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Open Jump (starting at 3:30p, Tue-Fri)
Sep 18, FriSky Zone is a space to move, create and be yourself. And there’s enough room for everyone, so all kids – and kids at heart – can play together. Our vision is a world where everyone plays, every day. Open Jump offers…
Goldbas Music: Interactive Storytime Meets Sing-a-Long
Sep 18, Fri10:30AMBabies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families are invited to join Jake and Kate Goldbas for an interactive concert bringing children's literature to life through song, imaginative play, and movement. No…
Goldbas Music: Interactive Storytime Meets Sing-a-Long
Sep 18, Fri10:30AMBabies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families are invited to join Jake and Kate Goldbas for an interactive concert bringing children's literature to life through song, imaginative play, and movement. No…
Story & Animal Program
Sep 18, Fri10:30AMMonday through Saturday, 10:30am. Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents. For children age 5 and under.
Open Gym & Jump
Sep 18, Fri10:30AMOpen gym and jump facility open Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30am–5pm, Fridays 10:30am–4pm. Times may change, so check first. You'll need to fill out a waiver before your first visit.
Tunes and Tales (Fridays)
Sep 18, Fri11AMA program for children ages 5 and under featuring stories and songs to encourage emerging language skills. A caregiver must be present, and space is limited.
Animal Hall Feeding
Sep 18, Fri11AMJoin an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. FREE for members, price of admission…
Big Picture - Films
Sep 18, Fri11:30AMFamilies with children ages 3 and up are invited to watch short films based on favorite and classic picturebooks. Books related to the weekly themes will be displayed for check out. Children must be accompanied by an…
Hitch & the Giddyup
Sep 18, Fri6:30PMFREE SHOW IN THE BIERGARTEN // FIRST COME - FIRST SERVED SEATING // NO TICKETS, RESERVATIONS OR RSVP NEEDED Moving nimbly between original bluegrass, soulful Americana, and honky tonk country, Hitch
Stand-Up Comedy Night!
Sep 18, Fri7PM7 PM Next Stop Comedy brings the best comedians, with new lineups every time, straight to your neighborhood for an unforgettable night of laughter! Our shows feature top-tier talent from across the country, delivering…
MoCA\CT Sessions: Heida Hermanns International Piano Competition 2025 Winners Concert
Sep 18, Fri7PMJoin us for a special evening showcasing the winners of the 2025 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition. Since taking top honors last fall at MoCA\CT, these already exceptional pianists have gone on to…
Harmony (8pm)
Sep 18, Fri8PMA musical celebrating the true story of the Comedian Harmonists who rose from singing in Berlin's subways to international fame before history threatened their music, friendships and future. Music by Barry Manilow…
Disaster! the Musical
Sep 18, Fri8PMIt’s 1979, and New York’s hottest A-listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. Also attending is a faded disco star, a nightclub singer with her eleven-year-old twins, a disaster…
41 North Band at Brass & Bone
Sep 18, Fri9PMParty-up your spot on the globe! This band brings great energy every time. It ain’t about them, it’s about you! They keep the vibe up with rock, pop and some country fun too.
Planet Granite Music & Dance Festival
Sep 19, SatSpend the weekend of September 19 and 20 with your family enjoying food, drinks, and dancing. The event features a range of Americana, Bluegrass, and Country musicians performing throughout the weekend. In addition to…
St. Philip Fall Festival
Sep 19, Sat9AMThe St. Philip Church Fall Festival in Norwalk, Connecticut, is an annual community and family event featuring local artisan vendors, a hot grill and food stands, children's activities, and a tag sale.
Touch-a-Truck
Sep 19, Sat9AMJoin the City of Norwalk for a fun, hands-on event for all ages! Meet local firefighters, police officers, Public Works staff, city staff, and community partners, explore trucks and equipment, enjoy demonstrations…
Touch-a-Truck
Sep 19, Sat9AMJoin the City of Norwalk for a fun, hands-on event for all ages! Meet local firefighters, police officers, Public Works staff, city staff, and community partners, explore trucks and equipment, enjoy demonstrations…
Storytime with the Aldrich
Sep 19, Sat10:30AMStorytime at The Aldrich in collaboration with Ridgefield Library. This session is suitable for children ages 6 and under, though younger children from infants to age 5 are welcome. Bring your young artists to explore…
Storytime with the Aldrich
Sep 19, Sat10:30AMStorytime at The Aldrich in collaboration with Ridgefield Library. This session is suitable for children ages 6 and under, though younger children from infants to age 5 are welcome. Bring your young artists to explore…
Story & Animal Program
Sep 19, Sat10:30AMMonday through Saturday, 10:30am. Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents. For children age 5 and under.
Animal Hall Feeding
Sep 19, Sat11AMJoin an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. FREE for members, price of admission…
Coding Saturdays
Sep 19, Sat11AMPre-registration required. Students in grades 2 and up learn to code with Scratch, a free block-based programming language developed by MIT. The program teaches how to create interactive stories, games and animations…
Civic Coffee Hour: Learn how to get more involved
Sep 19, Sat11AMEach session features one or two guest speakers who will tell us about an area of interest we can all learn more about. In the past we've heard from local leaders on mobility and transit, resilience, composting, and…
Oktober Fest
Sep 19, Sat12PMAn outdoor Oktoberfest celebration with beer, live music, food and sausage eating. The day includes a costume contest, stein holding competition, and Old School 203 performing 1-4pm.
Art Adventures! – Drop-In Art Class for Kids (Saturdays)
Sep 19, Sat12PMYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multimedia classes offer a creative space…
First Annual New Canaan Music Festival 2026
Sep 19, Sat12PMAll-day music festival featuring two stages: Main Stage with Mind the Gap, The Telephones, Pretty Nasty, Take a Step Back and DMR Big Band; Festival Stage with Parkway Ramblers, Mokra, School of Rock, Otis and the…
First Annual New Canaan Music Festival 2026
Sep 19, Sat12PMAll-day music festival featuring two stages: Main Stage with Mind the Gap, The Telephones, Pretty Nasty, Take a Step Back and DMR Big Band; Festival Stage with Parkway Ramblers, Mokra, School of Rock, Otis and the…
Art Adventures! – Drop-In Art Class for Kids (Saturdays)
Sep 19, Sat12PMYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multimedia classes offer a creative space…
Graffiti Handstyles with ASEC
Sep 19, Sat1PMASEC will be teaching some of the styles graffiti artists need to learn. From graffiti tagging styles, learning how to develop your own letter styles, and the importance of finding inspiration from artists, but not…
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical (1p)
Sep 19, Sat1PMA musical comedy adaptation of Clifford the Big Red Dog for young children (Pre-K through grade 2). The story follows Emily Elizabeth and her giant red puppy as they move to Birdwell Island and navigate friendship and…
The Oktoberfest Band
Sep 19, Sat1PMThe biergarten hosts a free performance of traditional German brass music, oompah tunes, and drinking songs. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis, and no tickets, reservations, or advance notice are…
Harmony (2pm)
Sep 19, Sat2PMA musical celebrating the true story of the Comedian Harmonists who rose from singing in Berlin's subways to international fame before history threatened their music, friendships and future. Music by Barry Manilow…
Robotics for Teens
Sep 19, Sat2PMLearn to build and program LEGO Mindstorm EV3 physical robots. Students in grades 6–12 are welcome; for grades 6–7, a parent or legal guardian must be present. Registration is required.
(NOT) Just for Kids: Musical Games
Sep 19, Sat3PMThe Norwalk Symphony invites children ages 4 and up and their families to play Musical Bingo and Name That Tune, then listen to a piece of music and draw what they see. Registration is required and closes at 1:00pm on…
(NOT) Just for Kids: Musical Games
Sep 19, Sat3PMThe Norwalk Symphony invites children ages 4 and up and their families to play Musical Bingo and Name That Tune, then listen to a piece of music and draw what they see. Registration is required and closes at 1:00pm on…
Pages, Playdoh & Pals: for neurodiverse children and children with special needs
Sep 19, Sat3:15PMPages, Playdoh & Pals is a bi-monthly program created for neurodiverse children and children with special needs, their families, and anyone who enjoys a quieter, more relaxed environment. Activity stations will be set…
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical (4p)
Sep 19, Sat4PMA musical comedy adaptation of Clifford the Big Red Dog for young children (Pre-K through grade 2). The story follows Emily Elizabeth and her giant red puppy as they move to Birdwell Island and navigate friendship and…
Symphonic Bodega
Sep 19, Sat5PMFREE SHOW IN THE BIERGARTEN // FIRST COME - FIRST SERVED SEATING // NO TICKETS, RESERVATIONS OR RSVP NEEDED Symphonic Bodega lays down a unique style of funky progressive jams that harmonize Rock
Taylor Dayne
Sep 19, Sat8PMTaylor Dayne is an American pop icon with a career spanning three decades, Taylor’s groundbreaking debut single “Tell It To My Heart” turned her into an overnight international star in 1987. She followed the smash hit…
Turn On Red
Sep 19, Sat9PMTurn on Red takes the stage at the Milestone on Saturday, September 19th at 9pm with a six-piece lineup led by vocalists Tracy and Ari. The band brings rock and blues with prominent grooves, featuring soaring…
What Up Funk Band at Brass & Bone
Sep 19, Sat9PMThe WHAT UP FUNK BAND has been performing for over 20 years, bringing high-energy funk performances to audiences across the country and locally. This 7-piece ensemble creates music through a careful mix of…
Planet Granite Music & Dance Festival
Sep 20, SunSpend the weekend of September 19 and 20 with your family enjoying food, drinks, and dancing. The event features a range of Americana, Bluegrass, and Country musicians performing throughout the weekend. In addition to…
Animal Hall Feeding
Sep 20, Sun11AMJoin an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. FREE for members, price of admission…
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Sep 20, Sun1:30PMA sensory-friendly storytime for children ages 2 and up, featuring stories, rhymes, songs, and a sensory activity each session. The program uses visual aids and supports cognitive, social-emotional, and fine-motor…
Harmony (2pm)
Sep 20, Sun2PMA musical celebrating the true story of the Comedian Harmonists who rose from singing in Berlin's subways to international fame before history threatened their music, friendships and future. Music by Barry Manilow…
Music in Motion: Dances, Rhapsody & Beyond - Cosmos Piano Duo
Sep 20, Sun4PMPlease join us in the Brubeck Room for a Sunday afternoon concert with the distinguished Cosmos Piano Duo. Yuka Yanagi and Kai Pangune Kim are pianists, educators, and chamber musicians whose careers encompass…
The Cliftones
Sep 20, Sun4PMThe Cliftones perform on Sunday, September 20th at 4pm. This student jazz-fusion and funk band delivers energetic grooves with funky rhythms and a vibrant atmosphere. It is recommended that you make a reservation.
Samara Joy and Her Septet
Sep 20, Sun7:30PMA native of the Bronx, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. And while her family history is deeply musical—her grandparents helmed the…
Story & Animal Program
Sep 21, Mon10:30AMMonday through Saturday, 10:30am. Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents. For children age 5 and under.
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Sep 21, Mon10:45AMA sensory-friendly storytime for children ages 2 and up, featuring stories, rhymes, songs, and a sensory activity each session. The program uses visual aids and supports cognitive, social-emotional, and fine-motor…
Animal Hall Feeding
Sep 21, Mon11AMJoin an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. FREE for members, price of admission…
Storytime (babies and toddlers)
Sep 21, Mon11:30AMCaregivers can bring children ages 4 and under to participate in storytelling, rhymes, and singing. No registration is required.
The Met Live in HD: Twenty Years of The Met in Cinemas: An Anniversary Celebration
Sep 21, Mon12:55PMThe Met: Live in HD series at Ridgefield Playhouse is made possible by the generous support of Liz & Steven Goldstone and Whistle Stop Bakery. The Met: Live in HD is the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of…
Puzzle Play!
Sep 21, Mon1:30PMGet ready to puzzle your heart out during Puzzle Play! We will provide a selection of puzzles for your child to practice their fine motor skills, hand & eye coordination, and problem solving skills.
Rhythm and Rhyme
Sep 21, Mon4:30PMFor ages birth to five with an adult. Join us for lots of movement, songs, nursery rhymes, music, and a story. Ideal for children who can move on their own, as well as the little ones who are happy to sit on their…
Code Ninjas: 3D Maker Lab (Mondays)
Sep 21, Mon5:15PMA six-week hands-on course for ages 7–10 in 3D design and printing technology. Students will learn to design digital models and use 3D printing to create their own designs. No previous experience with 3D design or…
Code Ninjas: 3D Maker Lab (Mondays)
Sep 21, Mon5:15PMA six-week hands-on course for ages 7–10 in 3D design and printing technology. Students will learn to design digital models and use 3D printing to create their own designs. No previous experience with 3D design or…
Open Jump (starting at 3:30p, Tue-Fri)
Sep 22, TueSky Zone is a space to move, create and be yourself. And there’s enough room for everyone, so all kids – and kids at heart – can play together. Our vision is a world where everyone plays, every day. Open Jump offers…
Tunes and Tales (Tuesdays)
Sep 22, Tue10:15AMA program for children ages 5 and under featuring stories and songs to encourage emerging language skills. A caregiver must be present, and space is limited.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Sep 22, Tue10:15AMA storytime for children aged 6 months to 2 years featuring music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.
Story & Animal Program
Sep 22, Tue10:30AMMonday through Saturday, 10:30am. Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents. For children age 5 and under.
Animal Hall Feeding
Sep 22, Tue11AMJoin an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. FREE for members, price of admission…
Mother Goose on the Loose
Sep 22, Tue11:15AMA storytime for children aged 6 months to 2 years featuring music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.
Fall Fun STEM (Tuesdays, grades K-2)
Sep 22, Tue4PMHands-on science activities for young learners in grades K–2, running Tuesdays from September 22 to October 27. Each week explores a new science adventure including magnets, hot air balloons, dinosaurs, rockets, and…
Fall Fun STEM (Tuesdays, grades K-2)
Sep 22, Tue4PMHands-on science activities for young learners in grades K–2, running Tuesdays from September 22 to October 27. Each week explores a new science adventure including magnets, hot air balloons, dinosaurs, rockets, and…
NASA: Space Lab (Tuesdays, grades 3-5)
Sep 22, Tue5:15PMMad Science NASA: Space Lab takes young explorers on an exciting hands-on journey through the solar system and beyond! Each week, students will tackle NASA-inspired missions while exploring planets and moons, creating…
NASA: Space Lab (Tuesdays, grades 3-5)
Sep 22, Tue5:15PMMad Science NASA: Space Lab takes young explorers on an exciting hands-on journey through the solar system and beyond! Each week, students will tackle NASA-inspired missions while exploring planets and moons, creating…
Community Session on NPS Superintendent Search
Sep 22, Tue7PMThe Norwalk Board of Education is holding an introductory information session with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), the search firm selected to guide the superintendent search process. Learn how the search will…
Open Mic Night
Sep 22, Tue8PMOpen mic night where you can perform or watch local talent. Full backline of gear is available to plug in and play. Food and drink specials are offered during the event.
Open Jump (starting at 3:30p, Tue-Fri)
Sep 23, WedSky Zone is a space to move, create and be yourself. And there’s enough room for everyone, so all kids – and kids at heart – can play together. Our vision is a world where everyone plays, every day. Open Jump offers…
Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
Sep 23, Wed9:30AMRegistration Required It's time for Early Family Story Time! We'll sing, dance, and read together. This event is designed for children birth - 5 but interested older siblings are welcome to attend. The library…
Preschool Storytime (Wednesdays)
Sep 23, Wed10:30AMChildren ages 3-5 explore a new book every week through song, dance, and crafts in this active storytime! No registration. Late arrivals are welcome to join the program until 10:40am. Download a PDF of our Social Story…
10:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
Sep 23, Wed10:30AMFamily Story Time brings together singing, dancing, and reading for families with children from birth to 5 years old. Older siblings who want to join are also welcome. You need to register only once to attend all the…
Open Gym & Jump
Sep 23, Wed10:30AMOpen gym and jump facility open Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30am–5pm, Fridays 10:30am–4pm. Times may change, so check first. You'll need to fill out a waiver before your first visit.
Storytime at Pear Tree Point Beach
Sep 23, Wed10:30AMJoin us for storytime at Pear Tree Point Beach, where we'll wiggle and laugh along to action-oriented books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes that focus on early literacy skills. Please bring a blanket or towel to sit…
Story & Animal Program
Sep 23, Wed10:30AMMonday through Saturday, 10:30am. Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents. For children age 5 and under.
Farmers Market (Wednesdays)
Sep 23, Wed11AMWeekly farmers market offering fresh, local seasonal produce from Gazy Brothers Farm, including kale, greens, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, honey and flowers. Joma Bakery will sell pastries, cakes and cookies.…
Farmers Market (Wednesdays)
Sep 23, Wed11AMWeekly farmers market offering fresh, local seasonal produce from Gazy Brothers Farm, including kale, greens, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, honey and flowers. Joma Bakery will sell pastries, cakes and cookies.…
Animal Hall Feeding
Sep 23, Wed11AMJoin an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. FREE for members, price of admission…