Ice Cream Social

A clown, a mouse tale, music, magic and of course, plenty of ice cream will kick-off this cherished summer event where visitors will shop at booths hosted by a variety of local crafters and take part in a wide range of fun, family-friendly activities. A coloring station and an assortment of games such as Badminton, Jacob’s Ladder, marbles, Magic Fish, Jump Rope, Deer Hunter, Game of Graces and more will be on hand to entertain children of all ages. Visitors will also be able to view a vintage 1960s car display and rummage through a jumble sale where for a few dollars they might find a treasure.

Following an introduction by City of Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling and the National Anthem along with a variety of 1960s favorites performed by Stamford’s Westhill High School, featured entertainment will also include performances by Rubberband of Norwalk,  the Darien Academy of Dance, and the Mulkerin School of Irish Dance of Norwalk and West Haven.

In the Museum’s Gift Shop children’s book author Michele Manning will be on hand to meet readers and aspiring writers and sign the highly acclaimed Great CT Caper, a suspense story written for middle school students by 12 Connecticut authors, and illustrated by 12 state artists. Manning’s Chapter 10 features LMMM in“Mayhem at the Mansion.” The Great CT Caper is sponsored by the CT Humanities.

For a reduced $5 admission, the Mansion will offer mini-tours of its magnificent Period Rooms and its current exhibits.

While general admission to the event is free and so are selected programs, the Museum will charge for some of the activities and for all food sold during the event. Tickets will be available at LMMM’s booths at designated locations in Mathews Park.