Congratulations to Catherine L.
She won 4 tickets to
The Stepping Stones Museum for Children & this adorable stuffed animal BooZoo!
July, in all its summertime glory, offers Stepping Stones visitors an array of fun-in-the sun activities 7 days a week! Get ready for a MEGA Summer at award-winning Stepping Stones Museum for Children! Families will enjoy new experiences together each day, including a Mega Fourth of July celebration and making something very cool every time they visit the new Mega Making gallery – a Stepping Stones original!
Also this summer, families can enjoy a summer luau, complete with pineapple bowling, a luau performance and lessons; classes for “mini-musicians” who will play child-sized cellos and violins; visits to historic regions of the USA and even celebrate the 100th Birthday of Raggedy Ann, with a very special Storybook Pajama Party in August! Did you know that Raggedy Ann was “born” right here in Norwalk, CT?
Mega Making, open June 13 to Labor Day, is the museum's newest exhibit experience! Using real materials and real tools, young makers can explore art, textiles, construction and woodworking, tinkering and gadgets and a variety of materials, techniques and projects! Our staff members are here to help children and families get started, 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 everyone to try and to make! It's a mega-awesome experience.
JULY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Exploring: “Colonies to States” an **Around the World Program
THURSDAY, JULY 2 - Fun Fluids: Non-Newtonian 11:00 am – noon
Oobleck is back! This much beloved Stepping Stones classic is back to mystify all visitors. This liquid does not splash when hit! Come join in on the mystery of this non-Newtonian fluid. 
THURSDAY, JULY 2 - Get Into It! FREE 5:00 – 8:00 pm
The museum stays open late with free admission and activities. An Open Arms program.
SATURDAY, JULY 4 - INDEPENDENCE DAY - Early Closure at 3 pm
Milk Fireworks 10:30 – 11:30 am - Create a safe chemical reaction and beautiful “explosion” of color using household materials.
Paper Rockets: This IS Rocket Science 12:30 – 1:30 pm - Create your own paper rocket and discover how far yours can travel.
Grand Finale: Red, White and Goo (Elephant Toothpaste) 2:15 – 2:30
Celebrate America’s birthday in our trademark whimsical style with star spangled activities throughout the day and a very patriotic red, white and goo “elephant toothpaste” salute.
** As a Blue Star Museum, Stepping Stones always offers FREE admission to active duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.
MONDAY, JULY 6 - Mini Musicians Series: Meet the Cello
Explore the cello and the musical concepts of rhythm, pitch and tempo with Charlie Rasmussen, cello teacher at Talent Education Suzuki School (TESS), and become a mini musician with child sized instruments. Limited space – tickets available at 10:00 am. For children ages 3 – 5.
THURSDAY, JULY 9- Nano Days 11:00 am – noon
Learn about Nano technology and complete some fun Nano activities including Nano Sand, Kinetic Sand & Nano pants.
SATURDAY, July 11 - Accessibility Resource Day 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Stepping Stones offers free admission for families of children with special needs. Enjoy the museum’s engaging exhibits, mingle with other families and learn with your child in a safe, welcoming, ADA-compliant environment. Local and statewide organizations and agencies that support families with special needs will be onsite to provide resources and answer questions. An Open Arms program.
SATURDAY, July 11 - Around the World: Creative Kids 2:00 pm
Discover why the oak tree is one of the most significant symbols of Connecticut. Decorate an oak tree disc and print a word that symbolizes our state. Limited space – tickets available at 1:30 pm. For children ages 2 & older.
SUNDAY, JULY 12 - Around the World: Show Me a Tale 2:00 pm
Old Stormalong: A Salty Tale. After the story make your own "scrimshaw"/scratch art illustrating the tale! Limited space – tickets available at 1:30 pm. For children ages 5 & older.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 - 15 on the 15th: Celebrating the 15th Birthday of Stepping Stones
Join us for imaginative birthday activities and surprises!
SATURDAY, JULY 18 - Around the World: Performance Series 2:00 pm
Reader’s Theater: “Declaring Our Independence, by Corinne Brown
Declaring Our Independence depicts the formation of the important document, the Declaration of Independence, through the sometimes nervous eyes of one of its originators, Roger Sherman. Sherman, Adams, Jefferson, Franklin, and many others risk treason to write a document that declares freedom to the citizens of a new government.
SUNDAY, July 19 - Weekend Zumba Kids 1:00 pm
Join us for our weekend fitness party as you dance your way to a healthy future! All Ages. Free with museum admission.
THURSDAY, JULY 23 - Hulapalooza Luau 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Cool off at our family event of the summer. Immerse yourself in pacific island festivities, from pineapple bowling to a hula performance and lessons. Luau-style food available for purchase. Registration required. Members $10/person, non-members $15/person. After July 21: Members $12/person, non-members $17/person.
FREE WITH ADMISSION - EVERYDAY LEARNING
TUESDAYS:
Zelda the Zany Owl 12:15 – 1:15 pm - Learn your ABCs and 123s with our peppy, purple professor. Ages 36 months and younger.
Mutt-i-grees 1:30 – 2:00 pm, For children ages 3 and older. Enjoy a special canine storytime and discussion followed by a visit from a shelter dog. Shelter dogs courtesy of P.A.W.S.
WEDNESDAYS:
Toddler Tales - Children join in an interactive storytime, followed by an art project in Tot Town. Storytimes: 9:45 am members only; 10:15 am open to all and 10:45 am, Cuentos para Ninos.
Music Time 1:30 – 2:00 pm - Join us for an exploratory musical playtime! Sing, dance and play a variety of instruments.
Zumba Kids 2:30 – 3:00 - Join our fitness party, dancing your way to a healthy future!
THURSDAYS:
Junior Gadgeteers 1:30 – 2:00 pm - Calling all mini scientists! Engineer gadgets, devices and inventions of all sorts and sizes.
Art Cart 2:30 – 3:00 pm Get creative! Try out a variety of art materials and techniques while design a Masterpiece of your own.
FRIDAYS:
Zelda the Zany Owl 12:15 – 1:15 pm - Learn your ABCs and 123s with our peppy, purple professor. Ages 36 months and younger.
Boogie, Bop, Skip and Hop 1:30 – 2:00 pm. It’s time to groove! Simple dance steps and a wide variety of music will have children and caregivers bopping and hopping!
SATURDAYS
Mutt-i-grees 10:45 am – 11:15 am. For children ages 3 and older. Enjoy a special canine storytime and discussion followed by a visit from a shelter dog. Shelter dogs courtesy of P.A.W.S.
Editor’s Note: Events and programs are FREE with Stepping Stones Museum for Children admission unless otherwise indicated. This includes ALL Around the World programming, which is always FREE with admission!
In 2015, we embarked on a tour of the United States! Twelve months. Twelve exciting U.S. destinations. We are exploring each destination with families through programs such as the Performance Series, Creative Kids and a NEW program in 2015, Show Me a Tale. Around the World is part of the museum’s award-winning Global Connections Initiative and received the Promising Practice and Replication awards from the Association of Children’s Museum and MetLife Foundation. Learn More!
About Stepping Stones Museum for Children
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 Museum for Children 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 select 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
