Adults without kids | What’s happening in Fairfield County, CT

Museum of Illusions - NYC

Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
77 Eighth Avenue
New York , NY , 10014 46° 43' 46.3908" N, 94° 41' 9.24" W

Earthplace

Earthplace offers an array of educational programming aimed at providing a diverse continuum of nature learning experiences throughout childhood and young adulthood. The Nursery School and Summer Camp, year-round nature programming and the Harbor Watch educational programs together provide a spectrum of hands-on nature-based experiential learning opportunities for all ages. Earthplace after school programs and Harbor Watch internships provide pathways to experiential learning not found in school curricula.
10 Woodside Lane
Westport , CT , 06880
Phone: 203-557-4400
41° 8' 43.7028" N, 73° 22' 51.4524" W

Katonah Art Center

The Katonah Art Center now located at 40 Radio Circle in Mt. Kisco with easy access for families in Armonk, Bedford & Chappaqua. The Katonah Art Center is Westchester’s go-to hub for students looking to learn about and excel in the visual arts. Drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, photography, fused glass, jewelry-making, 3D printing, digital arts and more! All ages and all levels welcome. After school and weekend classes available.
40 Radio Circle Drive
Mt Kisco , NY , 10549
Phone: 9142324843
41° 11' 34.242" N, 73° 44' 4.4484" W

Organization:

Location:

104 Weston Road Parking & Entrance on High Acre Road
Weston, CT, 06883
United States

Phone:

203-226-1804

1940s Christmas by Candlelight Tours of the Coley House

Dates: 
12/20/2024
12/21/2024
12/22/2024
Time: 
6:00pm & 7:30pm

Location:

67 Main St
Essex, CT, 06426
United States

Phone:

(860) 767-8269

2025 Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises on RiverQuest

Dates: 
02/07/2025
02/08/2025
02/09/2025
Time: 
Fridays: 10:00am – 12:00pm & 12:30pm – 2:30pm Saturdays & Sundays: 9:00am – 11:00am & 11:30am – 1:30pm & 2:00pm – 4:00pm Wednesdays, March 5th & 12th: 11:30am – 1:30pm

Location:

100 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT, 06702
United States

Phone:

203.346.2000

A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland at Palace Theater

Dates: 
12/20/2024
Time: 
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Location:

38 Curtis Road
Washington, CT, 06793
United States

Annual Holiday Market - The Institute for American Indian Studies

Dates: 
12/14/2024
12/15/2024
Time: 
11 am - 4 pm

Location:

222 Jersey City Blvd
Jersey City, NJ, 07305
United States

Phone:

(201) 200-1000

Blue Whale: The World’s Biggest Animal at Liberty Science Center

Dates: 
12/10/2024
12/11/2024
12/12/2024
Time: 
10 am

Organization:

Ridge Hill

Location:

1 Ridge Hill Road
Yonkers, NY, 10710
United States

Phone:

2126864551

Christmas Carolers at Ridge Hill

Dates: 
12/14/2024
12/15/2024
12/21/2024
Time: 
Saturdays 2 pm - 4 pm Sundays 3 pm - 5 pm

Location:

166 Capitol Ave
Hartford, CT, 06106
United States

Phone:

860.987.5900

Connecticut Ballet's The Nutcracker at The Bushnell

Dates: 
12/21/2024
12/22/2024
Time: 
Times vary - see website

Location:

250 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT, 06103
United States

Phone:

860-520-2167

Forest of Illusions at Connecticut Science Center

Dates: 
12/11/2024
12/12/2024
12/13/2024
Time: 
10 am

Location:

ONLINE ONLY
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United States

Phone:

585-533-1370

Free Art Class: Collage Workshop

Dates: 
12/11/2024
Time: 
1:00PM

Organization:

Location:

25 Avery Place
Westport, CT, 06880
United States

Phone:

2032221424

Free First Saturdays at Westport Museum for History and Culture

Dates: 
01/04/2025
02/01/2025
03/01/2025
Time: 
11 am - 5 pm

Organization:

Location:

613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT, 06831
United States

Phone:

203-869-5272

Organization:

Ansonia Nature Center

Location:

10 Deerfield Lane
Ansonia, CT, 06401
United States

Phone:

203-736-1053

Location:

ONLINE ONLY
.
., NY, .
United States

Phone:

(585) 428-8130

Organization:

Keeler Tavern Museum

Location:

152 Main Street
Ridgefield, CT, 06877
United States

Phone:

203-438-5485

Holiday Boutique in the Barn - Keeler Tavern Museum

Dates: 
12/12/2024
12/13/2024
12/14/2024
Time: 
11 am - 4 pm

Location:

370 Beach Rd.
Fairfield, CT, 06824
United States

Phone:

(203) 259-1598

Holiday Express Train Show at Fairfield Museum and History Center

Dates: 
12/10/2024
12/11/2024
12/12/2024
Time: 
Weekdays 10 am - 1 pm Weekends 10 am - 4 pm

Location:

The Lyman Homestead
3 Lyman Road
Middlefield, CT, 06455
United States

Phone:

(860) 349-6000

Holiday Heist at the Lyman Homestead

Dates: 
12/14/2024
Time: 
6pm & 8:30pm

Organization:

Lake Compounce

Location:

822 Lake Avenue
Bristol, CT, 06010
United States

Phone:

860-583-3300

Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce

Dates: 
12/13/2024
12/14/2024
12/15/2024
Time: 
See website

Location:

27 Coogan Blvd
Mystic, CT, 06355
United States

Phone:

(860)536-4941

Holiday Lights Spectacular at Olde Mistick Village

Dates: 
12/10/2024
12/11/2024
12/12/2024
Time: 
5 pm

Organization:

Ridge Hill

Location:

1 Ridge Hill Road
Yonkers, NY, 10710
United States

Phone:

2126864551

Holiday Movies on The Hill at Ridge Hill

Dates: 
12/14/2024
12/21/2024
Time: 
5 pm - 7 pm

Location:

2 State Street Suite 200
New London, CT, 06320
United States

Phone:

860.444.2489

Location:

2 State Street Suite 200
New London, CT, 06320
United States

Phone:

860.444.2489

Lighting of the Menorah- Parade Plaza

Dates: 
12/25/2024
Time: 
5 pm

Organization:

Ridge Hill

Location:

1 Ridge Hill Road
Yonkers, NY, 10710
United States

Phone:

2126864551

Menorah Lighting at Ridge Hill

Dates: 
12/29/2024
Time: 
4 pm - 6 pm

Location:

2 State Street Suite 200
New London, CT, 06320
United States

Phone:

860.444.2489

Merry Days & Jolly Nights in New London

Dates: 
12/10/2024
12/11/2024
12/12/2024
Time: 
Times vary

Location:

1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT, 06610
United States

Phone:

203-394-6565

Organization:

Ansonia Nature Center

Location:

10 Deerfield Lane
Ansonia, CT, 06401
United States

Phone:

203-736-1053

New Year’s Hike - Ansonia Nature Center

Dates: 
01/05/2025
Time: 
1 pm - 2 pm

Location:

100 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT, 06103
United States

Phone:

(860) 249-6000

Northeast RV & Camping Show at Connecticut Convention Center

Dates: 
01/31/2025
02/01/2025
02/02/2025
Time: 
Friday January 31, 2025 12 PM-9 PM Saturday February 1, 2025 10 AM-8 PM Sunday February 2, 2025 10 AM-5 PM

Location:

600 State Route 44/55
Highland, NY, 12528
United States

Phone:

800.647.2624

Pictures with Santa at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort

Dates: 
12/14/2024
12/21/2024
12/24/2024
Time: 
Check website for reservation availability

Organization:

Ansonia Nature Center

Location:

10 Deerfield Lane
Ansonia, CT, 06401
United States

Phone:

203-736-1053

Quadrantids Meteor Shower at Ansonia Nature Center

Dates: 
01/03/2025
Time: 
8 pm - 9:30 pm

Location:

600 State Route 44/55
Highland, NY, 12528
United States

Phone:

800.647.2624

Ring in the New Year at Rocking Horse Ranch Resort

Dates: 
12/31/2024
01/01/2025
01/02/2025
Time: 
Check website for reservation availability

Location:

100 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT, 06702
United States

Phone:

203.346.2000

The Addams Family at Palace Theater

Dates: 
01/17/2025
01/18/2025
Time: 
See website

Location:

100 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT, 06702
United States

Phone:

203.346.2000

The Sleeping Beauty at Palace Theater

Dates: 
12/14/2024
Time: 
2 pm - 4:30 pm

Location:

1177 King St.
Greenwich, CT, 06831
United States

Phone:

203.532.3534

Tour Day

Dates: 
12/11/2024
01/15/2025
Time: 
9AM - 11AM

Organization:

Constellations

Location:

30 Cold Spring Rd.
Rock Hill, CT, 06067
United States

Organization:

Rye Nature Center

Location:

873 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY, 10580
United States

Phone:

(914) 967-5150

Winter Walk at Rye Nature Center

Dates: 
01/25/2025
Time: 
1 pm - 2 pm

Location:

99 Powder Hill Road
Middlefield, CT, 06455
United States

Phone:

(860) 349-3454

Winterfest at Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort

Dates: 
12/13/2024
12/14/2024
12/15/2024
Time: 
Fridays from 5p to 9p, Saturdays Noon to 9p and Sundays Noon to 6p Black Friday 10a – 9p

Location:

1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT, 06610
United States

Phone:

203-394-6565

“Glow Wild” Lantern Festival - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Dates: 
12/12/2024
12/13/2024
12/14/2024
Time: 
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm