EverWonder Children’s Museum, at 31 Pecks Lane, has announced its calendar for October 2019.

Members Only Hour, launched in June, will continue this month. The museum opens at 10 am on Saturdays for members, one hour earlier than nonmember guests, as a way of thanking its member supporters.

In the Yellow Art Lab, guests will create a beautiful autumn tissue paper leaf. In the Blue Science Lab, flap your wings with bat straw rockets.

Matching Grant & Special Fundraising

EverWonder continues to challenge its board, members, and supporters to raise $100,000 in donations and pledges before January 31, 2020.

This goal was set with the receipt earlier this year of the museum’s largest grant to date, a $100,000 challenge from the Jeniam Foundation. The foundation will match dollar for dollar in excess of 2018 contributions, up to $100,000, all donations and pledges that EverWonder receives by the end of the first month of the new year. Visit or contact the museum for details or to make a donation.

October Stop & Shop Community Bag Program: For every purchase of a $2.50 Community Bag with the Giving Tag at Stop & Shop in Newtown, $1 will be donated to EverWonder.

Visit Stop & Shop at 228 South Main Street (Sand Hill Plaza) to support the museum.

Special Events

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 am, Mrs Fagan’s Story Lab: Join Mrs Fagan for 30-munite program of STEAM-themed stories, activities, and crafts.

Fridays, 10:30 am, Science with Ms Sheila: This exciting program offers science experiments and discoveries. Parents must stay with their children during the program.

Saturday, October 5, 11 am to 1 pm, at Newtown Community Center Open House: EverWonder Children’s Museum representatives will be at Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street, during its open house event on October 5.

Fridays, October 11 and 25, 10 am to 2 pm, Visit with Ranger Nate: Ranger Nate from Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will be at the museum with fun animal information.

Saturday, October 19, 5 to 8 pm, Parents Night Out: Go on a date or stay home and relax... either way, parents are invited to take advantage of this special evening. Call for details; registration is required.

Wednesday through Friday, October 23-25, Extended Days with EverWonder: Kids will ride designated buses from Newtown Schools to EverWonder, where they will enjoy science activities and open museum time.

Registration is required. Spots are already filling up.

Sunday, October 27, noon to 2 pm, Sunday at the Sanctuary: Discover the weird science of owl pellets with EverWonder at The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary’s “Not So Spooky Anymore” event. The program will be presented at the sanctuary grounds, 3 Old Farm Road.

Thursday, October 31, Halloween at EverWonder: Wear your costume to EverWonder museum and receive $2 off admission.

Saturday, November 2, Halloween Spooktacular, 11 am-2 pm: Explore spooky science, arts and crafts, trick-or-treating, and more.

Friday, November 15, 7 pm, Science of Beer: A fundraising event for the museum, this will be at Rock Ridge Country Club and will offer a night of great food and great beer.

Formed in January 2011 by a group of parents, EverWonder Children’s Museum (incorporated as Newtown Children’s Museum Inc) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring children and families in northern Fairfield County through the use of hands-on museum exhibits and demonstrations.

Memberships and gift certificates are available for purchase.

The event calendar is subject to change without notice. Check everwondermuseum.org or the museum’s Facebook page for calendar changes and announcements. For more information, visit the website or e-mail info@everwondermuseum.org.

Admission is $7 per person (free for those 12 months and under, museum members, and veterans). Parking at the museum is also free. Memberships and gift certificates are available.

EverWonder is a Blue Star Museum. All active duty and reserve military always enjoy free admission, and their family members are half-price. Veterans are also free.

The museum is regularly open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm; Friday, 9 am to 7 pm; and Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm.