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GLOW Wild Lantern Festival - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Get ready to light up the night at Glow Wild, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s most dazzling nighttime tradition! Back by popular demand, this illuminated lantern festival transforms the Zoo into a glowing wonderland filled with over 35 larger-than-life, hand-crafted lantern displays that celebrate wildlife, nature, and the magic of the season. Perfect for families, date nights, and evening adventures, Glow Wild offers a unique way to experience the Zoo after dark. Enjoy new experiences, tasty treats, and photo-worthy moments at every turn. Come see the Zoo in a whole new light!
Dates: 
11/08/2025
11/09/2025
11/13/2025
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: 
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610, United States
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Leaf-A-Palooza at Stepping Stones Museum for Children

It’s autumn and you know what that means – the leaves are falling and we need your help! Rake, pile and jump into more than 60,000 fabric leaves throughout the museum for a sensory play experience full of fall fun.
Dates: 
11/08/2025
11/09/2025
11/10/2025
10 am
Location: 
Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850, United States
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First Friday Dollar Night at Niantic Children's Museum

First Fridays are Dollar Night Fridays! Come enjoy an affordable Friday night at the Museum. $1 per person over 12 months old. Pre-registration not required.
Dates: 
12/05/2025
5 pm - 8 pm
Location: 
Niantic Children's Museum, 409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357, United States
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Playtime Adventures at The Children's Museum- West Hartford, CT

Come play with us! Drop in and explore playful museum spaces, hands-on exhibits, and live animals. Playtime Adventures is an unstructured, drop-in experience designed for curious kids and their families. Play, build, and imagine in our discovery spaces — and meet some of our animal ambassadors along the way. Your Open Play ticket gives you access to the museum for the full session window. Whether you pop in for a short visit or spend the whole morning exploring, every adventure is different! Walk-ins are welcome as space allows — we’d love to see you!
Dates: 
11/09/2025
11/12/2025
11/14/2025
Wednesdays & Fridays 9 AM – 12 PM · Sundays 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: 
The Children's Museum, Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT, USA
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Little Red Bar[n] Live Music at Bishop's Orchards

Come enjoy live local music in our open-air setting! All ages welcome.
Dates: 
11/08/2025
11/14/2025
11/15/2025
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: 
1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT, USA
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FREE Admission – Access for All at Mattatuck Museum

Free admission and programming on the Second Saturday of each month.
Dates: 
11/08/2025
12/13/2025
11 am - 5 pm
Location: 
Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702, United States
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