SATURDAY, DEC. 26
BRISTOL
MAKE NEW YEAR’S CARDS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Children’s Department, Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. (860) 584-7787, ext. 2021
MONDAY, DEC. 28
BRISTOL
WINTER WONDERLAND CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE. Held by the Bristol Historical Society. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A children’s program for K to 5 but older children welcome. Includes a professional performance of “Frozen,” face painting, a ventriloquist, animation drawing, cooking classes, crafts, the magic of science and fun with mathematics, and other activities. Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St., Bristol. Free. Snow date Dec. 29. (860) 583-6309, BristolHistoricalSociety.org
MAKE AWESOME WINTRY CRAFTS. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Children’s Department, Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. (860) 584-7787, ext. 2021
TUESDAY, DEC. 29
BRISTOL
MEET A GREAT BIG CHOCOLATE BEAR. 10 a.m., 2 p.m. After the stories, watch fun winter movies. Popcorn served. Children’s Department, Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. (860) 584-7787, ext. 2021
PLAINVILLE
LUNCH MOVIE THEATER. 2 p.m. Bring a blanket and some lunch and enjoy the movie, “Minions.” Plainville Public Library, 56 East Main St., Plainville. Register at the library or by calling, (860) 793-1450.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30
BRISTOL
COME TO PANDA PALACE. 10 a.m., 2 p.m. Hear panda stories, dance, and sing. Children’s Department, Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. (860) 584-7787, ext. 2021
THURSDAY, DEC. 31
BRISTOL
SILLY DANCE NEW YEAR’S PARTY. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. There will be a disco ball, noise makers, bubbles floating through the air. Children’s Department, Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. Free. (860) 584-7787, ext. 2021
PLAINVILLE
‘NOON’ YEAR’S EVE. 11 a.m. Judi Ann Jones will play, “Musically Fueled Interactive Party Games. Ring in the New Year with laughs. Get ready to count down to noon. All ages. Plainville Public Library, 56 East Main St., Plainville. Register at the library or by calling, (860) 793-1450.
ONGOING
BRISTOL
PLAYFUL LEARNERS. Fridays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Program includes special toddler activities for children ages 3 and under including gross motor activities, special studio workshops each week such as art, light and reflection, sensory science and music and stories. The program will be led by degreed teachers and museum educators. Imagine Nation, 1 Pleasant St., Bristol. (860) 314-1400, ImagineNation.org