The Stamford Nature Center (39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford 203-322-1646) has two great exhibits opening Nov. 17: Gingerbread houses (through Dec. 27)and a Lego Train Exhibit ( through Jan 27) Admission includes a farm, complete with all farm animals.
Saturday, November 17 through Sunday, November 18 – Craft Westport
CraftWestport features 160 American craft artists including new exhibitors with contemporary works never before seen in Westport. In addition, there is a specialty food section as well as a teacup raffle of artist donated items. Staples High School on North Avenue in Westport, CT 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closes 5pm Sunday) Admission is $9, Seniors are $8, Children are free, Parking is free
Sunday, November 18 – UBS Thanksgiving Parade
For 19 years, Stamford’s annual holiday balloon parade, has become one of the largest events of its kind in the country, with giant helium balloons floating through Stamford Downtown. Last year it drew over 100,000 people. Among the many balloons, The Lorax and Red from Fraggle Rock will make their debut this year. Don’t miss our Master of Ceremonies, Alan Kalter from the Late Show with David Letterman. Award winning marching bands will add pazzaz to the day. The Westhill and Stamford High School marching bands will march along with many other bands.
Where: The parade route starts on Summer Street at Hoyt and ends on Atlantic Street, just a few short blocks from the Stamford Metro-North Railroad Station.When: 12:00 PMWho: All ages welcomeHow: visit stamford-downtown.com for more infoCost: freeFriday, November 23 through Saturday, November 24 – Special: Angelina Ballerina Celebration
As a warm up to the Westport Country Playhouse production of Angelina Ballerina, The Musical, the library will feature art projects, games and kids films to entertain over the holiday weekend.Where: Westport Public LibraryWhen: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMWho: all agesHow: just come!Cost: freeFor more info: www.westportlibrary.org, or call 203-291-4810 or email kids@westportlibrary.org