Fall & Halloween Happenings This Week
Friday, October 24, 2008
Here are the area Halloween and autumn happenings for the whole family:
A Trip to the Farm
Mom's Morning In will have their annual field trip to Eden Farms in Stamford on October 24th. Children will get to pick their own pumpkin, take a hay ride into the pumpkin patch and wander through the hay bale maze. They can also walk through the spooky haunted house if they dare! Parents and/or caregivers and children should meet at Eden Farms at 947 Stillwater Road in Stamford at 10am. Rain or shine. Fee for the field trip is $6. Exact change would be appreciated. Call the DCA at 655-9050 for more information or log onto their website at www.dariendca.org.
A Jack-O'-Lantern Spectacular
For 11 magical nights (10/23 - 11/ 2) the outdoor spaces around The Maritime Aquarium will offer an incredible art show presented on glowing pumpkins. The event will be appropriate for all ages. To manage crowds the Aquarium is ONLY selling tickets in advance. Price is $12 Sunday through Thursday and $14 on Fridays and Saturdays. Maritime Aquarium members receive a $2 discount.
Tickets are on sale now. They are now available at the Aquarium ticket counter. For additional information about the event visit maritimeaquarium.org
Maritime Aquarium
10 North Water Street
Norwalk
852-0700
A Sweet Night Out
Suzy loves everything about this decadent place. The name, the wall to wall candy treats that fill the cellophane bags and the excitement! Come out to Sweet Rexies this Friday 10/24, bring the kids and their pals, it's a Halloween Kids Night Out.
Start the night with face painting and spooky tatoos. Make your own trick-or-treat bucket, complete with reflective trimming. Play games, eat dinner and make your own Halloween sundae. Finish it off with a treat in your new bucket. Maybe even do the Monster Mash!
Where: Sweet Rexies, 136 Washington Street, South Norwalk, 853-2513
When: Friday, October 24th, 6:30 - 8PM
Cost: $30/child and advance reservations and prepayment are required. Space is limited so call early.
A Monster Mash
Join the fun from 6-8PM on Friday, October 24 or Saturday, October 25 for the 6th Annual Monster Mash! This "spooktacular" event will be a fun evening for children and families. Hands-on activities, live animals, tasty treats, games, a monster mash dance, storytelling and more.
Members $10/person, Non-Members $12/person. Children under one are free.
Call 899 0606 ext. 247 for reservations.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Mathews Park, 303 West Ave, Norwalk
899 0606 ext. 247 steppingstonesmuseum.org
Darien YMCA's Haunted Gymnasium
Friday, October 24th, 2008 6:30 - 8 PM
This Halloween event is appropriate for kids 2-12 and all who are "young at heart." It's freakishly FREE and includes: Witches' Cauldrons, Ghoulish Games, Monster Mash Dance, Tricks & Treats. 6:30-8:00 pm. More info: www.darienymca.org.
2nd Annual Pumpkin Walk at Tilly Pond Park
Sunday, October 26th, 2008 at 5:30PM
Bring your carved pumpkin and light up Tilly Pond
New Canaan Annual Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 26th, 2008 1 - 3 PM
Annual Halloween Party
Sunday, October 26th, 2008 2 - 4 PM
New Canaan YMCA
Open to the entire community. For more information: www.newcanaanymca.org
Hoot & Howl, Darien Nature Center
Sunday, October 26th, 2008 4 - 6 PM
"HOOT & HOWL"- A family Open House from 4:00- 6:00 p.m. Enjoy: Hayrides, Campfire Stories, Crafts, and Moon Watch. For more information contact the Darien Nature Center at 655-7459. This event is recommended for children of all ages. A nominal fee will be charged for children; adults are FREE. www.dariennaturecenter.org
A Trip to the Farm
Mom's Morning In will have their annual field trip to Eden Farms in Stamford on October 24th. Children will get to pick their own pumpkin, take a hay ride into the pumpkin patch and wander through the hay bale maze. They can also walk through the spooky haunted house if they dare! Parents and/or caregivers and children should meet at Eden Farms at 947 Stillwater Road in Stamford at 10am. Rain or shine. Fee for the field trip is $6. Exact change would be appreciated. Call the DCA at 655-9050 for more information or log onto their website at www.dariendca.org.
A Jack-O'-Lantern Spectacular
For 11 magical nights (10/23 - 11/ 2) the outdoor spaces around The Maritime Aquarium will offer an incredible art show presented on glowing pumpkins. The event will be appropriate for all ages. To manage crowds the Aquarium is ONLY selling tickets in advance. Price is $12 Sunday through Thursday and $14 on Fridays and Saturdays. Maritime Aquarium members receive a $2 discount.
Tickets are on sale now. They are now available at the Aquarium ticket counter. For additional information about the event visit maritimeaquarium.org
Maritime Aquarium
10 North Water Street
Norwalk
852-0700
A Sweet Night Out
Suzy loves everything about this decadent place. The name, the wall to wall candy treats that fill the cellophane bags and the excitement! Come out to Sweet Rexies this Friday 10/24, bring the kids and their pals, it's a Halloween Kids Night Out.
Start the night with face painting and spooky tatoos. Make your own trick-or-treat bucket, complete with reflective trimming. Play games, eat dinner and make your own Halloween sundae. Finish it off with a treat in your new bucket. Maybe even do the Monster Mash!
Where: Sweet Rexies, 136 Washington Street, South Norwalk, 853-2513
When: Friday, October 24th, 6:30 - 8PM
Cost: $30/child and advance reservations and prepayment are required. Space is limited so call early.
A Monster Mash
Join the fun from 6-8PM on Friday, October 24 or Saturday, October 25 for the 6th Annual Monster Mash! This "spooktacular" event will be a fun evening for children and families. Hands-on activities, live animals, tasty treats, games, a monster mash dance, storytelling and more.
Members $10/person, Non-Members $12/person. Children under one are free.
Call 899 0606 ext. 247 for reservations.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Mathews Park, 303 West Ave, Norwalk
899 0606 ext. 247 steppingstonesmuseum.org
Darien YMCA's Haunted Gymnasium
Friday, October 24th, 2008 6:30 - 8 PM
This Halloween event is appropriate for kids 2-12 and all who are "young at heart." It's freakishly FREE and includes: Witches' Cauldrons, Ghoulish Games, Monster Mash Dance, Tricks & Treats. 6:30-8:00 pm. More info: www.darienymca.org.
2nd Annual Pumpkin Walk at Tilly Pond Park
Sunday, October 26th, 2008 at 5:30PM
Bring your carved pumpkin and light up Tilly Pond
New Canaan Annual Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 26th, 2008 1 - 3 PM
Annual Halloween Party
Sunday, October 26th, 2008 2 - 4 PM
New Canaan YMCA
Open to the entire community. For more information: www.newcanaanymca.org
Hoot & Howl, Darien Nature Center
Sunday, October 26th, 2008 4 - 6 PM
"HOOT & HOWL"- A family Open House from 4:00- 6:00 p.m. Enjoy: Hayrides, Campfire Stories, Crafts, and Moon Watch. For more information contact the Darien Nature Center at 655-7459. This event is recommended for children of all ages. A nominal fee will be charged for children; adults are FREE. www.dariennaturecenter.org
