Upcoming events
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December 14, 2018 | 5:00 am
Make It, Take It Gingerbread
Join us for gingerbread house fun! -
December 15, 2018 | 11:00 am
Gifts from the Heart Maker Day
Come be a creator and not a consumer! -
December 19, 2018 | 11:30 am
Read and Relax with Brady
Grab a good book and join our furry friend! -
December 25, 2018 | 10:00 am
Closed for Christmas
Happy Holidays from our KidsPlay family to yours! -
December 31, 2018 | 10:00 am
Countdown to Noon!
Join us as we celebrate the new year! Balloons drop at noon and 3pm.
Past events
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June 11, 2016 | 10:00 am
Connecticut Open House Day
KidsPlay will participate in Connecticut Open House Day! Come discover – or rediscover – our Museum. -
September 4, 2016 | 1:15 am
Museum Refresh
We are closed from September 4 to September 15. -
November 5, 2016 | 2:00 pm
Whalebration!
Celebrating our newest Friend! -
November 6, 2016 | 12:00 pm
Beauty and the Beast Inspired Craft
An Enchanted Craft to go with an Enchanted Story -
November 13, 2016 | 12:00 pm
Beauty and the Beast Inspired Craft
An Enchanted Craft to go with an Enchanted Story -
November 23, 2016 | 11:00 am
Storytelling with Livingston Ripley's Live Ducks
Lose yourself in a marvelous tale while getting to meet LRWC's unique birds up close! -
December 10, 2016 | 12:00 pm
Nutcracker Inspired Craft
Toy soldiers and dueling mice, princesses and sugarplums -
December 11, 2016 | 12:00 pm
Nutcracker Inspired Craft
Toy soldiers and dueling mice, princesses and sugarplums -
December 16, 2016 | 4:00 pm
Santa Visit & Gingerbread House Building
Bring your camera for photos with a special guest! -
December 17, 2016 | 11:00 am
Charlie Brown Pop-up Craft
A holiday classic -
December 18, 2016 | 11:00 am
Charlie Brown Pop-up Craft
A holiday Classic -
December 24, 2016 | 1:00 am
Museum Closed for the Holiday
We hope you enjoy your holiday! -
December 25, 2016 | 1:00 am
Museum Closed for the Holiday
We hope you enjoy your holiday! -
December 26, 2016 | 10:00 am
Winter Break - Pajama Fun
Wear your jammies to the museum! -
December 28, 2016 | 10:00 am
Winter Break - Super Hero Adventures
Chose your superpower! -
December 29, 2016 | 10:00 am
Winter Break - Build-it Challenge
Be creative with our Rigamajig! -
December 30, 2016 | 10:00 am
Winter Break - Messy Art Studio
Just bring your imagination! -
December 31, 2016 | 10:00 am
KidsPlay New Year's Eve Countdown to Noon
Enjoy the fun of a countdown without the late bedtime! -
January 11, 2017 | 10:00 am
First Day of Extended After School Hours
Join us for after school play! -
January 16, 2017 | 11:00 am
Peace Dove Pop-up Craft
A special activity to honor Martin Luther King Day -
February 10, 2017 | 4:00 pm
Closing at 4 pm
KidsPlay will close at 4 pm on Friday, February 10 for a private event. -
February 19, 2017 | 11:00 am
KidsPlay Family Fun Fair
Information, Entertainment, Special Exhibits, Food and Drink! -
February 19, 2017 | 12:00 pm
The Pop Ups
Rock and Roll Puppet Show -
February 19, 2017 | 1:30 pm
Peter James
Magical Stage Entertainment -
February 19, 2017 | 3:00 pm
Mad Science
"Science Behind the Superheroes" -
February 20, 2017 | 10:00 am
Presidents' Day
We are open for play from 10 am to 4 pm -
February 25, 2017 | 12:00 pm
Pirate Treasure Pop-up Craft
Be creative, Mateys, with a pop-up pirate craft to prepare ye for the brand new Pirates Past Noon Musical premiering at the Warner Theatre! -
March 16, 2017 | 4:30 pm
Tails of Joy
Sharing stories with Shukuru -
March 23, 2017 | 6:30 pm
Homeschool Families Forum
We are listening! -
April 10, 2017 | 10:01 am
Friends of Monarchs
How can we help Butterflies? Learn about the beautiful Monarch. -
April 10, 2017 | 2:00 pm
Birds on the Run
Have you ever met a parrot? -
April 13, 2017 | 4:30 pm
Les Julian "Take Flight! Let's Make Music!" with KidsPlay Pizza Party
A live musical performance! -
April 14, 2017 | 4:30 pm
EggStravaganza
Games, crafts, scavenger hunt, and lots of play! -
April 27, 2017 | 4:30 pm
"Pig-out on Reading" with Farmer Minor
Even pigs love to read! -
May 10, 2017 | 11:00 am
We Can Be Architects
Meet an architect who is a dad, an author, and a college professor! -
May 14, 2017 | 10:00 am
Celebrating Mothers
Honoring every mother with free admission on Mother's Day! -
May 29, 2017 | 10:00 am
Memorial Day
We are closed for the holiday. We hope you enjoy your day with family and friends. -
June 5, 2017 | 9:30 am
Volunteer Gathering
Explore our expanded space, learn about our exhibits,and discover new volunteer opportunities! -
June 5, 2017 | 6:30 pm
Volunteer Gathering
Explore our expanded space, learn about our exhibits,and discover new volunteer opportunities! -
June 10, 2017 | 10:00 am
CT Open House Day 2017
Half Price Admission all day plus "A Day in the Diner" with the Little Red Hen. -
June 18, 2017 | 10:00 am
Celebrating Fathers
Honoring every father with free admission on Father's Day! -
July 27, 2017 | 5:00 pm
Main Street Marketplace
Build Box City! -
July 30, 2017 | 11:00 am
Mary Poppins Pop-up Craft
Join us to create a magical craft. And remember - Anything can happen! -
August 3, 2017 | 5:00 pm
Main Street Marketplace
Motor Museum on Main -
August 5, 2017 | 10:00 am
5th Birthday Party
Party games, cake, raffles, and visits from special guest! -
August 5, 2017 | 10:01 am
We are open from 10 am to 2 pm to celebrate our 5th Birthday!
Please note: We will close for play at 2 pm. -
August 5, 2017 | 6:00 pm
Summer Fête
An evening of fun and great company! -
August 6, 2017 | 11:00 am
Mary Poppins Pop-up Craft
Join us to create a magical craft. And remember - Anything can happen! Special appearances by Mary Poppins herself! And Bert too! -
September 30, 2017 | 9:00 am
Breakfast with the Firemen
Kick off Worldwide Day of Play with Us! -
October 9, 2017 | 10:00 am
Open for Play on Columbus Day!
Come spend the day off with us! -
October 11, 2017 | 10:30 am
Real and Pretend: Storytelling with the Institute for American Indian Studies
Rabbits, owls, cattle, and ducks will weave themselves throughout her stories and into your imaginations! -
October 12, 2017 | 10:30 am
Let’s Meet Birds of Prey!
Meet a live owl and a live hawk from The White Memorial Conservation Center! -
October 13, 2017 | 4:00 pm
Creepy Crawl Evening
We are open late this Friday the 13th for Downtown Torrington's Creepy Crawl. Special 1/2 price admission from 4 to 8 pm. -
October 21, 2017 | 11:00 am
Real and Pretend: Storytelling with the Institute for American Indian Studies
Rabbits, owls, cattle, and ducks will weave themselves throughout her stories and into your imaginations! -
November 7, 2017 | 10:00 am
Get Out to Play on Election Day!
We are open from 10 am to 4 pm on Tuesday, November 7 -
November 10, 2017 | 10:00 am
Veterans Day (Observed)
Free Admission for Veterans on November 10 & 11 -
November 11, 2017 | 10:00 am
Veterans Day
Free Admission for Veterans - Special Opening Ceremony @ 10 am on Saturday! -
November 20, 2017 | 10:00 am
Open for Play!
Special holiday hours on November 20 - open 10 am to 4 pm -
November 21, 2017 | 10:00 am
Open for Play!
Special holiday hours on November 20 - open 10 am to 4 pm -
November 23, 2017 | 10:00 am
Thanksgiving
The museum will be closed for the holiday. -
November 27, 2017 | 1:00 am
Cyber Monday
Save time, shop online! -
November 28, 2017 | 1:00 am
#GivingTuesday
Paying forward YOUR generosity to GIVE the Gift of Play! -
December 15, 2017 | 4:00 pm
Make it, Take it, Gingerbread Houses
Build your own Gingerbread House to take home! -
December 25, 2017 | 9:00 am
Museum Closed for the Holiday
We hope you enjoy your holiday! -
December 26, 2017 | 9:00 am
Open for Play!
Special holiday hours Tuesday, December 26 10 am-4 pm. -
December 26, 2017 | 9:00 am
Winter Break - World Celebrations
Spend your winter break at KidsPlay as we explore how people around the world celebrate. Each day will focus on one special aspect of celebrations, with special programs and activities all day long! -
December 26, 2017 | 10:00 am
World Celebrations - Gifts
Giving is sharing a bit of ourselves with others to let them know we care! -
December 27, 2017 | 10:00 am
World Celebrations - Light
Through STEAM exploration with shadows, light and color we will investigate the fundamental elements of light. -
December 28, 2017 | 10:00 am
World Celebrations - Food
Food is an integral part of celebrations around the world! -
December 29, 2017 | 10:00 am
World Celebrations - Games
Fun is universal! -
December 30, 2017 | 10:00 am
World Celebrations - Music
Let our ears be our guide as we travel! -
December 31, 2017 | 10:00 am
Count Down to Noon!
Kicking off the New Year early - Balloons drop at noon! Museum is open for play 10 am to 2 pm. -
January 2, 2018 | 10:00 am
Open for Play!
We are open 10 am to 4 pm. -
January 5, 2018 | 10:00 am
OPEN today!
We are ready for play! Today's hours are 10 am to 4 pm. -
January 10, 2018 | 10:00 am
Extended Winter Hours
Starting January 10, 2018 - Extend the Day, Extend the Play! We will be open Wednesdays through Fridays 10 am to 6 pm -
January 10, 2018 | 4:00 pm
Wellness Wednesday!
Wednesday 4:00 - 6:00 pm. -
January 11, 2018 | 4:00 pm
Tone Down Thursday!
Thursday 4:00 - 6:00 PM. -
January 12, 2018 | 4:00 pm
Family Game Time!
Friday, 4:00 - 6:00 PM. -
January 17, 2018 | 10:00 am
We are OPEN!
It's another Snow Day - Come play with us! We are open 10 am to 6 pm today! -
February 7, 2018 | 10:00 am
Closed Due to Weather
We wish you a safe and fun day of at-home play! -
February 11, 2018 | 11:30 am
Valentine Pop-up Craft
Make a gift from the heart! -
February 18, 2018 | 11:00 am
KidsPlay Family Fun Fair
Join us at our fourth annual KidsPlay Family Fun Fair! -
February 19, 2018 | 10:00 am
Open for Play!
Presidents' Day open for play 10 am - 4 pm. -
February 19, 2018 | 11:00 am
Rainbow Glow Dance Class
Dance with your shadow in our colorful lights! -
February 20, 2018 | 10:00 am
Susan B. Anthony Project Puppet Show
Program rescheduled to Tuesday, February 20. Materials will be available to parents @ 10 am, puppet show starts @ 10:30 pm! -
February 24, 2018 | 12:00 pm
James and the Giant Peach Pop-up Craft
Join the staff @ KidsPlay before the show to make your own Giant Peach! -
February 25, 2018 | 12:00 pm
James and the Giant Peach Pop-up Craft
Join the staff @ KidsPlay before the show to make your own Giant Peach! -
March 4, 2018 | 7:55 pm
Food for FISH!
Join us as we host a food drive for our friends @ the FISH food pantry all month of March! All non-perishables welcome. -
March 8, 2018 | 10:00 am
Open for Play!
Time to dig out and and have some fun! -
March 16, 2018 | 11:45 am
Rainbow Glow Dance Class!
Our first class was such a big hit we're bringing it back for more fun! Join us to dance with your shadow in our colorful lights. -
March 21, 2018 | 10:00 am
Open for Play!
Come Play! 10 am to 4 pm. -
March 30, 2018 | 4:00 pm
EggStravaganza!
Hop on by for an egg-citing evening of fun! 4 pm - 7 pm -
April 15, 2018 | 10:00 am
STEM Maker Lab
New program alert! Join us Sundays for STEM Maker Lab. -
April 16, 2018 | 10:00 am
Spring Break
Monday, April 16 through Friday, April 20. Spend your April Stay-cation with us at KidsPlay! Special guests, activities, story times, crafts, and more happening all week. -
April 16, 2018 | 10:00 am
Spring Break - Music Monday!
Sing, dance, celebrate and learn through music. Dance with rainbows - bring your favorite move! -
April 17, 2018 | 10:00 am
Spring Break - Tasty Tuesday
Fun food inspired activities all day! Bring your appetite! -
April 18, 2018 | 10:00 am
Spring Break - Work Together Wednesday
Work together, build together...learn together! -
April 19, 2018 | 10:00 am
Spring Break - Artsy Thursday
Show off your imagination and creativity. What can you create?! -
April 20, 2018 | 4:57 pm
Spring Break - Family Friday
We invite you to bring all of your special family members to enjoy the museum and our special family themed activities! Extended hours - 10 am - 7 pm -
May 9, 2018 | 4:30 am
4-H Explorers
Calling all Explorers! UCONN Litchfield County 4-H has a new club... The second Wednesday of every month, starting May 9th @ 4:30 pm. -
May 13, 2018 | 10:00 am
Celebrating Mothers
Honoring every mother with free admission on Mother's Day! -
May 17, 2018 | 12:00 pm
Charlotte's Web Pop-up Craft
Join the staff @ KidsPlay for a fun Charlotte's Web inspired craft! -
May 19, 2018 | 10:00 am
Touch a Truck
**Postponed to May, 19 due to forecast.** Join us @ O&G maintenance facility, 900 South Main St, Torrington for a fun day! -
May 23, 2018 | 11:00 am
Maple Syrup 101
Do you know how maple syrup is made? -
June 9, 2018 | 10:00 am
CT Open House Day 2018
Half Price Admission all day. -
June 16, 2018 | 10:00 am
Superhero Day
Join us for a day full of super adventure! -
June 17, 2018 | 10:00 am
Celebrating Fathers
Honoring every father with free admission! -
June 21, 2018 | 4:30 am
Make Music Day
Join us to celebrate this world wide event right in our own backyard! -
June 23, 2018 | 1:00 pm
Tea Party
You are cordially invited to a KidsPlay High Tea! -
June 28, 2018 | 2:30 am
STEM Club
Collaborative problem solving and hands-on experiments -
July 11, 2018 | 11:00 am
Letters in the Past with the Litchfield Historical Society
Help us welcome special guest, Litchfield Historical Society as we take a trip back in time! -
July 11, 2018 | 5:00 pm
Main Street Marketplace
A Salute to our Armed Forces! -
July 14, 2018 | 1:00 am
Teddy Bear Picnic
Join us for a beary great afternoon! -
July 17, 2018 | 10:00 am
A Day of Play with LEGO®
Join us for a morning of LEGO®-inspired challenges -
July 18, 2018 | 5:00 pm
Main Street Marketplace
Carnival Mardi Gras Night -
July 25, 2018 | 10:00 am
A Kids Museum
A creativity fair, calling all young experts! -
July 27, 2018 | 10:30 am
Good Tastes with Brooker!
Join us as we welcome Brooker Memorial Dental to learn all about about our tongues and sense of taste. -
July 28, 2018 | 5:00 pm
Main Street Marketplace
Community Night -
August 1, 2018 | 5:00 pm
KidsPlay Turns 6!
Join us for an old-fashioned birthday party to celebrate! -
August 2, 2018 | 2:00 pm
Good Tastes with Brooker!
Join us as we welcome Brooker Memorial Dental to learn all about about our tongues and sense of taste. -
August 2, 2018 | 5:00 pm
Main Street Marketplace
Motorcars on Main Street -
August 4, 2018 | 10:00 am
Closing Early
On Saturday, August 4th KidsPlay will be closing early @ 2 pm. -
August 4, 2018 | 6:00 pm
The Summer Fête - Movers, Shakers & Wondermakers
Join us for this Celebration of the Makers in our Community! -
September 3, 2018 | 10:00 am
Museum CLOSED - Annual Exhibit Refresh
The Museum will be closed September 3 - 6 while we refresh some of our exhibits! -
September 4, 2018 | 10:00 am
Museum CLOSED - Annual Exhibit Refresh
The Museum will be closed September 3 - 6 while we refresh some of our exhibits! -
September 5, 2018 | 10:00 am
Museum CLOSED - Annual Exhibit Refresh
The Museum will be closed September 3 - 6 while we refresh some of our exhibits! -
September 6, 2018 | 10:00 am
Museum CLOSED - Annual Exhibit Refresh
The Museum will be closed September 3 - 6 while we refresh some of our exhibits! -
September 9, 2018 | 10:00 am
Grandparents Day
Honoring all Grandparents with free admission on their special day! -
September 20, 2018 | 2:00 am
Art Adventure with Five Points
Join this exciting visual literacy art adventure! -
September 29, 2018 | 10:00 am
Nickelodeon World Wide Day of Play
Join us to celebrate what we do best! -
October 8, 2018 | 10:00 am
Open for Play on Indigenous Peoples Day!
Museum will be open for play Monday, October 8. 10 am - 4 pm. -
October 26, 2018 | 5:00 pm
Spooky Science: Let's do Chemistry!
Celebrating National Chemistry Week with Fun and Spooky Experiments! -
November 6, 2018 | 10:00 am
Open for Play on Election Day!
Museum will be open Tuesday, November 6 from 10 am - 4 pm. Come vote for your favorite exhibit! -
November 12, 2018 | 10:00 am
Open for Play on Veterans Day!
Museum will be open Monday, November 12 from 10 am - 4 pm. Sunday, Nov. 11 & Monday, Nov. 12 we are celebrating Veterans Day by offering free admission to the all our Veterans. We want to thank all former and current military personnel for their dedication and sacrifice! -
November 15, 2018 | 2:00 pm
Art Adventures with Five Points Gallery
Exploring lines and form in art. -
November 22, 2018 | 10:00 am
Closed for Play
Museum will be closed for Thursday, November 22 for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! -
November 23, 2018 | 5:00 pm
Full Moon PJ Party
Wear your jamies for a moonlit party at KidsPlay! -
December 5, 2018 | 11:30 am
Read and Relax with Brady
Grab a good book and join our furry friend!