Friday Flicks: A Mermaid's Tale

Room: Third Floor Auditorium Venue: Main Library, DiMattia

Ferguson Library

Main Library, DiMattia Building, Third Floor Auditorium

Farmers Market

Weekly Farmers Market May through October on Thursdays from 12 noon to 6 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 12 noon. The NEW Fairgate Farm Farmers Market opens Thursday, May 31, 2018 when you can buy fresh, organic produce from five participating farms, rooted in over 500 year......More

Weekly Farmers Market May through October on Thursdays from 12 noon to 6 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 12 noon. The NEW Fairgate Farm Farmers Market opens Thursday, May 31, 2018 when you can buy fresh, organic produce from five participating farms, rooted in over 500 years of organic harvest! Please share the attached flyer and the link below with your friends, family, and colleagues on social media and via email to help us spread the word for healthier living.

Vita Stamford and Fairgate Farm

129 Stillwater Ave, Stamford, CT 06902, USA

Fun with Fine Art

Room: Lower Level Program Room Venue: Main Library, DiMatt

Ferguson Library

Main Library, DiMattia Building, Lower Level Program Room

WILD! Feeding Drop-in Program

Ever wonder how we feed our exhibit animals in Heckscher WILD!? Help to make salads for our tortoises, lizards and other fruit and veggie-loving friends. Spaces for this program are limited and are first-come, first served. Ages 5 and up. Members: Free | Non-Members: F......More

Ever wonder how we feed our exhibit animals in Heckscher WILD!? Help to make salads for our tortoises, lizards and other fruit and veggie-loving friends. Spaces for this program are limited and are first-come, first served. Ages 5 and up. Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission Upcoming WILD! Feedings: July 14 July 21 July 28 August 4 August 11 August 18

Stamford Museum and Nature Center

Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, Connecticut 06903

Youth Makerspace Open Hours

Room: Lower Level Program Room Venue: Main Library, DiMatt

Ferguson Library

Main Library, DiMattia Building, Lower Level Program Room

Art Exhibit

Room: Third Floor Auditorium Venue: Main Library, DiMattia

Ferguson Library

Main Library, DiMattia Building, Third Floor Auditorium

Join Team Stamford JCC and take on the Tough Mudder

Stamford JCC

SM&NC Sunday Farm Market

The SM& NC Sunday Farm Market is back! Many favorites are returning this summer and we’ve added some new vendors to offer a larger variety of items. Every Sunday 10 am to 2 pm through September 30 we’ll be selling our very own farm-fresh eggs made by our chickens ......More

The SM& NC Sunday Farm Market is back! Many favorites are returning this summer and we’ve added some new vendors to offer a larger variety of items. Every Sunday 10 am to 2 pm through September 30 we’ll be selling our very own farm-fresh eggs made by our chickens on Heckscher Farm maple syrup made in our own maple sugar “shack ” and wool from our sheep. Don't miss out on the local farmers and producers at Farm Market as well! Among our vendors are Beldotti Bakery for homemade breads pesto & fresh mozzarella Butter + Sugar for gluten free cookies granola brownies oatmeal and donuts Southern Airs LLC BBQ sauces hot sauces dressings condiments and jams Muddy Roots Farm seedlings herb pots produce Maple Craft Foods Contant Valley Jam and Bees Knees Ice Pops. Admission to only the Sunday Farm Market is FREE – so tell your friends! Please note free entry to the Farm Market does not include: Museum galleries Heckscher Farm Nature's Playground hiking trails or participation in the Market Madness programs that start on July 1. More info on Market Madness: Sundays July 1-August 19 • 10:00 am-2:00 pm Support local farmers and explore the SM& NC through hands-on activities! Our Sunday Farm Market (10-2) opens for the season (6/24-9/30) and will be the center of our Summer Sunday programs. Come for a selfguided craft on the meadow farm animal meetings and lunch with Bert & Sadie our North American River Otters each week. At 12:30 join us for Edible Science where we’ll explore the science behind some of our favorite foods such as pizza S’mores and ice cream! Schedule of events: 10:00-2:00 pm Self-guided craft (weather permitting at Farm Market) 10:30 pm Meet a Farm Animal (at Farm Market) 12:30 pm Edible Science! (at Farm Market) 1:00 pm Otter feeding demonstration (at Otter Pond) For additional details visit http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/farmers-market.html

Stamford Museum and Nature Center

Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, Connecticut 06903

Hula Hoop Fitness & Flow with Sarah Murphy

Join Sarah Murphy Bring the Hoopla's Program Director and Lead Fitness Instructor for a high energy hula hoop workout. A perfect way to work on toning and strengthening your core while expressing your inner self through dance. We focus on increasing flexibility focus ......More

Join Sarah Murphy Bring the Hoopla's Program Director and Lead Fitness Instructor for a high energy hula hoop workout. A perfect way to work on toning and strengthening your core while expressing your inner self through dance. We focus on increasing flexibility focus and stamina with hoops. This energized class is designed for letting loose finding your flow and burning up to 500 calories in an hour! This free program meets at The Grand Steps in Mill River Park More information at http://www.millriverpark.org/fitclub/ or www.bringthehoopla.com *Hoops are available on a first come first serve basis come try out the class and a hoop can be made for you for the following class (by purchase from instructor)*

Mill River Park Collaborative

Mill River Collaborative 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford, Connecticut 06901

Summer Stars Planetarium Show

Join us to search the summer night sky during the day! Discover some of the common constellations of the summer and the stories behind them. Topics will rotate each week. Seating is limited. Doors will open 15 minutes before scheduled program and seats are first-come f......More

Join us to search the summer night sky during the day! Discover some of the common constellations of the summer and the stories behind them. Topics will rotate each week. Seating is limited. Doors will open 15 minutes before scheduled program and seats are first-come first-served. Recommended for ages 5 and up. No strollers please. Shows start promptly at 2pm no late admission. Parents must accompany children. Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission. Upcoming Shows: July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 August 5 August 12 August 19

Stamford Museum and Nature Center

Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, Connecticut 06903

Public Afternoon Sail Aboard the SoundWaters Schooner

Enjoy the excitement and wonder of the Long Island Sound aboard our 80′ Schooner. Work together to raise the sails, examine firsthand the rich diversity of the life that exists beneath the waves, sample and test water quality, learn about hypoxia, and analyze groundwate......More

Enjoy the excitement and wonder of the Long Island Sound aboard our 80′ Schooner. Work together to raise the sails, examine firsthand the rich diversity of the life that exists beneath the waves, sample and test water quality, learn about hypoxia, and analyze groundwater. All passengers must be 5 years old. Price: $30/adults, $20 for Seniors ages 65+ and $15 for children ages 5-12. Full info at soundwaters.org

SoundWaters

200 Southfield Ave, Boccuzzi at Southfield Park

Champion Trees Tour

Advanced Master Gardener Greg Moonie will give a tour of the Bartlett's Connecticut and New England Champion trees and other notable and interesting trees around the great lawn. The tour should last approximately 60 minutes. Flat shoes recommended. Meet in front of the ......More

Advanced Master Gardener Greg Moonie will give a tour of the Bartlett's Connecticut and New England Champion trees and other notable and interesting trees around the great lawn. The tour should last approximately 60 minutes. Flat shoes recommended. Meet in front of the Silver Education Center at 3:30 p.m. Shine only. Please pre-register to reserve your place. Visit our website for details https://60674.blackbaudhosting.com/60674/Champion--Notable-Trees-Tour (Registering helps track visitors to the Bartlett).

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens

The Subourbons

The Concert Series continues! The concerts take place on the Great Lawn or in the Silver Educational Center if there's rain. Bring chairs a blanket and a picnic dinner. $5 members $10 non-members free for children 12 & under. THE SUBOURBONS ARE A LOCAL BAND WHO E......More

The Concert Series continues! The concerts take place on the Great Lawn or in the Silver Educational Center if there's rain. Bring chairs a blanket and a picnic dinner. $5 members $10 non-members free for children 12 & under. THE SUBOURBONS ARE A LOCAL BAND WHO ENJOY PLAYING EVERYTHING FROM CLASSIC ROCK BLUES FOLK TO MODERN MUSIC. The members come from various backgrounds and enjoy the camaraderie and casual get-togethers that began in a basement. The group began playing at local venues and audiences enjoy their casual spontaneous and fun nature. For our complete summer concert series please visit our website http://www.bartlettarboretum.org. NOTE: Tickets bought the day of the event at the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens. Cash or check please. Members must bring their card for discount. If you are interested in becoming a member please see website for details. A special thanks to our sponsors First County Bank

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens

Storytime in Sleepy Hollow Park

Type of Event: Storytimes Audience: Pre School Age Contact

Ferguson Library

Storytime in Commons Park

Venue: Harbor Point Type of Event: Storytimes Audience: Pr

Ferguson Library

Harbor Point

Summer Lunch Program

Venue: South End Branch Address: 34 Woodland Avenue Stamfo

Ferguson Library

South End Branch

Heckscher Farm Animal Meet & Greet Drop-in Program

Do you know the difference between a llama and alpaca? Have you ever given a pig a belly rub? Join us each Monday from July 9 through August 13 at 2:30pm for an up-close look at one of our farm animal groups - farmer's choice! Discover how we care for and enrich our ani......More

Do you know the difference between a llama and alpaca? Have you ever given a pig a belly rub? Join us each Monday from July 9 through August 13 at 2:30pm for an up-close look at one of our farm animal groups - farmer's choice! Discover how we care for and enrich our animals and have a chance to touch them too! One animal/animal group per week. Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission. Upcoming Heckscher Farm Animal Meet & Greets: July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 August 6 August 13

Stamford Museum and Nature Center

A Farmer's Life Drop-in Program

Discover life on Heckscher Farm by taking a peek at some of the different chores that have to be done throughout the year. We might milk goats, wash and card wool, create enrichment items for an animal, walk a donkey, or more! We'll focus on one chore each week - farmer......More

Discover life on Heckscher Farm by taking a peek at some of the different chores that have to be done throughout the year. We might milk goats, wash and card wool, create enrichment items for an animal, walk a donkey, or more! We'll focus on one chore each week - farmer's choice - to have a great look throughout the summer of a farmer's life! Join us each Wednesday from July 10 through August 14 at 10am. Meet on the Heckscher WILD! porch. Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission. Upcoming A Day in a Farmer's Life: July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 August 7 August 14

Stamford Museum and Nature Center

Person to Person - Mobile Food Pantry Truck

Venue: South End Branch Address: 34 Woodland Avenue Stamfo

Ferguson Library

South End Branch

Summer Lunch Program

Venue: South End Branch Address: 34 Woodland Avenue Stamfo

Ferguson Library

South End Branch

Bookmobile Stops

Venue: Bookmobile Type of Event: Bookmobile Stop Contact N

Ferguson Library

Bookmobile

Sing & Stomp/Harry Bennett

Room: Auditorium Venue: Harry Bennett Branch Address: 115

Ferguson Library

Harry Bennett Branch, Auditorium

Endangered & WILD Drop-in Program

Join us for a look at the relationships between predator and prey and to discover some endangered species in Connecticut and across the globe. Each week we'll have a different focus and programs could include hikes field studies live animal programs or arts & crafts......More

Join us for a look at the relationships between predator and prey and to discover some endangered species in Connecticut and across the globe. Each week we'll have a different focus and programs could include hikes field studies live animal programs or arts & crafts. Meet in the Stamford Museum galleries. Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission Upcoming Endangered & WILD: July 11 July 18 July 25 August 1 August 8 August 15

Stamford Museum and Nature Center

Wednesday Nite Live - Dennis DeYoung: The Music of STYX

Wednesday Nite Live is an outdoor summer concert series with live music from national and regional headliners, which attract after work crowds and families. The series offers music from various genres.

Stamford Downtown

Columbus Park, Stamford Downtown

Bookmobile Stops

Venue: Bookmobile Type of Event: Bookmobile Stop Contact P

Ferguson Library

Bookmobile

Beardsley Zoo Zoomobile

Venue: South End Branch Address: 34 Woodland Avenue Stamfo

Ferguson Library

South End Branch

Summer Lunch Program

Venue: South End Branch Address: 34 Woodland Avenue Stamfo

Ferguson Library

South End Branch

Farmers Market

Weekly Farmers Market May through October on Thursdays from 12 noon to 6 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 12 noon. The NEW Fairgate Farm Farmers Market opens Thursday, May 31, 2018 when you can buy fresh, organic produce from five participating farms, rooted in over 500 year......More

Weekly Farmers Market May through October on Thursdays from 12 noon to 6 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 12 noon. The NEW Fairgate Farm Farmers Market opens Thursday, May 31, 2018 when you can buy fresh, organic produce from five participating farms, rooted in over 500 years of organic harvest! Please share the attached flyer and the link below with your friends, family, and colleagues on social media and via email to help us spread the word for healthier living.

Vita Stamford and Fairgate Farm

129 Stillwater Ave, Stamford, CT 06902, USA

Pajama Storytime

Room: Lower Level Program Room Venue: Main Library, DiMatt

Ferguson Library

Main Library, DiMattia Building, Lower Level Program Room

Concerts On The Green

Join us for a family friendly outdoor summer concerts series held on the front lawn of the "Fish Church". The weekly series kicks off on Thursday, June 28th, continuing every Thursday through July 26th. Each concert begins with a carillon recital at 7:00 p.m. followed......More

Join us for a family friendly outdoor summer concerts series held on the front lawn of the "Fish Church". The weekly series kicks off on Thursday, June 28th, continuing every Thursday through July 26th. Each concert begins with a carillon recital at 7:00 p.m. followed by an area band at 8:00 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner, a blanket or chairs and enjoy a summer evening with friends and music!

First Presbyterian Church Stamford

First Presbyterian Church

Teen Lock-In

Venue: Harry Bennett Branch Address: 115 Vine Road Stamfor

Ferguson Library

Astronomy Nights: Parker Solar Probe with Jupiter Joe

Head to the Observatory to explore the night sky, planets, stars, and more! Start by enjoying a presentation on Parker Solar Probe by Jupiter Joe, then view the night sky through our 22-inch research telescope. The presentation portion of the program will be held rain o......More

Head to the Observatory to explore the night sky, planets, stars, and more! Start by enjoying a presentation on Parker Solar Probe by Jupiter Joe, then view the night sky through our 22-inch research telescope. The presentation portion of the program will be held rain or shine. Viewing hours are weather permitting. Please call 203-977-6537 for weather updates in regards to telescope viewing. This program is suitable for ages 5 and over. Location: Behind the Heckscher Farm, enter from Scofieldtown Road. GPS users enter - 151 Scofieldtown Road. For more info on the Parker Probe check out this article: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/nasa-parker-solar-probe-aiming-sun Members: Free | Non-Members: Adults $5, Children (5-17) $3 See More

Stamford Museum and Nature Center

Bootcamp with Kelvin Smith

Use the Park's lawns benches stairs hills and paths to reach your fitness goals! This interval-based class mixes calisthenics and body weight exercises with cardio and strength training. This bootcamp is designed to change frequently and push our participants harde......More

Use the Park's lawns benches stairs hills and paths to reach your fitness goals! This interval-based class mixes calisthenics and body weight exercises with cardio and strength training. This bootcamp is designed to change frequently and push our participants harder than they'd push themselves! This free program meets at the Grand Steps in Mill River Park For more information visit http://www.millriverpark.org/fitclub/

Mill River Park Collaborative

Mill River Collaborative 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford, Connecticut 06901

Farmers Market

Weekly Farmers Market May through October on Thursdays from 12 noon to 6 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 12 noon. The NEW Fairgate Farm Farmers Market opens Thursday, May 31, 2018 when you can buy fresh, organic produce from five participating farms, rooted in over 500 year......More

Weekly Farmers Market May through October on Thursdays from 12 noon to 6 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 12 noon. The NEW Fairgate Farm Farmers Market opens Thursday, May 31, 2018 when you can buy fresh, organic produce from five participating farms, rooted in over 500 years of organic harvest! Please share the attached flyer and the link below with your friends, family, and colleagues on social media and via email to help us spread the word for healthier living.

Vita Stamford and Fairgate Farm

129 Stillwater Ave, Stamford, CT 06902, USA

WILD! Feeding Drop-in Program

Ever wonder how we feed our exhibit animals in Heckscher WILD!? Help to make salads for our tortoises, lizards and other fruit and veggie-loving friends. Spaces for this program are limited and are first-come, first served. Ages 5 and up. Members: Free | Non-Members: F......More

Ever wonder how we feed our exhibit animals in Heckscher WILD!? Help to make salads for our tortoises, lizards and other fruit and veggie-loving friends. Spaces for this program are limited and are first-come, first served. Ages 5 and up. Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission Upcoming WILD! Feedings: July 14 July 21 July 28 August 4 August 11 August 18

Stamford Museum and Nature Center

Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, Connecticut 06903

Virtual Reality Free Play

Venue: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch Address: 1143 Hope

Ferguson Library

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

SM&NC Sunday Farm Market

The SM& NC Sunday Farm Market is back! Many favorites are returning this summer and we’ve added some new vendors to offer a larger variety of items. Every Sunday 10 am to 2 pm through September 30 we’ll be selling our very own farm-fresh eggs made by our chickens ......More

The SM& NC Sunday Farm Market is back! Many favorites are returning this summer and we’ve added some new vendors to offer a larger variety of items. Every Sunday 10 am to 2 pm through September 30 we’ll be selling our very own farm-fresh eggs made by our chickens on Heckscher Farm maple syrup made in our own maple sugar “shack ” and wool from our sheep. Don't miss out on the local farmers and producers at Farm Market as well! Among our vendors are Beldotti Bakery for homemade breads pesto & fresh mozzarella Butter + Sugar for gluten free cookies granola brownies oatmeal and donuts Southern Airs LLC BBQ sauces hot sauces dressings condiments and jams Muddy Roots Farm seedlings herb pots produce Maple Craft Foods Contant Valley Jam and Bees Knees Ice Pops. Admission to only the Sunday Farm Market is FREE – so tell your friends! Please note free entry to the Farm Market does not include: Museum galleries Heckscher Farm Nature's Playground hiking trails or participation in the Market Madness programs that start on July 1. More info on Market Madness: Sundays July 1-August 19 • 10:00 am-2:00 pm Support local farmers and explore the SM& NC through hands-on activities! Our Sunday Farm Market (10-2) opens for the season (6/24-9/30) and will be the center of our Summer Sunday programs. Come for a selfguided craft on the meadow farm animal meetings and lunch with Bert & Sadie our North American River Otters each week. At 12:30 join us for Edible Science where we’ll explore the science behind some of our favorite foods such as pizza S’mores and ice cream! Schedule of events: 10:00-2:00 pm Self-guided craft (weather permitting at Farm Market) 10:30 pm Meet a Farm Animal (at Farm Market) 12:30 pm Edible Science! (at Farm Market) 1:00 pm Otter feeding demonstration (at Otter Pond) For additional details visit http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/farmers-market.html

Stamford Museum and Nature Center

Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, Connecticut 06903

Summer Stars Planetarium Show

Join us to search the summer night sky during the day! Discover some of the common constellations of the summer and the stories behind them. Topics will rotate each week. Seating is limited. Doors will open 15 minutes before scheduled program and seats are first-come f......More

Join us to search the summer night sky during the day! Discover some of the common constellations of the summer and the stories behind them. Topics will rotate each week. Seating is limited. Doors will open 15 minutes before scheduled program and seats are first-come first-served. Recommended for ages 5 and up. No strollers please. Shows start promptly at 2pm no late admission. Parents must accompany children. Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission. Upcoming Shows: July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 August 5 August 12 August 19

Stamford Museum and Nature Center

Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, Connecticut 06903

Sister Sun Concert

Our Summer Concert Series is on the Great Lawn or in the Silver Educational Center if there's rain. Bring chairs or a blanket and a picnic dinner. $5 for members $10 for non-members free for children 12 & under. Sister Sun is a family folk band. Consisting of Da......More

Our Summer Concert Series is on the Great Lawn or in the Silver Educational Center if there's rain. Bring chairs or a blanket and a picnic dinner. $5 for members $10 for non-members free for children 12 & under. Sister Sun is a family folk band. Consisting of Dave Dianne Jenna Colavito Kate Gunn and Joe Colavito. They play shows on a monthly basis and are sometimes seen in the Caribbean. For our complete summer concert series please visit our website http://www.bartlettarboretum.org NOTE: Tickets bought the day of the event at the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens. Cash or check please. Members must bring their card for discount. If you are interested in becoming a member please see website for details. Thank you to our sponsor First County Bank

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens

Heckscher Farm Animal Meet & Greet Drop-in Program

Do you know the difference between a llama and alpaca? Have you ever given a pig a belly rub? Join us each Monday from July 9 through August 13 at 2:30pm for an up-close look at one of our farm animal groups - farmer's choice! Discover how we care for and enrich our ani......More

Do you know the difference between a llama and alpaca? Have you ever given a pig a belly rub? Join us each Monday from July 9 through August 13 at 2:30pm for an up-close look at one of our farm animal groups - farmer's choice! Discover how we care for and enrich our animals and have a chance to touch them too! One animal/animal group per week. Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission. Upcoming Heckscher Farm Animal Meet & Greets: July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 August 6 August 13

Stamford Museum and Nature Center

Mad Science on the Lawn

Venue: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch Address: 1143 Hope

Ferguson Library

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

Jazz and the American Musical Identity

Venue: Harry Bennett Branch Address: 115 Vine Road Stamfor

Ferguson Library

Harry Bennett Branch