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The Community Event Calendar is a
guide to family-oriented events in your area and is provided as a community
service.
As details may change after
printing, we suggest you call ahead to verify events in order to avoid
disappointment or inconvenience.
We welcome your submissions of
family-oriented events.
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ONGOING EVENTS
Ongoing - Ansonia
Creature Features: Every Saturday at Noon.
The Ansonia Nature Center. Come to meet
the Nature Center’s animal ambassadors.
Some are cuddly and some are not! Get introduced to a mammal, a reptile, a
bird or even an anthropoid! call (203) 736-1053 or visit their web site for
more information. Free.
Ongoing - Ansonia
Hike every Sunday at 1:00. Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Rd. Guided hike.
Children welcome. Free.
www.AnsoniaNatureCenter.org.
203 736-1053
Ongoing - Bethany
Farm
Tours & Rescued Animals Locket's Meadow Farm 771 Litchfield Tpk, Bethany.
Day Time Tours are free.
There are several horses of unusual color, 2 horses that are considered rare.
There are a variety of farm animals. Petting & feeding is permitted with a
guide. Call to arrange your visit. 203-393-1853
www.locketsmeadow.com
Ongoing – East Haven
Sunset Trolley Rides at The Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17
River Street. Saturday & Sunday evenings June through September enjoy a
twilight trolley ride through woods and wetlands and marvel at sunset over the
marshes. Feel free to bring your own refreshments. Sat and Sun starting
approximately 6 p.m. Adults $8, Seniors $6, Children (2-15) $5. 203-467-6927
www.bera.org Adults $8, Seniors $6, Children (2-15) $5.
www.bera.org 203-467-6927
Ongoing - Fairfield
Family Builders for Single Parents & Kids First Baptist Church of Fairfield, 65
Church Hill Rd First Friday of each month (starting in October 2008). Come out
for a night of games, fun and refreshments7:00 pm Free. 203-374-9702
Ongoing - Guilford
Mommy & Me Support Groups. Women & Family Life Center Carriage House 96 Fair
Street Friday classes for mommies and children to enjoy support and playtime
together. Waddler (9:30AM), Toddler (10:30AM), and Newborn (12PM) classes
available. Facilitated by Laura Charbonneau.
9:30AM FREE 203-458-6699
Ongoing - Guilford,
Killingworth, Madison
Tween Tribes starting Sept. 22, ongoing class
for girls grades 1-6. Kick the clique, join the tribe: where girls
discover how to turn cliques in to community and feel great about themselves
through original stories, expressive arts, theater games, and circle sharing.
Fee: $162 per semester. Location: Guilford's Woman and Family Life Center,
Madison's RJ Julia's Bookstore, KIllingworth's Pondhawk Retreat
Info and registration: www.tweentribe.com
and 860-663-0293
Ongoing - Madison
The KIDSTEPS Family and Children's Center - a Division of SARAH. 51 Boston
Post Road, Madison. The KIDSTEPS Family and Children's Center
provides therapeutic and integrated learning experiences for differently abled
children, ages birth to 12, and their families. Our mission is to meet the
needs of families who are concerned about their child's social, emotional,
physical development and educational success. We provide programs for
children and families. The goal of the programs is to provide fun activities,
supportive groups and family events that enhance the lives of parents/caregivers
and their children.
www.sarah-inc.org
Click here to see our
full calendar of ongoing events. KIDSTEPS - A Division of SARAH
For information call Marian Roy, Family Support Coordinator at 203-318-3692
On-Going - Milford
Nick Jr. at The Movies. Showcase Cinemas - CT Post
14: Cinema de Lux. Nickelodeon introduces "Nick Jr. at the Movies", a
50-minute program featuring episodes and music videos of Nick Jr.’s most popular
shows, Dora the Explorer, Go Diego Go!, The Backyardigans, and The Wonder Pets.
The program provides preschoolers and their parents a fun and comfortable
introduction to the movie-going experience with the characters they know and
love. Exclusively at National Amusements Theatres every Thursday and Saturday
morning at 10 a.m. Share the experience together! 10:00 a.m. $6 www.showcasecinemas.com
Ongoing - Mondays - New Haven
Chess Instruction & Games at New Haven Free Public Library. 133 Elm Street.
Chess Instruction & Games at New Haven Free Public Library (Ives- Main Library)
Community Room. 4:00- 5:00 PM, Mondays. Come to the library and learn to play
chess. For children ages 5-12. 203-946-8130
Ongoing – Niantic
First Friday Nights Free! Children's Museum of Southeastern CT
409 Main Street, Niantic. The First Friday Nights of each month are free. Bring
the family to the museum on all other Friday nights of the month and get half
off the admission price. Free or half price admission is good from 5-8 p.m
www.childrensmuseumsect.org 860-691-1111
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ONGOING STORY HOURS
Ongoing -Tuesdays - North Haven
Kids' Craft & Storytime- Every Tuesday. Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 470 Universal
Drive North. Pre-school (ages 3-6), Beginning Readers (ages 5-8) enjoy a story
and an age-appropriate craft. Every Tuesday at 4 PM. Free. 203-234-1805
Ongoing - Thursdays- Milford
Storytime at Barnes and Noble Milford, 1375
Boston Post Road. Thursday morning story time for children of all ages.
Free. 10 AM. 203-301-0371
Please note that this is listed
as being held on Wednesday in our print directory but that is incorrect.
We apologize for the error! :-(
Ongoing - Thursday & Fridays
-Waterbury
Family Storytime at Barnes and Noble
Waterbury. Brass Mill Commons, 235 Union Street. Family Storytime for
Beginning Readers (ages 5-8) and Young Readers (ages 8-12) - Fridays at 6:30PM;
Preschool Storytime for Pre-school (ages 3-6) – Thursdays at 10:30AM. Free.
203-759-7125
Ongoing - Fridays - North Haven
Children's Story Hour - Every Friday. Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 470 Universal
Drive North. Story hour for children in our bookstore every Friday at 7PM.
Encourage a love of reading! 7 PM. Free. 203-234-1805
Ongoing - Saturdays - New Haven
Children's Story Hour. Yale Book Store, 77 Broadway. Readings and special
programs presented by Yale Children's Theater, local authors, and favorite
storybook characters. Different program each week. Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
www.yalebookstore.com.
203-777-8440
Ongoing - Saturdays - New Haven
Saturdays at 2! Connecticut Children's Museum, Children's Building 22 Wall St.
Artists and educators engage children with dramatic renderings of books through
the Creating Readers Saturdays at 2 Program. Admission to the museum is $5 and
the Saturdays at 2 Program is included with the museum admission. Each family
also receives a copy of the book. Please check schedule as it varies with
holidays/weather.
www.childrensbuilding.org
203-562-5437
SEPTEMBER 2008
September 4, 5, 6, 7– North
Haven
North Haven Fair. North
Haven Fairground, Rte 5, 300 Washington Ave. Large agricultural fair featuring
animal and agricultural exhibits, entertainment, vendors, rides and food. Arts
and crafts, petting zoo, pony rides. Enjoy live music and special attractions.
Call or log on for entertainment line-up, hours, admission prices.
www.northhaven-fair.com 203-239-3700
September 6 - Fairfield
Family Builders - Annual Picnic. First Baptist Church of Fairfield, 65
Church Hill Rd. Annual picnic – It’s a luau! Huge water slide, moon bounce,
animal balloons, face painting, food, games and prizes. Come see the Bridgeport
Sound Tigers mascot!1:00 pm Free. 203-374-9702
Sept 6-13-20-27 - New Haven
Grove Street Cemetery
Historic Walking Tours 227 Grove St. New Haven, CT. One Hour Historical and
Artistic Walking Tour. 11:00 am Free
p.b.illingworth@sbcglobal.net
203-389-5403
September 7 & 21 - New Haven
Grove Street Cemetery
Historic Walking Tours 227 Grove St New Haven CT. One Hour Historical and
Artistic Walking Tour. Noon Free
p.b.illingworth@sbcglobal.net
203-389-5403
September 13 – Bethel
Blue Jay Orchards
Applefest Arts & Crafts Fair. Event will take place on large open field located
at Blue Jay Orchards during prime apple picking time. 10am - 4pm (Sat.), 11am -
5pm (Sun.) Free admission. Rain or shine.
www.bluejayorchardsct.com
203-748-0119
September 13-Branford
First Annual Branford Touch-A-Truck
Branford High School,185 East Main Street. A family-oriented one-day event,
featuring trucks and cars from various municipal offices to touch, climb on and
take pictures alongside. The event is part of United Way Days of Caring to
support The Diaper Bank. 10 AM- 2 PM Bring Disposable Diapers for admission.
www.uwgnh.org 203-691-4202
September 13 – Milford
Heartsong Singers for
Christ. Grace Baptist Church, 400 Burnt Plains Road. The "House of Grace"
Community Coffee House will be hosting HEARTSONG SINGERS FOR CHRIST in an
uplifting program of Christian music. Free admission, food & drink. This concert
event will be held on September 13, 2008 at Grace Baptist Church, 400 Burnt
Plains Road, Milford, CT. Join us for food & fellowship at 6:00 PM, with music
following afterwards at 7:00 PM. For more information call 203-874-8928 or visit
www.houseofgracecc.com
September 14 - East Hartford
CT Liver Foundation
Liver Life Walk. Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 9:30 AM
Pledge funds for research, any amount. Families can all walk (strollers
welcome), enjoy clowns and face painting at the American Liver Foundation Liver
Life Walk to promote the importance of liver wellness and raise funds to fight
against liver disease.
msadler@liverfoundation.org (203)
234-2022
September 16 - Guilford
Time Management Workshop. The Organized
Lifestyle Store, 1010 Village Walk. Back to school or work? Learn teaching
techniques to get control of your time. Help organize your family and yourself.
7-8 pm. $10.00.
kristin@livablesolutions.com
203-458-7674
September 19-20 – Naugatuck
2008 Harvest Moon
Festival. Town Green, Route 63. A weekend of entertainment for the entire
family. Fri. Sept 19, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm : The Riverboat Ramblers Dixieland
Jazz, Sat. Sept 20, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm : Sparkles the Clown Fun & Magic, Sat.
Sept 20, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm : To be announced Sat. Sept 20, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm :
The Big Beat 50's, 60's. Free.
www.naugatuckarts.org 203-729-2445
September 19 – 21 –
Guilford
Guilford Fair, Guilford
Fairgrounds, Lovers Lane. The 2nd oldest agricultural fair in CT. Competitive
exhibits for livestock, baking, canned goods, fruits & vegetables, flowers,
needlework, arts and crafts, photography, educational exhibits and
demonstrations, a farm museum, stage entertainment, novelty contests, commercial
exhibits, carnival midway, petting zoo, high-quality food concessions.
www.guilfordfair.org 203-453-3543
September 20 – Madison
Outdoor
Antiques Show. Madison Town Green. Outdoor antiques show - over 50 dealers.
Food tent featuring breakfast & lunch. $4 admission. 9-4. 203-245-7394
September 20 – Orange
Orange
Country Fair. Orange Fair Grounds. Flowers, Arts & Crafts, Fruits, Vegetables,
Canning Collections, Baked Goods, Photography, Needlework Junior Department,
Adult Department, Antique Machinery Childrens Shows & Games, State Adult/Junior
Baking Contest Dairy & Beef Cattle, Poultry, Sheep, Rabbits, Goats, Swine, Craft
Demonstrations. 8 am – 7 pm. Adults: $6.00 Children 15 and under: Free
Seniors: $5.00 People with disabilities: Free. 203-795-4531
September 26 - 28 - Durham
Durham Fair - Durham
Fairgrounds Rtes 17/68. Connecticut’s largest agricultural fair—is a weekend of
fun. There’s lots to eat, kids contests and activities, exhibits showcasing
livestock, fruits and vegetables, art, photography, baking and more. Check
website for hours and admission prices.
www.durhamfair.com 860-349-9495
September 27 - Guilford
Founders
Day. Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield Street. Celebrate the
369th anniversary of the founding of Guilford. See the original 1639 deed
between the Native Americans and the English, handle reproductions of trade
goods, "Make Your Mark" in a hands-on activity, and try 17th century games. See
the presentation "Dissent Among the Puritans" at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Discuss
Native American and Colonial culture with interpreters who will bring the period
to life. Refreshments will be served. Free admission. 10 AM – 4:30 PM.
203-453-2457
September 27-28 _ East Haven
Old Tyme Fun Days at the Shore Line Trolley
Museum, 17 River Street. The Shore Line Trolley Museum and the East Haven
Rotary Club commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of trolley service in
Connecticut. Come enjoy trolley rides, food, entertainment, music, and
more! 10 am - 5 pm. Adults $10, children $5.
www.bera.org 203-467-6927
September 27-28 - Hebron
Connecticut Renaissance Faire 347 Gilead St.
Hebron Lions Fairgrounds. Experience an enchanted 16th century Harvest
Festival with an Arthurian Legend theme every fall in Hebron, CT. Jousting,
armored combat, and over 40 hours of themed entertainment daily. Enjoy a king’s
feast in exotic foods and shop at over 100 old-world artisans. Free parking and
Free Kids Games. 10am-6pm Adults $16; Youth (5-12) $7; Under 5 FREE
www.ctfaire.com 860-478-5954
September 27 - Milford
Red Wagon Youth Fair.
Fowler Field Pavilion. Bring the family for a fun and educational day! We'll
have food, games, moonbounces, music and magic! Also many booths with
information on programs and resources offered for youth in the area. COME HAVE
FUN! 11:00am Purchase tickets at 203-490-9160
www.milfordspromise.org
Coming in October!
FAAN's "Walk for Food Allergy." The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis
Network is sponsoring their 5th annual Walkathon at Chatfield Hollow
State Park in Killingworth on October 18th. More than three million
children in our country suffer from food allergies and there is currently no
cure, only avoidance. In addition to getting the word out to walk participants,
FAAN is also looking for financial sponsors, entertainers willing to donate a
few hours of their time and volunteers to assist the day of the event.
If
interested, please contact Genevieve P. Salvatore at
gsalvatore@salvatorelawfirm.com or 203-878-9797. Thank You!
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