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Things To Do in Connecticut this Weekend: Judy Moody, Full Moon Walks, Winter Tracking

A scene from Judy Moody & Stink—on stage! Photo courtesy of ArtPower National Touring Theatre
A scene from Judy Moody & Stink—on stage! Photo courtesy of ArtPower National Touring Theatre
1/8/20 - By Donald Eng

Winter? What Winter? With preliminary weather reports calling for temperatures in the 50s this weekend, it's a great time go get outside for some seasonal activities! For starters, there is the annual party to open the night ski season at Mohawk Ski Area. Or learn to identify animals by their tracks during a wintertime walk in the woods (no snow required). For exciting woods walks happening by the light of the first full moon of 2020, check out this Owl Moon hike in New Canaan or this Winter Moon Walk in Washington. 

If you'd prefer to stay warm inside, giggle at Judy Moody and Stink in Westport or a comedy juggling show in Hamden. Head to a pajama party in Stamford, or celebrate the culture and cuisine of Eritrea and Ethiopia in Fairfield. Enjoy the weekend—outdoors or in!

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Sock skating is warm and gear-free! Photo courtesy of Connecticut Science Center
Sock skating is warm and gear-free! Photo courtesy of Connecticut Science Center

Things To Do All Weekend

Sock Skating Rink

Hartford
Stay warm while participating in one of winter's greatest activities - skating. No skates necessary, just wear your coziest socks. READ MORE

Yayoi Kusama at MOCA Westport

Westport
MOCA Westport brings together two of celebrated artist Yayoi Kusama’s work: Where the Lights in My Heart Go, and the Narcissus Garden.  READ MORE

Annual Holiday Train Show at the Connecticut River Museum

Essex
There are more trains, more scenery, and lots of new surprises at this 31st annual family-friendly exhibit created by train artist Steve Cryan. Visitors can challenge themselves with an I-spy scavenger hunt through the display. Special Lionel and American Flyer train layouts allow even toddler-sized viewers to enjoy the magic. READ MORE

Christmas in Europe

New Haven
Christmas is celebrated around the world, and the Knights of Columbus once again pay homage to traditional holiday festivities. Christmas in Europe includes more than 100 items, including nativity scenes. READ MORE

Bald Eagle Viewing at Shepaug Dam

Southbury
The Shephaug eagle viewing site is open for another season. Specialists with telescopes will be available to help viewers spot eagles and other birds of prey. Please make reservations. READ MORE
Get crafty at the Open Studios for Families. Photo courtesy of Grace Farms
Get crafty at the Open Studios for Families. Photo courtesy of Grace Farms

Things To Do Saturday

Glow Night

Cornwall
Mohawk Mountain begins the annual Night Deal with a cookout, glow sticks, torch parade, entertainment, and more. READ MORE

Open Art Studio for Kids at Grace Farms

New Canaan
Think, play, and create every Saturday at Grace Farms! Children and their adult caregivers are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and techniques. READ MORE

Urban Air Teen Night

Orange
Virtual reality, lazer tag, Go Karts, and more. Admission includes one slice of pizza. Come hang out with friends! READ MORE

Not Your Parents' Board Games - CANCELED

Simsbury
Explore the fun of board games beyond the traditional choices. READ MORE

Winter Wildlife Tracking

Litchfield
Take a guided wildlife tracking walk through the woods. There are always clues left behind to tell the story of animals' habitat, diet, and more. READ MORE

Smirk - A Comedic Family Juggling Show

Hamden
Smirk is a comedic juggling duo that has performed in some of the most famous venues in the country. Physical comedy and slapstick meets juggling antics and visual tricks. READ MORE

Art of Tin Punching Workshop for Kids

Wilton
At this Art of Tin Punching Workshop for Kids, Museum Educator Katherine Karlik will talk about tin punching, and about William and Edward Pattinson, brothers who settled in Connecticut around 1740 and established the first tin shop in America. The workshop project is making a rectangular placard which can be used as a wall hanging, featuring a simple dot and dash design. Children will help make their own snack. READ MORE

Winter Moon Walk

Washington
The soft sounds of the nighttime winter woodlands provide a pleasant setting for a walk guided by the light of the first full moon of 2020. Join IAIS educators for a walk along the museum’s trails and a discussion of nighttime phenomena that people in the Eastern Woodlands have been experiencing for thousands of years. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Mill River Collaborative
Photo courtesy of Mill River Collaborative

Things To Do Sunday

Washington-Gunnery Family Skate

Washington
The Gunnery’s Linen Rink opens its doors for family skate. Proceeds help to support the Bunker Burr Scholarship Fund which provides tuition and equipment purchase assistance to children and families wishing to get involved in ice skating or the great game of ice hockey. READ MORE

Sunday Fun Day Crafts at IAISM: Owl Edition

Washington
Throughout the spring, the IAIS Education Department is offering private craft workshops. Sign up for a time slot with your family and friends. Express your creativity while learning about the world around you and connecting with a culture that has thousands of years of history in the area. Join an IAIS Educator to make a birch bark owl of your very own, as you learn about these mysterious and fascinating creatures in a program that’s sure to be “a hoot.” READ MORE

Resolution Run 5k

South Windsor
Hit the ground running in 2020, with the Resolution Run 5K. The run begins and ends at the Connecticut Valley Brewing Co., where runners can stop in for food and drinks after the run. READ MORE

Trainer Days

Mystic
Get to know some of the extraordinary trainers who care for the animals at the Mystic Aquarium! Guests will learn what each Aquarium trainer’s daily schedule looks like – from food prep to hands-on enrichment opportunities and even routine medical exams. READ MORE

Pajama Party

Stamford
Come dance and sing with Robert the Guitar Guy at the Stamford JCC. Wear your pj's while enjoying some yummy breakfast. READ MORE

Trainer Days

Mystic
Get to know some of the extraordinary trainers who care for the animals at the Mystic Aquarium! Guests will learn what each Aquarium trainer’s daily schedule looks like – from food prep to hands-on enrichment opportunities and even routine medical exams. READ MORE

Family Festivities Series at Westport Country Playhouse- CANCELED

Westport
2020 Family Festivities Series features Judy Moody & Stink on January 12, Charlotte's Web on February 23rd, and The Pout-Pout Fish on March 15. READ MORE

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