FAIRFIELD, Conn. Hey, Fairfield, looking for fun activities to do with the kids this weekend? Heres a collection of some of the many events happening in and around Fairfield over the next three days:
Friday, Jan. 20
? 4 to 5 p.m.: Let your kids flex their building skills with Lego in the Library. Kids grades K through 6 can use the Fairfield Woods Branch Librarys massive collection of the toy blocks to build whatever they want. Parents must stay with their kids throughout the program. The event take place each Friday afternoon in the childrens room of the library, located at 1147 Fairfield Woods Road.
? 8 p.m.: Celebrated for its innovation, creativity and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance, The Philadelphia Dance Company, known as PHILADANCO, performs at Fairfield Universitys Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Tickets are $35-$45.
Saturday, Jan. 21
? 10:30 a.m : This weekend marks the beginning of the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese calendar. The Fairfield Public Library will celebrate the occasion starting Saturday in the childrens section of the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road. Kids can learn Chinese brush calligraphy and banner-making in the free event.
? 1 to 3 p.m.: Did you know the Discovery Museum turns 50 this year? The learning center and planetarium on the Bridgeport-Fairfield border will kick off its golden anniversary celebration with a reception. You can also check out two current exhibits: Contraptions A to Z, featuring interactive tools and toys, and First in Flight, celebrating Bridgeports contributions to aviation. RSVP with the museum at 203-513-2599 ext. 125 or [email protected].
? 1 p.m.: Theres not too much snow on the ground yet, but you and your kids can make your own pair of survival snowshoes at the Connecticut Audubon Societys Center at Fairfield, located at 2325 Burr St. Kids ages 6 and up and their parents can learn how to make decorative Native American-style pine bough now shoes. The fee is $5 per child/adult team for members and $8 for nonmembers. For more information, call 203-259-6305.
Sunday, Jan. 22
? 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Fairfield state Rep. Tony Hwang will celebrate the Chinese New Year at Ten Asian Bistro, located in the Westfield Mall, 5065 Main St., Trumbull. Along with the restaurants grand opening, the event will feature traditional entertainment, such as acrobatic dancing. Donations will also be collected for the Swim Across the Sound.
? 3 p.m.: Theatre Artists Workshop of Norwalk presents Keir Dullea, who starred in 2001: A Space Odyssey!, reading A Small World, a new play, at Fairfield Museum and History Center, at 370 Beach Road. In the reading, Dullea is Walt Disney and Tom Zingarelli plays Igor Stravinsky. Tickets are $10-$20.
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