Local Events
Sono Holiday Stroll Sunday December 13 2009
December 6, 2009 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
First Annual Sono Holiday Stroll & Arts and Crafts Fair to benefit the Norwalk Open Door Emergency Shelter.
The Artists will be donating 10% of their proceeds to the Open Door Emergency Shelter
On Sunday, December 13, Begin your holiday with a leisurely shopping and dining stroll from Noon til 6pm throughout South Norwalk’s historic waterfront district. Over 70 boutiques, retailers, restaurants, museums, galleries, and studios are offering significant discounts for Stroll Shoppers only.
The day kicks off at the SoNo Holiday Stroll Headquarters at 127 Washington Street in South Norwalk With 20 Local Artists and Craftsman displaying and selling their unique products ~ great for Holiday Gifts!
Come join the Kids helping Kids Organization Christmas Carol their way throughout SoNo. The youth volunteers will also lead you to our Christmas Tree Decorating event from 1-4 PM located at the Norwalk Museum. Santa and his SoNo Photographer will be waiting for you with Christmas Cheer at the IMAX Theatre from 1-4 pm.
Hot Mulled Cider will be sold in front of the Stroll HQ @ 127 Washington to benefit the Open Door Shelter.
So, come on down to stroll SoNo, Meet Local Artists, Discover Unique Gifts, Experience Authentic Foods and Drinks, take advantage of Special Holiday Promotions and bring Cheer by Helping the Homeless this holiday season.
STROLL BRACELETS may be purchased for $5
100% proceeds from the bracelets will be donated to Open Door Homeless Shelter
@ 127 Washington St ~ The SoNo Holiday Stroll HQ.
DISCOUNTED PARKING ~ $3 in the Washington St Parking Lot
Alternate Parking is available on Haviland, at the Maritime Garage and at the Webster Lot.
For more information:
Norwalk Maritime Aquarium free to residents 12-5-09
December 1, 2009 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
Get your proof of Norwalk residency ready. The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is offering all city residents free admission on Saturday.On Salute Norwalk Day, Dec. 5, residents can enjoy the Aquarium animals and three special exhibits: Festival of Lighthouses, African Penguins and African Underwater Safari.
The Aquarium has also teamed up with the Physical Education Department of the Norwalk Public Schools to sponsor the annual Norwalk River Fun Run on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Veteran’s Park. Students will be walking and running 1.2 miles around the park and over the drawbridge to the Aquarium. All young runners will receive a coupon for a free child’s admission to a daytime IMAX movie (good when accompanied by a paying adult).
On “Salute Norwalk Day,” Norwalk residents also can receive $1 discounts on the daytime showings of the IMAX movies “Deep Sea” at 11 a.m. and 1 & 3 p.m., “Animalopolis” at noon and “The Light Before Christmas” at 2 p.m.
The day even extends into the Gift Shop and Cascade Café, where Norwalk residents receive 10 percent discounts.
Call The Maritime Aquarium at (203) 852-0700 or visit www.maritimeaquarium.org to learn more about the programs, exhibits, IMAX films and events currently offered.
Norwalk Winter Farmers Market
November 28, 2009 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
Now featuring farm fresh:
Seasonal fruits and vegetables, honey & maple syrup products, eggs, pork, beef, seafood, baked goods, plants, jams & jellies, goat’s milk soap, gift ideas and more!!!!
Indoor Saturdays 10-2
61 Wall Street (on the corner of isaac street)
parking in rear of building
Stepping Stones Museum Worldwide Day of Play September 26, 2009
September 25, 2009 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
Worldwide Day of Play
Saturday, September 26, 2009
10 am – 5 pm (rain or shine)
FREE admission all day
Play the day away |
Stepping Stones is excited to be partnering with Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, the Norwalk Historical Commission and Center for Contemporary Printmaking to present our annual Worldwide Day of Play – a day to help children and their families focus on the importance of a healthy active lifestyle. This year will have a historic focus featuring old time games, sports and other activities all guaranteed to get your family up and moving.
Activities scheduled
10 am - 4:30 pm: Ambulance Tours with Norwalk Hospital
10 am - 5 pm: Victorian Lawn Games
10 am - 5 pm: Croquet & Badminton
10 am - noon: Circus & Adventure Skills with Southern Connecticut State University
11 - 11:30 am: Yoga with Laurie Jordan from Greenwich Yoga and the soon to be opened, Westport Yoga
11 am – noon: Family Performance by Tom Callinan “The Gilded Age”
12:30 & 1:30 pm: Gymnastics Demo with Westport/Weston Family Y Exhibition Gymnastic Team
12:30 – 5 pm: Make your own Ball and Cup Game
1 – 4 pm: Tricycle/Bicycle Art with the Center for Contemporary Printmaking
2 - 4 pm: Nutrition and Healthy Food Games with Pediatrician, Dr. Betsy Clachko from Norwalk Hospital
2– 4 pm: Old Time Bicycles with the Wheelmen of CT
3 – 5 pm: Karate with Kempo Academy of Martial Arts
Activities will take place in Mathews Park at Stepping Stones, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum and Center for Contemporary Printmaking.
Times and locations may vary due to weather conditions.
Sponsored by
GE Capital
Pepperidge Farm, Inc.
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
Stamford Tent & Event Services
Crystal Rock
Maui Wowi
The Advocate/Greenwich Time
Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival
August 26, 2009 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
September 11, 12 & 13
Waterfront festival celebrates Long Island Sound’s seafaring past. Events include live entertainment, arts and crafts,vintage vessels,demonstrations, juried crafters, international food courts,exhibits & kids cove.
Penguins on the Loose Norwalk Maritime Aquarium
August 26, 2009 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
Now until December 2010
Visitors can sit and stand around a special mat, while the penguins are invited out to wander, explore, preen and generally do what penguins do.
Don’t be suprised if one walks right up to you and checks you out!
Classic Car Show September 2, 2009 Calf Pasture Beach
August 26, 2009 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
Come see beautful street rods, custom cars and antiques. Free for Norwalk residents with beach sticker.
Show starts at 6 p.m.
Concert with Sharkey & the Unknowns starts at 7 p.m.
www.norwalkct.org Parks & Recreation department
Classic Car Show Norwalk August 12 2009
August 11, 2009 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
Free event to public with Norwalk Beach stickers. Come and view Beautiful hot rods and antique cars.
Show starts at 6 p.m.
Concert by Fruit Gum Company 7 p.m.
Parks and Recreation department
SONO Arts Festival 2009
July 19, 2009 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
Sono Arts Festival August 1 & 2 2009
The 33rd annual SoNo Arts Celebration will enliven the streets of the historic, waterfront district of South Norwalk (SoNo), CT. The Arts Celebration is host to over 50,000 attendees, primarily from New England and the NY metro area.
Free-to-the-public, the Celebration supports original art, music and community spirit. Works from over 130 juried fine artists and craftspersons are showcased while live performers entertain throughout the weekend on three stages with a diverse mix of music, theater and dance. The Puppet Parade is a highlight of the event with giant puppets created by local participants.
Inspired by their passion for the arts and community spirit, a staff of volunteers produce the SoNo Arts Celebration and work throughout the year on various committees.
Friday, July 31, 2009: Kick-off Event, 6-11pm
Saturday, August 1, 2009: 10am - 12 midnight
Sunday, August 2, 2009: 10am - 5pm
Puppet Parade: Sunday Afternoon at 1pm
Exhibiting Artist booths are open:
Saturday from 10am – 6pm and Sunday 10am – 5pm
Stepping Stone Museum
July 19, 2009 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
July 26
Tom Chapin
The clean Machine Tour - 5 p.m.
July 26 - Tom Chapin
The Clean Machine Tour
For more than 30 years, Tom Chapin has entertained,
amused and enlightened audiences of all ages with
life-affirming original songs. Five of his family
recordings have received Grammy nominations for
Best Musical Album for Children and Billboard
magazine calls Chapin “the best family artist around.”
Chapin’s live performances engage the hearts, minds
and imaginations of children and adults alike.
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