McGraw Family Day: Bluey Fun At Darien Library McGraw Family Day: Bluey Fun At Darien Library
McGraw Family Day: Bluey Fun At Darien Library Darien Library is lining up a Bluey-themed morning of crafts and storytime as part of its annual McGraw Family Day. On Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, families can head to the library’s Community Room for Bluey arts and crafts from 10:30–11:15 a.m., followed by storytime and a surprise starting at 11:30 a.m. and running until noon. Register for McGraw Family Day here. Afterward, families can stick around for more activities such as snacks, extra crafts, and a bookplate dedication. According to Darien Library’s event listing, the program is for all ages and geared toward children and families…
Author Jacqueline Guttman Brings Book Talk To JCC In Sherman Author Jacqueline Guttman Brings Book Talk To JCC In Sherman
Author Jacqueline Guttman Brings Book Talk To JCC In Sherman JCC in Sherman will host a Sunday Speaker Series event featuring author Jacqueline Guttman on Jan. 4, 2026, from 1 to 2 p.m., with free admission. According to the JCC in Sherman webpage, Guttman will discuss her book Widowhood and Other Altered States, which follows life in what she calls the “70-plus lane,” moving through grief, isolation, and changes in physical ability while keeping an eye on the absurdities that can surface along the way. Sign up for the event here. The program is set to include a short, interactive conversation about how the book came together, along with a focu…
Teen Flight Simulator Workshop Scheduled At Bethel Public Library Teen Flight Simulator Workshop Scheduled At Bethel Public Library
Teen Flight Simulator Workshop Scheduled At Bethel Public Library Bethel Public Library is offering teens a chance to learn the basics of flying with a hands-on flight simulator session. The Teen Flight Simulator program is set for Friday, Jan. 2, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., in the Morse Room at Bethel Public Library, the registration listing shows. Sign up for the workshop here. During the workshop, participants will get an introduction to flight systems using the advanced X-Plane software while working with real-style controls, including a yoke, throttle, and foot pedals. A cockpit view will be shown on a large screen so the group can follow along as a vir…
WHS To Screen “The Hidden History Of Slavery In New York” WHS To Screen “The Hidden History Of Slavery In New York”
WHS To Screen “The Hidden History Of Slavery In New York” Wilton Historical Society will host a screening of The Hidden History of Slavery in New York on Thursday, Jan. 22, with Emmy Award-winning journalist Larry Epstein presenting the film and staying for a Q&A afterward. The 7 p.m. program is scheduled for 224 Danbury Rd. in Wilton. The admission is free for WHS members and $15 for non-members, according to the Wilton Historical Society’s Facebook post. Register now through the Wilton Historical Society website or by calling 203-762-7257. The documentary, the society said on their Facebook post, includes Equal Justice Initiative found…
Grace Farms Sets Sharon Prince Lecture, Concert For Jan. 10 Grace Farms Sets Sharon Prince Lecture, Concert For Jan. 10
Grace Farms Sets Sharon Prince Lecture, Concert For Jan. 10 Grace Farms will host its CEO and founder, Sharon Prince, for a lecture and chamber music concert on Saturday, Jan. 10, running from 3 to 5 p.m. The event is framed around a central question, “What does it take to build a more equitable world?” according to the program’s registration listing. Prince’s talk will explore how individuals can help build a better, more just world, as stated in the event listing, and will draw on her work creating Grace Farms as a place that brings together culture, nature, and community, per Grace Farms' announcement on Facebook. Purchase the tickets here. Pri…
Art-Inspired Writing Workshop Coming To MoCA\CT Feb. 5 Art-Inspired Writing Workshop Coming To MoCA\CT Feb. 5
Art-Inspired Writing Workshop Coming To MoCA\CT Feb. 5 Westport Writers Workshop is inviting writers to join it at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, for a two-hour evening of art and writing. The event features Amanda Parrish Morgan and Liz Matthews, who will use works from MoCA\CT’s current exhibition, “Enough Already,” as inspiration to spark new writing. The session is designed to help attendees follow what grabs their attention, try unfamiliar approaches, and share work in a supportive space, MoCA\CT announced on Facebook. Sign up now for the event. The workshop will include both individual and collaborative exercis…
Coffee And Conversation With Fairfield First Selectman Set Jan. 10 Coffee And Conversation With Fairfield First Selectman Set Jan. 10
Coffee And Conversation With Fairfield First Selectman Set Jan. 10 First Selectman Christine Vitale will host a Saturday morning coffee and conversation on Jan. 10. Residents are invited to stop by on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., with the gathering set for the Fairfield Museum and History Center to talk through neighborhood and town matters and to ask questions, the Town of Fairfield announced on Facebook. The event is billed as Vitale’s fourth casual get-together, with the town welcoming anyone who wants to attend. The series is intended to stay informal, the town stated on Facebook, and conversations can range from issues tied to a specific neighborhood…
Stratford’s Shannon McMahon Sets First 2026 Show Stratford’s Shannon McMahon Sets First 2026 Show
Stratford’s Shannon McMahon Sets First 2026 Show Shannon McMahon will take the stage Thursday, Jan. 8, at Bridgeport’s The Stack for her first show of 2026. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with a 7 p.m. start and a $10 cover. The event is listed as “Songwriters at The Stack” at Artisan Stack Cafe, 281 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, McMahon shared on Facebook. According to Shannon McMahon’s Facebook post, she will perform as The Martin Girls with @annemariementa. The lineup also features other Connecticut songwriters, including Zach Andersen, Me, Like Many, Mike Brandon, and An Ide of March.
Owl Moon Night Hike Set For Jan. 31 At Nature Center Owl Moon Night Hike Set For Jan. 31 At Nature Center
Owl Moon Night Hike Set For Jan. 31 At Nature Center New Canaan Nature Center will host an “Owl Moon” night hike on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Timed to the full moon, the program is designed as an after-dark walk focused on owls and how they move through the night using their senses, per a Facebook post by New Canaan Nature Center. Register now using this link. Participants will also get a chance to “Give a hoot” by trying an owl call to see if they can coax their feathered friends a little closer. The evening includes time with nocturnal animal ambassadors from the nature center, along with naturalist-led night vision challenges. Full…
Art In The Park Heads To Candlewood Town Park May 9 Art In The Park Heads To Candlewood Town Park May 9
Art In The Park Heads To Candlewood Town Park May 9 Art in the Park will take over Candlewood Town Park on May 9, Danbury Parks and Recreation announced on Facebook. Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the lakeside event will feature local artists, live music, food trucks, and other vendors. Get tickets and register here. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students, the department said in a Facebook post.
Ridgefield Library Sets Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Drop Dec. 31 Ridgefield Library Sets Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Drop Dec. 31
Ridgefield Library Sets Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Drop Dec. 31 Ridgefield Library will welcome 2026 with a Noon Year’s Eve balloon drop on Wednesday, Dec. 31, running from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. All ages are invited to take part in the midday countdown at the library, with the balloon drop slated for noon. Per a Facebook post by the Town of Ridgefield, CT, the celebration will also include an apple juice toast for children. A dance party is planned in the Bossidy Commons, featuring DJ Miles from Ridgefield’s Bach to Rock. Drop-ins are welcome, though families who want refreshments must register. Participants are asked to register by family unit and …
Penguin Story, Craft Set At Brookfield Library Dec. 29 Penguin Story, Craft Set At Brookfield Library Dec. 29
Penguin Story, Craft Set At Brookfield Library Dec. 29 The Brookfield Library will host a children’s storytime and penguin craft on Monday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. The library announced on Facebook that the program will feature "Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin" by Julia Donaldson. Click here for the registration link. After the story, children will be invited to take part in a penguin-themed craft. Kids making drawings. Pexels/Vanessa Loring On the library's website, the event is listed as a Storytime program for kids, and registration is required. It is open only to registrants ages 3 to 8, with registration set to close at 11 …