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You Don't Have to Stay Home For The Holidays With The Kids

Strategies for school break.

The presents have been unwrapped and you are wondering how "occupy" family room will last until Jan. 3rd when school resumes.

Here are some ideas to keep your sanity in check when the novelty of the new toys start to wear off.

  • , 4 Horseneck Lane will be open Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Friday, Dec. 30 from 7:30 a.m. to  5 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 31 8 a.m. to 12 Noon.
  • Audubon Greenwich - 613 Riversville Rd, Greenwich; Explore nature trails and more.
  •  - 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich; December School Vacation Workshops: A series of hands on workshops for students in grades 1 – 3 Tueday through Friday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • , 449 Pemberwick Rd, Greenwich. Sherry Kline who leads the very popular roller skating at the Greenwich Civic Center, will direct a fun filled day of games, contest, and skating at the Civic Center. For children and their parents Kindergarten to 6th grades. $5

 

What to do outside of Greenwich:

, 10 N. Water St., Norwalk, CT.; 203-852-0700 - IMAX theater and marine life at your fingertips. Check website for several special events throughout the week including  the Festival of Lighthouses, a meekrat exhibit and a special appearance by Santa as he dives into the shark tank!

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, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, CT; 203-322-1646. Through January 2, a LEGO train exhibit and gingerbread house display. Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed  New Year's Day.) 

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Bridgeport Soundtigers play two home games of hockey at the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard, 600 Main St., Bridgeport, CT:

  • Monday, Dec. 26 at 7 p.m.
  • Monday, Jan. 2 at 1 p.m.

Click here to purchase tickets through Ticketmaster; tickets range from $21 - $60 per ticket.

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The UConn Huskies Basketball team will tip off against St. John at the XL Center in Hartford, CT:  

Saturday, December 31 at 12:00 p.m.

Click here to purchase tickets through Ticketmaster; tickets are $33 each.

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And you don't need to wait for it to snow to go skiing!  All of these close by ski havens have rentals and provide lessons:

About 45 minutes away:

About 60 minutes away:

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Gloria Wadsworth May 24, 2013 at 04:26 pm
Debbi, I am reachable at 917-734-1561 cell -Gloria if tickets still available. Thanks 4:30 onRead More Friday.
WGCH 1490 AM will host a live broadcast and partial simulcast of the Greenwich Town Party on Saturday, May 25th
NarrativeInterruptus May 23, 2013 at 06:01 am
Seems to me you are missing the most obvious which is shown in the photo used at the top ofRead More Greenwich Patch pages - Grass Island Marina/Park is directly across the waterway. You won't be able to see much of the stage front but you can certainly enjoy the tunes.
Steve Street May 24, 2013 at 08:32 pm
I learn something new every time I come to patch
eoin.ryan May 24, 2013 at 05:00 pm
More of a Poland Spring man myself Tim!