Stepping Stones Museum January and February Events and Programs

SPECIAL EXHIBITS

Mega Making

A Stepping Stones visitor favorite!

The museum’s beloved Mega Making exhibit is back! Can we fix it? Yes we can! Every child can be a builder, engineer, artist, or dressmaker at this hands-on construction zone open until Labor Day 2018. Using real materials and real tools, young makers can explore a variety of supplies, techniques and projects to bring their creative ideas to life. Helpful staff members are always there to lend a hand, whether it’s working a needle and thread for the first time, practicing using wrenches and screwdrivers, tinkering with batteries and buzzers or picking out the perfect artist medium. There’s something for all ages!

The Mega Making exhibit experience is organized into four main areas:

• Art
• Textile
• Construction/Woodworking
• Book Nook/Future Ideas

Mega Making is made possible through the generosity of Primary Sponsor Ring's End and Supporting Sponsor First County Bank.

EVENTS

Events and programs are free with museum admission unless otherwise indicated. A small materials fee may apply to some activities.

January

MONDAY, JANUARY 1

MUSEUM CLOSED for New Year’s Day

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4

Get Into It! FREE 5:00 – 8:00 pm

The museum stays open late with FREE admission. An Open Arms program.

ELLI Open House 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Explore our toddler and preschool programs at the museum.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5

StoryTime - A Day at the Circus with Clare Pernice 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join local author and illustrator Clare Pernice to celebrate her acclaimed book, Circus Girl. A book signing, circus related activities and other surprises. Come in a circus costume, if you like! Copies of Circus Girl will be available for purchase.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6

Around the World: Cuentos: Tales from the Latino World 2:00 – 3:00 pm

With colorful tales from the Caribbean, South America, Spain, and the Bronx, David Gonzalez paints a vivid picture of the people and rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. From the enchanting Puerto Rican magician Milomaki to the friendship between young Delgadina and a magical snake, these stories are filled with memorable characters, fantastic plots, and positive messages. Spanish words spice up the stories and songs so that children can repeat and retain their sound and meaning. Free for all ages.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 7

Fingerprint Forensics 11:15 – 11:45 am

Arches, whorls and loops! Discover how fingerprints make you unique.

Secret Letters 2:15 – 2:45 pm

The science and art of secrets: find out how to reveal hidden messages.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 – MONDAY, JANUARY 15

Spy Academy 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Become a secret agent! Hone your investigation skills by making your way through our training course.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 14

Mystery Tour 11:15 – 11:45 am

Show off your sleuthing skills on a guided tour through the museum to solve a mystery!

Tracks and Footprints 2:15 – 2:45 pm

Solve the "who done it?" challenge and match the shoes to the print!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13

MUSEUM CLOSES EARLY 3:00 pm

Closure for our Storybook Pajama Party event

Storybook Pajama Party: Elephant & Piggie 4:00 – 8:00 pm

Have the kids throw on some cozy pajamas to enjoy an evening at the museum and a compelling reading of the tale in front of a large screen showing the pages in the book for all to see. After the story, the reading is brought to life when children meet the storybook character. Hands-on themed activities for children of every age take place all evening throughout the museum. Tickets are $10 per person for museum members and $15 per person for non-members. Early Bird Discount on tickets runs through Friday, January 5 and is $8 per person for museum members and $13 dollars per person for non-members. Children under the age of one will be admitted for free. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Registration is required. Space is limited.

MONDAY, JANUARY 15 SCHOOL’S OUT, SO WE’RE OPEN

Open for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

“I Have a Dream” All Day

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. watch his famous “I Have a Dream” speech that will play through the day.

Peace Doves 11:15 – 11:45 am

Join us to create your own peace doves.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18

Accessibility Afternoon 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Free admission for families of children with special needs. An Open Arms program.

My Ability 3:00 – 5:00 pm

A sensory-friendly experience open to families visiting through Accessibility Day. An Open Arms program.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 – SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

Color Mixing Bags 11:15 – 11:45 am

Learn about color mixing, shades and tint with mess-free finger painting!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

Forensics Fun Noon – 2:30 pm

Local high school students from Bridgeport Military Academy will facilitate activity stations that will highlight processes done by forensics teams.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 21

Fizzing Colors 2:15 – 2:45 pm

Explore the science of color mixing with this fun fizzing chemical reaction!

NEW DAY

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21

Accessibility Day 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Free admission for families of children with special needs. An Open Arms program.

Rice Rangoli 11:15 – 11:45 pm

Create your own design using colored rice! Space is limited.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24

MultiMedia Gallery CLOSED for facility rental

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 28

Pocket Decoders 11:15 – 11:45 am

Make your own pocket decoder to write and read secret messages!

After Images 2:15 – 2:45 pm

Explore the science of how the human eye perceives color!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28

Show Me a Tale: 7 Continents of the World 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Asia – Chinese New Year

Story: Tale of Nian

Activity: Chinese Dragon stick

February

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Get Into It! FREE 5:00 – 8:00 pm

The museum stays open late with FREE admission. An Open Arms program.

ELLI Open House 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Explore our toddler and preschool programs at the museum.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Homeschool Day Noon – 4:00 pm

Open House Event

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10

MUSEUM CLOSES EARLY 3:00 pm

Closure for Winter Wonderland Children's Ball event

Winter Wonderland Children’s Ball 4:00 – 8:00 pm

Bubbleology Performance with Keith Michael Johnson

Members $10/person Non-members $15/person

After Friday, February 2: Members $12 Non-members $17/person

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Accessibility Afternoon 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Free admission for families of children with special needs. An Open Arms program.

My Ability 3:00 – 5:00 pm

A sensory-friendly experience open to families visiting through Accessibility Day. An Open Arms program.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Accessibility Day 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Free admission for families of children with special needs. An Open Arms program.

Just Accessible Music (JAM) with Kim McCord 11:00 – 11:30 am

Storybook with Music for Children with Special Needs

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 SCHOOL’S OUT, SO WE’RE OPEN

Open for Presidents’ Day 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Show Me a Tale: 7 Continents of the World 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Asia – Siberia

Story: How the Sun Was Rescued

Activity: Rock art

Stepping Stones Museum for Children is an award-winning, private, non-profit 501 (c)(3) children’s museum committed to broadening and enriching the lives of children and families. Stepping Stones is located at 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT, exit 14 North and 15 South off I-95. Museum hours are: Labor Day through Memorial Day, Tuesday—Sunday and holiday Mondays from 10 am-5pm; and Memorial Day through Labor Day, Monday-Sunday from 10 am-5 pm.

Admission is $15 for adults and children and $10 for seniors. Children under 1 are free. For more information about Stepping Stones, to book a field trip or schedule a class, workshop or facility rental call 203-899-0606 or visit www.steppingstonesmuseum.org.