’t miss out on these special events which will probably fill up in advance.
- 06/01, 06/ 08 06/15 Nature Explorers at New Pond Farm is almost sold out Register here
- 06/03 Bethel CT Pride’s Annual Lgbtq+ Parade & Celebration at Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center. Parade starts at the train station and culminates at the municipal center where there will be music, food, artists, vendors, kids activities, and more. Info
- 06/03 Cupcake Decorating at Newtown Parks and Recreation. Cupcake class eith different designs to choose from for ages 7-14. Register
- 06/04 Birds of Prey Day at Green Chimneys. 10:00-3:00. Over 100 raptors, wildlife experts, climbing tower, hay rides, live music and more! Tickets
- 06/04 Pets in the Park at Pettibone Park in New Milford.
- 06/04 Spring into Summer Block Party at Brookfield Town Hall. 11:30-4:00. Vendors, food, live music, arts and crafts, games and much more! Info
- 06/10 Junior Staff: Animal Caretaker at New Pond Farm. For middle and high schoolers. 12:30-1:30. Register here
- 6/10 Catherine’s Butterfly Party at Fairfield Hills Campus. 12:00-4:00. Hosted by CVH Foundation a fun family event with adoptable pets and much more.
- 06/29 Summer Fest on Main Street, Ridgefield. Street vendors, sidewalk sales, children’s entertainment, circus moves in the park, and more! Info
Have you gone to one of these events? Make sure to tag @YourFunScout on Instagram or Facebook!
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