What's The Plan: APR 18-20
Egg hunts, Paul Revere's Ride at Rochambeau, Third Saturdays at The Aldrich, cherry blossoms in North Salem, a birch beer tasting at Hilltop Hanover Farm, and more!
Happy Easter and Passover to all who celebrate. It’s your last chance to participate in a local egg hunt, so make a plan and snag your tickets now.
We’ve so far been enjoying our spring break staycation. I gifted my daughter this cool screen-free camera called Camp Snap for her birthday and we’ve been having so much fun with it. Think of it like a disposable camera from the 90s, but one you can reuse again and again. So far, she’s taken lots of lovely candid photos of us (🥴), nature shadows, signs of spring, and her precious Furby.
Two big spring re-openings this week: Heibeck’s Stand in Wilton and King Kone in Katonah. Perfect for those I-don’t-feel-like-cooking nights.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 17 (bonus!)
National High Five Day »
10:00 AM-2:00 PM — ✍️ Painting to Music workshop (Katonah Museum of Art)
Part of KMA's vacation day series. Today, kids can "translate sounds into art through expressive mark-making. Develop a series of mini paintings while experimenting with a variety of brushes and tools." Workshops at 10AM, 11:30AM, and 1PM. Ages 3-8 w/ adult, 9+ can be dropped off. Non-members $15/pp »
12:15 PM-4:00 PM — 🥚 The Great Egg Hunt: Day 1 (New Canaan Nature Center)
This egg hunt is a bit more manageable as it's designed for smaller groups (~25 per hunt). BYO basket. Cross your fingers for good weather! $15/kid »
8:00 PM-8:30 PM — 🔦 Free Flashlight Egg Hunt (grades 3-5) (Ridgefield Parks & Recreation)
Come dressed for the weather and bring your own flashlight! You must register online. »
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
National Exercise Day »
9:00 AM-3:30 PM — 🥚 The Great Egg Hunt: Day 2 (New Canaan Nature Center)
Last day! Tix $15/kid. »
10:00 AM-3:30 PM — 🐣 Harvest Moon Easter Egg Hunt (Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, North Salem)
Sign up for a time slot for your little kiddos under 8 to scoop up all the eggs they can find at this beautiful farm. (Plus a visit with the bunny himself.) Warning: this is such a really cute event but may be a bit overwhelming if your kid doesn’t like a big crowd. Tix $22/kid, $5/spectator. Make sure to leave time to shop the farm store afterwards. »
10:00 AM-2:00 PM — 🐣 The Great Earthplace Egg Hunt (Earthplace, Westport)
Pick a time slot and bring the kids for a "vernal woodland adventure." Hunt for eggs, pet a live rabbit, and do some spring-themed crafts. Tix $25 per child (ages 2-13). 10AM, 11AM, 12PM & 1PM. Love this place. »
10:00 AM-2:00 PM — ✍️ Magical Painted Characters workshop (Katonah Museum of Art)
Part of KMA's vacation day series. Today, kids can "discover how spontaneous brushstrokes and abstracted forms can be turned into fantastical figures." Workshops at 10AM, 11:30AM, and 1PM. Ages 3-8 w/ adult, 9+ can be dropped off. Non-members $15/pp »
2:00 PM-3:00 PM — 🖼️ People: Looking at Representation in Art with The Bruce Museum (Pound Ridge Library)
A great kids program led by The Bruce Museum. Explore questions like: Who are we looking at when we look at portraits? How do artists choose their subjects and how does their representation of an individual affect the viewer? You’ll create your own self portrait at the end. Free. »
2:00 PM-3:30 PM — 🤖 Family Screening: "Wild Robot" (Ridgefield Library)
This one was nominated for 3 Oscars. No registration necessary; just drop by! »
3:45 PM-4:30 PM — 🪐 Solar System & Night Sky Planetarium Show (Stamford Museum & Nature Center)
Worth a visit for your space-enthusiast kiddos aged 5+. Tix are $8/pp for non-members. »
5:00 PM-7:00 PM — 🐎 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere's Ride (Rochambeau Farm, Mt. Kisco)
Put on by John Jay Homestead, the Bedford Historical Society, and the Bedford Riding Lanes Association, so you know it will be good. It’s a family event and pizza and beverages will be served. 18th century games, a lantern craft and other fun surprises. $35/non-members, $10/U10 »
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Husband Appreciation Day »
ALL DAY — 🏞️ National Park Service Free Entrance Day
It's the first day of "National Park Week" today, which makes it a good reminder to check out some national parks near you: like Weir Farm National Historic Site in Wilton (always free to visit!) »
9:00 AM-1:00 PM — 🐣 Rochambeau Farm Easter Egg Hunt (Rochambeau Farm, Mount Kisco)
Such a beautiful farm. Highly recommend a visit. $20/kid and you must arrive 40 minutes before your time slot. Buy tickets ahead of time. »
9:00 AM-3:30 PM — 🥚 The Great Egg Hunt: Day 3 (New Canaan Nature Center)
Last day! Tix $15/kid »
10:00 AM-11:00 AM — 🐣 oHHo Easter Egg Hunt (Village Green, Bedford)
Looks like beautiful weather for an egg hunt on the Village Green. Just register in their Google Doc to let them know how many egg hunters you have. Free! »
10:00 AM-3:30 PM — 🐣 Harvest Moon Easter Egg Hunt (last day!) (Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, North Salem)
Tix $22/kid, $5/spectator. »
10:00 AM-3:00 PM — 🐴 Veteran Family Day (Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship, Mt Kisco)
Vets and their families are invited to take part in lots of fun activities at this fantastic therapeutic horse farm in Mt Kisco. Admission is free, but you've got to email laurie.ciavardini@endeavorth.org to register. Love this! »
10:00 AM-5:00 PM — 🎨 Third Saturdays (The Aldrich Art Museum, Ridgefield)
Admission is free every 3rd Saturday. Take advantage! »
10:00 AM-2:00 PM — 🐣 The Great Earthplace Egg Hunt (Earthplace, Westport)
Pick a time slot and bring the kids for a “vernal woodland adventure.” Hunt for eggs, pet a live rabbit, and do some spring-themed crafts. Tix $25 per child (ages 2-13). 10AM, 11AM, 12PM & 1PM. Love this place. »
10:00 AM-4:00 PM — 🐣 Egg-straordinary Extravaganza (Stepping Stones Museum For Children, Norwalk)
First come, first serve! Just sign up at the front desk when you arrive and pay admission. Admission is $20/adults & kids, U1 free. »
10:30 AM-11:30 AM — 📚 Storytime with The Aldrich - WAITLIST (The Aldrich Art Museum, Ridgefield)
Cute collab between the Ridgefield Library & The Aldrich. Good for kids under 6. Register in advance. »
11:00 AM-12:30 PM — 🥤 Birch Beer Make & Taste (Hilltop Hanover Farm, Yorktown Heights)
How does this old-fashioned soda get made? You can learn today and sample some at the end. It's a family-friendly program perfect for families with kids ages 7+. »
11:00 AM-12:30 PM — 🐉 Raya and the Last Dragon: Movie screening (Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville)
Kid-friendly screenings take place every weekend! Tix just $5 for adults & kids. »
12:00 PM & 2:30 PM — 👸 Sleeping Beauty (opening day!) (Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport)
Friend of The Plan Lauren Mika says the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport is a children’s theater that “brings such talent, joy and passion to each production.” She said it’s absolutely worth the drive. Tix $35-$41. »
12:30 PM-1:30 PM — 🐰 Lewisboro Easter Bunny visit (Lewisboro Town Hall)
The Lewisboro Bunny and the Lewisboro Lion are returning to the Lewisboro Town House just in time for Easter. For resident families w/ kids ages 2.5-12YO. No need to register. First 150 kids will get a goodie bag. »
1:00 PM-1:45 PM — ✈️ MadScience presents: “Stunt Planes” (Pound Ridge Library)
Great for kids K-5. Make and test various plane designs to see the 4 forces in action. Love it. »
1:00 PM-2:30 PM — 🎨 Spring Arts & Crafts (Trailside Nature Museum, Cross River)
Head over to Trailside Nature Museum in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation for a free arts & crafts sesh with the kiddos. The park entry fee is $5/car w/ Park Pass, $10/car without a Park Pass. »
1:00 PM-2:00 PM — 🐐 Goats on the Go! (Muscoot Farm, Katonah)
Bring your kids aged 12+ to take a pygmy goat on a walk around the farm this afternoon. You've got to register online ahead of time. Tix $22.50. »
3:00 PM-4:00 PM — 🌸 Sakura Celebration: Cherry Blossom Ramble (Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, North Salem)
This gorgeous museum and garden is open 11AM-5PM, but today at 3PM they're doing a "Cherry Blossom Ramble." You and the kids will "walk among the Hammond’s cherry blossoms, welcome our new trees, learn more about their biology, hear and write poems inspired by these trees, and explore their meaning in Japanese culture." Stay for the treat at the end. Free with admission. Tix $12/adults, $8/students, 5U free. »
5:00 PM-8:00 PM — 🔦 iLuminate Show - almost sold out (The Ridgefield Playhouse)
Expect a multi-sensory live show featuring dancers in LED suits with wireless lighting programs that create lighting effects. For ages 5+. Tix $76-$81 »
8:00 PM-9:00 PM — 🇬🇧 The Beatles Tribute (The Palace Theater, Stamford)
If they can handle a late night, take your kids to see “1964,” a band that recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter "with an accuracy that is unmatched." Tix $25-$39 »
SUNDAY, APRIL 20
Easter Sunday »
11:00 AM-12:30 PM — 🐣 Egg Hunt for Wolves! (Wolf Conservation Center)
Bring the fam to learn about "the mythology, biology and ecology of wolves in North America and then join in an egg-hunt with a twist." Instead of a traditional egg hunt, "guests will enjoy watching Ambassador Wolves Nikai and Silas eat eggs. Tix $15/adults, $12/kids U12. »
ONGOING EVENTS
APRIL 19-MAY 18 — 👸 Sleeping Beauty (Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport)
Friend of The Plan Lauren Mika says the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport is a children’s theater that “brings such talent, joy and passion to each production.” She said it’s absolutely worth the drive. Tix $35-$41. Go see it! »
Every Saturday (9:00 AM-1:00 PM) — 👩🌾 Gossett Brothers Farmers Market (Gossett Brothers Nursery, South Salem)
Shop for some yummy local treats and produce in the warmth of their newly-renovated greenhouse. Great selection, every Saturday morning. »
Every Saturday (8:30 AM-1:00 PM) — 🥕 Pleasantville Farmers Market (10 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville)
60+ vendors and held outdoors, year-round. Located just off Bedford Road, right in a historic walking village. Longer hours now in effect! »
Every Saturday (9:30 AM-1:00 PM )— 🧑🌾 Sam Bridge Farmer’s Market (Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, Greenwich)
A great nursery in Greenwich. Lots of produce and artisanal products from local farmers & makers. Goes from Jan 18-May 5. »
Every Saturday (10:30 AM-2:30 PM) — 🎨 Open Arts Studio (Grace Farms, New Canaan)
Held every Saturday at this magical place. We've done everything from paper art to cookie decorating. Great way to spend an afternoon. Recommended ages 4-12 (w/ adult). Non-member $5, register online. »
Every Saturday (12:00 PM-1:00 PM) — 🌍 Saturdays at Earthplace (Earthplace, Westport)
Pay the admission price ($10/adult, $5/kid) and drop in for a nature-based activity with your kiddo every Saturday. Think: eco-art, science experiments, miniature pond exploration. »
Every Sunday (5:30 PM-7:30 PM) — 🎹 Family-Friendly Music Afternoons (Uncle Cheef, Brewster, NY)
As an “all ages venue,” Uncle Cheef welcomes and encourages kids to come experience the joys of live music. Their 5:30PM Sunday show makes it easy to do just that. Note: Kids can’t sit at the bar, and they don’t have high chairs. Tix $10-$20. »
WHAT’S COMING UP
Here’s a handful of events coming up that you want to make note of now. Click the button to upgrade for just $5/mo so you can view all the details, ticket information and registration URLs right in your own calendar.
April 25 – 🥣 16th Annual Katonah Chili Cook-Off (Bedford Hills Community House)
April 26 – 🌎 Earth Day Celebration (Grace Farms, New Canaan)
April 26 – 🧭 Orienteering Event: Raid the Sanctuary (Westmoreland Sanctuary)
April 27 – 🐑 Spring on the Farm Family Fest (Stamford Museum & Nature Center)
April 27 – 🧺 Picnic-Palooza (New Canaan Historical Society Museum)
May 2 – 🎤 Twisted Pine in collaboration with City Winery (Caramoor)
May 3 – 🛍️ “Minks to Sinks” annual tag sale (395 Danbury Rd, Wilton)
May 3 – 🍺 Frothy Forage 2025 (Woodcock Nature Center, Wilton)
May 8-10 – 🎡 New Canaan “May Fair” carnival (St. Marks, New Canaan)
May 10 – 🎉 Family Party (Westmoreland Sanctuary, Mt. Kisco)
May 13-18 – 🎢 St. Patrick’s Carnival (Bedford)
May 16 – 🍕 Food Truck Friday - first one! (Scott’s Corners, Pound Ridge)
May 18 – 🏃🏻♀️ Muscoot Farm “Run The Farm” race (Muscoot Farm)
May 18 – 🎸 Ridgefield Town Party feat. Guster (waitlist only)