Weekday Picks for Connecticut Kids: Charlie Brown, Gingerbread, and Hiking, November 16-20

11/15/15 - By Mary Beth Lawlor

This week we've highlighted some fun family events including making holiday cards for soldiers, a Charlie Brown interactive holiday display, and a hike for toddlers over in Mystic. With Thanksgiving right around the corner we have shared our insider tips on how best to enjoy the Parade Spectacular in Stamford.

For more options check out our jam-packed Event Calendar and our November Go List. Have a great week!

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Monday, November 16
5th Annual Gingerbread House Showcase at Blue Back Square – West Hartford
Create and showcase your gingerbread house entry and vote in the "Fan Favorite" competition. Enjoy fun kids activities and gingerbread house decorating.

See all Monday events.

Tuesday, November 17
Holiday Cards for Soldiers at Stepping Stones Museum for Children Norwalk
Visitors will be able to make a personal card with holiday wishes to show encouragement and support to our US troops. These cards will be sent through the American Red Cross program called Holiday Mail for Heroes.

See all Tuesday events.

Wednesday, November 18
Ice Palace at Westfarms Mall featuring The Peanuts Movie – West Hartford
Charlie Brown fans will love this interactive holiday display that showcases scenes from the new movie, plus a 30-foot Ice Palace with falling snow, a light show and other activities for the entire family. Interactive globes will feature graphics of the entire Peanuts gang enjoying a snow day ice skating and Snoopy taking to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, The Red Baron. Check out our recent review of the Peanuts Movie here.

See all Wednesday events.

Thursday, November 19
Wee Wanderers – Mystic
You’ll hike at your child's pace as you peek under logs, listen for birds, and explore outside in this nature class for the youngest explorers.

See all Thursday events.

Friday, November 20
Junior League of Greenwich--The Enchanted Forest – Greenwich
This year’s Enchanted Forest will feature beautifully decorated trees and gingerbread houses, over 50 vendors, Gingerbread workshops, Breakfast with Santa, Clara's Tea, complimentary family entertainment by a host of local acts, choral groups and dance companies.

See all Friday events.