Arts & Entertainment
“GOOD TIMES” Guide For Stay-At-Home And Stay-cation Parents February 21-27
FREE And Low Cost Ideas To Get You Out And About; See Article Below For Ideas That Won't Cost You An Arm And A Leg
Taking your family out for some fun does not have to cost you an arm and a leg. It takes some digging - but I have lots of experience searching for low cost fun.
I’ve put together a calendar of events to help you get out for some fun and keep all your arms and legs.
ENJOY!
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Date
Time
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Event
February
21 Monday
11:00 am - 4 pm
Everyday this week
Mystic Seaport - Free Kid's Admission with Paid Adult Admission
Valid February 19-27, 2011 only. Coupon required from www.mysticseaport.org (860)572-5322
10 am to 3:30
Feb 21- 26
Dinosaur Days at the Yale Peabody Museum
Visit www.peabody.yale.edu for list of daily events
Museum admission fee
10 am – 5 pm
Feb. 21- 27
Touch a Shark at The Maritime Aquarium
Admission fee required (203)852-0700
22 Tuesday
10:00 am
Teddy Bear Tea Party at Scranton Library - preschool to grade 2 (203)245-8755 FREE
10 am- 5 pm
Tuesday-Friday
CAN YOU FIND ME? CARDS in the Krieble Gallery at the Florence Griswold Museum (860)434-5542
10 am- 5 pm
Tuesday-Friday
SCAVENGER HUNTS (for a prize) in the Griswold House at the Florence Griswold Museum
11 am and 2 pm
Rhythms of Life: An Interactive Musical Storytelling Program with Playtivity at the Florence Griswold Museum
Tickets: $5 per person (reservations required)
2:00 pm
"Look Mom, A Puppy!" - how to act around dogs at Scranton Library FREE
5:45 pm
Bedtime Story Time at HC Hull Library (860)669-2342
23 Wednesday
10:00 am
Story Time for 2½ and Older at HC Hull Library
10:00 am
WinterFest at Scranton Library - preschool to Grade 6 FREE
10:00 am
Story Hour for ages 3-4 at the Westbrook Library
(860)399-6422
10:45
Story Hour for ages 4-5 at the Westbrook Library
11 am and 2 pm
VOWELS & More: Smart Children’s Music with Steve Elci at the Florence Griswold Museum
Tickets: $5 per person (reservations required)
2:00 pm
Bubbles and Dry Ice Activity Stations at HC Hull Library FREE
24 Thursday
10:30 am
Story and Craft Time at Emerson and Cook Book Store in Old Saybrook (860)669-7814 FREE
12:00 pm
Lunch Bag Movie at Scranton Library – ages 4 and up FREE
11:00 am
Crafty Storytimes for 3 to 6 year olds at HC Hull Library FREE
11 am and 2 pm
Father Goose's Tales:A Shadow Puppet Spectacular By Nappy’s Puppets at the Florence Griswold Museum-Tickets $5 per person (reservations required) (860) 434-5542
11 am – 4 pm
Hands-On Wintertime Crafts in the Education Center at the Florence Griswold Museum FREE for kids, $5 for adults
2 pm- 5 pm
Every Thursday
FREE Admission to The Peabody Museum (203)432-5050
25 Friday
10:00 am
Warm Up Your Imagination at Scranton Library
ages 4 - 10. FREE
10 am – 12 pm
Open Gym at Campbell’s Gymnastics (860)669-4949
$7 member $10 non-member
2:00 pm
Newbery Bingo at Scranton Library - kindergarten and up FREE
26 Saturday
8 am-4 pm
Winterfest and Ice Sculpting Show at Lyman Orchards (860)349-1793
10 am – 2 pm
Take part in the syrup making process at Sugar House at Bushy Hill in Ivoryton (860)767-0848 FREE
9-10 am
Saturday Morning Cartoons at the Mashentucket Pequot Museum Free with Admission 1-800-411-9671
10 am
Guided Geology and Native American Land Use Hike meet at Meigs Point Nature Center, Hammonasset State Park (203)245-9192 FREE
11 am
Seal Watch at Meigs Point Nature Center, Hammonasset State Park FREE
27 Sunday
8 am-4 pm
Winterfest and Ice Sculpting Show at Lyman Orchards (860)349-1793
10 am and 1 pm
Who’s Been in My Back Yard? Learning to Recognize Animal Tracks for Grades 1-5 at The Indian River Complex (860)669-6901 FREE
Remember, there are passes available from the Scranton library for many Connecticut attractions that offer discounted fees and even free admission!
