Parent Bug - Eastern Connecticut - Decembr, 2011

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Ninety Nine Restaurant5 Salem Tpke, Norwich (860) 892-1299117 Long Hill Rd, Groton (860) 449-99001068 Killingly Commons Dr, Dayville (860) 774-33997 Airport Rd, Westerly, RI (401) 348-8299www.99restaurants.com Kids 11 and under eat free when the Red Sox win! Come in the followingday. 1 kids menu item free per adult entrée.W.B. Cody’s Restaurant265 Post Road, Westerly, RI • (401) 322-4070 • www.wbcodys.comTwo kids 12 and under eat FREE on Sunday with adult entree purchase(pizza & ribs not included)Fusion Grill117 Boston Post Road, Waterford (860) 437-8888www.fusiongrillct.comEvery Tuesday Kids 9 and under eat for free with a paying adult. Onechild per adult.Olde Tymes Restaurant360 W Main St, Norwich (860) 887-6865 • www.oldetymes.comKids 12 and under eat free on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to close. 1 free kid’smeal per adult meal purchased.Denny’s Restaurants655 S. Main Street, Rt. 17 S, Middletown (860) 346-276328 Flat Rock Place, Westbrook (860) 399-6004785 Centre of New England Blvd, Coventry, RI (401) 827-0321 • www.dennys.com Kids Eat Free Tuesday Nights from 4-10pm and other nights too in somelocations. Kids 10 and under. Up to 2 free Kids’ Entrees from Kids” Menu

per one regularly priced adult entrée purchase of $2.50 or more. Selectionand prices may vary.Friendly’s Ice Cream Shop105 W Town St, Norwich (860) 886-1083 608 W Main St, Norwich (860) 889-9787 www.friendlys.comKids 12 and under eat for $1.99 from select menu on Wednesdays withadult meal purchase. 3 children per adult meal purchased.Agaves Mexican Grill444 Quaker Lane Warwick, RI • (401) 615-7111www.agavesmexicangrill.comKids 12 and under eat FREE on Wednesdays with an adult entrée purchase of $8.99 or more. One child’s meal per adult entrée.Applebees224 Post Rd. Westerly, RI • (401)322-2045www.applebees.comAll Kids Meals 99 Cents Wednesday Nights from 4-8pm for kids 12 andunder with purchase of an adult meal.Texas Road House122 Quaker Ln, Bldg 1, Warwick RI • (401) 884-4185www.texasroadhouse.comKids 12 and under eat from the kids meal menu for 99 cents on Mondaynights with the purchase of adult menu item. Kids activities every weekfrom 3:30-7:00pmThai Basil187 North St, Danielson • (860) 774-1986 • www.thaibasilct.comKids 12 and under eat free on Tuesdays from 4 pm to close. 1 free kid’smeal per adult meal purchased.

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Family Events CalendarFirst Thurs of Every Month - Groton - Adoption: Howto get Started!, Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Rd.Free info session. Pre-registration required! 7-8pm 860-444-0553Fridays (except 12/2 & 12/23) – 5:30pm or 6:30pm -Jewett City - Friday Night Fun Shops, Mad Science, 39Wedgewood Dr. One hour hands-on fun science exploration for kids ages 4-12. $8 per child. Pre-regis-tration preferred, walkins welcome. 860-376-9451Saturdays at 2:30-3:30 pm & – Sundays at 1-2 pm(except 12/24, 12/25 & 12/31) - Niantic - WeekendDrop-In Activities - Help chase away the cool weatherchills, take part in science and art hands-on. Free withadmission. Children’s Museum of SoutheasternConnecticut, 409 Main St (860) 691-1111 Weekends thru Christmas – Griswold – HolidayOpen Farm Days – Farm Shoppe will be open wherewe carry alpaca yarn, hats, gloves, scarves, teddybears and more! Stone Bridge Farm Alpacas, 116Crary Rd (860) 376-502712/1 - 1:30pm – Niantic - Just Breathe - We breathe14,400 times a day, but what’s really happening eachtime we take a breath? Children are exposed to manyfacets of the scientific world. 45-minute single sessions,best for ages 4-6. $9 member, $15 nonmember, includesmuseum admission for child. Children’s Museum ofSoutheastern Connecticut, 409 Main St (860) 691-1111 12/2 - 5–8 pm – Niantic - First-Friday-Free FamilyNight - Join us the first Friday night of each month forfree, sponsored by EB Employees Community ServicesAssociation. Children’s Museum of SoutheasternConnecticut 409 Main St (860) 691-111112/2 – 12/4 – Hartford - LEGO® KidsFest - LEGOKidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-onfun of LEGO building and experiences together in oneactivity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests.12/2 - 4–8:30pm, 12/3 & 12/4 - 9am–1:30pm or3–7:30pm (Note: Each session offers the same exhibitsand activities). Kids $18, Adults $20, Kids under 2 FREE.Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd860.249.600012/2, 12/3, 12/9, 12/10, 12/16, 12/17 at 7pm, 12/4, 12/11,12/18 at 2pm – Putnam - “Annie” - The Broadway classic is the perfect feel good treat for the holidays! $21for Adults • $18 for Students/Senior Citizens. BradleyPlayhouse, 30 Front St Rte. 44 (860) 928-788712/3 – 12/4 – 1pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm or 3:15pm -Franklin - Horse Drawn Wagon Rides - Sing traditionalChristmas Carols, make an old fashion Christmas ornament and enjoy wassail punch and cocoa. $7 forages 3 and up. Space is limited on each ride. BlueSlope Country Museum, 138 Blue Hill Rd. Reservationsa must. 860-642-641312/3 - 10am - 5pm – New London - Free First Saturday- Join us each month for a fun family day of free admission, free art activities, and free films! Designedfor children ages 5-12. Block Print Holiday CardWorkshop (runs 1-3pm). Children’s Film Festival at 3pm.Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St 860-443-254512/10 - 8:30-10am – Mystic - Pancake Breakfast withWoodland Santa - Enjoy fresh pancakes, maple syrup,juice, coffee, music and more. Meet the animals of thewoods, and get a special visit from Woodland Santa.Explore the beauty of the winter woods after breakfast.Members: Adults: $8/ Children $5. Non-members: Adults:$10/ Children $7. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center,109 Pequotsepos Rd. Pre-register (860) 536-1216 12/10 - 11am-12:30pm - New London - Children’s Tea

Party: Explore the Magic of Japan - Share the magic ofthe holidays with your little ones at this festive holiday teaparty. After enjoying tea, cookies and cakes, participantswill read a story and then design/paint their ownJapanese fans. Ages 3-6. Reservations required: $12 foradult/child pair members/$15 non-members. LymanAllyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St 860-443-2545 x11012/10 - 1-3pm - Mystic - Santa Comes to MysticSeaport - Enjoy the holiday season with the kids with aspecial visit from Santa Claus. He will be greeting kidsand hearing holiday wishes. Mystic Seaport, 75Greenmanville Ave 860.572.530212/11 – 12pm - Niantic - WinterFest 2011 & 23rdAnnual Niantic Light Parade - Chili/ChowderCompetition, Carolers, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides,holiday arts and crafts center, shows include Magic ofZach Ivin and Music of Steve Elci and Fireworks. Comesee the beautiful built and lighted parade floats, dancegroups and Santa himself as they parade down beautifulMain St. Specific times and additional parade details willbe posted here when they become available. www.discovereastlyme.com12/12 - 11am-2pm - Old Lyme - Teddy Bear Tea Party -Enjoy stories and crafts, yummy FUNwiches and treats.Children should bring their favorite teddy bear or otherstuffed animal along. $14 per pair (child and adult)/$12(members); additional guests $7/$6 (members) FlorenceGriswold Museum, 96 Lyme St 860-434-554212/14 - 6pm - Old Lyme - Open House & ChristmasCountdown - Exchange a non-perishable food item forthe Shoreline Soup Kitchen for your admission ticket.Tour galleries, see decorated trees and hear a readingof ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. Then join SteveElci for a sing-along and festive lighting. FlorenceGriswold Museum, 96 Lyme St 860-434-554212/16 - 8pm - Uncasville - Golden Dragon Acrobats -Acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes,ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill andspellbinding beauty. $15 Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan SunBlvd 888.226.771112/17 - 8-10am - Mystic - Breakfast with Santa - Enjoya delicious breakfast buffet and tell Santa your wishesfor this holiday season. BYO camera! Registrationrequired 860.572.5955 x520 or [email protected] Members: $10, Non-members: $12 Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd860-572-595512/17 - 5:30-8:30pm – Mystic - Nature Night Out - Letthe kids have a night out (and you too) as they learn allabout the world of nocturnal animals, enjoy a pizza dinner and round out the evening around a campfire.Ages 6 - 11. Member $20/ child; Member $5 /additionalsibling, Nonmember $25/ child; Nonmember $8/additional sibling. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center,109 Pequotsepos Rd (860) 536-1216 12/18 - 2pm – New London - U.S. Coast Guard Band“Happy Holidays!” - Rejoice in the holiday season witheither the hour-long matinee or the full-length eveningperformance bursting with festive musical selections.Free and open to the public. No tickets required. LeamyHall - United States Coast Guard Academy, 31 MoheganAve 800.883.872412/31 – 11am-1pm – Niantic - Countdown to Noon! -Can’t stay up ‘til midnight to ring in the New Year?Neither can we! That’s why we celebrate at noon! Join usfor games, traditions, song, and celebration as we prepare for 2012. Children’s Museum of SoutheasternConnecticut, 409 Main St (860) 691-1111

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