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WEEK OF MARCH 30 - APRIL 05, 2026

From Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett at MakeHaven to Baby Rhyme Time at Fun With Nature Children's Workshops LLC and Move & Groove Storytime at Programs - LibCal - Durham Public Library (CT).

MONDAY - 3/30

Activities: At A Glance - Bethany Parks and Recreation Depar, Bethany
  • 3:30pm - 5:00pm — Baking with Mrs. Babbitz - Baking with Mrs. Babbitz K-2 bake with us
  • 8:00am - 5:30pm — April Break Vacation Camp - April Vacation Camp vacation camp
Amity Lanes - Woodbridge, CT > Home, Woodbridge — Memorial Day BBQ at 1:00pm memorial day bbq
Atwater Memorial Library, North Branford
Cheshire Public Library Events - Cheshire Public Library, Cheshire
  • 10:00am — Bounce and Rhyme Baby Storytime (birth - 12 months) info
  • 2:30pm — Unicorn Day Craft (All Ages) info
  • 4:00pm — Yarn Wrapped Letters (Grades 4-6) info
  • 4:00pm — Storytime and Craft with Future Educators of America (Age 3 and up) info
  • 6:00pm — Explore New Worlds: Virtual Reality info
  • 6:00pm — Classroom CPR: Youth Hands Only CPR info
Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven — Free Nature Playgroup at 9:30am nature playgroup
Department Information - East Haven Recreation Department, East Haven — April Vacation Basketball Clinic at 9:00am - 1:00pm basketball clinic
Guilford Keeping Society (Hyland House / Thomas Griswold House), Guilford
Hamden Public Library, Hamden
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm — Roots of Wonder Pre-Kindergarten Program pre-k program
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm — Movie Mondays ~ Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere movie mondays
Kids - - Durham Library, Durham
  • - name: April Vacation Surprise: Drop-In Mystery Crafts — TBA info
  • 4:30pm — LEGO Robotics Gr. 1-2 info
  • 5:00pm — CANCELLED CrafterSchool for grades K-2 info
  • 6:30pm — LEGO Robotics Gr. 3-5 info
Library Programs, Hamden
  • - name: Children's April Grab & Go Craft: Grow a Gummy Bear! — TBA info
  • - name: Spice of the Season: Grab & Go — TBA info
  • 10:15am — Wonderful Ones Storytime info
  • 3:45pm — Sign Language for Kids info
  • 9:30am — Hamden Miller Children's April Grab-n-Go Craft: Pinwheels! info
  • 9:30am — Drop-in Craft: The Arabic Quilt Book Craft info
Pantochino Productions, Milford
  • - name: Camp Aldrich Week 1: Grades 1-3 — TBA camp aldrich
  • - name: Camp Aldrich Week 2: Grades 1-3 — TBA camp aldrich
  • - name: Camp Aldrich Week 3: Grades 4-6 — TBA camp aldrich
Programs - LibCal - Durham Public Library (CT), Durham
  • - name: April Vacation Surprise: Drop-In Mystery Crafts — TBA info
  • 4:30pm — LEGO Robotics Gr. 1-2 info
  • 5:00pm — CANCELLED CrafterSchool for grades K-2 info
  • 6:30pm — LEGO Robotics Gr. 3-5 info
West Haven Public Library, West Haven — TBA at - name: Homeschool Program: Life in Revolutionary Times learn more
Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, Branford — Storytime at its NEW time at 4:00pm story time

TUESDAY - 3/31

Atwater Memorial Library, North Branford
Cheshire Public Library Events - Cheshire Public Library, Cheshire
  • 11:00am — STEAM Jr. info
  • 2:30pm — Explore Your Family Tree (Monthly Group) info
  • 4:00pm — Tweens Try: Cereal & Series info
  • 4:00pm — STEAM Lab Explorers (Grades K-2) info
  • 4:00pm — STEAM Lab (Grades 3-5) info
  • 4:00pm — Tweens Try: Say Cheese! info
  • 9:30am — Spring Sensory Story Stroll (All ages with caregiver) info
Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven — Audubon Preschool Adventures at 10:30am preschool adventures
Department Information - East Haven Recreation Department, East Haven — Creamy Turkey Sicilian Pasta & Bunny Butt Cupcakes at 5:00pm - 7:00pm pasta cupcakes
Fun With Nature Children's Workshops LLC, North Haven
Kids - - Durham Library, Durham
  • 10:00am — Toddler Drive in info
  • 2:00pm — Friendship Bracelets Gr. 1 & Up info
  • 9:30am — All Ages Storytime & Playgroup info
Library Programs, Hamden
  • 10:15am — Play with Play Dough info
  • 10:15am — Time For Twos Storytime info
  • 11:00am — Music Together Singalong Demo at Brundage! info
  • 11:00am — Little Makers - Watercolor Butterflies info
Programs - LibCal - Durham Public Library (CT), Durham
  • 10:00am — Toddler Drive in info
  • 2:00pm — Friendship Bracelets Gr. 1 & Up info
  • 9:30am — All Ages Storytime & Playgroup info
Wallingford Family YMCA – Serving our Community for over 80, Wallingford
  • 3:40pm — School Based STEAM - School Based STEAM - Parker Farms - (Grades 3 - 5) - Tuesdays learn steam
  • 4:15pm — Fit By Nature - Fit By Nature - Tuesdays - Ages 5-12 Mary Cole explore nature
  • 6:00pm — Pickleball for Beginners - Pickleball for Beginners 4/21 & 4/23 learn pickleball

WEDNESDAY - 4/1

Activities: At A Glance - Bethany Parks and Recreation Depar, Bethany
  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm — Kidding around yoga - Kidding Around yoga yoga fun
  • 3:30pm - 5:00pm — Baking with Mrs. Babbitz - Baking with Mrs. Babbitz 3-6 bake with us
Atwater Memorial Library, North Branford — Pop-in Program: Friendship Bracelets at 11:00am friendship bracelets
Cheshire Public Library Events - Cheshire Public Library, Cheshire
  • 10:00am — Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) info
  • 10:00am — Stories & More (birth to age 5 with caregiver) info
  • 2:30pm — Family Movie: Lilo & Stitch (2025) info
Fun With Nature Children's Workshops LLC, North Haven
Kids - - Durham Library, Durham
  • 1:00pm — Gr. K-2 Slime info
  • 2:30pm — Gr. 3-5 Slime info
Library Programs, Hamden
  • 10:30am — Stay and Play: Celebrate Earth Day info
  • 10:30am — Stay and Play: Get Caught Reading info
  • 11:00am — Music Together Singalong Demo at Whitneyville! info
  • 3:00pm — 3D Egg Carton Animal Portraits info
  • 6:00pm — Life-Sized Land of Frozen Treats Game info
Programs - LibCal - Durham Public Library (CT), Durham
  • 1:00pm — Gr. K-2 Slime info
  • 2:30pm — Gr. 3-5 Slime info
Wallingford Family YMCA – Serving our Community for over 80, Wallingford — School Based STEAM - School Based STEAM - Cook Hill School - (Grades K-2) Session 1: Wednesdays at 3:50pm learn steam
West Haven Public Library, West Haven
  • - name: A Special Family and a Magical Place: The Story of Grover Cronin Department Store — TBA learn more
  • - name: American Woodcock Walk — TBA learn more
Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, Branford
  • 2:00pm — Raptors in Spring: Blue Moon Raptors Program see raptors
  • 4:00pm — Make Your Own Bird Feeder make feeders

THURSDAY - 4/2

Activities: At A Glance - Bethany Parks and Recreation Depar, Bethany — Art with Mrs Narowskki - Sculpture With Mrs Narowskki at 3:30pm - 4:30pm explore art
Atwater Memorial Library, North Branford
Cheshire Public Library Events - Cheshire Public Library, Cheshire
  • 10:00am — Toddler Time (Ages 12-36 months) info
  • 11:30am — Homeschool Hub info
  • 1:00pm — Creative Crafters Group info
  • 3:00pm — The Great Create (All ages with caregiver) info
  • 4:00pm — Nutmeg Readers (Grades K-3) info
  • 5:00pm — Item Drop-Off for Clothing Swap info
Department Information - East Haven Recreation Department, East Haven
  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm — Momauguin Elementary School: Adventure Sports, Grades K-5 adventure sports
  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm — Momauguin Elementary School: Baking Class, Grades K-5 baking class
  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm — Momauguin Elementary School: Stem Challenge, Grades K-5 stem challenge
  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm — Tuttle Elementary School: Adventure Sports, Grades K-5 adventure sports
  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm — Tuttle Elementary School: Baking Class, Grades K-5 baking class
  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm — Tuttle Elementary School: Stem Challenge, Grades K-5 stem challenge
Fun With Nature Children's Workshops LLC, North Haven
Kids - - Durham Library, Durham — LEGO Challenge & Free Play at 4:30pm info
Library Programs, Hamden
  • 10:45am — Preschool Storytime info
  • 11:00am — STEM Play - Garden Fun! info
  • 6:30pm — Un-Bee-Lievable Pollinators! info
MakeHaven, New Haven — Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett at 10:00am walks and talks
Programs - LibCal - Durham Public Library (CT), Durham — LEGO Challenge & Free Play at 4:30pm info
Wallingford Family YMCA – Serving our Community for over 80, Wallingford — All Yoga Classes - Yoga Walk at Community Lake w/ Mary Rinaldi at 10:00am yoga walk
West Haven Public Library, West Haven
  • - name: Farm Friends at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm Session I — TBA learn more
  • - name: Spring Orchid Sale — TBA learn more

FRIDAY - 4/3

Amity Lanes - Woodbridge, CT > Home, Woodbridge — "See Ya School" Foam Party at 5:30pm foam party
Cheshire Public Library Events - Cheshire Public Library, Cheshire
  • 10:00am — Play and Learn (Ages 0-5 with caregiver) info
  • 12:00pm — Open Art Studio ~Art is for Everyone~ Hosted by Cheshire Art League info
  • 6:00pm — Book Bonanza! info
Kids - - Durham Library, Durham
  • 10:30am — Move & Groove Storytime info
  • 2:00pm — Group Art-Pixel Art Picture info
  • 3:15pm — Bring Your Own Book Club info
  • 9:00am — All-Ages Bird Watching Adventure! info
Library Programs, Hamden
  • 10:15am — Music Together Singalong Demo Class info
  • 10:30am — Kidding Around Yoga: Earth Day info
Mermaid Books, Milford
  • 11:00am — Weekly Storytime story time
  • 6:30pm — Mermaid Crafts: Monthly Book Bedazzling get tickets
Programs - LibCal - Durham Public Library (CT), Durham
  • 10:30am — Move & Groove Storytime info
  • 2:00pm — Group Art-Pixel Art Picture info
  • 3:15pm — Bring Your Own Book Club info
  • 9:00am — All-Ages Bird Watching Adventure! info
West Haven Public Library, West Haven
  • - name: 18th Annual Casey Farm Egg Hunt — TBA learn more
  • - name: Kite Day at Cogswell’s Grant — TBA learn more
  • - name: Voices of Dorchester: Letters from the American Revolution — TBA learn more

SATURDAY - 4/4

Amity Lanes - Woodbridge, CT > Home, Woodbridge
Cheshire Parks & Recreation, Cheshire — Spring Fling at 12:00pm - 3:30pm join us
Cheshire Public Library Events - Cheshire Public Library, Cheshire
  • 10:00am — Stories on Saturday (All Ages) info
  • 10:00am — Cheshire Repair Café info
  • 2:30pm — Tales with Titan (Readers age 4+) info
  • 9:30am — Spring Clothing Swap info
Durham Community Events, Durham
  • 10:00am — A250 | Town Tour Series - May discover durham
  • 3:00pm — May Lecture Series: Durham, CT: Early Foundations and Historic Buildings discover durham
Library Programs, Hamden — The Page Turners Kids Book Club featuring: THE GIRL FROM EARTH'S END at 3:00pm info
MakeHaven, New Haven
  • 10:00am — Floral Design Workshop with Justine Ramsey floral design
  • 7:30am — Birding at the Bartlett - April 25 birding
  • 9:00am — Plant Sale 2026 plant sale
Meriden Parks and Recreation, Meriden
Mermaid Books, Milford
  • 10:00am — Independent Bookstore Day explore
  • 10:00am — Connecticut Book Trail Weekend join in
Pantochino Productions, Milford
  • 10:30 am — Sensory Saturday join in
  • 10:30 am — Story Time for Kids: Let's Be Bees by Shawn Harris - At Capacity story time
  • 1:00 pm — All Ages Discovery Tour explore art
Wallingford Family YMCA – Serving our Community for over 80, Wallingford — Pizza Workshops - Little Chefs Pizza Day at 1:00pm pizza day
Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, Branford

SUNDAY - 4/5

Activities: At A Glance - Bethany Parks and Recreation Depar, Bethany — Cooking classes - Family Pizza making at 5:00pm - 7:00pm family pizza
Amity Lanes - Woodbridge, CT > Home, Woodbridge — Ice Cream Social at 2:30pm ice cream social
MakeHaven, New Haven
Meriden Parks and Recreation, Meriden
  • 7:00am - 12:00pm — Meriden Running Club Daffodil Dash daffodil dash
  • 8:00am - 12:00pm — Daffodil Dash 5k-MRC daffodil dash

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