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Bounce Town - 10:00 AM
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Grace Farms Foundation - 10:00 AM
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Free First Saturday at the Lyman Allyn
- see all dates
The Lyman Allyn is pleased to bring back Free First Saturday and Science Saturday in September as in-person programs! Out of an abundance of caution, the studio activities will have a limited capacity with pre-registration strongly encouraged.
Families may register for a 30-minute time slot, at either 11:00 am, 11:30, 12:00 pm, or 12:30 pm. Free First Saturday general admission and artmaking is complimentary. Science Saturday artmaking is free with museum admission. Walk-ins are welcome as capacity allows.
Use this form to reserve for September.
Register for October programs here.
Upcoming Themes:
Free First Saturdays
- October 2: 4th Annual Pick and Paint a Pumpkin
- November 6: Kindness Cards
- December 4: Paint a Gingerbread House
Free First Saturdays are made possible by Peoples United Bank and the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA).