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Apr 9 2013

Fantastic Shopping Excursion to SoNo Marketplace in Fairfield County, CT

Things to do with kids: Fantastic Shopping Excursion to SoNo Marketplace in Fairfield County, CT

Ugh.  Here I was trying to think of a fantastic spring day trip to take with my nearly ten year old and where does she ask to go? THE MALL!!!!.  The birthplace of bad spending habits and teenage attitudes.  Bastion of bad taste and fast food.  Anywhere, I said to my teeny bopper, anywhere but the mall.

Naturally, the more I argued against it, the more my pre-teen daughter wanted that trip to the mall.  Fast forward several arguments and a battle of wills, and we found a brilliant – brilliant!- alternative … South Norwalk’s SoNo Marketplace.  

This new, dare I say hip, market is a converted old warehouse in South Norwalk, and its more than 40 vendors offer gourmet food, gifts, clothing, art and toys.  The vendors are largely located in stalls throughout the space, and there are great indoor and outdoor spaces for dining and relaxing.   

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Nov 24 2012

Norwalk Maritime Aquarium Refurbishment

Norwalk Maritime Aquarium Refurbishment

Earlier this year, the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium underwent some renovations.  Like, $4 million dollars worth -- the largest transformation the attraction has seen in more than a decade.  I'm going to blame the mommy rock I live under for not noticing until now!  The Maritime Aquarium is just far enough from my house that we don't invest in annual passes, but we do try to get there at least once a year, because it's a respectable small aquarium.  Every time we go, my small fries are that much older and we get that much more out of it.  The recent changes aren't drastic enough to justify an immediate stopover, but fans of this local treasure will be pleasantly surprised by the upgrades when they get around to their regular visit.  

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Jun 18 2012

Blue Man Group Exhibit at Stepping Stones Children's Museum

Blue Man Group Exhibit at Stepping Stones Children's Museum

Back in college, a worldly and utterly cool friend introduced me to the Blue Man Group, but it wasn't until I was dating my to-be husband that I actually saw a show.  I've been a Blue Man ambassador ever since.  It's sensory, it's smart, it's completely different -- incidentally, the perfect formula for a great museum exhibit.  The folks up at Boston Children's Museum developed one, and this summer the 'Blue Man Group, Making Waves' is gracing the temporary exhibit space at Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk.

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Mar 28 2012

Stepping Stones Museum Spring Break Family 4 Pack Ticket Give-Away!

Things to do with kids: Stepping Stones Museum Spring Break Family 4 Pack Ticket Give-Away!

If you plan to have a staycation over Spring Break we have a great give away for you! Stepping Stones Museum has lots of fun shows and activities planned over the entire Spring Break week. Enjoy 4 FREE tickets to the museum any day between April 14th and April 20th. 

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Feb 11 2012

Stepping Stones Museum's Winter Wonderland Children’s Ball Family 4 Pack Ticket Giveaway

Things to do with kids: Stepping Stones Museum's Winter Wonderland Children’s Ball Family 4 Pack Ticket Giveaway

Stepping Stones Museum will be transforming into a snow-kissed wonderland on February 25th.  Dress up in your best and be part of a magical evening for the entire family. Stroll down the red carpet with your little princes and princesses. Make crowns and winter wands, learn ballroom moves from Robin Poska’s Ballroom Magic of Norwalk, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and more.

The Prize: A family four-pack of tickets to go to the Winter Wonderland Children’s Ball at Stepping Stones Museum, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk February 25, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m..  Value: $48

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Jan 27 2012

The Wizard of Oz Giveaway! 4 Imax Theater Tickets at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk

Things to do with kids: The Wizard of Oz Giveaway! 4 Imax Theater Tickets at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk

I am so excited to offer this giveaway to our weekly newsletter subscribers. What a treat to experience the visual eye candy that the Wizard of Oz is famous for on a super duper big IMAX screen! This show will sell out and The Maritime Aquarium has reserved 4 tickets to a lucky Mommy Poppins CT subscriber. Due to high demand, please don't enter if you won't be able to attend the show. They want to share this experience with every possible human who can fit into the theater. Showtime is March 4th at 2pm.

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Jan 13 2012

Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action at Stepping Stones Museum: Family 4 Pack Ticket Giveaway

Things to do with kids: Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action at Stepping Stones Museum: Family 4 Pack Ticket Giveaway

We're teaming up with Stepping Stones Museum to offer one lucky family a set of four tickets to spend the day trying out kung fu, rock climbing and even surfing - all indoors! What a great way to keep the kids active while having some fun now that temperatures are dropping outside. This new special exhibit, Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action, opens January 21st and runs through April 29th. The exhibit aims primarily at children ages 5-12.

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Nov 13 2011

Global Energy, The Musical at the Stepping Stones Museum for Children: A Review

Things to do with kids: Global Energy, The Musical at the Stepping Stones Museum for Children: A Review

By Monika Nica

Between November 13th and 20th the Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk runs a lively, musical show during which a goofy, but loveable family in Carbon City learns about energy and energy conservation.

As they explore where energy, this thing that comes out of the wall and powers our televisions, games and household appliances comes from, they meet a series of whacky characters who tell, dance and sing stories of the caveman's discovery of fire, the awesome powers of wind and sun energy, the dangers and damage caused by global warming, the meaning of carbon footprint and the need for and ways of energy conservation.

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