Shake off that cabin fever with 3 days of frosty fun on the spacious grounds of Mystic Seaport Museum! Bundle up and celebrate the great outdoors in New England with ice sculpture demonstrations, games, crafts, and live music. Step into a life-sized snow globe in the Treworgy Planetarium, then warm up next to a fire…
Shake off that cabin fever with 3 days of frosty fun on the spacious grounds of Mystic Seaport Museum! Bundle up and celebrate the great outdoors in New England with ice sculpture demonstrations, games, crafts, and live music. Step into a life-sized snow globe in the Treworgy Planetarium, then warm up next to a fire…
The Find the Buoy Holiday Scavenger Hunt is returning to Stonington Borough and kicking off on Small Business Saturday, November 26th. Visit the Borough between 11/26 and 12/31/22; pick up a postcard and get it stamped at each of the 18 participating buoy locations; drop your stamped postcard at any buoy location by 12/31 and you will be…
On Monday, February 20 (President's Day), we'll be learning all about Connecticut’s incredible canines: the fox and coyote! Kids ages 6-10 are invited to come to DPNC from 1-3 pm to play games, identify scat and tracks and search the trails looking for signs of these amazing creatures.
Celebrate Earth Day the DPNC way! Meet our resident animals, learn ways you can help to protect our planet, and spend time on the trails completing an Earth Day Scavenger hunt. Program for adults and families. Participants receive our limited-edition Earth Day 2022 water-bottle sticker! Free for members and non-members. More Info
Boo! Head to the Nature Center for our annual Halloween festivities, Spooky Nature Trails, on Friday, October 20 & Saturday, October 21. Explore our woodland trails with glowing jack-o-lanterns lighting the way. Our nighttime autumn forest is filled with frightful and delightful, weird and wild animals, as well as fantastical ghosts, goblins, ghouls and other…
Boo! Head to the Nature Center for our annual Halloween festivities, Spooky Nature Trails, on Friday, October 20 & Saturday, October 21. Explore our woodland trails with glowing jack-o-lanterns lighting the way. Our nighttime autumn forest is filled with frightful and delightful, weird and wild animals, as well as fantastical ghosts, goblins, ghouls and other…
Join us for a night of trivia at The Social Bar & Kitchen benefiting Project Oceanology. Fun, prizes, and a great cause! Doors open at 5:30. Arrive early to enjoy drinks and order dinner before our trivia night kicks off! In addition to trivia, we've got exciting prizes and a silent auction. All proceeds from…
Join us on Saturday, May 25, 2024, as The Haley Mansion, part of the historic Inn at Mystic Property hosts Family Fun Day at the Mansion and the fourteen acres overlooking Fishers Island Sound. 100% of the proceeds from the day will benefit Make-A-Wish Connecticut to help make wishes come true for local children with…
Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, meet resident animal friends along the way, and visit with the Easter Bunny. Trade in your found eggs for wooden ones and head over to the creation stations to decorate them in your own unique way. This event takes place at DPNC. Please bring…
Shell-ebrate summer in the most claw-some way possible at LobsterFest! Join us on June 8 at Coogan Farm for an afternoon of Maine lobster, live music, family fun, and live animal encounters all to benefit the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Every claw you crack supports the Nature Center’s work. When: June 8 @ 1–3 PM…
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…
“We’re gonna need a bigger boat” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of JAWS! Whether you’re an islander, a tourist, or a local, join us for JAWSFest. Enjoy shark-themed fun for all ages including a shark cage photo op, crafts, and sea shanties. Learn about shark conservation and research from regional experts and kick off Shark…
Celebrate summer with DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 4. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class. Rain cancels the program. Meets at DPNC. Advance registration required. Register
Join us the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature! This month is all about pond dipping: learn about the different animals in the pond, and use nets to try and catch some for an up close encounter! Come prepared with close toed shoes that can get wet and muddy (no crocs…
Celebrate summer at DPNC by exploring nature with your little one in our classic caregiver-and-child class, for ages 2 to 4. Live animals, stories, songs, and lots of time outside bring nature to life for you and your child. Sign-ups are per class. Rain cancels the program. Meets at DPNC. Advance registration required. Members: $21.25…
From the way birds fly to how beavers build, engineers are inspired by nature every day. Children ages 6-10 will explore how animals and plants have influenced some of our coolest inventions then seek out inspiration to build some of our own! Please pack water and lunch for your child. Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration is…
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…
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…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school for Spring Break? Between hikes, games, and live animal encounters, there’s plenty to explore at the Denison Pequotsepos…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school for Spring Break? Between hikes, games, and live animal encounters, there’s plenty to explore at the Denison Pequotsepos…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school for Spring Break? Between hikes, games, and live animal encounters, there’s plenty to explore at the Denison Pequotsepos…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school for Spring Break? Between hikes, games, and live animal encounters, there’s plenty to explore at the Denison Pequotsepos…
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…
Spring Break Vacation Day Programs Monday: Reptiles Tuesday: Awesome Amphibians Wednesday: Pond Dipping Thursday: Owls Friday: Nest Builders For children ages 6-10. Looking for something fun for your children to do while they are off from school for Spring Break? Between hikes, games, and live animal encounters, there’s plenty to explore at the Denison Pequotsepos…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Join DPNC on Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, for our science-based curriculum which introduces students to the wonders of the natural world! New topics are covered each week through hands-on activities, meeting live animals, games and time for nature play and socialization. Classes have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 14. There…
Colonial and Native American culture, games, crafts, weaving and spinning demonstrations, antique muskets, working models of our historic mills. Try on reproductions of historic clothing. Our 1781 Homestead Gardens and Dye House will be open for viewing. Vendors include colonial chocolatiers, 18th century trade items and colonial style jewelry. 11:00AM: Performance of the Declaration of…
COLONIAL KIDS PRESENTED BY THE AVERY COPP HOUSE STAFF! What was it like to be a kid growing up in Colonial America? Find out when the staff of the Avery Copp House Museum visits the Bill Memorial Library on Tuesday, July 7 at 1:00 PM. Kids in grades 1-5 will learn what it was like…
