Arts & Entertainment
Weekend Calendar, Aug. 5-7: Comic Books, Otters, and a Puppet Parade
A roundup of some of the best events from across the area.
If you're looking for family-friendly entertainment this weekend, here's what's happening nearby:
- Where: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Ave., Norwalk
- When: Friday, Aug. 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Why go: Take your budding astronaut to the children's museum for a class on rocket building. Instructors will also be on hand to explain the secrets of gravity, force, and motion.
- Price: Free with museum admission, which is $14 for adults and children and $10 for seniors.
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- Where: , 1 University Pl., Stamford
- When: Friday, Aug. 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Why go: See comic book art from the designers who worked for DC, Marvel, and Archie comics. The exhibit also features a mural depicting the history of America’s most famous comic characters.
- Price: Free
- Where: , 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford
- When: Friday, Aug. 5 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
- Why go: Learn about the Stamford Museum's otters (and watch them chow down) at this twice-weekly event, back by popular demand.
- Price: Free with museum admission, which is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for students, and $5 for children (4-17).
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- Where: South Main Street, Norwalk
- When: Sunday, Aug. 7 at 1:30 p.m.
- Why go: Bring your kids to see a stream of life-size puppets parade down Norwalk's streets. More than 150 artists will be on hand to show off their wares. Learn more about the event here.
- Price: Free
- Where: , 151 Brookdale Rd., Stamford
- When: Sunday, Aug. 7 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Why go: Bring your blanket and enjoy the sounds of Katie Wilson, who will perform a variety of classic and pop music.
- Price: $5 for members; $10 for non-members
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