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Children and Family Programs
The Aldrich offers a variety of opportunities for families, inviting peer-to-peer learning and intergenerational exchange. Join us for Story Time for Little Ones, All Ages Discovery Tours, Activities in the Studio, and more.
Family Programs
The Museum offers the opportunity for families with children of all ages to connect with Aldrich Educators and explore works of art together in-person and over live video chat through a variety of programs, offered for free during the Third week of every month in conjunction with our free admission Third Saturdays.
Scouts
We support our local scout troops by hosting scout visits to the Museum, often in support of completing a specific badge or patch.
Related Events
January 17, 2026 at 10:30 am
Story Time for Kids: Chirp! By Mary Murphy - At Capacity
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 Koyoltzintli, one of the artists of our interactive Aldrich Box series. We will read the story Chirp! By Mary Murphy. Then we will head to The Studio to make our own vibrant paintings! Perfect for families with children ages 6 and under.
February 21, 2026 at 10:30 am
Story Time for Kids: Inside the Suitcase by Clotilde Perrin
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 Jantsa Erdenebayar, one of the artists of our interactive Aldrich Box series. We will read the story Inside the Suitcase by Clotilde Perrin. Then we will head to The Studio to make our own vibrant paintings! Perfect for families with children ages 6 and under.
March 21, 2026 at 10:30 am
Story Time for Kids: In the Half Room by Carson Ellis
Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the exciting work of Larissa Bates, one of our Aldrich Projects artists. We will read the story In the Half Room by Carson Ellis. Then we will head to The Studio to design our own rooms with patterns! Perfect for families with children ages 6 and under.
April 11, 2026 at 10:30 am
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.
April 18, 2026 at 10:30 am
Story Time for Kids: Let's Be Bees by Shawn Harris
Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the exciting work of artists Chenlu Hou and Chiara No. We will read the story Let's Be Bees by Shawn Harris. Then we will head to The Studio to make our own clay sculptures! Perfect for families with children ages 6 and under.