SM&NC Farm & Artisan Market
Farmhouse Parking Lot (North Gate) 151 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesIn lieu of a standalone Holiday Market this year, we'll be hosting our Artisans a few weeks earlier, and holding our annual event in conjunction with our final Sunday Farm Market of the year, up on our North Campus. Shop early for the holidays! Sunday, November 5 10 am – 2 pm As always, Admission…
Trifecta of Free Events
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesOn Sunday, November 5th, we're holding a trifecta of events with free Member & Non-Member admission to each! From 10am — 2 pm, our final Sunday Farm Market will be held in conjunction with our annual Artisan Market, so be sure to drop by for the last of the season's fresh produce, local goods, and…
Artist Talk with Rachel Sard
Bendel Mansion 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesRachel Sard joins us for a talk on her latest exhibition, Rachel Sard: Insofar, in our Bendel Mansion Museum Galleries on Sunday, November 5th at 3:00 pm. The artist will discuss her inspiration, artistry, and process, as well as her ability to intensely focus on her subjects to create detailed works in the hyperrealist style,…
Vacation Drop-Off Day: Slimy & Scaly
Heckscher Barn 151 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesVacation Drop-Off Day: Slimy & Scaly Friday, November 10 Ages 5 – 9 9:30 am – 12 pm Limited to 12 children No school? No problem! Join us for a morning of fun at the SM&NC! Each day will have a different theme but will be full of live animal visits, trail experiences, art projects,…
Terrarium Workshop
Knobloch Family Farmhouse 151 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT, United StatesMake your own terrarium to take home! You’ll start with your choice of recycled glass container, and then add different layers of substrate to create your base. Then, you’ll introduce a small plant into its new home and top it off with moss, rocks, and other decorations. You can even get creative with some clay,…
Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters
Heckscher WILD! 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesSaturday, November 11 10 — 10:45 am Ages 7+ A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. Work with our exotic animals, like tortoises and chinchillas, in small group-tailored settings during Heckscher WILD!'s closed hours. Programs are approximately 45 minutes. Please only register participants. Do not register caregivers/adults. This…
Junior WILD! Keepers-FULL
Heckscher WILD! 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesJunior WILD! Keepers was established in 2015, with the opening of our Heckscher WILD! exotic animal exhibit. The Junior WILD! Keepers program gives participants hands-on experience in the care, feeding, and enrichment of our exotic teaching animals. After completing the class, participants will then choose a day for more in-depth training with our animal care…
Mixed Media Menagerie
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesBreak out your inner artist as we use a variety of media to paint, sketch, and collage some of our live animals and coolest animal artifacts. We’ll have stations that will feature charcoal, pastels, watercolors, and collage for a chance to capture our animals on paper. Limited to 15 adult/child pairs. Ticket includes one adult…
Winter Wonder Walk
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesFriday & Saturday | December 1 & 2 Take an evening stroll along the luminary-lit Wheels in the Woods trail during this new seasonal event! Along the way, visit stations to learn about winter constellations, make snow, learn about animal tracks, and more! Once you're done on the trail, head back to the Wheels in…
Daily Otter Feeding
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United States
Baking Bond: Parent + Child Cookie Decorating Class — FULL!
Knobloch Family Farmhouse 151 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT, United StatesCalling all baker/artist dynamic duos! Embark on a delightful and heartwarming adventure in our Baking Bond Class, presented by Alison of Bella’s Sweet Treats. This class is designed to bring families together through the joy of cookie artistry. Beyond creating beautiful treats, you'll also be making cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Try your…
Drop-In: Space Stories
Meets at Outdoor Otter Classroom 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT, United StatesDrop in to share one of our favorite space-themed stories and a craft. We’ll cover planets, the sun and moon, and more! Meet at Otter Outdoor Classroom. In inclement weather, an indoor location will be announced. Sundays, November 12 – December 17 3 – 3:30 pm No Registration Needed Members: FREE Non-Members: FREE with Admission
