Visit the Fairfield Museum this holiday season and experience the magic of the Holiday Express Train Show! Young and old alike will delight in the model trains winding around spectacular winter villages and beautiful holiday scenery. Museum Members and children aged 5 and younger can visit for FREE. If you become a member in December, you receive 18 months for the price of a 12-month membership! This offer is valid for new members only. Thank You to Our Holiday Express Train Show Sponsor: And for the generous support from Connecticut G-Scalers Club and The Housatonic Model Railroad Club.
At least one‑third of the colonial population were neutral during the American Revolution, yet they have rarely featured in narratives that shape our ideas about the conflict. By following a single transatlantic family, the Crugers, historian Travis Glasson puts neutrals—the “nobody men”—at the center of this tumultuous period’s history. Drawing from his new book Nobody Men: Neutrality, Loyalties, and Family in the American Revolution, Travis Glasson, Associate Professor of History at Temple University, will explore the overlooked individuals of the Revolutionary era who fell between patriot and loyalist—highlighting how their choices shaped the Atlantic world. About Travis Glasson Travis Glasson is a historian of early America, Britain, the British Empire, and the transnational Atlantic world. He is an Associate Professor in the History Department at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, and an Affiliated Faculty member of Temple’s Global Studies Program. He completed his MA and PhD at Columbia University and graduated from the College of the Holy Cross and LaSalle Academy in Providence, Rhode Island. Glasson is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has received grants and fellowships from institutions including the Whiting Foundation, the John Carter Brown Library, the Huntington Library, the Harvard University Atlantic Seminar, the American Historical Association, and Clare Hall at the University of Cambridge. His publications include the books, Nobody Men: Neutrality, Loyalties, and Family in the American Revolution (Yale University Press, 2025), Mastering Christianity: Missionary Anglicanism and Slavery in the Atlantic World (Oxford University Press, 2012), and articles in journals including the William and Mary Quarterly and the Journal of British Studies. See his new book here: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300258899/nobody-men/ About the 2026 Fall Speaker Series – Reflecting at 250 Join the Fairfield Museum for a series exploring how American history is interpreted and retold today now that the United States has marked the milestone of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Prominent historians will examine how storytelling shapes our understanding of history, highlight whose voices are amplified versus whose are marginalized, and offer contemporary perspectives on our nation’s past. Together, we will discover how the choices about what to remember—and what to overlook—shape national identity and ongoing debates about the American past and future. Additional Lectures in the Series: September 20 | Stories of Connecticut’s Black Patriots | John Mills October 4 | The Will of the People | T.H. Breen October 18 | From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton | Michael Langlois Light refreshments provided. Registration is required. $15 for Members; $20 for Non-Members; $75 for the series; $60 for Members. Ticketing Policy No refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum. We do not pro-rate fees for missed days of the series.
Bring the little ones to meet Santa at the Fairfield Museum’s 12th Annual Holiday Pop-Up Market! Kick off the season and get your holiday shopping done at this festive holiday market that features a thoughtfully curated selection of handmade goods, original artwork, specialty products, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Santa’s visit is free for children 12 and under; adult admission to the market is $5. Cash or card accepted at the door. Each paid admission gives you a chance to win a gift bag from the Museum Shop, including a one-year family membership. Celebrating inclusion and community: We’re delighted to welcome students from Fairfield Ludlowe High School’s ASL Club, who will be joining us to support communication between Santa and children using American Sign Language (ASL). The student-led club promotes awareness of ASL, Deaf culture, and inclusive communication throughout the community. All proceeds support the Museum’s educational programs and free community events.
In conjunction with our special exhibition Happy Anniversary! Centenary Celebrations & Beyond, join the Fairfield Museum’s Walt Matis to hear how local spaces and buildings were designed to commemorate significant historical moments. Discover the story behind the Fairfield Public Library’s Memorial Room, Old Town Hall, and other Fairfield monuments and locations. Co-presented with the Fairfield Public Library Free. Program will take place at Fairfield Public Library. RSVP HERE
Fairfield Public Library — Fairfield Woods Branch · Fairfield
D.I.Y. Kits for Children in Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the instructional video on our YouTube Channel to complete the project. D.I.Y. Take and Make kits will be in the Children's Room at BOTH the Main Library AND the Fairfield Woods Branch Library. Please see below for specific details. Kits will be available when the Library opens while supplies last - first come, first served. Saturday, November 7, 2026 Fall Ball Game Celebrate International Games Month by making a straw and ball game. See how long you can keep the ball in the air. To do this craft, you will need your own scissors, tape and coloring materials.
Fairfield Public Library — Main Library · Fairfield
D.I.Y. Kits for Children in Grades K-5! No Registration Required! While Supplies Last. Grab a kit at the Library, and then, at your convenience, pull up the instructional video on our YouTube Channel to complete the project. D.I.Y. Take and Make kits will be in the Children's Room at BOTH the Main Library AND the Fairfield Woods Branch Library. Please see below for specific details. Kits will be available when the Library opens while supplies last - first come, first served. Saturday, November 7, 2026 Fall Ball Game Celebrate International Games Month by making a straw and ball game. See how long you can keep the ball in the air. To do this craft, you will need your own scissors, tape and coloring materials.
Fairfield Public Library — Main Library · Fairfield
An engaging storytime for the littlest ones. Join us for songs, rhymes and books for babies and children up to 18 months old with their caregiver. This class is intended for babies and those starting to walk. Registration is required and is separate for each class each week. Please register each child individually. Space is limited. Registration opens at 8:00 pm on Monday the week prior. Please only attend ONE class of each type each week since they are the same class offered multiple times. In order to provide the best learning environment for all participants, we are unable to allow access, regardless of registration, if you arrive 10 minutes after the program starts.
Fairfield Public Library — Fairfield Woods Branch · Fairfield
Do you love designing with LEGO® bricks? Put your imagination to work and join us for a fun-filled afternoon building with LEGOs® alongside your friends! For children entering grades K-5. Drop-in program. Space is limited. Parent or caregiver must remain in the Library during the program. No registration required.
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