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 …
Holiday Teen Night With Music, Games, Food Set For Ages 12–15 From Stratford Recreation Holiday Teen Night With Music, Games, Food Set For Ages 12–15 From Stratford Recreation
Holiday Teen Night With Music, Games, Food Set For Ages 12–15 From Stratford Recreation The Stratford Recreation Department will host a Holiday Teen Night on Friday, Dec. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m., with music, dancing, games, and food for teens ages 12 to 15, according to the department's post on Facebook. The event is described as co-ed, with the Friday night session set aside specifically for teen participants. Admission is $10 per person for the two-hour program, and the fee covers entry to the activities planned for the night. Preregistration is required through the department’s online system at townofstratford.recdesk.com, based on information in the department’s announcement…
Winter Wonderland Fills Greenwich Library With Holiday Fun Winter Wonderland Fills Greenwich Library With Holiday Fun
Winter Wonderland Fills Greenwich Library With Holiday Fun Greenwich Library hosted its Winter Wonderland day of events, offering festive activities, live music, and seasonal storytelling for all ages. In a message shared on Greenwich Library’s Facebook page, the library thanked everyone who attended and said the building stayed bustling as visitors took part in a wide mix of holiday-themed programs. The lineup included Cozy Tales & Snowflake Trails Storytime, along with a Winter Bling Bracelet activity. Children’s crafts centered on snowflake suncatchers and snowmen projects, while the Innovation Lab hosted a math-art pop-up focused on making …
Rising Country Singer Max McNown To Perform Free Show At American Dream Rising Country Singer Max McNown To Perform Free Show At American Dream
Rising Country Singer Max McNown To Perform Free Show At American Dream Max McNown, a Nashville-based Americana singer who has gone viral with heartfelt tracks over the last two years, is set to perform a free show at American Dream next week.  The event is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. on the Dream Stage in Court A, Level 1, according to American Dream officials. The performance is part of a holiday partnership with New York radio station NEW 102.7 and Children’s Aid, the announcement says. Guests are encouraged to brighten a child’s holiday by bringing a new toy valued at twenty-five dollars. McNown first gained attention after picking up a g…
Toddler Celebs With 147M YouTube Subscribers Coming To American Dream Mall Toddler Celebs With 147M YouTube Subscribers Coming To American Dream Mall
Toddler Celebs With 147M YouTube Subscribers Coming To American Dream Mall The American Dream Mall will host one of its biggest creator events yet when global YouTube sensations Vlad & Niki arrive for their first-ever public appearance. The brothers, known for their brightly colored, high-energy videos featuring pretend play, toy adventures, teamwork lessons, and kid-friendly storytelling, have become two of the most-watched children’s creators in the world, with more than 147 million subscribers.  They'll be at the East Rutherford mall on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 9 a.m. Their recent uploads regularly climb into the millions, including videos where they learn …
MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’ Cast To Be Roasted Live At Hard Rock AC With Popular Comic Headlining MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’ Cast To Be Roasted Live At Hard Rock AC With Popular Comic Headlining
MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’ Cast To Be Roasted Live At Hard Rock AC With Popular Comic Headlining The cast of MTV’s "Jersey Shore" is reuniting for the first-ever “Jersey Shore Roast” at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Snooki, Pauly D, The Situation, JWoww, Vinny, Sammi, Deena, Ronnie, and Angelina will all take the stage alongside comedian Chris Distefano for what’s being billed as a no-holds-barred night of shocking jokes and celebrity surprises at the Sound Waves Theater on Monday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. The roast will be filmed for MTV’s hit series "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," meaning fans may get to watch the chaos unfold on-screen later this season. Tickets are …