Kids out and about in Fairfield County this weekend

Pump it Up ~ Thanksgiving Day Open Playtime: Pump It up will be open for "Open Jump Playtime" on Thanksgiving day~ 9:30am - 12:00pm!

Landmark Preschool - The Great Turkey Escape 5K Road Race & 1K Kids Run: Landmark Preschool presents "The Great Turkey Escape" 5K Road Race and 1K Kids Run on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 28th in West Redding, CT. For more information and to register online visit:www.thegreatturkeyescape.com

Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park: Fantasy of Lights has become a holiday tradition for families all over Connecticut and New England. This colorful light display illuminates Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven for the holiday season. It's a fun event for your kids!

Holiday Light Fantasia Benefiting the Channel 3 Kids Camp!! Goodwin Park in Hartford becomes a drive-through wonderland with a beautiful collection of over 1 million lights! Whimsical holiday scenes, familiar characters and local tributes shine bright in larger-than-life scenes and 200 individual displays.

Friday, November 29th

Field Days at the Mystic Seaport! The whole family is stuffed with food and the kids are ready to burn off some energy. What to do? Bring everyone to Mystic Seaport for a day of family-friendly activities! Traditional games on the Village Green, crafts, family sing along and more!

Family Focus: The First Thanksgiving with the Fairfield Museum and History Center: Learn how the cultures of the Native Americans and colonists influence our traditions today during family-friendly tours! Enjoy food, hands-on activities, and watch archery demonstrations by Greg Anderson of Northwood Traditional Archery.

Art All Day: Thanksgiving Edition at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum: Explore this uniquely American holiday through period crafts and fall-friendly activities inspired by the first autumn harvest celebrated in New England by the Pilgrims and Native Americans. All ages: children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Sportsplex@Fairfield School Break Day Camps: Sportsplex@Fairfield is the perfect place for your children to go during school vacations. We offer a multi-sport/activity camp that will keep your children moving during their break. You can choose from Full and Half day camps.

The Santa Special at Essex Steam Train and Riverboat. All aboard the Santa Special for a one-of-a-kind holiday experience.

Bridgeport Sound Tigers Take on the Hartford Wolf Pack: Bring your family to the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport to catch a fast-paced, high energy game! Nothing beats hockey for having fun with your kids!

5th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop: Santa and his LIVE reindeer are coming back to town for the 5th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop in Greenwich. Families can visit the reindeer and have their photo taken with Santa.

Saturday, November 29th

Kids Eat Brunch Free at Rodizio's in Stamford! Kids eat free (11 years or younger) with every adult “Full Rodizio” Brunch purchase. Bring your appetites to munch on our delicious appetizers, salads and finally sample more than 12 melt-in-your-mouth rotisserie grilled meats.

Stargazing at Hammonasset Beach With the Meigs Point Nature Center: Come view the heavens and learn about constellations and other astronomical wonders on Hammonasset Beach with the Meigs Point Nature Center! Telescopes will be provided, so don't hesitate to bring your kids to this magical program!

Sensory Jump Time at Pump it Up - Norwalk: We have created a sensory-friendly environment specific for kids on the autism spectrum. Kids can make new friends, jump, slide and play sensory-friendly games. Please RSVP as this program is not open to the general public.

Holiday Fun at Gillette Castle! Bring your kids to see Gillette Castle all dressed up for the holidays! Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, musical entertainment AND tons of working model train layouts complete this festive picture. Visit with Santa on Sundays, too!

Around the World Performance Series: Flamenco Dancing! At Stepping Stones Museum: Introduce Flamenco to children from a cultural, historic, and geographical standpoint. During this exciting performance, the audience gains a more complete understanding of the dance, music and Spanish culture.

Sunday, December 1st

Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights at Connecticut Trolley Museum. Join us for a trolley ride during the holiday season.

Maurice Sendak Exhibit at the New Britain Museum of American Art: To celebrate the 50th Birthday of Maurice Sendak's beloved Where the Wild Things Are, the New Britain Museum of American Art has launched a special exhibit of his work! Your kids will get chills seeing original pieces and fantastical creatures.

Santa on the Trolley at Shore Line Trolley Museum: Take a ride into the past at The Shore Line Trolley Museum and have your children visit with Santa!

Free First Sunday at the New Haven Museum: There's no admission at the New Haven Museum on the first Sunday of each month!

First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point: Meet at the main concession stand. Bring binoculars. Call 203-413-6756 for information.

Annual Menorah Lighting and Do-It-Yourself Menorah Building  at Westchester's Ridge Hill. Join us for a fun and joyful celebration of the Festival of Lights!

Celebrate Hanukkah at Milford's CT Post Mall: Save the date for a Hanukkah Celebration with the Chabad Jewish Center of Milford. The celebration will take place at Westfield Connecticut Post Mall in center court near the Menorah.

First Sunday Science at the Seaside Center. Songs of the Sea at Bruce Museum. Join Sean and Deirdre Murtha for an afternoon of sea chanteys and songs of the sea, evoking the everyday lives of sailors, whalers and fisherman from the days of sail.

FIRST Robotics Team Showcase of Robots at Imagine Nation Museum: The Imagine Nation Museum is hosting a Showcase of Robots!

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