Kids Activities in the Fairfield County Connecticut Area | Kids Out and About Fairfield County, CT

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Open Arts Studio at Grace Farms

Step into the colorful arts studio where children are encouraged to think in new ways and create an inspired art project! Each month, Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson leads a new tactile project utilizing open-ended inquiry, and exploring Grace Farms’ artworks, landscape, and community. Recommended for children ages 4 through 11 with adult caregivers. Please arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/14/2026
11/21/2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 
Grace Farms, Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840, United States
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Free Online Class - Advanced Reading - Grades 3-8

This free one-hour, online class is a sample of the 8-week Advanced Reading Course (ARC) for grades 3-8. In this class, students will learn how to track the plot of a story and support their answers with the best evidence. The free class is offered at no obligation so parents can determine if ARC is right for their child.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
11/14/2026
10:30 AM
Location: 
455 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
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WICKEDLY FUN! at Open Arts Alliance (Grades 1-6)

November 21, 2026 - Defy gravity with us! Students in grades 1–6 will join choreographer, Morgan India Miller, for a fun-filled morning of movement, creativity, and musical theater magic inspired by the music from the hit Broadway musical Wicked. Dancers will begin with a warm-up and floor work exercises before learning an exciting dance combination set to a song from the show. Whether your child loves to dance or perform, this one-day workshop is the perfect way to build confidence, make friends, and have a blast dancing through Oz!
Dates: 
11/21/2026
10:00 – 11:30 am
Location: 
Open Arts Alliance, 299 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830, United States
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Touch A Truck at Liberty Science Center

Experience hands-on fun at LSC's Touch a Truck! On Nov. 5 - 8, during the annual NJEA conference when most schools are closed, LSC gathers the coolest vehicles we can find. This week, we feature a unique form of transportation: a live sled dog team visiting with our friends at Odin Eye Canines! For Scooby-Doo fans, we welcome the Mystery Machine, that cool retro van that a bunch of meddling kids ride around in to solve mysteries. Inside LSC, you can meet Scooby-Doo and take a photo from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (first come, first served). Come explore a tow truck, the HydroDog mobile groomer, construction vehicles, an RWJ Barnabas EMS vehicle, and more.
Dates: 
11/05/2026
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
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Location: 
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305, United States
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GLOW Wild Lantern Festival - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Journey through a breathtaking wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by wildlife from around the world at GLOW Wild presented by ASML. This unforgettable nighttime experience features more than 40 spectacular displays and hundreds of new handcrafted illuminated lanterns and interactive experiences, transforming Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo into one of the region's premier fall attractions.
Dates: 
11/05/2026
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: 
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
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FREE Letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!

Get a letter from Santa mailed to your child: a personalized letter from the North Pole with your child's name, mailed in a hand-addressed envelope. The letter is free; you cover $6.99 shipping. Want the real thing? Upgrade to a handwritten letter from Santa, written start to finish by a real person with a pen ($39.99, shipping included). Order by December 12.
Dates: 
11/03/2026
11/04/2026
11/05/2026
12:00am
Location: 
Online Only
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Connecticut Post Mall Share the Warmth

Help Us Share the Warmth This Season! Connecticut Post Mall is proud to partner with One Warm Coat this season. Together, we can spread warmth and hope to those in need. October 15 – December 31 you can drop off your new or gently used coats in the white donation boxes located upper level next to Macy's.
Dates: 
11/03/2026
11/04/2026
11/05/2026
Mall hours
Location: 
Connecticut Post Mall, 1201 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT 06460, United States
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Stamford Town Center Mall Avon on Tour Saturday Matinee Movies

Join us for Saturday Matinee Movies in Grand Court! As renovations continue on the Avon Theatre, Avon on Tour will bring the magic of cinema to Stamford Town Center! Tickets are free, no reservations necessary. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you to our presenting sponsor - Stamford Moms!
Dates: 
11/07/2026
Saturday, Sep 5 | 1:00PM - 4:00PM Saturday, Oct 3 | 1:30PM - 4:00PM Saturday, Nov 7 | 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Location: 
Stamford Town Center, Greyrock Place, Stamford, CT, USA
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Mermaids at Mystic Aquarium!

Mermaids are swimming back the first three Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in November: November 6-8, 13-15, 20-22. Back by popular demand, Mermaids at Mystic is making a splash this fall! Dive into an enchanting underwater experience and see mermaids take to the water in one of our habitats — included with general admission!
Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
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Location: 
55 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT, USA
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Wooster School Open House

Living and Learning with Purpose Join Us at Our Admission Open House Saturday, November 7, 2026 • 10:00 am
Dates: 
11/07/2026
10:00 AM
Location: 
Wooster School, 91 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
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Fall Music Kids Class

Join us for a fun and engaging music class designed for newborns to 5-year-olds—where little ones and their caregivers can bond, play, and groove to the rhythm of joy! songs for seeds is a fun-filled, weekly interactive class where children can explore music, movement, and play in an engaging environment. While the program runs as a semester, families are welcome to drop in or start at any time—because the joy of music is always in season!
Dates: 
11/03/2026
11/04/2026
11/10/2026
9:30 am, 10:30, 11:30
Location: 
YWCA in Greenwich
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