Calling artists of all ages! Express yourself with a wide variety of artistic materials and methods including paint, sculpture, printing and collage. Artists will explore shapes, colors, forms and patterns while learning about different modes of creative expression. Join us for a new art project every week.
Take a deeper dive into learning with fun and engaging STEAM discoveries driven by our exhibit galleries and seasonal experiences. Explorers will use their investigation skills to gain a new outlook on the world around them. There are new discoveries to be made every week.
We are growing a garden at Stepping Stones! Join us in our Edible Garden and explore the ins and outs of cultivation. If the weather is less than desirable for gardening, the program can be found in the Hub. This is a seasonal program.
Get your blood pumping and your body moving! Join us on a fun fitness adventure to help keep your body energized and healthy.
Pick up an instrument and strike up the band with musical explorations that make you groove, move and sing.
Meet a friendly shelter dog assisting in a unique story time that helps children build social-emotional skills and become caring, calm and confident citizens.
Work together to create unique puppets and explore how to bring them to life. You will be introduced to the world of puppetry and create your own puppets to put on a show at home with friends and family.
Join us as we explore one of the many interests of Professor James—from dinosaurs, reptiles, mammals and more to medieval machinery such as catapults and ballistae. We will travel the world, we will travel time and we will follow wherever our curiosity leads us.
The newest and coziest area at Stepping Stones is the ELLI+ Book Nook, a dedicated space for children and their caregivers to discover the pleasures of reading and storytelling. Families can settle in for a quiet moment of storytelling or enjoy a variety of literacy–centered programs throughout the museum. Through these specially–curated and crafted programs, projects and engagements, Book Nook staff and volunteers help build caregiver knowledge about reading development so they can support reading at home.
Explore beloved tales and then transform them into vibrant works of art at Art of Storytelling! Through hands-on activities like painting, drawing and crafting, children will illustrate their favorite stories and develop their literacy skills in a fun, engaging way meant to inspire a love for both reading and art.
Book Besties invites little readers and their caregivers to embark on independent reading adventures together. Discover new tales, share giggles and spark imaginations in a cozy, fun-filled atmosphere! Plus, enjoy special visits from guest readers and authors who will bring their stories to life.
Join us at Chapter Chasers as we dive into thrilling chapter books filled with unforgettable characters and exciting plots! Enjoy captivating stories read aloud by enthusiastic hosts, then unleash your own reading skills during independent reading time. Chapter Chasers is the perfect place to ignite your passion for reading and make new bookish buddies!
Beloved stories get transformed into vibrant performances through dramatic play, imaginative movement and creative expression during Page to Stage! Little ones will explore character voices, learn basic acting techniques and even create their own mini-productions. Unleash creativity with us and bring stories to life in a fun and interactive way!
At Tales and Tunes Time, little ones will giggle and wiggle as we dive into delightful stories filled with vibrant characters and playful themes. Sing songs, clap hands and explore interactive props that enhance every tale, making reading an exciting adventure for toddlers and their caregivers.
Each week during Turn the Page, we’ll explore captivating tales filled with laughter, wonder and magic. Perfect for young listeners and their families, this interactive session encourages imagination and engagement with every story. Get ready to turn the page and let your creativity soar!
Open daily: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mathews Park
303 West Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850
203 899 0606
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