President's Day Fun in Fairfield County
This arctic blast makes me want to hole up on my cozy couch under some cozy blankets, but by the time Monday rolls around, which is only the first day of a full week of school vacation for my kids in Fairfield County, I'm sure we'll be suffering from a serious case of cabin fever. Happily, not everything is closed for President's Day, and there's a whole range of activities for kids of all ages whether you're looking for a drop-off camp or something to do together as a family. Here are some of our favorites.
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School Vacation Workshop: Secrets of Fossil Lake—Greenwich
This drop off program for grades K through 5 gives kids a chance to explore the Secrets of Fossil Lake exhibit under the guidance of a museum educator. There will also be a craft activity. Preregistration required.
Musical Monday at Curtain Call—Stamford
Students ages 6 thru 15 will spend the day studying voice and movement for musical theater in this lovely theater. Preregistration required.
1349 Newfield Avenue, 203-329-8207
Afternoon Studios: Make Your Mark—Ridgefield
The Aldrich is sponsoring two community projects on Monday: the Bookmarks Mark Ridgefield initiative provides an opportunity to design a unique bookmark to donate to Ridgefield Library and then attendees will have a chance to create a painting exploring different tools, techniques, and surfaces that can be displayed at the Community Painting Exchange celebration in March. Drop in.
258 Main Street, 203-438-4519
Family Focus: Paint a Portrait—Fairfield
You've probably taken a selfie, but have you ever painted one? Bring your own photos to the Fairfield Museum and History Center and use them as the basis for a self-portrait. Drop in.
370 Beach Road, 203‑259‑1598
Winter Breakout Day: Big and Little—Stamford
Learn how to turn maple sap into maple syrup, taste the "liquid gold" made by the smallest residents of the farm, and meet the largest and smallest lizards in a "Leapin' Lizards" class. Enjoy self-guided crafts and a big/little scavenger hunt, and then end the day with a BIG treat of s'mores on the Meadow. Drop in.
39 Scofieldtown Road, 203-322-1646
Chelsea Piers—Stamford
This sprawling athletic complex is a one stop shop for vacation break fun. There are full and half-day vacation camps for kids as young as 3 in gymnastics, hockey, and the wide ranging sports academy. There are also drop in sessions in the Splash Zone (click here for a review of our recent trip), the Jump and Climb Zone, and the "It's the Pits" open gymnastics area, but given the holiday, reservations are essential (and can only be made by non-members on the morning of the desired session).
One Blachley Road, 203-989-1000
Hands on Pottery—Darien and Fairfield
Drop by either the Darien or the Fairfield locations of this homey paint-your-own pottery mini-chain for some vacation day fun. Drop in.
15 Tokeneke Road, Darien, 203-656-3995 and 1700 Post Road, Fairfield, 203-319-1273
Photo courtesy of Stamford Museum and Nature Center.
Originally published 2/12/2012 by Katie McKnight.