SATURDAY 2/25

Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos and Toys in the Attic
Bruce Museum
Through 4/21 take the kids to check out the playful and interactive world of Walter Wick, best-selling author and artist-creator of the Can You See What I See? series and co-creator, with writer Jean Marzollo, of the I Spy books for children. Approximately 40 large-scale color photographs from his books, as well as several of the models used to craft the images will be on view in this family-friendly exhibition sure to engage all ages! 

Kids' Expo
Washington Montessori School
Vendors from the Northwest Corner will be at our Kids Expo to meet and talk with parents about extracurricular activities available to kids in the area. Summer camps, sports, tutors and more!

“Sir George and the Dragon” by Pumpernickel Puppets
Washington Montessori School
This show includes a cast of colorful puppet characters, audience participation, live voices and sound effects. It is geared to pre-school and elementary school children.

Harlem Globetrotters
XL Center
Oh yea! All of you basketball enthusiasts out there! The legendary Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 86th consecutive season when their  2012 world Tour stops in Hartford at the XL Center. Providing wholesome family entertainment that has created lifetime memories for generations of fans.

Make A Real Clock Activity
Timexpo: The Timex Museum
Choose from one of our many designs. Decorate and assemble your very own working clock. Make at Home Kits also available.

Lyman Orchards Winterfest
Lyman Orchards
The best ice carvers will be carving away on both Saturday and Sunday. There will be plenty of food all day long. Come see the sled dog mushing demonstrations. There will be snow tubing and horse drawn wagon rides. Lots of family fun.

Summer Camp Registration Kick Off at New Canaan Nature Center
New Canaan Nature Center
Meet the camp directors - they have camps for all ages.  Secure your spot early  SAVE 10% off July & August sessions!
 
Mammals of the World
Maritime Aquarium
Meet mammals from around the globe and discover the softer side of nature. Learn about their habitats, adaptations and the conservation issues they face.

Be an Artist at Westfield Connecticut Post with Free Westfield Family Fun Days
Miford
Come to Family Fun Days featuring “Arts and Culture.” Kids will explore famous works of art and discover the artists within themselves. February 25 will feature Egyptian themed stories, starting with “One Blue Hippo” by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Egyptian mobile.

The Jungle Book
Yale University
Come watch Yale's Student Theater perform in The Jungle Book.

Family Friendly Drop In Weekend at the Aldrich
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Every weekend The Aldrich offers visitors the opportunity to extend their visits and learn more about the work and the ideas on view in our exhibitions.

Medieval Times
Gunn Memorial Library & Museum
Visit the captivating world of knights and princesses. Make a catapult or a princess hat. Try some jousting.

Drop In Art Studio - Fingerprint Discoveries
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Come in and work on an art project.

What if Mozart Played Guitar Hero?
Omni New Haven Hotel
NHSO String Quartet surprises and delights the audience with music not usually associated with classical musicians. Come watch them rock out! This is a popular show. Buy your tickets early.

Harriett Beacher Stowe Child's Tour
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
Children will imagine life in Harriet Beecher's Stowe's Hartford home as they dress up as a household member, start a journal to take home and explore with an "I Spy" scavenger hunt. Prizes awarded and questions encouraged.

Winter Wonderland Ball
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Stepping Stones transforms into a snow-kissed wonderland to welcome little princes and princesses for a magical evening.

SUNDAY 2/26

Lyman Orchards Winterfest
Lyman Orchards
The best ice carvers will be carving away on both Saturday and Sunday. There will be plenty of food all day long. Come see the sled dog mushing demonstrations. There will be snow tubing and horse drawn wagon rides. Lots of family fun.

The Jungle Book
Yale University
Come watch Yale's Student Theater perform in The Jungle Book.

Sunday Explorers
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Visit the Nature Center and take a hike, do a science experiment and an animal "meet and greet". They will also have arts and crafts.

Drop In Art Studio - Fingerprint Discoveries
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Stop in and do a fun art project.

Open Skate at South Kent School
South Kent School