Calendar of Events
Events
ALL EVENTS
01/21/25
Tuesday
Tuesday
States of Matter Homeschool Day
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM What makes a solid a solid? Excavate a mini iceberg. How does cotton candy become cotton candy? Learn about non-Newtonian fluids....READ MORE
01/26/25
Sunday
Sunday
Family Day
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM On our annual Family Day, we invite families to explore our collections and buildings with storytelling and art-making activities for all...READ MORE
02/02/25
Sunday
Sunday
Stories and Art
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM We invite families to join us for folktales, myths, and exciting stories from around the world that highlight objects in the...READ MORE
02/08/25
Saturday
Saturday
Getting Started
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Join us for our family program Getting StARTed, where we offer engaging activities to guide families in looking at art together....READ MORE
02/08/25
Saturday
Saturday
Sweetheart Ball
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tickets NOW ON SALE for our annual Sweetheart Ball! Reserve your "date" today: www.steppingstonesmuseum.org/ball Dress to impress and get ready for...READ MORE
02/09/25
Sunday
Sunday
DIGGING INTO NATURE
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CAN YOU DIG IT? MEET THE CREATURES WHO “DIG” NATURE IN A BIG WAY!Date: Sunday, February 9 (snow date February 23)Time:...READ MORE
02/13/25
Thursday
Thursday
Navigating Childhood Anxiety with Compassion and Connection
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM This class is live every other Thursday: Feb 13 – Mar 27, 2025 Empower children and teens to navigate life's challenges...READ MORE
02/25/25
Tuesday
Tuesday
BECOME A CERTIFIED FROGWATCH USA VOLUNTEER
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Calling all spring peepers and froggy friends! Now’s your chance to show your amphibian fanfare by joining Newtown’s very first FrogWatch USA...READ MORE
03/01/25
Saturday
Saturday
BACKYARD CHICKENS 101
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Date: Saturday, March 1 (snow date March 8)Time: 1:30 – 3:00pmCost: $35 (Registration fees are non-refundable unless both dates are canceled due to...READ MORE
03/08/25
Saturday
Saturday
O'Shenanigan's 5K
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM The first of four St. Patrick’s Day themed O’races starts and finishes outside Kinsmen Brewing Company, just steps from the Farmington...READ MORE
03/09/25
Sunday
Sunday
PETS & VETS 101 – FREE EVENT FOR ALL AGES
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Date: Sunday, March 9Time: 12:00 – 2:00pmCost: FREERegistration limitedLocation: Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street, Newtown Llamas, chickens and goats, oh...READ MORE
03/16/25
Sunday
Sunday
O'Hartford 5K & 10K, presented by Trinity Health of New England Orthopedics
11:00 AM - 1:30 AM 10K and 5K distance options at the annual O’Hartford road race! O’fficially cap off the festive four race series on St....READ MORE
04/09/25
Wednesday
Wednesday
FROGWATCH USA – FREE EVENT
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Date: Wednesday, April 9 (rain date April 10)Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pmCost: FREEAll ages welcome (ALL children 12 and under must be...READ MORE
04/12/25
Saturday
Saturday
Lead a Changing World: Be a Politician for a Day!
9:15 AM - 3:00 PM Calling all future politicians! In this dynamic, day-long workshop, middle school girls grades 5-8 will start gaining the skills necessary...READ MORE
04/12/25
Saturday
Saturday
BACKYARD BEEKEEPING – INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary Apiary, 8 Commerce Rd., Newtown, CT Cost: $50 per class/$350 for all 8 classes (April-October)...READ MORE
04/26/25
Saturday
Saturday
BACKYARD BEEKEEPING – SWARM SEASON
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary Apiary, 8 Commerce Rd., Newtown, CT Cost: $50 per class Time: 12-2pm Ages: 12 and...READ MORE
05/18/25
Sunday
Sunday
Mystic Half Marathon & 10K
7:00 AM - 10:30 AM Experience the beautiful Mystic shoreline community at the Mystic Half Marathon and 10K! Enjoy scenic views for 13.1 or 6.2 miles,...READ MORE
06/23/25
Monday
Monday
Daisy Days: Summer Day Camp for Girls
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Welcome to Daisy Days: an exciting, new summer camp at Miss Porter’s School for girls entering grades 3-5! Designed to be...READ MORE
07/06/25
Sunday
Sunday
Summer in Farmington: Overnight Program for Girls
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Our summer programs for middle school girls are designed to provide girls entering grades 6 through 9 the opportunity to experience...READ MORE
10/11/25
Saturday
Saturday
