What are we doing today?
Storytimes, festivals, classes and things to do for little ones in Norwalk, checked and gathered in one place. Tap a day to see what's on.
The week ahead in Norwalk, 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.
Swipe for Halloween and holidays
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
- Calf Pasture BeachA big Sound-front beach with a playground, a splash pad, volleyball courts and a skate park.
- Cranbury ParkWooded trails, open fields and a pond, tucked into a quieter corner of town.
- Devon's PlaceA fully accessible playground with a splash pad, right next to Stepping Stones in Mathews Park.
- Veterans Memorial ParkPlaygrounds and paths with views over Norwalk Harbor, plus a boat launch for the curious.
- Mill Hill Historic ParkThe top of Mill Hill, with an 1826 schoolhouse, the 1835 Town House, a colonial law office, a 1767 burying ground and an herb garden. Grounds open year-round, sunrise to sunset.
Rainy day, indoors
- Stepping Stones Museum for ChildrenHands-on exhibits built for kids 10 and under, from a pretend school bus to a water play zone.
- The Maritime AquariumSeals, sharks, jellyfish and a 4D theater on the Norwalk River.
- Lockwood-Mathews Mansion MuseumAn 1868 mansion with kid-friendly tours and seasonal family events.
- Norwalk Historical Society MuseumA local-history museum on East Avenue with self-guided visits Wednesday–Saturday at noon, 1, 2 and 3. $5 adults, $3 ages 4–17.
Worth a short drive
- Sherwood Island State ParkConnecticut's first state park, in Westport, with a beach known for its multicolored sand.
- Connecticut's Beardsley ZooThe state's only zoo, about 20 minutes away in Bridgeport.
- Darien Toy BoxAn independent toy shop with carefully chosen toys and gifts for all ages.
- Barrett BookstoreFairfield County's largest and oldest independent bookstore, with a wide selection of children's books and games.
- Stamford Museum & Nature Center118 acres with Heckscher Farm (farm animals and heritage breeds), trails, a nature playground and a museum. Admission charged.
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
Norwalk Kids Calendar (ctkidscalendar.com/norwalk) 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.
Information we collect
We don't ask for personal information. You can browse the calendar, classes and resources without telling us who you are. The site remembers your language, your cookie choice and any ZIP code you search with in your browser's local storage; those stay on your device.
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Children's privacy
This site is written for parents and caregivers. It isn't directed at children under 13, and we don't knowingly collect information from them. This site doesn't currently have a way to submit information directly, which further limits this risk.
Keeping and deleting your information
We don't currently have a public contact address, so no emails are being collected yet. This policy will be updated when that changes.
Changes to this policy
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