With Columbus Day closings on Monday, Oct. 12 at Darien Public Schools, Pear Tree Point School, Five Mile River Nursery School and Darien Nature Center, here are some things to do with the kids in Darien or not too far away:
[See also: Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival, Now 50 Years Old, Coming Saturday, Oct 17]
Kids at the Darien YMCA Vacation Day Camp
“Come join us for a fun-filled Vacation Camp day on Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 12th). Vacation camp is offered for 3-year olds through 5th Graders. Activities include arts & crafts, swimming, gym time, games, outside play and more! Contact Suzanne Richards to register at srichards@darien-ymca.org.” — Darien Y post on Facebook
NEW ITEM: Author Visit: Sarah Albee, Fashion Through the Ages
Using plenty of props and famous works of art as examples, the author of Summer Reading pick Why’d They Wear That?! will share the lighter side of fashion and history as she explains why people wore some of those crazy clothes. You’ll get the inside scoop on what people wore (or didn’t wear) for underwear, deadly dyes, kids in corsets, how knights used the bathroom, and more–and you’ll never be bored at a museum again!Ages 8 and up; from 3 to 4 p.m.
There’s a public session on Monday from noon to 2 p.m.
- Great White Shark — 1 and 4 p.m.
- Born to Be Wild — noon
- Humpback Whales — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- Flight of the Butterflies — 2 p.m.
- Dragons! Real or Myth?
- Jiggle a Jelly: Touch a Jellyfish
- Meerkats
Stepping Stones Museum for Children: “Global Energy: The Musical”
“Global Energy – The Musical addresses complex scientific issues on energy and conservation, presenting them in a whimsical way to our future leaders: the ten and under set. Based on stories, poems and songs by children from the United States, the Kingdom of Jordan and Rwanda; put to music by acclaimed singer songwriter Tina deVaron; and performed by Child’s Play Touring Theatre. Watch a preview of the show from 2014.” — 11 a.m. on Columbus Day — free with museum admission — from a Web page on the Stepping Stones website
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
“Celebrate our newest exhibition, ReDress: Upcycled Style by Nancy Judd, and the coming of another fall season, as we explore the cycles of nature. Meet live animals to learn how they get ready for winter and how they’ll be ready to greet the spring. See how designer Nancy Judd uses recycled materials to create fashion, and make your own great recycled jewelry and crafts to take home. Venture onto the farm to search for wheels and circles on our farm machines and in our barns. Take our zip line for a spin too! At 2:30 p.m., join us around the fire circle for a chance to make some S’mores.” Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission.
Pump It Up in Norwalk
From 10:30 to noon, play and get pizza, bubbles, games and more. $14 per child (adults free).
Tumble Jungle in Norwalk
“In addition to weekly themed activities your children will spend time developing motor skills, bouncing in our inflatables room, riding on our zip line, making their own ice cream, and jumping into our huge foam cube pit! […] Camp starts at 9:00am. The kids partake in 2 hours of themed camp activities including games, learning experiences, and entertainment from special guests! The kids also enjoy a bonus hour of recreational gymnastics, sports, and play! Please pack a snack (peanut free), a drink, and most importantly get ready to smile!”
Drop in at Chelsea Piers in Stamford
“Chelsea Piers offers recreational activities for children and adults of all ages who are looking for a weekend, after-school or weekday activity. Check out our extensive offerings and be sure to check the schedule of availability and note the reservation policies.”
School vacation workshop: Painting en Plein Air: 10 a.m. to noon. “Spend the day off from school creating a unique work of art or craft! Workshops are designed for grades K-5 and explore the Museum’s collections and exhibitions. Members $7.00 and $20.00 for non-members. Advanced registration is required: educationreservations@brucemuseum.org”
Sam Bridge Garden Center — Greenwich
Free hayrides (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), scarecrow making (any time from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $35 — “We supply the frame (adult or child size), head, stuffing, face pieces and a place to make a mess. You supply plants and a long sleeve shirt. Then use your imagination, bring a hat, gloves, scarf, belt, jewelry. The possibilities are endless! Be creative, there will be a prize for best scarecrow!”) and pumpkin painting ($7 — any time from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
Plasko Family Farm — Trumbull
The farm has a corn maze and hayrides (we don’t see anything on their website about apple picking or pumpkin picking)
APPLE PICKING and PUMPKIN PICKING
Silverman’s Farm — Easton
Pick apples anytime from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily. 451 Sport Hill Road, Easton (directions)
Blue Jay Orchards — Bethel
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Columbus Day. Pick your own apples and pick your own pumpkins.
Jones Family Farm — Shelton
“Open daily 10 am to 5:30 pm, at our Pumpkinseed Hill Farm, 120 Beardsley Road, Shelton. Join us for pumpkins and fall fun.”
Warrup’s Farm — Redding
“This year, we’ve grown an incredible crop of pumpkins, winter squash and gourds, in all sizes, shapes and colors, along with Indian Corn and fall vegetables. You can pick pumpkins from the field or choose them by the farm stand.”
Outhouse Orchards — North Salem, N.Y.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $5 parking and $25 for a half-bushel bag of apples. Apple Season is Here and pumpkins are also available. There’s also a corn maze.
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Check out Darienite.com’s events calendar for more events before and after Columbus Day
And check out:
- Darien Parent Planner: Lots of Presentations, Events Coming Soon
- Storytime at Darien Library for Kids up to Age 5: Register Now
- Youth Commission’s TOPS Registration for 6th, 7th, 8th Graders Ends Oct 16
- Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival, Now 50 Years Old, Coming Saturday, Oct 17
These stories are in our “Parents & Kids” category. There’s always a link to that category near the top of our home page.
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