What are we doing today?
Storytimes, festivals, classes and things to do for little ones in Newtown, checked and gathered in one place. Tap a day to see what's on.
The week ahead in Newtown, Conn.
Today
Big days
The once-a-year stuff worth planning around: festivals, live shows, Halloween fun and holiday favorites. Tap one to jump to it on the calendar.
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The calendar
Everything we're tracking, week by week. Narrow it down by age, or show only the free, drop-in or rainy-day stuff.
Filters
Holiday closures aren't always reflected here. Events marked "Check first" are recurring slots we haven't been able to confirm for every date, so look at the organizer's page before you head out.
Things to do anytime
No schedule needed. Good for whenever cabin fever hits — just check each spot's hours before you head out, since not everything opens early.
Swipe for rainy-day spots and short drives
Get outside
- Dickinson Memorial ParkA popular town park with two playgrounds and a creative play area. Open to Newtown residents only, with a park permit.
- Treadwell Memorial ParkTwo playgrounds, fields and a summer pool. Non-residents need a park parking permit ($20 a day).
- Fairfield HillsWalking trails, a bicycle playground and the Fruit Trail on the town's former hospital campus.
- Orchard Hill Nature CenterWooded trails past 19th-century mill sites and dams. Open 8 am to sundown; a park parking permit is needed.
- Castle Hill FarmFall weekends: a 7-acre corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides and farm animals. Cut-your-own Christmas trees in winter.
- Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal SanctuaryAn animal sanctuary with seasonal family programs, storytimes and animal meet-and-greets (8 Commerce Rd); visit during events.
- Heritage ParkA small village park with a pavilion in the heart of Sandy Hook (7 Glen Rd).
Rainy day, indoors
- EverWonder Children's MuseumHands-on STEAM exhibits for kids up to 10. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays during the school year.
- Newtown Community CenterA warm activity pool with a zero-entry shallow end for little ones and a spray area, plus lap lanes. Non-members can buy a day pass.
- C.H. Booth LibraryNewtown's public library on Main Street.
- Edmond Town HallA historic town hall with a low-cost movie theater.
- The Toy TreeA toy store in The Village at Lexington Gardens (32 Church Hill Rd), with a letters-to-Santa mailbox in December.
- Matthew Curtiss HouseThe Newtown Historical Society's c. 1750 house on Main Street, with costumed docents at free monthly open houses in spring and fall, and during December's Holiday Festival.
Worth a short drive
- Danbury Railway MuseumHistoric trains and a rail yard to explore in Danbury.
- Danbury Ice ArenaIndoor public skating from mid-October to mid-April, with Friday-night DJ skates and Learn to Skate classes. Check session times online.
- Byrd's BooksAn independent bookstore on Bethel's Greenwood Avenue, across from the library, with a good children's section.
Classes & lessons
Weekly classes worth signing up for, from baby music and first ballet to swim lessons and preschool soccer. Most run in sessions, so check each program's site for start dates and prices.
Resources for parents
Help with the big things and the everyday things, from pregnancy through the toddler years.
If you're struggling right now
Privacy policy
Effective October 2, 2026
Newtown Kids Calendar (ctkidscalendar.com/newtown) is part of CT Kids Calendar, a free guide to events, classes and resources for families across Connecticut. This site has no accounts. We use Google Analytics to understand how the site is used, and it only sets cookies if you allow them. This policy explains what information changes hands when you use the site.
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Children's privacy
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Changes to this policy
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