# Free things to do with kids in Fairfield County this 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 5 free outings this week; 1 free days and events coming up; 3 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Light the Lights Winter Festival** at Danbury CityCenter Green, 1 Ives St., Danbury, CT 06810. When: Saturday, Dec. 5. Time: 4–7 p.m. Price: Free. The mayor lights downtown Danbury and its 40-foot tree on the Green. Santa arrives on a fire truck, so have the camera ready. Official page: https://citycenterdanbury.com/event/2025-light-the-lights-winter-festival/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Free this week

- **Little Bears Story Time (Bridgeport North)** at Bridgeport Public Library, North Branch, 3455 Madison Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06606. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11–11:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Books, rhymes, songs, movement and bubbles for kids up to 5 and their grown-ups. Drop in. Official page: https://bportlibrary.libcal.com/event/17631214 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Book Buddies Storytime (Bridgeport Beardsley)** at Bridgeport Public Library, Beardsley Branch, 2536 East Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. A Saturday morning storytime with songs, rhymes and a simple craft at the end. The library pitches it at ages 2 to 6. Official page: https://bportlibrary.libcal.com/event/17027270 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Halloween Hullaballoo (Bridgeport North)** at Bridgeport Public Library, North Branch, 3455 Madison Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06606. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–3:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–99. The North Branch and Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse host an afternoon of Halloween games and activities, with athletic events out on the fields. Official page: https://bportlibrary.libcal.com/event/17794682 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Halloween Storytime & Pumpkin Decorating (Bridgeport Beardsley)** at Bridgeport Public Library, Beardsley Branch, 2536 East Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 2–3:15pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–99. Come in costume for storytime, spooky crafts, a scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating and treats. Ages 2 to 12. Official page: https://bportlibrary.libcal.com/event/17708507 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Little Boo Bash** at Ferguson Library, Harry Bennett Branch auditorium, 115 Vine Road, Stamford, CT 06905. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–1pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–4. A not-so-spooky Halloween party for kids 4 and under, with Halloween crafts and sensory play. Costumes are encouraged. Official page: https://www.fergusonlibrary.org/event/little-boo-bash-96402 (checked 2026-10-30)

## Always free

- **Bridgeport Public Library**, Bridgeport, 925 Broad St. and branches. Free storytimes and playtimes at four branches, one almost every weekday morning. Official page: https://bportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Ferguson Library**, Downtown Stamford, 1 Public Library Plaza. Songs and storytimes for babies and toddlers at the main library. Official page: https://www.fergusonlibrary.org/events (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Santa at Danbury Fair**, Danbury Fair, Danbury, CT. Visits with Santa are free from Nov 6; photo packages cost extra. Official page: https://www.danburyfairmall.com/santaphotos (checked 2026-10-30)

## Free library storytimes

- **Bridgeport Public Library**: Weekday mornings. Free storytimes and playtimes at the main library and three branches. Calendar: https://bportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar
- **Ferguson Library (Stamford)**: Weekday mornings. Songs and storytimes for babies and toddlers. Calendar: https://www.fergusonlibrary.org/events

## About this list
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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Fairfield County this weekend?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/fairfield-county-ct/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Fairfield County?
Light the Lights Winter Festival is free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/fairfield-county-ct/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Fairfield County?
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.

### Are library storytimes free in Fairfield County?
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.

### How do you check these free listings?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).