Calendar 2010

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Jul 1st, 2010 (Thu)
  Red, White and Blue Parfaits at 11:30 am & 2:30 pm
Think Red, White and Blue, learn about Native American culture and celebrate our country’s birthday with daily art projects, food and fun leading up to the museum’s Americana Celebration on July 10. These programs have a $3 materials fee and space is limited. 11:30 am & 2:30 pm
Jul 1st, 2010 (Thu)
4:00 PM
  Resource Center Reads!
Thursdays, 4 pm

Listen and play along during this special story time. Children of all ages will enjoy hearing stories accompanied with the use of the many manipulatives offered in The Resource Center.
Jul 2nd, 2010 (Fri)
  Native American Culture at 11:30 am & 2:30 pm
Think Red, White and Blue, learn about Native American culture and celebrate our country’s birthday with daily art projects, food and fun leading up to the museum’s Americana Celebration on July 10. These programs have a $3 materials fee and space is limited. 11:30 am and 2:30 pm.
Jul 3rd, 2010 (Sat)
  Independence Day at 11:30 am & 2:30 pm
Think Red, White and Blue, learn about Native American culture and celebrate our country’s birthday with daily art projects, food and fun leading up to the museum’s Americana Celebration on July 10. These programs have a $3 materials fee and space is limited. 11:30 am and 2:30 pm.
Jul 4th, 2010 (Sun)
  Cinema Series: Pecos Bill at 11:30 am & 2:00 pm
Enjoy this American folktale from the Wild West and take a rollicking ride with the original cowboy, Pecos Bill. A Rabbit Ears Entertainment film.
Jul 4th, 2010 (Sun)
  Museum closes at 3 pm
The museum will close early at 3 pm in observance of the July 4th holiday.
Jul 7th, 2010 (Wed)
  Toddler Tales and Cuentos Para Niños
Interactive storytime held on Wednesday mornings, twice in English at 9:45 and 10:15 am and once in Spanish at 10:45 am. Toddlers join in a story through song and movement then complete an art project in Toddler Terrain.
Jul 8th, 2010 (Thu)
4:00 PM
  Resource Center Reads!
Thursdays, 4 pm

Listen and play along during this special story time. Children of all ages will enjoy hearing stories accompanied with the use of the many manipulatives offered in The Resource Center.
Jul 9th, 2010 (Fri)
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  Family Fun Night with Winnie the Pooh
Join us for an evening of fun for the whole family with Winnie the Pooh. Evening includes dinner, hands-on activities, storytime and a photo with Winnie the Pooh. Members $10/person. Non-members $12/person. Children under one get in free. Visit steppingstonesmuseum.org or call 203 899 0606, ext. 247 to register. Limited space available.
Jul 10th, 2010 (Sat)
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  Americana Celebration
Celebrate America with special dance, music performances and activities all day long. Boogie Chillun’ will take children on a musical journey through America’s rich music history at 2:30 pm. Enjoy making homemade ice cream, Americana hats and participating in a children’s parade.
Jul 12th, 2010 (Mon)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Garden Wonders
Be inspired by the natural world in this daily drop-in program for children ages 5 and up. Learn about the science and art of our Community Garden and participate in special hands-on activities. $3 materials fee applies. Space is limited.
Jul 12th, 2010 (Mon)
3:00 PM - 4:00 AM
  Listen and Play
Listen and play along with local author Gail Gauthier as she helps us travel on our Summer Reading Journey celebrating reading and the wonder of books. Gail Gauthier is the author of A Girl, A Boy, and A Monster Cat and A Girl, A Boy, and Three Robbers.
Jul 13th, 2010 (Tue)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Garden Wonders
Be inspired by the natural world in this daily drop-in program for children ages 5 and up. Learn about the science and art of our Community Garden and participate in special hands-on activities. $3 materials fee applies. Space is limited.
Jul 14th, 2010 (Wed)
  Toddler Tales and Cuentos Para Niños
Interactive storytime held on Wednesday mornings, twice in English at 9:45 and 10:15 am and once in Spanish at 10:45 am. Toddlers join in a story through song and movement then complete an art project in Toddler Terrain.
Jul 14th, 2010 (Wed)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Garden Wonders
Be inspired by the natural world in this daily drop-in program for children ages 5 and up. Learn about the science and art of our Community Garden and participate in special hands-on activities. $3 materials fee applies. Space is limited.
Jul 15th, 2010 (Thu)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Garden Wonders
Be inspired by the natural world in this daily drop-in program for children ages 5 and up. Learn about the science and art of our Community Garden and participate in special hands-on activities. $3 materials fee applies. Space is limited.
Jul 15th, 2010 (Thu)
4:00 PM
  Resource Center Reads!
Thursdays, 4 pm

Listen and play along during this special story time. Children of all ages will enjoy hearing stories accompanied with the use of the many manipulatives offered in The Resource Center.
Jul 16th, 2010 (Fri)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Garden Wonders
Be inspired by the natural world in this daily drop-in program for children ages 5 and up. Learn about the science and art of our Community Garden and participate in special hands-on activities. $3 materials fee applies. Space is limited.
Jul 21st, 2010 (Wed)
  Toddler Tales and Cuentos Para Niños
Interactive storytime held on Wednesday mornings, twice in English at 9:45 and 10:15 am and once in Spanish at 10:45 am. Toddlers join in a story through song and movement then complete an art project in Toddler Terrain.
Jul 22nd, 2010 (Thu)
4:00 PM
  Resource Center Reads!
Thursdays, 4 pm

Listen and play along during this special story time. Children of all ages will enjoy hearing stories accompanied with the use of the many manipulatives offered in The Resource Center.
Jul 24th, 2010 (Sat)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Amazing Animals
Join animal specialists from the New Canaan Nature Center and meet some furry, scaly and feathery animals that are native to the USA.
Jul 25th, 2010 (Sun)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Travel the World
Kathryn Stark will share her story and bring the world to us through her book, Amy’s Travels. Bring your passport and get it stamped. This storytime is also a part of our Around the World program.
Jul 28th, 2010 (Wed)
  Toddler Tales and Cuentos Para Niños
Interactive storytime held on Wednesday mornings, twice in English at 9:45 and 10:15 am and once in Spanish at 10:45 am. Toddlers join in a story through song and movement then complete an art project in Toddler Terrain.
Jul 29th, 2010 (Thu)
4:00 PM
  Resource Center Reads!
Thursdays, 4 pm

Listen and play along during this special story time. Children of all ages will enjoy hearing stories accompanied with the use of the many manipulatives offered in The Resource Center.
Jul 29th, 2010 (Thu)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Get Into It! FREE
Enjoy free admission to the museum. Funding provided by the First County Bank Foundation.
Jul 30th, 2010 (Fri)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  The Big Show! Circus Performance
Enjoy the final performance of Stepping Stones Join the Circus! program under the museum’s very own big top in the Celebration Courtyard. From tumbling and clowning to tightwire and juggling, watch these ordinary children perform the extraordinary circus skills they learned in this two-week program led by an artist-in-residence from Circus Minimus. Free admission. Museum exhibits will be closed