Programs & Events at Birdcraft
The Birdcraft Museum will be closed on Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. Our trails remain open from dawn to dusk.
Birdcraft Family Day – Winter Woodpeckers
Pileated Woodpecker by Grayson Smith USFWS
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You’ve heard Connecticut’s Woodpeckers drumming on dead trees, which they do to attract mates or establish their territory. Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Woodpecker model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating adult.
Fee (per model kit): Members $13, Non-members $15.
Pre-registration required. Please register here.
Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.
Birdcraft Family Days are sponsored by Richard Wrightman Design.
Birdcraft Family Day – All About Owls
Snowy Owl by Hank Golet
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Drop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
From the Great Horned Owl to the tiny Saw-whet Owl, Connecticut is home to all sizes and shapes of Owls! Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Owl model to take home. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating adult.
Fee (per model kit): Members $13, Non-members $15.
Pre-registration required. Please register here.
Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.
Birdcraft Family Days are sponsored by Richard Wrightman Design.
