Name: Discovery Station - Free Family Program
Start: 2025-12-20T10:00:17-05:00
Location: Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Kids of all ages with a caregiver.
Saturday. Discover the wonders of nature together at this monthly, inclusive family-friendly program! Move at your own pace as you explore themed activity stations, meet live animals, and examine fascinating natural artifacts. Then get creative with a hands-on craft before heading out on a self-guided hike and scavenger hunt that brings each month’s topic to life.
Meets at DPNC on the third Saturday of each month. Pre-registration is required: <a href="https://dpnc.org/event/discovery-station/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dpnc.org/event/discovery-station/</a>
Free with generous support from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut.

Local Event: Discovery Station - Free Family Program

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Discovery Station - Free Family Program

Kids of all ages with a caregiver.
Saturday. Discover the wonders of nature together at this monthly, inclusive family-friendly...

Stonington Free Library

David Hyland has spent the last twenty years working as a technical instructor in the airline industry. His presentation shows the development of airliners from open cockpit aircraft of the 1920s thru modern jetliners. He will discuss the impact airline travel has had on our society and will also discuss safety of modern air travel and what we can do to make it more enjoyable.
The presentation will last approximately one hour with time for questions afterward.
No registration required. Join us in the library or live stream on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg0ehX1DW-srCl9eFdluplw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SFL YouTube Channel</a>.
All library programs are free and open to the public. To see other event listings go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/whats-happening/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/whats-happening/events/</a>

Local Event: Passenger Planes Through the Years with David Hyland

Passenger Planes Through the Years with David...

David Hyland has spent the last twenty years working as a technical instructor in the airline industry. His presentation shows...

Passenger Planes Through the Years with David Hyland

It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn about Connecticut’s native owls, meet one of DPNC’s resident birds, and then head into the night to listen and look for wild owls along the trails.
Advanced registration is required: <a href="https://dpnc.org/event/owl-prowl-5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dpnc.org/event/owl-prowl-5/</a><a href="https://dpnc.org/event/owl-prowl-5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Meets at DPNC.
Members: $8.50, Nonmembers: $10

Local Event: Owl Prowl - Family Program

Owl Prowl - Family Program

It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn about Connecticut’s native owls,...

Gungywamp

Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps along with enigmatic stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretation. Walk with us through the woods and absorb the mysteries of Gungywamp. This program is suited for adults and families comfortable walking two miles over uneven terrain.
Pre-registration is required: <a href="https://dpnc.org/event/gungywamp-hike-13/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dpnc.org/event/gungywamp-hike-13/</a><a href="https://dpnc.org/event/gungywamp-hike-13/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>&nbsp;Meets at Shepherd of the Sea Chapel parking area, 231 Gungywamp Road, Groton. Moderate difficulty.
Members $25.50; non-members $30

Local Event: Gungywamp Guided Hike

Gungywamp Guided Hike

Gungywamp is an archaeological site of distinct natural and cultural interest. It has rocky ridges, glacial erratics and swamps...

Ages 6-12 years
Saturday. Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll explore the outdoors with exciting games, hands-on nature activities, live animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for the weather and bring a flashlight for the adventure ahead!
Meets at DPNC. Pre-registration is required:&nbsp;<a href="https://dpnc.org/event/nature-night-out-14/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dpnc.org/event/nature-night-out-14/</a>
Members $34 per child, Non-members $40 per child

Local Event: Nature Night Out

Nature Night Out

Ages 6-12 years
Saturday. Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off!...

4:30 – 5:30 pm or 5:30 – 6:30 pm&nbsp;

Celebrate the longest night with an evening walk through the quiet winter woods. Warm up by the fire with a hot drink, reflect on the year, and take part in a simple solstice tradition of sending your wishes into the night sky. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather.
Advance registration required:&nbsp;<a href="https://dpnc.org/event/winter-solstice-celebration-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dpnc.org/event/winter-solstice-celebration-2/</a>
Members: $4.25 per person, Nonmembers: $5 per person

Local Event: Winter Solstice Celebration

Winter Solstice Celebration

4:30 – 5:30 pm or 5:30 – 6:30 pm 

Celebrate the longest night with an evening walk through the quiet winter woods. Warm up by...

First Congregational Church of Stonington, 903 Pequot Trail, Stonington, CT, 06378

Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026 Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m. Location: The First Congregational Church of Stonington (The Road Church), 903 Pequot Trail, Stonington, CT 06378 Cost: Free – all are welcome! Join Joann and Jim Mead, authors of Married in Moscow: A Red-hot Memoir in Cold War Times, for a lively presentation filled with stories, rare images, music, and conversation. From 1979 to 1981, Joann and Jim lived and taught in the Soviet Union during a turbulent era of Cold War politics. In this talk, they’ll share: <ul><li>Their unconventional Moscow wedding and teaching at the Anglo-American School</li><li>Rare photographs, dissident art, and Soviet propaganda posters</li><li>Insights into the suppression of dissidents, artists, journalists, and political prisoners</li><li>Travel adventures across the USSR, and reflections on how today’s Russia is shaped by its past</li></ul>
The program includes a Q&amp;A session, and books will be available for signing. For a synopsis, media updates, and interviews, visit: <a href="https://marriedinmoscow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marriedinmoscow.com</a> Come enjoy an engaging look at history, politics, and personal adventure from two unique voices who lived it firsthand!

Local Event: Road Church: “Share the Love” of Life and Love in Moscow with Joann & Jim Mead

Road Church: “Share the Love” of Life and Love...

Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026 Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m. Location: The First Congregational Church of Stonington (The Road Church),...

Road Church: “Share the Love” of Life and Love in Moscow with Joann & Jim Mead

Join us for a fascinating presentation on both historical and recent UFO sightings in Connecticut and nearby regions. Discover cases that remain unexplained and why they continue to intrigue researchers. The event will conclude with an open forum—community members are welcome to share their own experiences for inclusion in the historical record.
Presented by Michael Panicello, a UFO researcher and investigator with over 30 years of experience. Michael is the State Director of Connecticut MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) and Regional Director for New England. He has investigated over 200 cases and is a certified field investigator, a member of MUFON’s STAR team, and an expert in lesser-known UFO sightings and propulsion systems. Michael has shared his insights on numerous podcasts, radio shows, and TV programs. 

This event is co-sponsored with Groton Public Library, Mystic &amp; Noank Library,&nbsp;Public Library of New London, Otis Library, Waterford Library, Bill Memorial Library, Wheeler Library, and Stonington Free Library.
This is Virtual Event on ZOOM. Registration is required. Save your spot <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7aH1WD6qQk6jvjlVMqJFwg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

Local Event: The History of UFOs in Connecticut: Past & Present

The History of UFOs in Connecticut: Past & Present


Join us for a fascinating presentation on both historical and recent UFO sightings in Connecticut and nearby regions. Discover...

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Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the historic buildings and rejuvenation of the surrounding 70+ acres has made the property into the incredible venue it is today. Deans Mill Farm now operates primarily as a private event space and five-room bed and breakfast tucked down a private road in Stonington, Connecticut. It shares its property with Dragonfly Equestrian Center and is home to dozens of horses. On the property lies meadows, hiking trails, beautiful fields and Dragonfly Disc Golf. The property can be rented for weddings, birthday parties and other special events. Additionally, the bed and breakfast can be rented by the room or reserved in its entirety for complete privacy. The Farm has the ability to host small private indoor events for up to 50 guests in the Farmhouse. Outdoor tented events are our specialty, with numerous locations on-site that are picturesque for your celebration. Outdoor tented celebrations can accommodate up to 250 guests.

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