KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter
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Sun, Nov 16: Taste of Gan: Kindergarten open house at Hebrew Day
School of Ann Arbor
Fri, Nov 21: Downtown Marshall Holiday Cookie Walk
Fri, Nov 28: Thanksgiving HIKE and
SEEK at Heritage Park
Thu, Dec 4: Merry Mile at Calhoun County Fairgrounds
Fri, Dec 5: Birmingham Winter Markt
Wed, Dec 10: Oh Deer, Santa's Here! at Heritage Park of Farmington Hills
Fri, Dec 12: Ebird & Friends Holiday Show at The Ark
Sun, Dec 14:
Breakfast with Santa at Longacre House
Fri, Jan 2: No-School-Day Camps at The Future Inventors
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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers,
When I was about four years old, I turned to my mother and asked, “Mommy, do you know what I’m thinking?” She said no, that no one can know what’s going on in someone else’s head unless they say it out loud. I was instantly relieved. “Good!” I said, emphatically. This family story points to something we all figure out eventually: No one—not even those we love most—can
truly know us completely. That’s because our minds are crowded with thoughts, memories, emotions, and those little sparks of insight that are hard to pin down for ourselves, much less explain to someone else. So no matter what, we can only really share just a slice of who we are. Some people might say that being selective about what parts of ourselves we show to different people means we're being fake, but I don't. Full transparency isn't even possible, so the goal is
sincerity. As long as what we share is true to who we are, we’re being honest. Selective, but sincere. This is especially helpful to remember during the holidays, when we’re surrounded by lots of people, sometimes all at once. Some of them we love dearly. Others... less so. So when Aunt Viv is going on (again) about the zoning board, you don’t have to confess how bored you are. Just focus on what’s real—the part you truly mean—and say that. “So sorry that's getting in your
way, Aunt Viv. But I just have to say: Your pecan pie is amazing.” So this holiday season, try to tune your radar to see the good stuff. Say out loud what you honestly appreciate. And take comfort, as four-year-old Deb once did, that no one can read the rest of what’s going on in your head.
—Debra Ross,
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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Just a minute of your time could make a big impact. KidsOutAndAbout.com is conducting a short survey to better understand how families are navigating the fast-changing world of AI. We're asking all parents, grandparents, and caregivers-whether you're
tech-savvy or not-to weigh in.
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Nov 28-Dec 24, every day except Sunday: Santa and his three LIVE reindeer are returning to Greenwich for the 17th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop presented by Jenny Allen & Kristen Studwell at Compass Real Estate, "The North Pole on North Street", Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, 437 North Street, Greenwich. The cherished town tradition continues for the seventeenth consecutive year at this expansive nursery where visitors can have their photo taken with Santa, meet the reindeer and also enjoy the beautiful Santa's Workshop, which provides more space for families while they wait in line for their photo with Santa. This all takes place just minutes from downtown Greenwich. Parking is free. Click here for details.
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Hamden Hall is a Pre-School through Grade 12 community with a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by fostering each student’s individual growth. Our students benefit from a balance of rigorous academics, athletics, and extracurricular and creative offerings amid a caring and supportive community. With a Hamden Hall education as their foundation, our students leave our halls as well-rounded individuals with broad outlooks on life and attend some of the world's finest colleges and universities. Learn more about The Hamden Hall Experience by scheduling a visit to our school community today.
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Curtain Call’s Theatre Arts Workshops: Ringing in the New Year! For over 30 years, Stamford’s longest-running and only nonprofit, theatre-producing company has offered opportunities for kids and teens to ACT OUT with classes after school, evenings, and weekends throughout the school year, AND full-day summer workshops! Our Winter 2026 Session of exciting lineup of classes for kids (grades K+), teens, and adults in acting, improv, musical theatre, dance, AND MORE begins January 5, 2026 and runs eight weeks to ten weeks. (See our website for details.) Scholarships, payment plans and sibling discounts. For questions, contact our Education Director, Brian Bianco at brian@curtaincallinc.com.
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Try it before you buy it... and even before you visit! This is KidsOutAndAbout.com's video sneak peek into local private school experiences for Fairfield County, Connecticut. If your school should have a video on this page, please send a link to the school's video on YouTube or Vimeo to ross@kidsoutandabout.com.
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Fairfield County parents have many options for educating their kids, both traditional and non-traditional! This is KidsOutAndAbout's education highlight page, containing specially featured schools and also our master list of local schools, featuring schools in Greenwich, Stamford, Bridgeport, Norwalk, Westport, Danbury, Ridgefield, and many other towns.
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KidsOutAndAbout's 2025 holiday events list for Fairfield County: Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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Our Storytime and a craft program held on select Friday mornings at Barnes Nature Center will continue throughout the fall! Children will enjoy a Story followed by a craft that is topic related. These programs will be led by Retired school teacher and Volunteer, Diane Benson.
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- Little Red Bar[n] Live Music at Bishop's Orchards - 1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT, USA Google Maps, November 21, 2025 and November 22, 2025, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Visual and Performing Arts Exploration at Sacred Heart
Greenwich - Sacred Heart Greenwich, 1177 King St, Greenwich, CT 06831, United States Google Maps, November 21, 2025, 5 PM
- Free mini photo session with Shoott! - Connecticut - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA Google Maps, November 21 to November 23, 2025, See link for
times
- Touch-a-Truck at the Apple Barrel Farm Market - Lyman Orchards Farm Store at the Apple Barrel, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT 06455, United States Google Maps, November 22, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Fire Making Class at Ansonia Nature
Center - Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Lane, Ansonia, CT 06401, United States Google Maps, November 22, 2025, 2 pm
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Fairfield County offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in
festive activities.
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KidsOutAndAbout is Fairfield County's online guide to everything for kids, teens, and families! The activities we've listed here are confirmed for this year, but many require reserving ahead of time,
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Fairfield County area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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2025's Top 20 Places to Take Fairfield County Kids: Once again, our readers have spoken! Thousands of parents voted in the KidsOutAndAbout survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids. Our Top 20 results page includes a list of your top picks, including winners
in special categories like favorite spot for indoor play, favorite nature center, favorite museum, and much more!
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Here's to seizing opportunities to learn wherever they appear!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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