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Fri, Apr 17: April Animal Adventure Week at Connecticut Science Center
Sat, Apr 18: Family Field Days at Old Sturbridge Village
Mon, Apr 20: Children’s Free Week in the Museum at White Memorial
Conservation Center 4/20- 4/26
Tue, Apr 21: Sing Me a Story with Fairfield Public Library at Fairfield Museum and History Center
Sat, Apr 25: Earth Day Celebration at Grace Farms
Sat, Apr 25: Primitive Tools: Stone, Bone, and Wood at Barnes Nature Center
Sun, Apr 26: Access
Family Program: Fly By Design (Children) at The Intrepid Museum
Sat, May 2: Spring Suncatchers at Trumbull Nature & Arts
Center
Sat, May 2: Incredible Insects Drop-Off Program at Woodcock Nature Center
Sun, May 3: International Leopard Day at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Thu, May 7: SHEN YUN 2026
Sun, Jun 7: First Sunday
June- Keeler Tavern Museum
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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One of the best things about spring is that it turns all of us into treasure hunters. After a long winter, we adults start scanning the world for signs that life is returning: We notice the first mist of green in a forest's understory, the first brave crocus, the first daffodil. If we point out loud, kids catch on quickly, drawn by the thrill of seeking what
winter was hiding even just a few weeks ago, and they're ready to find magic behind every tree. Of course, in our part of North America, spring can be stingy in early April: The calendar may insist it’s here, but the yard is still beige, the trees are still bare, and the only things blooming outside are spreading patches of mud. But there’s no rule that says spring surprises have to come only from Mother Nature! That’s one reason I’m such a fan of egg
hunts. Last year, I wrote an extremely popular step-by-step article showing how to Turn Easter Into a Treasure Hunt, complete with a printable PDF of rhyming clues. It’s right there waiting for you, ready to make you look like a genius with practically zero effort. And if you want to kick it up a notch and invite a crowd, our article Easter Egg Hunts: Tips and Tricks for a Great Party lays out
the strategies for what may be the easiest, fastest, best-bang-for-the-buck kids’ party on Earth. Sure, egg hunts feature prominently in our culture's Easter traditions, but they needn't belong only to Easter, they're a wonderful diversion anytime, in any context. Spring is a season that proves there’s treasure everywhere. Sometimes the universe provides the fun for us. And sometimes we create it ourselves.
—Debra Ross, publisher of
KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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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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Step into history at the Submarine Force Museum, home of the legendary USS NAUTILUS. Discover the world’s first nuclear powered submarine and tour its authentic control rooms, crew quarters, and torpedo room. Engage the whole family with immersive virtual reality scavenger hunts that bring undersea missions to life. Explore fascinating indoor and outdoor exhibits showcasing submarines, undersea warfare weapons, and naval technology. Learn, explore, and be inspired by innovation and courage beneath the waves. Admission is always FREE, with convenient FREE parking, making this unforgettable maritime adventure an easy, exciting stop on your journey. Perfect for families, history lovers, and explorers.
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For over 30 years, Stamford’s longest-running and only nonprofit, theatre-producing company has offered opportunities to ACT OUT! We offer an exciting lineup for kids (grades K+), teens, and adults in acting, improv, musical theatre, dance, script writing, AND MORE! Spring Session Runs April 13 to June 13, 2026 Full-day summer workshops: June 22 through August 14, 2026 for students entering Grades K thru 12 in the 2026/2027 school year. Scholarships, payment plans, and sibling discounts. (See our website for details.) For questions, contact our Education Director, Brian Bianco at brian@curtaincallinc.com, or 203-329-8207 x700.
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Join us for our annual egg hunt as you venture through our farm-themed stations and visit our animals collecting eggs. Reservations are made in increments. Each child will have the opportunity to find the same number of hidden Easter Eggs while filling up their Castle Hill Farm egg carton! It is a FUN and ENGAGING walk around the stations! Tickets are limited so hop over and grab yours today!
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Come to KTM&HC for free site admission, which includes a tour of our historic museum and access to all current exhibits. And head to the Garden House for fun, free activities for visitors of all ages - this month, build a kite to celebrate the return of warmer months and sunny activities!
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On the first Sunday of the month, we host a bird-on-glove demonstration where you can learn all about some of our magnificent raptors. Naturalists will discuss the animals’ traits, behaviors, and unique characteristics while the birds interact with their handlers.
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Take part in our Spring-themed Easter Egg scavenger hunt, take photos with Wendell the Rabbit, and visit with your favorite marine animals! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo taken with the Easter Bunny on the Mezzanine for an additional cost.
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There's no better time than spring for Storytime: On the Trails program! Each session, we will enjoy a walk on our trails led by an educator, pointing out the wonders of nature and sharing fascinating facts about the season, before gathering around for a story. The perfect way to connect with nature and your child as spring awakens. This program is for ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
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The Easter Bunny is coming back to Indian Rock Nature Preserve for a day of egg hunting on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Eggs will be hidden throughout the duration of the event, which children can collect to trade in for a small prize! Please remember to bring your own basket. The Easter Bunny will be here to visit with your children, (Bring your own camera) Food, Games, Crafts and More!
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Meet animals, explore nature and participate in crafts, games and activities. The Mommy & Me program will take place every Friday from 10 AM - 10:45 AM, followed by 45 minutes of self-directed exploration and play.
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech! Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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- Drop-in Craft: Paper Horse Puppet at Fairfield Museum and History Center - Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, Saturday, April 3, 2026,
10 am - 1 pm
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Connecticut - Shoott, See link for times, Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Family Programs at Yale Peabody Museum - Yale Peabody Museum, 170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511, See website for specific program times, Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Take or Make Craft at Southbury Public Library - Southbury Library, Poverty Road, Southbury, CT, All day, Friday, April 4, 2026
- Free Photos with the Easter Bunny at Lyman Orchards - Lyman Orchards, 10:00 am- 1:00 pm, Friday, April 4, 2026
- First Sunday April - Keeler Tavern Museum - Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center, 152 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877, Sunday,
April 5, 2026, 11 am - 4 pm
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Fairfield County area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &
more. Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Fairfield County area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour
the schools.
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Fairfield COunty area? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're
escaping a spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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