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Weekend Events for Kids, April 22-24

A few family-fun activities for the weekend.

Heckscher Farm Egg Hunt at Stamford Museum and Nature Center 

  • Saturday, April 23, 2011 
  • 10am -12 noon 
  • 39 Scolfieldtown Rd, Stamford CT 06905 
  • 203-322-1646 
  • Annual Egg Hunt for children ages six years and younger. Bring your own basket and hunt for hundreds of eggs all over the farm. Goody bags available. Free with admission.  

1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Party at Giant Steps

  • www.giantstepstoys.com 
  • Saturday, April 23  2011 
  • 10am - 12 noon 
  • 226 King's Highway East, Fairfield CT 06825 
  • 203-873-0754 
  • Good, old-fashioned Easter egg hunt and party. Come join us after forholiday-themed arts and crafts. Enjoy the balloon talent of Danny Diamond. All ages!  Free.   

Earth Day Celebrationat Stepping Stones Museum for Children

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  • www.steppingstonesmuseum.org 
  • Saturday, April 23 2011 
  • 11am - 4pm 303 West Ave, Norwalk CT 06854 
  • 203-899-0606
  • Children learn about  the process of "Going Green" and perserving wildlife. Meet wild animals up close.  Free with admission.   

Critters and Crafts at Earthplace

  • www.earthplace.org 
  • Saturday, April 23, 2011 
  • 2:30pm 
  • 10 Woodside Lane, Westport CT 06880 
  • 203-227-7253 
  • Enjoy a family program with a live animal story and craft. Children must beaccompanied by an adult. Ages 3 and above. Included with regular admission.  

Earth Day Exploration at Connecticut Audubon Society

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  • www.ctaudubon.org 
  • Saturday, April 23 2011 
  • 10:30am - 11:30am 
  • 2325 Burr St, Fairfield CT 06824 
  • 203-259-6305 
  • Earth Day is a perfect time to show appreciation for the planet. Meet the animals who are on the endangered species list and show your respect for the planet. For ages 5 and up. Admission: $3.00 for members; $6.00 for non-members  
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