Best Things to Do with Kids in Fairfield County CT - November 2011
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many people. Maybe it's the turkey and all the "fixings," or just the chance to enjoy a meal with family and friends. Either way, there's enough to do around Fairfield County to make you crave mashed potatoes and gravy with a side of cranberry sauce long before the big day arrives.
Ms. Karen and Chester share stories with kids ages 3-8 in A Magical Thanksgiving Feast. November 17. 4pm. FREE.
South Norwalk Library, 10 Washington Street, South Norwalk. 203-899-2790. www.norwalklib.org.
Children can stop by the Wilton Public Library during regular library hours and make a Drop-In Thanksgiving Craft. November 19, 10am-5pm. Later in the day, children ages 4-7 are invited to Thanksgiving Story Time, 2:15-4pm. Then, while you're digesting your turkey, take the kids to the Day after Thanksgiving Movies for Kids on November 25: 10:30am, Winnie the Pooh; 2pm, The Lion King. All events are FREE.
Wilton Public Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton. 203-762-3950. www.wiltonlibrary.org.
Donate a turkey or some of the other accompaniments for a Thanksgiving dinner through the JCC Turkey Drive. The food benefits the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. November 20. 8-11am. FREE.
Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford. 203-487-0990. www.stamfordjcc.org.
Nothing says "Thanksgiving tradition" like a parade. The UBS Parade Spectacular offers one of the largest helium balloon parades in the country, with marching bands, floats, and, of course, some familiar characters floating down the street. November 20. 12pm. FREE.
Downtown Stamford, Summer and Hoyt Streets, Stamford. www.stamford-downtown.com.
Legend has it that the first Thanksgiving was eaten with the Native Americans. Celebrate their culture in Native American Days at the Museum, an exhibit capturing the heritage, art, and culture of the earliest North American residents. Children can make corn husk figures and petroglyph pendants or pinch pots. Trudie Lamb Richmond tells native stories. November 25-26. 11am-4pm. $15; $10 ages 6-16; free younger than 6.
Pequot Museum, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket. 800-411-9671. www.pequotmuseum.org.
Walk off that heavy meal at a Thanksgiving Weekend Waddle. Take a discovery walk with naturalists and get the scoop on how nature prepares for winter. Warm up with hot cocoa at the Sugar House. November 26. 10:30am-12pm. $5 per family.
New Canaan Nature Center, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan. 203-966-9577. www.newcanaannature.org.
The Cat in the Hat Sings
Everybody's favorite cat comes to life on stage in Seussical the Musical. Children will delight in seeing Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie, Jojo, and other Seuss characters in this production by the Lighthouse Youth Theatre. November 20. 2pm and 6pm. $25; $20 children.
The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield. 203-438-5795. www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Lego Choo Choo
Train and Lego buffs should make their way to All Aboard with Bill Probert and Friends II, the newest exhibition at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. Bill Probert, with assistance from some Lego clubs, has created a 365-square-foot Lego train environment that takes over the museum's Leonhardt Gallery. On view November 12-January 2, 2012. Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm. $10; $5 age 4-17; free ages 3 and younger.
Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford. 203-322-1646. www.stamfordmuseum.org.
