MARIGOLDS FOR MOM OR ANY SPECIAL PERSON TAKE & MAKE KITS! Celebrate Mom or any special person! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites kids to pick up a Marigold Take & Make Kit beginning Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The kits include supplies for kids to create a beautiful…
Join your favorite superheroes on August 17 from 10 am – 5 pm for a superpowered day exploring the underwater world and saving the environment! We are not just celebrating these fictional crime-fighting heroes but also the heroes behind the scenes at Mystic Aquarium. You might not always see them, but these heroes care for…
Boo! Head to the Nature Center’s annual Halloween festivities, Spooky Nature Trails, on Friday, October 21 & Saturday, October 22. 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 spooky surprises.…
Boo! Head to the Nature Center’s annual Halloween festivities, Spooky Nature Trails, on Friday, October 21 & Saturday, October 22. 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 spooky surprises.…
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…
Calling all MNL children! Need a unique holiday gift for that very special someone? Join us for an exciting opportunity to create your own winter wonderland complete with beautiful Swarovski glitter! Local artist Julie Galvin Riggs will be instructing this fun painting class on Dec 5th at 5:00pm in the Ames Room. All ages are…
Experience the peaceful wonder of a walk in the woods lit by the soft glow of more than 500 luminaria, then warm up by a festive fire with a hot apple cider or or hot chocolate at our trailside Winter Cafe. Snacks and adult holiday libations (including spiked peppermint hot chocolate and hot cider with…
Experience the peaceful wonder of a walk in the woods lit by the soft glow of more than 500 luminaria, then warm up by a festive fire with a hot apple cider or or hot chocolate at our trailside Winter Cafe. Snacks and adult holiday libations (including spiked peppermint hot chocolate and hot cider with…
Experience the peaceful wonder of a walk in the woods lit by the soft glow of more than 500 luminaria, then warm up by a festive fire with a hot apple cider or or hot chocolate at our trailside Winter Cafe. Snacks and adult holiday libations (including spiked peppermint hot chocolate and hot cider with…
Come join the BenAnna Band at Mystic Seaport Museum for a family friendly musical countdown to the New Year! Kids can make their own party hats and we’ll ring in the new year at 3:00 p.m. with sparklers and confetti canons on the McGraw Quad! Kids will go bananas for this high energy musical duo…
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 23, 2023 through March 27, with no session on President’s Day,…
Grab your favorite winter onesie (or warm winter gear) and join Mystic Aquarium’s Youth Conservation Corps, The Watch Hill Conservancy, and The Watch Hill Fire District for a winter coastal clean-up and sea turtle survey at Napatree Point, Westerly. Our goal is to remove at least 100 pounds of marine debris, including ocean plastics, from…
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 23, 2023 through March 27, with no session on President’s Day,…
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 23, 2023 through March 27, with no session on President’s Day,…
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 23, 2023 through March 27, with no session on President’s Day,…
Hey kids! Put your cooking skills to the test on this school vacation day as we make delicious pancakes and decide what toppings and mix-ins are best! Program meets in the kitchen at Coogan Farm, 162 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic. Ages 6-10. Members: $21.25 Non-members: $25.
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.
It may be chilly outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter! Hunting owls are easier to spot when the leaves are down on the trees, and breeding begins in winter for many species, so owl sightings and sounds are much more common! Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and…
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 23, 2023 through March 27, with no session on President’s Day,…
Mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Experience an aquatic adventure like never before when you come face-to-face with real mermaids. The mermaids will dazzle with their interactive underwater performances, inspiring the imagination in guests of all ages! For an even more magical experience, you will have the opportunity to meet a mermaid on dry land!…
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 23, 2023 through March 27, with no session on President’s Day,…
Mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Experience an aquatic adventure like never before when you come face-to-face with real mermaids. The mermaids will dazzle with their interactive underwater performances, inspiring the imagination in guests of all ages! For an even more magical experience, you will have the opportunity to meet a mermaid on dry land!…
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 23, 2023 through March 27, with no session on President’s Day,…
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 23, 2023 through March 27, with no session on President’s Day,…
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Wonderful Winter Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on January 23, 2023 through March 27, with no session on President’s Day,…
Celebrate spring with our Woodland Egg Hunt! Stroll the trails of the Nature Center in search of eggs, and trade in your found eggs for wooden ones. Meet rabbits, birds, turtles and other animals as you explore the Nature Center and spend time at the Spring Creation Station decorating your wooden eggs to take home.…
Avast, me hearties, head over to Mystic Seaport Museum for Pirate Days on April 11-12, for a treasure trove of outdoor fun for the whole family! Storm the Seaport to get your map and compass and put those navigation skills to the test. Find the secret loot, meet our friendly pirates, and enjoy performances to…
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
Meet famous superheroes and take pictures with them all weekend long! Be sure to get your face painted like a superhero on Friday. Then, meet our own Mystic Aquarium Veterinarian heroes on Saturday while they perform animal checkups! On Sunday, it's your turn to become a superhero and adopt a shelter animal during your visit…
Hilton Mystic's FIRST Annual Fall Festival and Marketplace at Hilton Mystic, Mystic, CT. This event is FREE and open to the public. Registration encouraged. Food & Beverage Available for Sale. No outside food and beverages may be brought on property. Bar opens at 11 a.m. | Grill/Food Concessions opens at 11:30 a.m. PARKING: Parking is…
Join us at the Hilton Mystic, located at 20 Coogan Blvd, in beautiful Mystic, Connecticut, for a festive morning filled with holiday cheer, breakfast, and a visit with Santa! Bring your little ones and watch their eyes light up as they enjoy a delicious breakfast with the one and only Santa Claus himself! This in-person…
Sunday, March 10th, 1-2PM Dive into the imaginative world of collage art in our "Adventures in Collage" class! Designed for young artists aged 7-12, this 45-minute session is a playground for creativity and experimentation. In this class, students will have the exciting opportunity to create a still-life collage using a variety of 2D materials. We…
Guess who's hopping into Mystic Aquarium? The Easter Bunny! Take part in Spring-themed crafts, and see if you can solve the Easter Egg scavenger hunt! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo taken with the Easter Bunny on the Mezzanine! $20 More Details
Guess who's hopping into Mystic Aquarium? The Easter Bunny! Take part in Spring-themed crafts, and see if you can solve the Easter Egg scavenger hunt! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo taken with the Easter Bunny on the Mezzanine! $20 More Details
Guess who's hopping into Mystic Aquarium? The Easter Bunny! Take part in Spring-themed crafts, and see if you can solve the Easter Egg scavenger hunt! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo taken with the Easter Bunny on the Mezzanine! $20 More Details
Guess who's hopping into Mystic Aquarium? The Easter Bunny! Take part in Spring-themed crafts, and see if you can solve the Easter Egg scavenger hunt! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo taken with the Easter Bunny on the Mezzanine! $20 More Details
Guess who's hopping into Mystic Aquarium? The Easter Bunny! Take part in Spring-themed crafts, and see if you can solve the Easter Egg scavenger hunt! Included with general admission. Get your professional photo taken with the Easter Bunny on the Mezzanine! $20 More Details
You don't have to call, they'll be there! Meet the Connecticut Ghostbusters at Mystic Aquarium, joined by members of the Massachusetts Ghostbusters! They've got the real gear and they're ready to take photos with you! Free with general admission.
Free event! Join us for the official children's book launch party for “My Friend Doesn’t Have a House” written by local author Maggie Spadaro. There will be an author reading, book signing, sweet treats, and lots of fun for kids. All are welcome!
The 501st and the Rebel Legion are returning to Mystic Aquarium! Meet, greet and take photos with your favorite galactic film characters, and take part in themed activities during your visit! Free with general admission. More Details
