Hands-on | 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

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

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Location:

290 Washington Ave
North Haven, CT, 06473
United States

Phone:

(860) 478-5954

16th Annual Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire

Dates: 
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
05/31/2025
Time: 
10:30 am - 6 pm

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Location:

75 Greenmanville Ave.
Mystic, CT, 06355
United States

Phone:

860-572-0711

2025 WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport Museum

Dates: 
06/27/2025
06/28/2025
06/29/2025
Time: 
Show hours are 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. each day. Exhibits are open 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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Location:

1288 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT, 06443
United States

Phone:

203-245-8743

Astronomy Night at Meigs Point Nature Center

Dates: 
05/31/2025
Time: 
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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Lake Compounce

Location:

822 Lake Avenue
Bristol, CT, 06010
United States

Phone:

860-583-3300

Crocodile Cove Opening Weekend at Lake Compounce

Dates: 
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
Time: 
11 am - 6 pm

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Location:

75 Greenmanville Ave.
Mystic, CT, 06355
United States

Phone:

860-572-0711

Father's Day Weekend at Mystic Seaport Museum

Dates: 
06/14/2025
06/15/2025
Time: 
10 am - 5 pm

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Location:

5 Church Hill Road
Woodbury, CT, 06798
United States

Phone:

(203) 263-3711

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Location:

25 Avery Place
Westport, CT, 06880
United States

Phone:

2032221424

Free First Saturdays at Westport Museum for History and Culture

Dates: 
06/07/2025
07/05/2025
Time: 
11 am - 5 pm

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Location:

75 Greenmanville Ave.
Mystic, CT, 06355
United States

Phone:

860-572-0711

JAWSFest at Mystic Seaport Museum

Dates: 
07/05/2025
Time: 
10 am - 5 pm

Location:

80 Whitehall Rd PO Box 368
Litchfield, CT, 06759
United States

Phone:

860-567-0857

June Star Party! - White Memorial Conservation Center

Dates: 
06/21/2025
Time: 
8 pm - 9 pm

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Location:

75 Greenmanville Ave.
Mystic, CT, 06355
United States

Phone:

860-572-0711

Juneteenth at Mystic Seaport Museum

Dates: 
06/19/2025
Time: 
10 am - 5 pm

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Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

Kickoff May Father/Son Weekend at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/09/2025
05/10/2025
05/11/2025
Time: 
5:00PM

Location:

250 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT, 06103
United States

Phone:

860-520-2167

MakeFest at Connecticut Science Center

Dates: 
05/17/2025
Time: 
11 am - 3 pm

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Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 1 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/16/2025
05/17/2025
05/18/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 2 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Location:

80 Whitehall Rd PO Box 368
Litchfield, CT, 06759
United States

Phone:

860-567-0857

May Star Party! - White Memorial Conservation Center

Dates: 
05/16/2025
Time: 
8 pm - 9 pm

Location:

119 Pulaski Highway
Ansonia, CT, 06401
United States

Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire - CT

Dates: 
06/28/2025
06/29/2025
07/04/2025
Time: 
11 am - 6:30 pm

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Location:

32 Reeds Gap Road
Middlefield, CT, 06455
United States

Phone:

(860) 349-6000

Raspberry Festival at Lyman Orchards

Dates: 
07/05/2025
Time: 
10 am - 4 pm

Location:

1 Colt Drive
Bristol, RI, 02809
United States

Sheep & Wool Festival

Dates: 
05/17/2025
Time: 
10:00AM - 4:00PM

Location:

Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel
32 Reeds Gap Road
Middlefield, CT, 06455
United States

Phone:

(860) 349-6000

Strawberry Festival at Lyman Orchards

Dates: 
06/14/2025
Time: 
8 am