Did you know that you can visit the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield for FREE every third Saturday of every month? Yep! This Saturday, October 21 is the third Saturday so head over to the museum and enjoy all it has to offer for families with children. Here is the rundown of events for the day:
10:30AM: Story Time for Young Explorers: I Really Want the Cake
Explore how artist Yvette Mayorga creates bubblegum pink paintings inspired by the sweet treats her mother made when she worked as a baker after immigrating to the US. Then, children will hear a story: I Really Want the Cake by Simon Philip.
12:00PM-4:00PM: Drop-in The Studio for a guided family-friendly art-making activity anytime!
1:00PM: All Ages Discovery Tour
Adults and Children are invited to explore the exhibitions by Raven Halfmoon, Yvette Mayorga, Chiffon Thomas, and Ping Zheng!
Click here to see a list of all events coming up at The Aldrich including what's planned for next month's Third Saturday: November 18.
Founded by art collector and fashion designer Larry Aldrich in 1964, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is one of the oldest contemporary art museums in the United States. The Museum is one of the few independent, non-collecting institutions in the country and the only museum in Connecticut solely dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art. The Museum is located on Main Street in historic downtown Ridgefield, Connecticut an hour and a half north of New York City. The campus includes a two-acre Sculpture Garden and is walking distance from a Revolutionary War battlefield, and many restaurants and shops. Learn more at https://thealdrich.org/.
