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WEEK OF MAY 04 - MAY 10, 2026

From CREATOR'S CORNER DROP IN at Family Fun - Mohegan Sun to Spring 2026 Youth Tennis - Beginner/Advanced Beginner Ages 8-11 at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: Event Calendar and Click Clack Moo at Westport Country Playhouse.

MONDAY - 5/4

Audubon Greenwich, Greenwich — Free Nature Playgroup at 9:30am - 11:00am nature playgroup
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, Stamford — Camp Bart 2026 at 9:00am join camp
Bridgeport Public Library, Bridgeport
  • 11:00am — Little Readers Storytime info
  • 4:00pm — Chess Club for Kids info
  • 4:00pm — Youth Podcast Workshop info
  • 4:30pm — Star Wars Scavenger Hunt info
Castle Hill Farm, Newtown — Full Moon Gong June 1 at 4:00pm full moon
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport — TBA at - name: Pollinator Week learn more
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: Event Calendar, Monroe
  • - name: Summer Fun Days Camp and Tweens Adventure Program 2026 Preview — TBA summer fun days
  • 5:45pm — Spring 2026 Youth Soccer Ages 6-8 Years Old youth soccer
Elm Street Books, New Canaan — TBA at - name: Author Talk with Christina Geist view event
Family Fun - Mohegan Sun, Trumbull
  • 10:00am — Hiatus Week-Toddler Time (Walkers-Age 3) info
  • 10:00am — Toddler Time (Walkers-Age 3) info
  • 2:00pm — Hiatus Week-Preschool Time (Age 3-5) info
  • 2:00pm — Preschool Time (Age 3-5) info
  • 4:00pm — May the 4th Crafternoon (Gr. K-5) info
  • 4:00pm — Builders Brigade (Gr. K-5) info
  • 4:00pm — Newspaper Planters (Gr. K-5) info
  • 4:00pm — Fairchild Creator's Corner Lego/Snap Circuit Drop In info
Greenwich Science Center, Greenwich — TBA at - name: Bruce Beginnings: May Flowers bruce beginnings
Harry Bennett Library, Stamford
List of Events - Easton Park & Recreation, Easton — TEAC After School Open Studio Mondays at 3:50pm after school
Monroe Community Events, Monroe — TBA at - name: Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting parks recreation
New Fairfield Free Public Library, New Fairfield
Programs - Bethel Parks and Recreation, Bethel
  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm — ROCKWELL sports with Coach Melissa - Spring Session 2026 play sports
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm — Theater Program - Mean Girls Jr. see a show
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm — Theater Program - The Wedding Singer see a show
South End Community Center Branch Library, Stamford
Sports, Art, & Enrichment Programs - YMCA of Greenwich, Greenwich
  • - name: Dads Fun Day — TBA learn more
  • - name: Every Mother Counts Annual Mothers Day Swim Event — TBA learn more
  • - name: HoliFest 2026 with the India Cultural Center — TBA learn more
  • - name: June Break Vacation Camp — TBA learn more
  • - name: Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast — TBA learn more
Trumbull Parks & Recreation, Trumbull
Upcoming Events - The Brookfield Library, Brookfield — Storytime Adventures (Ages 3-4) at 10:00am storytime adventures
Webb Mountain Discovery Zone, Monroe
  • 10:00am — Discovering Spring (Mondays 10:00am-11:00am 10 weeks) join in
  • 11:30am — Discovering Spring (Mondays 11:30am-12:30pm 10 weeks) join in
Weed Memorial Branch Library, Stamford

TUESDAY - 5/5

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, Stamford — Garden Tour at 1:00pm explore garden
Bridgeport Public Library, Bridgeport
  • 11:00am — Little Learners info
  • 2:00pm — The Wonders: Sideshow Performers and the History of Disability Rights info
  • 2:30pm — THE BEARDSLEY ZOO--THEN, NOW, AND... info
  • 3:30pm — Ms. Trina's Arts and Crafts info
  • 4:00pm — LEGO LAB info
  • 4:00pm — I CAN..I WILL ! I HAVE STORY TO TELL ! info
  • 4:30pm — BPL - Chess Club info
  • 4:30pm — Cinco de Mayo Sand Art Craft info
  • 4:30pm — Make Your Own Kite! info
  • 6:00pm — Computer Class: Intro to Typing info
Castle Hill Farm, Newtown
  • 12:00pm — Cinco de Mayo Fiesta fiesta
  • 4:00pm — Skill Seekers (Grades 4-5) April-May skill seekers
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: Event Calendar, Monroe
  • 4:45pm — Spring 2026 Youth Outdoor Sand Volleyball Ages 9-11 youth volleyball
  • 5:00pm — Spring 2026 Martial Arts - Little Ninjas Beginner little ninjas
  • 5:45pm — Spring 2026 Martial Arts - Little Ninjas Advanced little ninjas
  • 6:30pm — Spring 2026 Martial Arts - Family Martial Arts (Two participants) family martial arts
Fairfield County Fairgrounds (Fairfield County Fair), Fairfield — Eastland Fairfield Discovery Days at 9:00am discovery days
Family Fun - Mohegan Sun, Trumbull
  • 10:30am — Tiny Tales 2s, 3s and 4s info
  • 6:00pm — Chapter Chatter Book Club (Grades 3-5) info
  • 6:00pm — Weather Craft Night info
Grace Farms, New Canaan
  • 10:00am — Imagination Playground playtime
  • 10:00am — Materials Studio studio time
  • 3:00pm — Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View talk
Greenwich Science Center, Greenwich — TBA at - name: Bruce Beginnings Junior: Blossom Buddies bruce beginnings junior
Harry Bennett Library, Stamford
List of Events - Easton Park & Recreation, Easton — TEAC After School Open Studio Tuesdays at 3:50pm after school
New Fairfield Free Public Library, New Fairfield
  • 10:30am — Pages and Playtime playtime
  • 4:30pm — Kid Chefs: Pita Bread & Tzatziki! kid chefs
  • 5:29pm — Beaded Plant Craft (Teens) plant craft
Programs - Bethel Parks and Recreation, Bethel
  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm — BERRY Games & Sports with Coach Melissa - Spring Session 2026 play games
  • 7:30am - 8:25am — Johnson Newspaper Club - Spring Session 2026 join club
  • 7:40am - 8:30am — Johnson School Recorder Ensemble - Spring Session play music
South End Community Center Branch Library, Stamford
Trumbull Parks & Recreation, Trumbull
Upcoming Events - The Brookfield Library, Brookfield
Webb Mountain Discovery Zone, Monroe
  • 10:00am — Discovering Spring (Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am 10 weeks) join in
  • 11:30am — Discovering Spring (Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm 10 weeks) join in
Weed Memorial Branch Library, Stamford

WEDNESDAY - 5/6

Bridgeport Public Library, Bridgeport
  • 11:00am — WEE READERS STORY TIME info
  • 11:00am — Computer Class for all levels info
  • 11:00am — LITTLE HANDS info
  • 1:00pm — Learn & Play info
  • 4:30pm — Henna Design with Artist Jamliah! info
  • 4:30pm — Microbit Robotics info
  • 5:00pm — It's SlimeTime! info
  • 5:00pm — From Colonies to Independence: Songs of America's Transition info
  • 5:00pm — Critter Caravan- Traveling exotic mammal and reptile show! info
  • 5:30pm — BPL - Children's Magic Show info
  • 6:00pm — Computer Class info
  • 6:00pm — Digital Navigator-Computer Class info
Castle Hill Farm, Newtown — Roots of Wonder Gardening Program (Ages 5-8) at 4:00pm gardening
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport — Zoo Tots: Welcome Summer! at 30 minute program register
Family Fun - Mohegan Sun, Trumbull
  • 10:30am — Fairchild Nichols Library - Krista's Kids Yoga info
  • 10:30am — Fairchild Nichols Library - Sing me a Fairytale with Michele Urban info
  • 2:00pm — Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig info
  • 3:00pm — CREATOR'S CORNER DROP IN info
  • 4:30pm — Read With Thor (15 Minute Session) info
Grace Farms, New Canaan
  • 10:00am — Materials Studio for Children kids studio
  • 2:00pm — Life Worth Living 5-Week Course learn together
  • 3:00pm — Journey into the World of Tea | Herbal Infusions tea time
Harry Bennett Library, Stamford
List of Events - Easton Park & Recreation, Easton
  • 3:50pm — Acting & Musical Theater acting theater
  • 3:50pm — TEAC Fine Art Fundamentals - Wed fine art
  • 3:50pm — TEAC After School Open Studio Wednesdays after school
New Fairfield Free Public Library, New Fairfield
Sherman Community Events, Sherman — Birding by Ear at 9:00am birding
South End Community Center Branch Library, Stamford
Webb Mountain Discovery Zone, Monroe
  • 10:00am — Discovering Spring (Wednesdays 10:00am-11:00am 10 weeks) join in
  • 11:30am — Discovering Spring (Wednesdays 11:30am-12:30pm 10 weeks) join in
Weed Memorial Branch Library, Stamford
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Wilton — TBA at - name: Play Days: Contemporary Illustrations of Timeless Children’s Stories Opening Reception learn more

THURSDAY - 5/7

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, Stamford — Turn Your Garden Into Habitat with Native Plants at 6:00pm learn plants
Bridgeport Public Library, Bridgeport
  • 1:00pm — Music Together info
  • 3:30pm — Switch Play! info
  • 4:00pm — STEAM Thursdays! info
  • 4:00pm — Pokemon Club info
  • 4:00pm — Anyone can garden! - Gardening in small spaces and containers info
  • 5:00pm — Lego Club info
  • 6:00pm — Yoga in the Library info
  • 6:00pm — SPECIAL STEAM THURSDAYS EVENT: FARM FUN! info
  • 6:00pm — WHAT'S UP with PLANTS? info
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: Event Calendar, Monroe
  • 4:00pm — CT DEEP Fisheries Division Learn to Fish Event learn to fish
  • 5:00pm — Spring 2026 Youth Tennis - Pee Wee Tennis Ages 3-4 pee wee tennis
  • 5:00pm — Spring 2026 Cross Country - Grades K-2 cross country
  • 5:00pm — Spring 2026 Youth Tennis - Beginner/Advanced Beginner Ages 5-7 youth tennis
  • 5:00pm — Spring 2026 Youth Tennis - Beginner/Advanced Beginner Ages 8-11 youth tennis
  • 5:30pm — Spring 2026 Youth Tennis - Beginner/Advanced Beginner Ages 10-13 youth tennis
  • 5:45pm — Spring 2026 Cross Country - Grades 3-5 cross country
  • 6:30pm — Spring 2026 Youth Tennis - Low Intermediate/Intermediate Ages 13-16 youth tennis
  • 6:30pm — Spring 2026 Youth Tennis - Low Intermediate/Intermediate Ages 9-12 youth tennis
  • 6:45pm — Spring 2026 Cross Country - Grades 6-8 cross country
  • 7:00pm — Spring 2026 Youth Tennis - Beginner/Advanced Beginner Ages 13-16 youth tennis
  • 7:00pm — Spring 2026 Youth Tennis - Beginner/Advanced Beginner Ages 9-12 youth tennis
Family Fun - Mohegan Sun, Trumbull
  • 10:00am — Hiatus Week-Preschool Time (Ages 3-5) info
  • 10:00am — Preschool Time (Ages 3-5) info
  • 4:00pm — Hiatus Week-Drop-In Story Time (Kids & Families) info
  • 4:00pm — Drop-In Story Time (Kids & Families) info
  • 4:00pm — Drop-In Story Time info
  • 5:00pm — Pet Rocks Rock! (Gr. K-5) info
  • 6:00pm — PJ Story Time (Ages 3-6) info
  • 6:00pm — Upcycled Crafternoon (Gr. 4-7) info
  • 6:30pm — Chess Club info
Grace Farms, New Canaan
  • 10:00am — Studio Beginnings create
  • 3:00pm — Open Arts Studio | Architectural Drawing draw architecture
Keeler Tavern Museum, Ridgefield
  • 4:00 PM — Brooklyn Fair explore
  • 4:00 PM — Hebron Fair explore
  • 5:00 PM — North Stonington Fair explore
List of Events - Easton Park & Recreation, Easton — Tang Soo Do - KAMAS Karate at 3:50pm karate
Monroe Community Events, Monroe
New Fairfield Free Public Library, New Fairfield
  • 10:30am — Toe Tapping Tots tots
  • 10:30am — Music with Miss Mell music
Sherman Community Events, Sherman — Adaptive Nature Hike at 3:00pm nature hike
The Palace Theatre, Stamford — Bluey's Big Play at 6:00pm join in
Upcoming Events - The Brookfield Library, Brookfield — Read to Carly at 5:00pm read to carly
Webb Mountain Discovery Zone, Monroe
  • 10:00am — Discovering Spring (Thursdays 10:00am-11:00am 10 weeks) join in
  • 11:30am — Discovering Spring (Thursdays 11:30am-12:30pm 10 weeks) join in
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Wilton — TBA at - name: Farm Friends at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm Session II learn more

FRIDAY - 5/8

Bridgeport Public Library, Bridgeport
  • 11:00am — Alphabet Bingo! info
  • 11:00am — Little Bears Story time with Miss Bina info
  • 2:00pm — Movie Screening: Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Arc info
Castle Hill Farm, Newtown
  • 12:00pm — Friday Feast & Dancing Feet – 5/15 family feast
  • 3:45pm — Friday Fun Day (Grades 4-5) May 22nd fun day
  • 5:00pm — May Family Dinner family dinner
  • 9:30am — Tykes Indoor Playgroup & Social time (TIPS) playgroup
Children's Library, The Westport Library - Westport Journal, Westport
Danbury Railway Museum, Danbury
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: Event Calendar, Monroe — Spring 2026 Youth Soccer Ages 3-5 Year Olds at 4:45pm youth soccer
Family Fun - Mohegan Sun, Trumbull
  • 10:00am — Hiatus Week-Miss Claudia Sings a Story (Ages 2-5 & Families) info
  • 10:00am — Miss Claudia Sings a Story (Ages 2-5 & Families) info
  • 2:30pm — Sensory Scientists info
Grace Farms, New Canaan
Keeler Tavern Museum, Ridgefield
  • 4:00 PM — Windham County 4-H Fair join in
  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Watercure Farm Distillery join in
Kids Classes - Wilton Continuing Education CT, Wilton — FAPA Wilton Public Schools Art Exhibit & Opening Reception at 6:00pm view details
List of Events - Easton Park & Recreation, Easton
  • 12:45pm — TEAC May Half Day may half day
  • 3:15pm — Pee Wee Outdoor Tennis - Spring pee wee tennis
  • 4:00pm — Grades K-2 Outdoor Tennis - Spring k-2 tennis
  • 5:00pm — Grades 3-5 Outdoor Tennis - Spring 3-5 tennis
  • 6:00pm — Grades 5-7 Outdoor Tennis - Spring 5-7 tennis
  • 6:00pm — TEAC Slime Glow Party! MAY 8 glow party
Sherman Community Events, Sherman
  • 10:15am — New Friday Lil’ Music Makers class music makers
  • 1:00pm — Art Supplies Tag Sale Memorial Day Weekend art sale
  • 3:45pm — An Introduction to Italian Grades 3-5 italian grades
  • 6:00pm — The Sherman School Jazz Band school jazz
Trumbull Parks & Recreation, Trumbull
Webb Mountain Discovery Zone, Monroe
  • 10:00am — Discovering Spring (Fridays 10:00am-11:00am 10 weeks) join in
  • 11:30am — Discovering Spring (Fridays 11:30am-12:30pm 10 weeks) join in
Westport Library, Westport — Crazy For You at 7:30pm buy tickets

SATURDAY - 5/9

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield
  • 10:30 am — Story Time for Kids: Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers story time
  • 10:30 am — Sensory Saturday sensory saturday
  • 10:30 am — Story Time for Kids: Oddbird by Derek Desierto story time
  • 1:00 pm — All Ages Discovery Tour discovery tour
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, Stamford — Plant Sale 2026 at 9:00am shop plants
Bridgeport Public Library, Bridgeport
  • 10:00am — YOGA FOR EVERYBODY with Instruction Jody info
  • 11:00am — Book Buddies Storytime info
  • 11:00am — Mother's Day Storytime & Craft info
  • 12:30am — Game On with BYLSA ESPORTS info
  • 1:00pm — Family Movies! info
  • 1:00pm — Magic Show with Magician Jeff Horton info
  • 1:00pm — A Taste of History: Three Dishes from Days Gone By info
  • 2:00pm — Garden P-A-R-T-Y!: Stories and Songs of Gardens & Nature info
  • 3:00pm — SATURDAY CRAFTERNOONS info
  • 3:00pm — Black Rock Lego Club info
  • 3:00pm — Gizmo's Totally Pawsome Storytime! info
Castle Hill Farm, Newtown — Waterbury Symphony Orchestra: Thomas Clark, WSO’s Young Artist Initiative at 4:00pm young artist
Danbury Community Events, Danbury — Festival of COLORS at 1:00pm join in
Danbury Railway Museum, Danbury — Guilford Fair Parade at 10:00am watch parade
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: Event Calendar, Monroe
  • 1:00pm — Monroe Youth Lacrosse Association youth lacrosse
  • 2:00pm — CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Games/Practices softball games
  • 2:00pm — Monroe Soccer Club Practices and Games soccer club
  • 8:30am — Monroe AYSO Region 79 Soccer Leagues Games/Practices soccer leagues
  • 8:30am — Monroe Youth Lacrosse Association Practices/Games youth lacrosse
  • 9:00am — Fairfield United Youth Travel Baseball Games/Practices youth baseball
  • 9:00am — Monroe Little League Baseball/Softball little league
Fairfield County Fairgrounds (Fairfield County Fair), Fairfield
  • 8:00am — Lancaster Old Car Club Spring Car Show & Swap Meet car show
  • 9:00am — Master Gardener Plant Sale plant sale
Fairfield Museum & History Center, Fairfield
  • 10:00am - 4:00pm — 2026 CT Open House Day open house
  • 11:30am - 1:30pm — Drop-in Drawing on the Museum Commons draw together
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm — Summer Reading Kickoff with Fairfield Public Library summer reading
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm — Ogden House Open explore history
Family Fun - Mohegan Sun, Trumbull
  • 10:00am — Baby Rave: A Dance Party (Ages 9 months-5yrs) info
  • 10:00am — Chalk the Walk (All ages) info
  • 2:00pm — Community Puzzle Swap info
  • 2:00pm — Sharing Stitches Yarn Crafts Group (Gr. 4-8) info
  • 2:00pm — Summer Reading Kickoff: Magic, Juggling & More! (Kids & Families) info
  • 3:00pm — Origami Spike Ball (Gr. 4-7) info
  • 3:30pm — Toddler Time - Weekend Edition (Walkers - Age 3) info
  • 9:00am — The Friends Book Sale info
Grace Farms, New Canaan
  • 10:00am — Open Arts Studio art studio
  • 10:30am — Move with Grace Farms x lululemon | Strength for Runners with Brittany Battis move together
Greenwich Science Center, Greenwich
Keeler Tavern Museum, Ridgefield
  • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM — Great Pumpkin Festival celebrate
  • 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM — Annual Festival at the Farm celebrate
  • 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Hillyland’s Homegrown Festival celebrate
  • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Coventry Fireworks celebrate
  • 9:00 AM — Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival explore
Kids Classes - Wilton Continuing Education CT, Wilton — ASML Author Series: LeUyen Pham at 11:00am register now
Norwalk Historical Society, Norwalk — Rendezvous with Rachel Revere at 2:00pm explore history
Programs - Bethel Parks and Recreation, Bethel
  • 10:30am - 11:00am — Spring Tennis Camps and Clinics - Pee Wees Clinic tennis clinic
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm — Spring Tennis Camps and Clinics - Junior Tennis Camp Ages 5-17 tennis camp
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm — Spring Tennis Camps and Clinics - Junior Tennis Clinic 5 wks tennis clinic
  • 6:00am - 6:00pm — Artisans Alliance Craft Fairs craft fair
Sherman Community Events, Sherman
  • 12:00pm — ROGER SHERMAN: A Key Figure in America’s Revolutionary Story roger sherman
  • 1:00pm — Beginner Birding birding
  • 8:00am — Bird Hike bird hike
  • 8:00am — Bird Walk bird walk
  • 9:00am — The Sherman Library Book Sale library book
  • 9:00am — SHS BARN SALE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! barn sale
Sherwood Island State Park Nature Center, Westport — TBA at - name: Connecticut Trails Day explore trails
Sports, Art, & Enrichment Programs - YMCA of Greenwich, Greenwich — TBA at - name: Kids Night Out! learn more
Stratford Library, Stratford
The Palace Theatre, Stamford — Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary at 7:30pm explore
Upcoming Events - The Brookfield Library, Brookfield — Social Emotional Storytime and Craft: Anger- Mad's Not Bad! at 11:00am storytime and craft
Webb Mountain Discovery Zone, Monroe
  • 10:30am — Discovering Spring (Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am 10 weeks) join in
  • 9:00am — Discovering Spring (Saturdays 9:00am-10:00am 10 weeks) join in
Westport Country Playhouse, Westport — Click Clack Moo at 1:00pm, 4:00pm learn more

SUNDAY - 5/10

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield — Clay Stories: Rocket Kiln Firing Demonstration and Artist-Led Tours at 11:00 am clay stories
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, Stamford — Honey Harvest Festival at 11:00am celebrate honey
Discover Classes and Workshops at Greenwich House, Greenwich — Josephine & Remy’s Family Music Celebration at 2:30pm family music
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: Event Calendar, Monroe
  • 11:00am — Monroe Soccer Club Games and Practices soccer club
  • 1:00pm — Monroe Youth Lacrosse Association Games/Practices youth lacrosse
  • 9:00am — Monroe Top Hats Baseball Games/Practices baseball games
Fairfield Museum & History Center, Fairfield — 2026 Make Music Fairfield at 2:00pm - 3:00pm make music
Family Fun - Mohegan Sun, Trumbull
  • 11:00am — Rails to Back Trails: Trumbull Bike Tour info
  • 2:00pm — Piglet Mindset (Families) info
Greenwich Science Center, Greenwich — TBA at - name: Science Solvers: Sensory Play science solvers
Hours & Calendar - The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museu, Bridgeport — Moms Climb Free on Mother’s Day at 10:00am celebrate mom
Keeler Tavern Museum, Ridgefield — Thread City Hop Fest at 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM let's go
Sports, Art, & Enrichment Programs - YMCA of Greenwich, Greenwich
  • - name: Family Sensory Swim — TBA learn more
  • - name: One Mile Swim with Greenwich Swim Committee — TBA learn more
Stratford Library, Stratford — Story Time at 11:00am join in
Westport Country Playhouse, Westport
  • 1:00pm, 4:00pm — Pete the Cat the Musical learn more
  • 4:00pm — Mutts Gone Nuts learn more

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