Community Connections Centers News
October 18th, 2024

About Us:
Milford Public Schools Community Connections Centers build bridges between families and available services within the community.
Serving all Milford elementary students and their families.
Families- If you are seeking guidance or support for housing, utilities, legal, mental health, substance use, parenting, or other daily life needs; please contact Mrs. Mary-Kate Williams at (203) 882- 6094 or Mrs. Cara Dascenzo at (203) 301-5664 for assistance. Please note that in person appointments are available. We look forward to assisting you!
The CCC honors all family inquiries as private and confidential unless parent permission is given or Connecticut state mandated reporting applies.
Community Providers
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Adams House
Grief Support for Connecticutβs Children
Offering grief education and peer support in a home-like setting. A safe, healing place for families as they go through an 8-week grief journey.
Most of our programs are provided free of charge to participating families. Our ultimate mission is to empower program participants to confront their grief, improve resilience and embrace life to its fullest potential.
For more information click HERE
The Connecticut Audubon Society
School Day Off Fun: Red, White, and You!
November 5, 2024
9am β 3pm
Milford Point Coastal Center
1 Milford Point Road, Milford CT
For children ages 6-11.
Enjoy a day off from school filled with hands-on time outdoors, crafts, games, and more! Activities will include exploring the beach and marsh with our Teacher-Naturalists, meeting an animal ambassador, and discovering how the world around us works. Program Brochure
Coldwell Banker Adopt-A-Pet Event
So proud to announce we are again hosting our Coldwell Banker Adopt-A-Pet Event on Saturday, October 26 from 10am-2pm on the Milford Green! There will be a PET costume contest with prizes, lots of great raffles, vendors and of course, and most importantly, ADOPTABLE PETS!!! ALL proceeds from this event will benefit the rescues participating. More information click HERE
Fun Family Activities In & Around Milford
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2024 Hall-O-Weekend Fall Festival
The Downtown Milford Business Association is hosting their annual Hall-O-Weekend Fall Festival and invites families and children to come make memories and enjoy some not-so-scary fun in charming downtown Milford on Saturday, October 26th in Downtown Milford!
Ansonia Nature Center
203-736-1053
10 Deerfield Lane, Ansonia CT 06401
Western CT Orienteering Club β Sunday, October 27, 10 a.m. β 2 p.m.
{Start any time between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., finish by 2 p.m.}
Walking or running our course is much like a hike but with a twist! Equipped with a map and compass, you can find your way to each of the checkpoints on the orienteering course. This event is for all levels with standard courses. Participants will meet at Pavilion #1 to register with the Western Orienteering Club. FEE: $7 first person, $3 for additional family members. Paid to the Western CT Orienteering Club on the day of the event. Free beginner instruction. No registration necessary. Visit www.wcocorienteering.org or email skdewitt@snet.net for more information.
Walnut Beach Boo Fest
by the Beach
Sun Oct 27 2024 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
Walnut Beach Green, 42 Shweky Beach Way, Milford, CT 06460
Childrenβs activities:
- Horse drawn hay rides
- Trick or treating
- Pumpkin contest
- Pie eating contest
- Live entertainment
- Vendors
Fun Family Events & Day Trips Around Connecticut!
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Pumpkin Patch at The Shore Line Trolley Museum
All Aboard the Pumpkin Patch Trolley at the Shore Line Trolley Museum!
17 River St, East Haven, CT 06512
Bring the whole family to enjoy a fun-filled fall adventure at the Shore Line Trolley Museum's Pumpkin Patch, running weekends in October!
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- Take a scenic trolley ride to our pumpkin patch!
- Pick your perfect sugar pumpkin to take home!
- Enjoy seasonal activities and fall-themed fun for all ages!
Join us for a magical autumn day your family wonβt forget!
Family Day: Animals in Art
Fairfield University Art Museum
October 26, 2024
Address: 200 Barlow Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
The first session will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and the second at 2:30 p.m.
During this Family Day event, kids ages 4-10 will get to challenge their creativity as participate in a range of hands-on projects, a scavenger hunt, and more!
It's fun AND free! Register at fuam.eventbrite.com
Mohawk Mountain Fall Festival And Makers Market
Mohawk Mountain
46 Great Hollow Rd, West Cornwall, CT, United States, Connecticut 06796
πSave the date!π
Join us October 26th and 27th from 10am-4pm for our annual Fall Festival & Makers Market! It is going to be a family fun weekend with hay rides, pumpkin painting, food trucks, inflatables, and more! Facebook