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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
September 21, 2024 at 10:30 am
Story Time for Kids: Have You Ever Seen a Flower? Written and illustrated by Shawn Harris
Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time, in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the work of artist Winnie Truong who explores themes like botany, science fiction, feminism, and our ecology. Perfect for families with children ages 6 and under.
October 19, 2024 at 10:30 am
Story Time for Kids: Maybe You Might by Imogen Foxel and illustrated by Ann Cunha
Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time, in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the work of Layo Bright, who uses glass to create dynamic flowers, often inspired by important women in her life. Then we will read Maybe You Might written by Imogen Foxel, illustrated by Ann Cunha.
November 17, 2024 at 12:30 pm
Community Day Storytime
Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time, in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the work of artist Martha Diamond, whose brand-new exhibition at The Aldrich features paintings of buildings. Then, we will read the story Windows by Julia Denos, illustrated by E. B. Goodale. Finally, we will gather in the studio to paint buildings and windows!
December 21, 2024 at 10:30 am
Story Time for Kids
Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time, in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the work of artist Miles Huston. Miles’ artwork on view currently deals with themes of agriculture in America. We will read the story Farmhouse, written and illustrated by Sophie Blackall. Then we will head to the studio to create farm-themed puppets!