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Free things to do with kids in Fairfield County, this week and every week.

Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Fairfield County this week: we found five free outings, including Halloween Hullaballoo (Bridgeport North), Halloween Storytime & Pumpkin Decorating (Bridgeport Beardsley) and Little Boo Bash, plus two library programs. One free day or event is coming up, each with its date. And three places never charge admission, like Bridgeport Public Library and Ferguson Library.

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This week

Free things to do with kids in Fairfield County this week

Every free outing on this week’s Fairfield County list, rebuilt every Thursday. Library programs may need a quick sign-up.

Sat Oct 3111am–1pm

Little Boo Bash

Ferguson Library, Harry Bennett Branch auditorium · 115 Vine Road, Stamford, CT 06905

A not-so-spooky Halloween party for kids 4 and under, with Halloween crafts and sensory play. Costumes are encouraged.

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Free days and free events coming up in Fairfield County

Museum and zoo free days, free festivals and other one-off free events, soonest first. Some free days are only for residents or cardholders, so each one says who gets in free.

Who gets in free:EveryoneResidents onlyCardholders only

Any day

Places that are always free in Fairfield County

Parks, gardens, nature centers and museums that don’t charge admission.

Bridgeport Public Library

Bridgeport, 925 Broad St. and branchesFree storytimes and playtimes at four branches, one almost every weekday morning.Official site ↗Report a problem
Free to get in, but parking, special exhibits and seasonal extras can cost money. Check each place’s site before you go.

Every week

Free library storytimes

Bridgeport Public Library

Free storytimes and playtimes at the main library and three branches.

Weekday mornings

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Ferguson Library (Stamford)

Songs and storytimes for babies and toddlers.

Weekday mornings

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Every weekly storytime by day and branch: library storytimes in Fairfield County.

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Good questions

Free things to do with kids in Fairfield County: the FAQ

This week we found five free outings for ages 0–6, including Halloween Hullaballoo (Bridgeport North), Halloween Storytime & Pumpkin Decorating (Bridgeport Beardsley), Little Boo Bash and Little Bears Story Time (Bridgeport North). See free this week; the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

Light the Lights Winter Festival is free this season. Dates and times are on each card under free days and free events.

Bridgeport Public Library, Ferguson Library and Santa at Danbury Fair don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

Yes. Bridgeport Public Library and Ferguson Library (Stamford) run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. How we choose and check.

Free things to do, every Thursday.

One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Fairfield County that weekend, free ones flagged.

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