School Vacation Activities in Connecticut (Fairfield County)

12/12/11 - By Katie McKnight

In theory, Christmas break in my house will begin with my three children sleeping late, thoughtfully allowing me time to enjoy my coffee.  A peaceful 90 minutes of reading would follow, after which my husband would return from the office (I know, it’s only 11am, but this is my fantasy, after all…) and I would take a leisurely run.  Heaven.

In reality, my children will awaken at 6:30am on the first day of vacation (that’s right – an hour earlier than I drag them out of their beds on school days - ) and the arguing will commence at 6:31.  By 6:35 I will be throwing back my third cup of fully caffeinated coffee wondering how on earth we’ll make it to New Year's and the blessed return of school days.   The only hope for peace in my house?  Getting out of my house.  We need some school break activities!  A few events we will be checking out:

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Greenwich Reindeer Festival, Greenwich, CT
Live reindeer.  Seriously.  Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Blitzen are visiting McArdle’s Florist and Garden Center in Greenwich.  Bring the kiddos for pictures with Santa, and try to make it there for feeding time (the reindeers’, not Santa’s) – at either 9am or 4pm though December 24th.

McArdles, 48 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT 06830 203.661.5600

Holiday Express Train Show, Fairfield Museum and History Center, Fairfield, CT
Kids and adults alike will delight in the magic of the model trains winding around a winter wonderland of spectacular trees and beautiful holiday scenery. $5. December 3rd - 21st

370 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 203.259.1598

A little time out of the house makes time at home much more enjoyable. See you out there!

Updated 11/27/12.

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