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Stepping Stones
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January 20, 2026

February

Open:

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Upcoming Events

Saturday, February 7

Sweetheart Ball

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Thursday, March 19

Game On!

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Game On!

Thursday, March 19 • 6:30 – 9:00 pm

Join us for the third annual Game On! Beer, Wine and Food Tasting at Stepping Stones Museum for Children: Institute of Creative Exploration.

All proceeds benefit Open Arms, our accessibility initiative at the heart of the museum's unwavering commitment to inclusion. Through the generous support of donors like you, Open Arms serves up to 50,000 children and families every year, providing free or reduced-rate access to our literacy-rich, immersive world of creative exploration, joyful discovery and hands-on learning.

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As Connecticut's largest children's museum, Stepping Stones offers transformational learning experiences for children 10 and under, focusing on character development, literacy mastery and creative confidence. Guided by specialized artists, puppeteers, scientists and cultural creatives, we transform learning into healthy childhood development.

Our core principles – Honest, Responsible, Mindful, Safe, Empathetic and Kind – come to life through distinctive exhibitions, workshops and creative experiences that ALL children need to build bright futures and healthy communities.

Come raise a glass to accessible learning for every child!

Thank you to our sponsors

All American Sponsors

First County Bank
Kris and Marc Granetz

MVP Sponsors

Diserio Martin
Krauss, Whiting Capital Advisors LLC
Terex Corporation
Wegmans

Food and Beverage Sponsors

Jacob's Pickles
The Blind Rhino

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