Step into the past and experience the magic of the holidays at Lantern Light Village December 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20, 2025 5:00–8:30 p.m.. As twilight falls, Mystic Seaport Museum glows with the warm flicker of lanterns and the sparkle of music-filled light displays. Stroll through our waterfront village, transformed into a…
The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center invites you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season to experience the peace and wonder of a winter walk in the woods. Taking place Decemebr 12, 13, and 14, stroll through the forest on a self-guided tour of trails lit by the soft glow of…
Step into the past and experience the magic of the holidays at Lantern Light Village December 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20, 2025 5:00–8:30 p.m.. As twilight falls, Mystic Seaport Museum glows with the warm flicker of lanterns and the sparkle of music-filled light displays. Stroll through our waterfront village, transformed into a…
Step into the past and experience the magic of the holidays at Lantern Light Village December 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20, 2025 5:00–8:30 p.m.. As twilight falls, Mystic Seaport Museum glows with the warm flicker of lanterns and the sparkle of music-filled light displays. Stroll through our waterfront village, transformed into a…
Discover the wonders of nature together at this monthly, inclusive, and FREE family-friendly program at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center! Move at your own pace as you explore themed activity stations, meet live animals, and examine fascinating natural artifacts. Then get creative with a hands-on craft before heading out on a self-guided hike and scavenger…
Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll explore the outdoors with exciting games, hands-on nature activities, live animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for…
Step into the past and experience the magic of the holidays at Lantern Light Village December 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20, 2025 5:00–8:30 p.m.. As twilight falls, Mystic Seaport Museum glows with the warm flicker of lanterns and the sparkle of music-filled light displays. Stroll through our waterfront village, transformed into a…
Celebrate the 78th Annual Community Carol Sing on December 21! Enjoy free admission, a 2:00 p.m. caroler concert, Santa and Mrs. Claus sightings, and a 3:00 p.m. sing-along on the McGraw Gallery Quad. In the spirit of the season, visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or monetary donations to support the Pawcatuck Neighborhood…
Everyone deserves a night out! Have an evening out while your kids, ages 6 to 12, spend the evening at DPNC's Coogan Farm. We will enjoy cooking our own dinner, meeting animals and going for a night hike. We’ll make our own pizza for dinner and create a delicious dessert! Please be dressed for the…
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY!! The Bill Memorial Library invites you to visit the library on Saturday, February 7, 2026 to celebrate the 15th annual Take Your Child to the Library Day. Children and their families can stop by between 10:00 AM-2:00 PM for crafts, chocolate trivia, free book giveaway, and more! Taste…
Bring the family (children 8 and up) to the Giving Garden for our first seed-starting day of the year! What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by giving back to your community? Join us at DPNCs Coogan Farm for this FREE program as we plant over 1,000 celery seeds that will grow into fresh…
Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll explore the outdoors with exciting games, hands-on nature activities, live animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for…
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn about Connecticut’s native owls, meet one of DPNC’s resident birds, and then head into the night to listen and look for wild owls along the trails. Advanced registration is required. Meets at DPNC. Register
Learn to identify Connecticut’s native snakes and discover their important role in our ecosystems. Join DPNC on Sunday, March 22nd as we explore unique snake adaptations and you’ll get a chance to meet and touch live snakes! Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration is required. Free thanks to the generous support of the Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation.…
Join us in celebrating the opening of "Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks" with a special opening day event on Saturday, March 28. Drop in from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to participate in a collaborative LEGO® mosaic build guided by members of ConnLUG, a Connecticut-based LEGO® fan group, in the lobby of the Thompson…
Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll explore the outdoors with exciting games, hands-on nature activities, live animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for…
Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, meet resident animal friends along the way, and say hello to the Easter Bunny! Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to decorate them. Please bring your own basket to collect eggs. Participants are limited to…
free event with a donation of a non-perishable item
Avast, me hearties, head over to Mystic Seaport Museum for Pirate Days on April 16 and 17, 2026 for a treasure trove of outdoor fun for the whole family! Storm the Seaport Village, hunt for hidden loot, meet our friendly pirates, and enjoy performances to boot! Pirate lads and lasses of all ages will love…
Looking for something fun and free to do on a Sunday morning? Stop by DPNC for a hike through our trails! Starting at DPNC, we’ll wander through woods and fields, stopping to explore Pequotsepos Brook, the Craig Floyd Giving Garden at Coogan Farm, and the Stillman Foundation. Along the way, we’ll talk about how people…
Come meet the coolest residents at the nature center, literally! Get face-to-face with our cold-blooded animal ambassadors, including turtles, snakes, and frogs. We’ll explore their wild adaptations, from protective shells to camouflage. Touch live specimens if you dare (totally optional!), hold bio-facts like snake sheds and turtle shells, and learn how to help protect these…
Spring is prime time for bugs! Gather the family and search the meadow for grasshoppers, butterflies, spiders, and more during this FREE program! Please wear closed-toed shoes and bug spray. Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration is required. Register
Discover the wonders of nature together at this monthly, inclusive family-friendly program! Come at any time between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and move at your own pace as you explore themed activity stations, meet live animals, and examine fascinating natural artifacts. Then get creative with a hands-on craft before heading out on a self-guided…
Join us at the Nature Center for a FREE presentation as part of CT Open House Day including some of our most popular resident animals! Learn about their stories and how we can help these species in the wild. This program is for all ages! Pre-register on our today! Register
Join DPNC for a walk at the Conn College Arboretum where we can access their Native Plant Collection/Bolleswood Natural Area! This is a great opportunity to learn and see all of the beautiful native plants of New England! Pre-registration is required. We will meet at 33 Gallows Lane New, London, CT 06320. Members and Non-members:…
LEGO FREE BUILD AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton is hosting a LEGO Free Build on Thursday, June 18 from 4:00-5:00 PM. Drop in and be creative with the library’s massive supply of LEGO bricks. Open to all ages. Please note that LEGO creations will remain on…
Calling for kids of all ages with a caregiver to come discover the wonders of nature together at DPNC for this monthly, inclusive FREE family-friendly program! Move at your own pace as you explore themed activity stations, meet live animals, and examine fascinating natural artifacts. Then get creative with a hands-on craft before heading out…
The Nature Center’s forest fairies have come out to play and are excited to share the secrets to being kind to nature! Wander the trails and meet the Salamander Forest Fairy, the Meadow Flower Fairy, the Pond Fairy, the Stone Fairy, and other magical friends as you explore the woods. Each fairy has special ideas…
SUMMER READING AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host the donkeys of Tripledale Farm of Guilford along with a petting zoo on Saturday, June 27 between 12:00 and 2:00 PM to kick off our 2026 Summer Reading program. Summer Reading packets for kids birth - grade…
Build, explore, and unwind at Bricks Ahoy! Enjoy hands-on building activities, meet friendly Newfoundland dogs, hunt for hidden minifigures, and explore Brickwrecks by day. Stay for live music and an outdoor screening of The LEGO Movie on the Village Green at sundown—fun for all ages! more info
ED POPIELARCZYK’S MAGIC SHOW! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and families to Ed Popielarczyk’s Magic Show on Tuesday, July 14 at 1:00 PM. Join us for an entertaining and amazing performance where audience participation and fun are a MUST! No registration necessary; call the library at 860-445-0392 for more…
Celebrate the birthday of the world’s last wooden whaleship, the Charles W. Morgan, on July 18! Enjoy LEGO® activities, “Brick Bingo,” toy boat building, and Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks. Make a birthday card for the Morgan, explore Monstrous: Whaling and Its Colossal Impact, watch Whale Ho!, and finish with cake—fun for all ages!…
Join us at DPNC on the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month, we will explore parts of a plant’s life cycle and learn about different fruits and berries. We will discover why plants make fruits and berries, and learn how to identify some of our native plants. Grow your…
Round out your week with a family hike and picnic dinner at the Nature Center. Pack your dinner and we will explore the trails and enjoy a picnic in the woods before heading back to DPNC for a dessert of s’mores around the campfire! Members: $8.50; Non-Members: $10 Pre-register on our website: https://dpnc.org/event/family-hike-and-picnic/
While butterflies get most of the daytime glory, nighttime belongs to the moths! Come to the Nature Center after dark for a hands-on exploration into the hidden diversity of our local moth population. We’re setting up custom light sheets to see who comes to visit. Join in as we count and catalog as many fluttering…
Celebrate our country's textile history at Dye House Day! The North Stonington Historical Society will have weavers spinners dyers and sewers at this family friendly event. Try your hand at cloth making, enjoy our dye house and dye garden, and enjoy historic music. We will be "wauking the tweed" at 11:30, 12:30 and 1:30 if…
Celebrate all things mushroom at the Wild Mushroom Festival on Sunday, October 4! Learn about mushroom hunting and identification through woodland walks and talks with naturalists, foragers, and mushroom experts. Expand your knowledge at the mushroom identification table while exploring tastes of mushroom-themed food and drink from local chefs. Browse the expanded Mushroom Marketplace, with…
Kick off your Halloween evening at our annual Community Trick-or-Treat event! Come dressed in your spookiest, silliest, and most spectacular costumes and trick-or-treat through the Museum's Seaport Village. Free admission from 3:00–6:00 p.m. Enter at the North Entrance. Happy Halloween! More Details
TAKE YOUR HOLIDAY PHOTOS AT THE BEAUTIFUL BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites you to take your holiday photos at our beautiful historic library. Groups or individuals can drop in to take your photos Thursday, November 5 10:30 AM-7:30 PM; Friday, November 6 10:30 AM-4:30 PM; or Saturday,…
TAKE YOUR HOLIDAY PHOTOS AT THE BEAUTIFUL BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites you to take your holiday photos at our beautiful historic library. Groups or individuals can drop in to take your photos Thursday, November 5 10:30 AM-7:30 PM; Friday, November 6 10:30 AM-4:30 PM; or Saturday,…
