Find the best outdoor & nature events happening in Fairfield County
đź“Ť Carriage Barn Arts Center - Waveny Park
This workshop is full, please email jdinger@carriagebarn.org to be added to the waitlist. Back By Popular Demand! Experience the fun and freedom of printing from nature with instructor Mary Himes. Us...
đź“Ť Greenwich Botanical Center
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 2–3:30 PM $60/garland for GBC Member | $75/garland Non-Member Gallery at Greenwich Botanical Center Celebrate the beauty of gathering in this joyful, family-friendly floral...
đź“Ť Carriage Barn Arts Center - Waveny Park
Guided Tour and Private Lunch Yale Center for British Art and the Yale University Art Gallery Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 at 11am-1:30pm Join the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Haven for an exclus...
đź“Ť Greenwich Botanical Center
The Plant Doctor is in on the first Thursday of every month in the greenhouse! Stop in for GBC's monthly drop-in series for houseplant lovers of every experience level. During the drop-in clinics, the...
đź“Ť Greenwich Botanical Center
Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 6:30PM | GBC Gallery 6:30 PM – Arrivals & Refreshments 7:00 PM – Lecture & Q&A $25/Educator or GBC Member | $35/Non Member “A masterpiece of science writing.” –Robin Wall ...
đź“Ť Greenwich Botanical Center
In Partnership with Waste Free Greenwich Your jack-o'-lantern's second act starts here! Bring your post-Halloween pumpkin (carved or whole, guts and all) to the Greenwich Botanical Center and turn it ...
đź“Ť Greenwich Botanical Center
As temperatures drop, it's the perfect time to divide your peonies and get your perennial garden ready for winter. Join Emily Hammond of Amsonia Design, a horticulturalist and landscape designer speci...
đź“Ť Grace Farms
Fall is the best time to plant garlic. Grace Farms Horticulture Specialist Michael Poulin demonstrates how to prepare, plant, and care for this common aromatic. Take home a hand-selected head of garli...
đź“Ť Bruce Museum
Inspired by A Great Breach in Nature: Aerial Photography by J Henry Fair , combine science and art by experimenting with colorful chemical reactions to create unique works of art. Science Solvers is a...
đź“Ť Greenwich Botanical Center
Renowned psychologist and local author Dr. Dale Atkins will be reading her new children’s book: Dear Deer , a heartfelt story and timely call to action that encourages families to help children step a...
đź“Ť MoCA\CT
Generously sponsored by John Schiaroli - Coldwell Banker Realty Saturday, November 14, 2026 10AM-12PM Free Event Bring the whole family to MoCA\CT for Family Fun Day, a free, welcoming morning designe...
đź“Ť Grace Farms
Experience the beauty of Grace Farms throughout every season during a guided walk through the landscape with the Grace Farms Garden Team. This immersive fall outing invites all to slow down, notice th...
đź“Ť Greenwich Botanical Center
Offered in partnership with Greenwich Tree Conservancy Let the vibrant glow of autumn inspire your brush. Join artist Hazel Jarvis for an afternoon of watercolor painting that celebrates the fiery bri...
đź“Ť Carriage Barn Arts Center - Waveny Park
A fun filled take-and-bake holiday cooking workshops for kids ages 7-14 led by Jane Mossa of Pink Rhubarb. We will get ready for Thanksgiving and learn how to make the best home made stuffing and cran...
đź“Ť Bruce Museum
The movie will start promptly at 2pm. Tickets are only available on the Focus on French Cinema website. https://focusonfrenchcinema.eventive.org/schedule Additional parking: Island Beach parking lot, ...
đź“Ť Bruce Museum
Inspired by A Great Breach in Nature: Aerial Photography by J Henry Fair , combine science and art by experimenting with colorful chemical reactions to create unique works of art. Science Solvers is a...
đź“Ť Carriage Barn Arts Center - Waveny Park
Holiday Calligraphy Workshop Series Celebrate the holiday season with the art of hand lettering! In this three-part workshop series, calligrapher Dina Ruzha will guide participants through creating be...
đź“Ť Greenwich Botanical Center
The Plant Doctor is in on the first Thursday of every month in the greenhouse! Stop in for GBC's monthly drop-in series for houseplant lovers of every experience level. During the drop-in clinics, the...
đź“Ť Stamford Downtown
From 22 stories high above Stamford Downtown, watch and cheer for Santa Claus, Rudolph, Grinch and friends as they make their daredevil descent, twisting and flying from the top of one of Stamford’s t...
đź“Ť Greenwich Botanical Center
Hoot, Hoot, Hurray! Join Us for an Owl-some Afternoon! Ever wondered what it's like to rescue a tiny owl from a 75-foot Christmas tree in the middle of Manhattan? Now's your chance to find out, straig...
đź“Ť Greenwich Botanical Center
Greenwich Public Schools are closed Monday, December 7 for Teacher Professional Development, and GBC has you covered! Welcoming kids in grades K-3rd to come and play outside with us from 9am-1pm! Join...
đź“Ť Greenwich Botanical Center
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 5:00–7:00PM $55 for GBC Member | $70 Non-Member Gallery at Greenwich Botanical Center We carry a powerful camera with us everywhere we go, and this class will teach you how...
đź“Ť Grace Farms
Make a one-of-a-kind holiday wreath with living plants and other natural materials from the Grace Farms landscape with the Grace Farms Garden Team. Take home your handmade wreath, perfect for the holi...
đź“Ť Grace Farms
Make a one-of-a-kind holiday wreath with living plants and other natural materials from the Grace Farms landscape with the Grace Farms Garden Team. Take home your handmade wreath, perfect for the holi...
đź“Ť Carriage Barn Arts Center - Waveny Park
A fun filled take-and-bake holiday cooking workshop for kids ages 7-14 led by Jane Mossa of the Pink Rhubarb. Get into the Holiday spirit ...come join us with friends to create and bake holiday sweets...
đź“Ť Greenwich Botanical Center
Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | 10:00AM–12:00PM $150/arrangement for GBC Member | $165/arrangement Non-Member Gallery at Greenwich Botanical Center Deck the halls with lovely florals! Join us for a joy...
đź“Ť Greenwich Botanical Center
The Plant Doctor is in on the first Thursday of every month in the greenhouse! Stop in for GBC's monthly drop-in series for houseplant lovers of every experience level. During the drop-in clinics, the...
đź“Ť Grace Farms
Join us throughout the winter season for films in the Lecture Hall that celebrate architecture, nature and their impact on people and communities. These curated documentary films explore the power of ...
đź“Ť Greenwich Botanical Center
Greenwich Public Schools are closed Monday, January 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and GBC has you covered! Welcoming kids in grades K-3rd to come and play outside with us from 9am-1pm! Join us fo...
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