Upcoming events
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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 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 23, 2017 | 10:00 am
Thanksgiving
The museum will be closed for the holiday. -
December 24, 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 26th 10am-4pm. -
December 31, 2017 | 9:00 am
New Years Eve Day
The museum will be open for play 10am-2pm.
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!