OCT 26 – NOV 1 Fairfield County · Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport

Things to do with kids in Fairfield County this weekend, found and checked for you.

Little Boo Bash at Stamford’s Harry Bennett Branch is for kids 4 and under, and Bridgeport’s Beardsley Branch has Halloween Storytime & Pumpkin Decorating on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday, Fall Sunday Funday brings a toddler story hour to Mill River Park. Our list has 7 outings this weekend, and 5 of them are free. Of those, 6 are indoors.

What’s on today, Friday, Oct 30: Little Bears Story Time (Bridgeport North).

Last checked · 7 kids events and outings at 5 places · 5 free · 6 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose

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Saturday, sorted

Our plan for Saturday

Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 31. One thing from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.

  1. MORNINGLittle Boo Bash11am–1pm · Ferguson Library, Harry Bennett Branch auditorium · Free
  2. NAPHome by 1:30 for nap.
  3. AFTER NAPAround townStamford Museum & Nature CenterOpen 9am–5pm · North Stamford, 39 Scofieldtown Rd. · $$ (opens their site)

Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Times can change, so check before you head out. Print this plan

Every outing this week

Find your thing

Holiday season in Fairfield County

Around town

Fairfield County favorites

A few of the places we keep going back to. The full list, with prices, hours and kid-friendly restaurants, lives in the guide.

NORTH STAMFORD, 39 SCOFIELDTOWN RD.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Farm, trails and planetarium in North Stamford.
SOUTH NORWALK, 10 N. WATER ST.
The Maritime Aquarium
Aquarium in South Norwalk.
Indoor
NORWALK, 303 WEST AVE. (MATHEWS PARK)
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Children’s museum in Mathews Park.
Indoor
BRIDGEPORT, 1875 NOBLE AVE.
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
Compact zoo with a carousel and a farmyard.
See the full Fairfield County guide →Visiting with little kids
On the horizon

Coming up

NOV 26Thanksgiving weekendOne outing for Thanksgiving weekend so far, including Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race & Walk.See the list → ON NOWChristmas lights3 light displays on our list so far.See the list → NOV – DECSanta visits6 places to see Santa so far, with dates, times and prices.See the list →
Good questions

What to do with kids this weekend in Fairfield County: the FAQ

What can we do with kids this weekend in Fairfield County?

This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are Little Boo Bash (Sat, Oct 31); Halloween Storytime & Pumpkin Decorating (Bridgeport Beardsley) (Sat, Oct 31); Fall Sunday Funday (Sun, Nov 1); Babies, Blocks & Bagels (Sun, Nov 1). That’s four of 7 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. See the full list.

What are kid-friendly things to do in Fairfield County this weekend?

This week we found 7 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, all of them this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Little Boo Bash, Halloween Storytime & Pumpkin Decorating (Bridgeport Beardsley), Fall Sunday Funday. See the full list.

Where are the Halloween events for kids in Fairfield County this week?

3 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including Little Boo Bash, Halloween Storytime & Pumpkin Decorating (Bridgeport Beardsley) and Halloween Hullaballoo (Bridgeport North). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. See them in the list.

Are there free things to do with little ones in Fairfield County this week?

Yes, 5 of this week’s 7 picks are free, including library storytimes and Halloween Hullaballoo (Bridgeport North). Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Fairfield County in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on free things to do with kids in Fairfield County.

What are good indoor activities for kids in Fairfield County when it rains?

6 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.

Where is storytime for little kids in Fairfield County this week?

3 storytimes are on this week’s list: Little Bears Story Time (Bridgeport North) (Fri 11–11:45am), Book Buddies Storytime (Bridgeport Beardsley) (Sat 11am–12pm) and Halloween Storytime & Pumpkin Decorating (Bridgeport Beardsley) (Sat 2–3:15pm). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. See them in the list. For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see library storytimes in Fairfield County.

What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Fairfield County this week?

One of this week’s picks is a baby or toddler program or made for ages 3 and under: Babies, Blocks & Bagels. It’s indoors. See it in the list.

How do you pick what goes on the Fairfield County list?

We go through Fairfield County’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we choose and check listings.

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