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June 26, 2025 at 6:00 pm | Group Tours

Zak Prekop Tour with Associate Curator Eduardo Andres Alfonso

Please join us for an evening tour of Zak Prekop: Durations led by Associate Curator Eduardo Andres Alfonso. The tour will cover an overview of the exhibition, highlighting Prekop’s intricate and meticulous process in painting, drawing influence from musical compositions to create layered compositions.

Members please join us at 5 pm for refreshments with Associate Curator Eduardo Andres Alfonso prior to the tour.

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Events in June 2025 in

June 13 at 4:00 pm to August 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm | Special Event

Happy Hour Fridays at The Aldrich!

Every Friday this summer, we’re keeping the Museum open late until 7 pm for a lively and relaxing happy hour experience.

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June 26, 2025 at 6:00 pm | Group Tours

Zak Prekop Tour with Associate Curator Eduardo Andres Alfonso

Please join us for an evening tour of Zak Prekop: Durations led by Associate Curator Eduardo Andres Alfonso. The tour will cover an overview of the exhibition, highlighting Prekop’s intricate and meticulous process in painting, drawing influence from musical compositions to create layered compositions.

Members please join us at 5 pm for refreshments with Associate Curator Eduardo Andres Alfonso prior to the tour.

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June 29, 2025 at 1:00 pm | Public Programs, Group Tours

Garden & Art Tour in the Sculpture Garden

Join us in the newly renovated Sculpture Garden this summer for a guided garden and art tour. Participants will explore the beauty of the Sculpture Garden’s plantings while also discovering the outdoor artworks on display. This collaborative program features a special tour led by representatives of the Caudatowa Garden Club and Ridgefield Garden Club, who will provide insight into the plantings and landscaping of the Sculpture Garden.

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June 29, 2025 at 2:00 pm | Group Tours

Sunday Afternoon Tour

Are you curious about the world of contemporary art but unsure where to begin? When you view works of art in a gallery, do you question what you see or feel the need to go into deeper insight? If you answered yes, join Education Assistant Antonio Paone for a tour of the exhibitions designed to activate your curiosity and engage your attention.

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Events in July 2025 in

July 7 at 9:30 am to July 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm | Children and Family Programs

Camp Aldrich: Week 1 (Grade 1-3)

Join us at The Aldrich for a full-day, week-long arts experience with a practicing teaching artist. Campers explore the Museum’s three-acre campus, learn in the galleries, and incorporate the world around them into their art.

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July 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm | Artist Program, Public Programs

Happy Hour Fridays with Artist Moko Fukuyama

Join us for a special Happy Hour Friday and meet exhibiting artist Moko Fukuyama.

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July 14 at 9:30 am to July 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm | Children and Family Programs

Camp Aldrich: Week 2 (Grades 1-3)

Join us at The Aldrich for a full-day, week-long arts experience with a practicing teaching artist. Campers explore the Museum’s three-acre campus, learn in the galleries, and incorporate the world around them into their art.

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July 19, 2025 at 10:00 am | Third Saturdays, Free Admission

Third Saturdays

Visit the Museum for FREE the third Saturday of every month as part of our Third Saturdays program.

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July 19, 2025 at 10:30 am | Third Saturdays, Free Admission, Children and Family Programs

Story Time for Kids: Looking for a Jumbie by Tracey Baptiste, illustrated by Amber Ren

Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the exciting work of artist Nickola Pottinger, who creates wondrous sculptures of the spiritual realm! We will read the story Looking for a Jumbie by Tracey Baptiste and illustrated by Amber Ren. Then we will head to The Studio to sculpt our own mystical creatures!

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July 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm | Third Saturdays, Free Admission, Children and Family Programs, Group Tours

All Ages Discovery Tour

Have you ever looked at contemporary art and wished you knew what it meant? Have you ever entered a museum not knowing where to start? If you answered yes, this free, interactive, and judgment-free tour of our current exhibitions guided by a Museum Educator is perfect for you!

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July 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm | Artist Program, Public Programs

Artist Conversation: Martin Beck and Elle Pérez

Join us for an outdoor conversation between artists Martin Beck and Elle Pérez, moderated by The Aldrich’s Associate Curator, Eduardo Andrés Alfonso.

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July 21 at 9:30 am to July 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm | Children and Family Programs

Camp Aldrich: Week 3 (Grades 4-6)

Join us at The Aldrich for a full-day, week-long arts experience with a practicing teaching artist. Campers explore the Museum’s three-acre campus, learn in the galleries, and incorporate the world around them into their art.

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July 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm | Group Tours

Sunday Afternoon Tour

Are you curious about the world of contemporary art but unsure where to begin? When you view works of art in a gallery, do you question what you see or feel the need to go into deeper insight? If you answered yes, join one of our expert Museum Educators for a tour of the exhibitions designed to activate your curiosity and engage your attention.

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Events in August 2025 in

August 9, 2025 at 10:30 am | Public Programs

Care and Connection

Join us for Care and Connection, an access program designed to provide a welcoming and engaging museum experience for visitors living with memory loss, and their care partners.

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August 16, 2025 at 10:00 am | Third Saturdays, Free Admission

Third Saturdays

Visit the Museum for FREE the third Saturday of every month as part of our Third Saturdays program.

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August 16, 2025 at 10:30 am | Third Saturdays, Free Admission, Children and Family Programs

Story Time for Kids: I Worked Hard on That! by Robyn Wall, illustrated by A.N. Kang

Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the work of artist Julia Bland, who makes intricate textile creations! We will read the story I Worked Hard on That! by Robyn Wall, illustrated by A.N. Kang. Then, we will head to The Studio to make our own wax sticks, textile-inspired designs!

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August 16, 2025 at 1:00 pm | Third Saturdays, Free Admission, Group Tours

All Ages Discovery Tour

Have you ever looked at contemporary art and wished you knew what it meant? Have you ever entered a museum not knowing where to start? If you answered yes, this free, interactive, and judgment-free tour of our current exhibitions guided by a Museum Educator is perfect for you!

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August 23, 2025 at 10:30 am | Public Programs, Children and Family Programs

Sensory Saturday

Sensory Saturday is a program designed for children (ages 4-12) with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, those on the autism spectrum and their family members.

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August 31, 2025 at 2:00 pm | Group Tours

Sunday Afternoon Tour

Are you curious about the world of contemporary art but unsure where to begin? When you view works of art in a gallery, do you question what you see or feel the need to go into deeper insight? If you answered yes, join one of our expert Museum Educators for a tour of the exhibitions designed to activate your curiosity and engage your attention.

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Events in October 2025 in

October 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm | Special Event

Aldrich Undercover

This lively “secret” art sale—featuring work by artists who have exhibited at the Museum whose identity is only revealed after a work of art has been purchased—raises critical funds that directly support The Aldrich.

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