Earth Day Weekend

April 20 and 21

Did you know? Earth Day is recognized as the biggest civic event on our planet! Since its founding in 1970, Earth Day has inspired billions of people to make a difference for our environment and our future. This Earth Day weekend, join us at Stepping Stones to explore the wonders of the natural world and discover how you can become an everyday Earth hero.

  • Become a nature detective: track local fauna on a wildlife
    scavenger hunt.
  • Raise your voice: sing along at an Earth Day mini concert.
  • Connect with nature: get hands-on at a nature sensory station.
  • Unleash your creativity: craft art and engineering masterpieces from
    recycled materials.
  • And so much more!

All Earth Day Weekend experiences are free with museum admission.

Featured Experiences
Daily Programs
Special Performances
New Canaan Nature Center Table
Saturday, April 20 • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Meet a variety of furry, scaly and feathered friends from New Canaan Nature Center and get an up-close look at what makes them special.
Earth Day Mini Concert
Saturday, April 20 • 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Join Stepping Stones fan favorite Dan, Dan the Music Man for a singalong celebration of our wonderful world and its inhabitants.
Save the Sound
Saturday, April 20 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
In this hands-on experience, take a deep dive into our interconnected waterways and learn how you can help protect them.
Sova Theater presents Marvelous Metamorphoses
Sunday, April 21 • 10:30 am and 2:00 pm
Nature and art combine in a show stopping performance that brings to life transformations from the natural world — from caterpillar to butterfly, polliwog to frog and beyond!
Blue Moon Raptors
Sunday, April 21 • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Explore the world of birds of prey with an hour of captivating wildlife education showcasing four awe-inspiring species.
Saturday, April 20
Nature Sensory Station
All Day
Service Tree
All Day
Wildlife Scavenger Hunt
All Day
New Canaan Nature Center Table
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Earth Day Poster Art
10:00 - 11:00 am
Earth Day Mini Concert
11:00 AM
Upcycled Creations and Sorting Station
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Mutt-i-grees®: Rescue Dog Storytime
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Save the Sound
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Earth Day Puppet Parade
1:30 - 2:00 pm
Earth Day Mini Concert
2:00 PM
Earth Day Poster Art
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Sunday, April 21
Nature Sensory Station
All Day
Service Tree
All Day
Wildlife Scavenger Hunt
All Day
Earth Day Poster Art
10:00 - 11:00 am
Sova Theater presents Marvelous Metamorphoses
10:30 AM
Blue Moon Raptors
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Upcycled Creations and Sorting Station
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Earth Day Puppet Parade
1:30 - 2:00 pm
Sova Theater presents Marvelous Metamorphoses
2:00 PM
Earth Day Poster Art
3:30 - 4:30 pm