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Fall Mini-Concert

November 23 • 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

Join Dan, Dan the Music Man for a musical celebration of autumn! Enjoy songs about the season’s vibrant colors, Thanksgiving feasts and the joys of family gatherings. Let’s express our gratitude for the harvest and all the wonderful things this time of year brings!

Lillie's Laugh Track

November 29 and December 28

2:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm

It's Lillie’s Laugh Track, the punniest show of the holiday season! Join Lillie the Ladybug and her pals for this interactive improv puppet show where we will work with your ideas to create new seasonally inspired stories, songs and gut-bustin' laughs. No two shows are the same!

Show Up, Kids! Holiday Edition

November 30 • 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

In Peter Michael Marino's acclaimed, interactive family comedy, kids (and their grownups) help a hapless host to create an original storytelling show on the spot—choosing everything from props to characters to sounds to everything in between—all with a fun holiday twist!

Holiday Kickoff Museum Lighting

December 1 • 3:00 – 5:00 pm

We’re making Stepping Stones merry and bright! Create your own tea light lantern, then step into the holiday season with a whimsical, winding puppet parade through our exhibits leading to a magical museum lighting under the stars.

Nightly Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 2 – 23 • 4:45 pm

Brighten the season with our enchanting nightly tree lighting parade and ceremony! Join us every evening at our outdoor Celebration Courtyard stage for a festive countdown as we illuminate our dazzling holiday trees, adding sparkle and magic to the night before we close.

Santa Sightings

December 2 – 24

Santa Claus is coming to town—and he’s bringing his holiday cheer to Stepping Stones all the way from the North Pole! Share your wish list, capture magical moments and have some jolly good times with Old Saint Nick himself during this festive meet-and-greet.

An Afternoon with the Nutcracker

December 14 • 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

Experience a festive afternoon with the Nutcracker, brought to life by the Norwalk Metropolitan Youth Ballet! Join Artistic Director Adam James Holms and his talented dancers for captivating performances, a delightful ballet workshop and the timeless story of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.

Of Cold and Kindness Puppet Show

December 18 – 20, 22 • 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

Even the darkest times can inspire warmth and compassion! Of Cold and Kindness is an inspiring cabaret featuring five short stories, both classic and contemporary, beautifully brought to life through the charming art of live puppetry.

Wendy Kerner: A Harp and the Holidays

December 21 • 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

Join acclaimed harpist Wendy Kerner during this interactive exploration of holiday music! Featuring melodies from around the world in celebration of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, Wendy will also share the history and fascinating science behind the harp’s enchanting sounds.

Vivace String Ensemble

December 23 • 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

Local string ensemble, Vivace, joins us for a lively performance of pop, rock and holiday music! Presented by Suzuki Music Schools and featuring specially-created arrangements of favorites like Stevie Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely" and OneRepublic's "Secrets," plus some festive tunes, this concert is the perfect way to close out the holiday season.

A Hanukkah with Mazel Puppet Show

December 27 • 2:00 pm

This heartwarming story, adapted from the book by the late Joel Edward Stein and told using hand carved wooden puppets and projected illustrations, follows artist Misha and his feline friend Mazel as they spend Hanukkah together painting, eating latkes and staying warm by the fire.

Countdown to Noon Celebration

December 31 • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

We’re having a rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve party at Stepping Stones! Star Factory’s DJ Lou will be in the house as we say goodbye to 2024 and ring in 2025 with great fanfare. Dance, sing and countdown to noon with us as we watch New Year’s Eve celebrations from around the world.