Family Fun

Ridgefield Summer Sidewalk Stroll 2020 Brings Shopping Outside
Starting July 1st!

Shops all around town are “Bringing it Outside” this summer, as the Ridgefield Summer Sidewalk Stroll launches on July 1st. During this summer-long event, which will run through September 7th, our wonderful local shops are extending shopping to the sidewalks. Enjoy the summer weather and check out all that Ridgefield has to offer – al fresco! Town-wide sidewalk shopping is a great way for us all to get back outside to enjoy our beautiful town, while adhering to safety and social distancing guidelines.

Another component of the summer-long event will help local nonprofit organizations who have dealt with hardships due to the pandemic. Each business can ‘adopt’ an organization in town to help promote their missions. Businesses can share pamphlets and information about their ‘adopted’ nonprofit to create exposure for our amazing arts, cultural, and other nonprofit organizations in Ridgefield.

Ultimately, the goal is that over the course of the summer, the Summer Sidewalk Stroll can expand to include special outdoor events from the town’s arts and cultural organizations. We will be announcing additional summer events as they are planned. So check back here for the latest details!

Along with Ridgefield’s many outdoor dining options, the Summer Sidewalk Stroll will provide a fun outdoor experience for our community and visitors alike.

We’ll see you at the Stroll!

Important Note:
When enjoying this event, please adhere to social distancing guidelines and wear your facemask, for the safety of everyone.

For Business Information, go to: inridgefield.com/summer-stroll/

Free; All ages welcome
Space is limited; Register at shop.aldrichart.org
Take a field trip to The Aldrich from the comfort of your home! Join Aldrich Educators for an interactive family tour exploring key works of art from our current exhibitions that highlight how artists and curators can act as storytellers. Our tour will culminate with a series of suggested art-making activities to further enrich your family’s in-home learning, perfect for a Friday afternoon!

2020 CHIRP SEASON
Begins July 7, in Ballard Park at 7p.m. Pre-registration will be required, as will masks for all attendees.

Our first concert will feature the Essential Bumper Jacksons, (i.e. its lead vocalist, Jesse and her husband who will perform as a duo). July 14, will bring back Eileen Ivers, July 21 we will for the first time present the legendary The Klezmatics The rest of the season will be posted as we go. Rain dates for these three events will be the Thursday of their week.

Help bring FREE concerts to Everyone! Please Donate

If you have not already liked us on Facebook please do so for the most up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/ChirpCT/

Parking has become a big concern so please adhere to following:
Passengers & Coolers may be dropped off at the CVS entrance to Ballard Park. From there, please follow the directions on the signs and of the parking enforcement personnel to locate parking. Please be considerate and do not park in front of open restaurants anywhere in town unless you are also eating there.

2pm and 7pm

In this animated feature, canine casino owner Charlie (Burt Reynolds) is killed by gambler Carface (Vic Tayback), but returns to Earth from heaven thanks to the powers of a magical, rewindable watch. Charlie sets out to take his revenge on Carface by means of an elaborate plan that involves an orphan girl, Anne-Marie. But as the plan progresses, Charlie discovers that Anne-Marie is being exploited by Carface. Charlie must decide whether to change his mission from one of revenge to one of rescue.

Rated G
Run time 1 hour, 24 minutes *See website for COVID-19 guidelines

2020 CHIRP SEASON
Begins July 7, in Ballard Park at 7p.m. Pre-registration will be required, as will masks for all attendees.

Our first concert will feature the Essential Bumper Jacksons, (i.e. its lead vocalist, Jesse and her husband who will perform as a duo). July 14, will bring back Eileen Ivers, July 21 we will for the first time present the legendary The Klezmatics.

The rest of the season will be posted as we go. Rain dates for these three events will be the Thursday of their week.

Help bring FREE concerts to Everyone! Please Donate

If you have not already liked us on Facebook please do so for the most up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/ChirpCT/

Parking has become a big concern so please adhere to following:
Passengers & Coolers may be dropped off at the CVS entrance to Ballard Park. From there, please follow the directions on the signs and of the parking enforcement personnel to locate parking. Please be considerate and do not park in front of open restaurants anywhere in town unless you are also eating there.

In this animated retelling of the Book of Exodus, Egyptian Prince Moses (Val Kilmer), upon discovering his roots as a Jewish slave, embarks on a quest to free his people from bondage. When his plea is denied by his brother Rameses (Ralph Fiennes), the new pharaoh, a series of horrific plagues strike Egypt. Moses finally leads the Israelites to freedom by parting the Red Sea and drowning the Egyptian army. God then gives Moses the Ten Commandments, a list of rules for his people to live by.

Rated PG
Run time 1 hour, 39 minutes *See website for COVID-19 guidelines

2pm and 7pm

Based on the beloved children’s novel by E.B. White, a young girl named Fern (Dakota Fanning) rescues a runty piglet, raises it as her own and names him Wilbur. However, after Wilbur (Dominic Scott Kay) grows into a pig, she is compelled to sell him to her Uncle Homer Zuckerman down the street. At Zuckerman’s barn, Wilbur meets a host of animals and later learns from them that come winter, he will be slaughtered for food. Fearing for his life, Charlotte (Julia Roberts), a gentle and wise spider whom befriended the lonely Wilbur, vows to save his life.

Rated G
Run time 1 hour, 37 minutes

Keep busy and stay connected with the Library while our building is closed.  Download an activity sheet for lots of fun ideas of things to do.  Complete 10 (or more!) of the activities, and bring your sheet back to the Library when we re-open for a special reward.

For the Kids:

Keep Connected Activity Sheet – Preschool

Keep Connected Activity Sheet – School Age

More ideas – STEAM activities for all ages!

Children’s Video Programs

Access digital materials with TumbleBook!

For Adults:

Online Tax Resources

Access digital movies, eBooks, and audiobooks with Hoopla, Overdrive, and RBdigital.

If you haven’t been to the Garden House for an event, be sure to read about its history at the 8th stop on the Gilberts in the Gardens Self-Guided Walking Tour. The house, designed by Cass Gilbert, has seen more parties than one could attend in a lifetime! Our site is otherwise closed, but you are welcome to take a walk so long as you adhere to all rules of social distancing promulgated by the CDCP, state, and local authorities.

Questions can be submitted by email to info@keelertavernmuseum.org or visit their Instagram at @keelertavernmuseum.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center’s Education Department is working hard to provide activities and resources for learning at home. The following units are based on our popular school programs and will be updated weekly through the spring to add new content for at home use.

We are developing three sets of digital learning units:

1. Stories from Our Site uses the history of the historic house museum and the beautiful gardens as a window into three decades of the site’s history. This includes a unit using elements from our popular “Colonial Life” program.
2. National Connections uses local history to illuminate national events—The Battle of Ridgefield, the only inland battle in Connecticut during the American Revolution, is a core story here at the museum and our units will cover grades 4 through 12.
3. Our annual #HandsOnHistory exhibit has been redesigned to offer STEM & STEAM learning digitally.

Our school programs and online learning units support the C3 Frameworks for Social Studies, Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks, and Common Core Learning Standards. If you have any questions, please reach out by emailing education@keelertavernmuseum.org.

Take a look at the History @ Home offerings here!

ACT of Connecticut and Books On The Common have partnered to create a fun new online series focusing on storytelling for our younger friends. Presenting STORY TIME!

Each week, we are (virtually) bringing back an ACT of CT actor who has starred in one of our productions.  They will read a story specially curated by our friends at Books On The Common. This is a great way for kids to be introduced to some special new books while also providing a nice break for parents!

A new STORY TIME! episode will be released weekly and can be found on the ACT of CT Facebook video page!

Stories from the Studio

An inside look inside the artists studios during the pandemic. Artists share their stories on how they are inspired and what they are creating through answering a series of questions. Photos and videos are included to complete the story.

Click HERE to step inside the artist’s studio.

We provide child centered educational content for children and their grown ups. This is a safe space for young children to practice yoga, make music and to fuel their innate curiosity with content created just for them. We celebrate childhood! Join us.

Watch We Grow Yoga on YouTube!

Academy Award® winner and Best Picture nominee, Babe is the inspirational story of a shy Yorkshire piglet who doesn’t quite know his place in the world. But when Farmer Hoggett (James Cromwell) wins him at the county fair, Babe discovers that he can be anything he wants to be –even an award-winning sheepdog! With the help of a delightful assortment of barnyard friends, the heroic little pig is headed for the challenge of his life in this endearing and fun-filled tale the whole family will love. Celebrate the 25^th anniversary of this heartwarming classic at a special event that includes exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies.

Rated G
Run time 1 hour, 31 minutes

Bruce Bennett Nissan Family Series
Cohen and Wolf P.C. Movie Series
Sponsored by Recess PlayWorks

Artwalk 2020
August 21 – September 13, 2020
Opening Festivities: Friday, August 21, 5-8pm
Artists Day: Saturday, August 22, noon-5pm

ArtWalk Call for Artists is coming soon. Check back often for details on ArtWalk.