EverWonder Children's Museum

10/16/2026

Ranger Nate from the Beardsley Zoo visits EverWonder monthly with awesome animal skeletons and fur to explore!

Included with Admission.
https://www.simpletix.com/e/october-2026-everwonder-tickets-294903

10/14/2026

Wonder Wednesdays are back! 🌎✨

Visit EverWonder Children's Museum on Wednesday, October 21, and enjoy a special hands-on activity presented by ACES International Preschool & Childcare!

The Wonder Wednesday activity will take place in one of EverWonder's activity spaces and is included with your museum admission.

This month, Miss Avril from ACES will lead World of Wonders: Exploring the World – A STEAM Adventure!

Children will explore the world through playful, hands-on STEAM activities inspired by different places and environments. They'll have opportunities to create, experiment, and problem-solve as they explore activities inspired by the canals of Venice, stained glass windows, and more!

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 EverWonder Children's Museum | Newtown, CT
Come explore, create, and discover with us! 🌍

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Wonder Wednesdays promotional graphic for ACES International Preschool & Childcare Center and EverWonder Children's Museum. A photo shows an ACES teacher engaging with a young child during a hands-on activity at EverWonder. The event is Wednesday, October 21, from 10:00–11:00 AM at EverWonder Children's Museum.

10/13/2026

🎟️ SPECIAL EVENT ADMISSION

Children: $18.50
Infants: FREE
Children aged 1-2: $13.00
Adults: $13.00

EverWonder Members:
Adult admission FREE
Child aged 1-2 FREE
Child admission $5.50

EBT/WIC families: Special event admission is available as part of EverWonder’s commitment to accessible museum experiences. Adults are $5.00 and children are $10.50.

Member admission benefits cover the regular museum admission portion of your ticket. The $5.50 child event fee helps cover the additional take-home activities, materials, and special experiences offered during the Jamboree.

EBT/WIC families: Special event admission is available as part of EverWonder’s commitment to accessible museum experiences. Adults are $5.00 and children are $10.50.

https://www.simpletix.com/e/jack-o-lantern-jamboree-2026-tickets-295051

10/11/2026

✨ HELP MAKE THE SCIENCE OF THE STARS SHINE! ✨
We’re counting down to The Science of the Stars, EverWonder Children’s Museum’s annual fundraiser on November 14, 2026 — and we’re looking for stellar community partners to help make the evening shine!

✨ DONATE AN AUCTION ITEM!
Have a gift certificate, unique item, family experience, service, or themed basket to contribute? Your donation could be the highlight of someone’s night!

✨ BECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR!
Put your business in the spotlight while supporting hands-on science, STEAM learning, and memorable experiences for children and families throughout our community.

Every auction donation and sponsorship helps EverWonder continue encouraging kids to think, wonder, and be inspired about the world around them. ✨

Ready to be part of something out of this world? ✨ If you are unable to help, maybe tag someone who can!

Send us an email at [email protected]

Thank you for helping our little museum make a BIG impact! ✨

10/09/2026

Our Executive Director, Merredith Christos, and John Voket, Newtown’s Economic and Community Development Director, appeared on FOX61 to discuss Newtown’s exciting new Cultural District and what it means for our town.

From arts and culture to community connections, Newtown offers so much to experience!

For this week's Connecticut Cultural Districts, we are visiting Newtown and stopping by at the EverWonder Children's Museum.

10/07/2026

🎃🧪 HALLOWEEN FUN BEFORE THE TRICK-OR-TREATING BEGINS! 🧪🎃
Make EverWonder part of your Halloween plans with our Jack O’Lantern Jamboree! 📅 Saturday, October 31st 👻

Join us for a morning of slime, squishies, gross science, creepy experiments, spooky sensory fun & MORE! 🕷️🔬

🕘 9–10 AM: Spooky Sensory Hour.
🎟️ Advance tickets required.

🎃 10 AM–2 PM: General Admission.
🎟️ Advance tickets encouraged.

https://www.simpletix.com/e/jack-o-lantern-jamboree-2026-tickets-295051

And the best part? We wrap up at 2 PM—plenty of time to head home, reset the
costumes, and head up to Main Street for some serious trick-or-treating! 🍬🍫👻

Come get your Halloween science fix before the candy hunt begins! 🎃🧪

10/02/2026

✨ HELP US MAKE THE SCIENCE OF THE STARS SHINE! ✨

Our annual fundraiser, The Science of the Stars Gala is on November 14, and we’re looking for stellar community partners! 🌟

🔭 Do you have something cosmic to donate to our Silent Auction?
Gift certificates, experiences, family adventures, unique items, services, themed baskets. We’d love to hear from you!

🌟 Want to put your business in the starlight?
We’re also looking for event sponsors to help make this special evening possible while getting your business in front of EverWonder families and supporters.

Every donation and sponsorship helps EverWonder continue bringing hands-on science, STEAM learning, and plenty of wonder to children and families throughout our community.

To donate an auction item or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, send us a message or contact [email protected]

Let’s make this year’s event out of this world! 🚀✨

10/01/2026

🎉Tomorrow is our FREE First Friday for EBT/WIC cardholders! 🎉

We’re proud to participate in the Museums for All program!

On the first Friday of every month, EverWonder offers FREE admission to visitors with a valid EBT or WIC card + photo ID, good for up to 4 people!

💲 Can’t make it Friday? No problem! Enjoy $5 admission per person any day with an EBT or WIC card.

Come explore, play, and learn! Science is for everyone! 🧪🌟

https://www.simpletix.com/e/october-2026-everwonder-tickets-294903

10/01/2026

Something new at Cyrenius H. Booth Library! As we received our new Blue Blocks, the originals have gone on a field trip to the Library for the month of October!

If you would like them to visit your library, tag them! If you are a library and would like to find out more please call 203 364 4009 or email [email protected]

After all there’s nothing like a Block Party! 😆

09/30/2026

TEACHERS & ADMINISTRATORS:
Want to bring EverWonder to your students?

To find out more about the funding opportunities that may be available for your Title 1 school use the link below:
https://forms.gle/NyYSw2w2WjJssf1r8


Your students don't have to travel to experience EverWonder.
We'll bring the wonder to them. ✨

No bus. No field-trip logistics.
Just amazing science, right at your school.

🌌 Traveling planetarium programs
🔬 Engaging, educator-led learning

Tag someone who may be interested!