Children’s Free Week in the Museum
October 12 - 18, 2026 In Memory of Tish Samponaro from Her Husband, Philip G. Samponaro. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
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All About Owls, including an Owl Pellet Dissection (Grades 4-6)
Saturday, October 17 For Grades 4-6 All About Owls, Including an Owl Pellet Dissection! 10:00-11:30am WHOOO… wants to learn about owls? Guest presenter Hailey Horan from Flanders Nature Center will amaze you with fun facts about these nocturnal birds of prey. Then, you’ll each get the chance to dissect a real owl pellet! We’ll discuss […]
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Beginner Family Camp Out at White Memorial-CANCELED
Due to weather conditions of wind and sub freezing temps, this has been canceled. We will try again next year!
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RESERVATIONS CLOSED: STAR PARTY! The Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club Celebrates 70 Years Under the Stars!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 Join us as our local astronomy club marks its 70th anniversary with an afternoon of history, discovery, and as evening descends, dinner and (weather permitting) stargazing for dessert! Enjoy presentations on the club’s remarkable legacy, a tribute to the life and work of E. Dorrit Hoffleit, for whom the observatory is […]
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After-School Adventures, Grades 1-3 – October 2026
White Memorial - A.B. Ceder RoomGrades 1-3: Tuesdays in October After-School Adventures 4:15-5:30pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor […]
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After-School Adventures, Grades 4-6 – October 2026
White Memorial - A.B. Ceder RoomGrades 4-6: Wednesdays in October After-School Adventures 4:15-5:30pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor […]
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Ashes of Industry: 19th Century Charcoal Production in Northwestern Connecticut
Thursday, October 22, 2026 LUNCH INCLUDED! While hiking along the trails in Northwest Connecticut, hikers occasionally come across large raised circular mounds that appear odd and out of place. These 40-foot wide circles are the remains of charcoal hearths on which colliers burned logs to create charcoal used to power Connecticut's nineteenth century iron, steel, […]
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The Historic Trees of Litchfield Van Tour
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Let the oldest and largest trees of Litchfield tell the tales of our town’s rich history. This van tour will take you to notable trees, such as Wolcott’s Sycamore, the Colvocoresses Oak, the rare Franklin Tree, and “The Biggest Tree” in Litchfield. Education Directors Kate Zullo from the Litchfield Historical Society […]
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Moonlight Hike with Kelly Orr and Gerri Griswold
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Kelly Orr and Gerri Griswold lead you on a night hike on the cusp of the full Hunter Moon. Because the peak occurs just past midnight heading into Monday, the most stunning and brightest views will be during the evenings of Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25. Wander our beautiful […]
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After-School Adventures, Grades 1-3 – October 2026
White Memorial - A.B. Ceder RoomGrades 1-3: Tuesdays in October After-School Adventures 4:15-5:30pm Bring your kids out to White Memorial for programs designed to awaken curiosity and foster an appreciation for the natural world. Every session brings a new adventure, whether it’s exploring a new part of White Memorial property, meeting a live animal, or taking part in an outdoor […]