Coastal Center Programs & Events
School Day Off Fun
For grades K-5
This program is held at the Coastal Center, 1 Milford Point Road, Milford, CT.
Give your child a day off from school to remember! We will fill the day with outdoor exploration, experiments, crafts, games, and more! Activities will include marsh, beach, and woodland explorations with our expert Teacher-Naturalists, meet-and-greets with our animal ambassadors, and discovering how the natural world around us works!
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What to Bring: A nut-free lunch, a nut-free snack, and a refillable water bottle.
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What to Wear: Dress for the weather in clothes that can get dirty and wet. Pack a change of clothes and an extra pair of shoes—we might get muddy!
Group is limited to 12 participants. Minimum of 6 participants required for program to run.
Pre-registration required.
Snow Bunting by Glenn Bartley
Full Day (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.): Members $55, Non-members $65.
Half Day (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.): Members $30, Non-members $35.
December 26, 2025: Winter Wonderland
Full Day: Register Here
Half Day: Register Here
December 29, 2025: Snow Much Fun
Full Day: Register Here
Half Day: Register Here
December 30, 2025: Resolutions for Earth
Full Day: Register Here
Half Day: Register Here
January 2, 2026: New Year, New Nature
Full Day: Register Here
Half Day: Register Here
Birthday Parties at the Coastal Center
Interested in hosting your child’s birthday at the Coastal Center? Milford Point is the perfect place to celebrate your child’s birthday, with a 45 minute nature program included.
Many of our birthday programs also include an animal meet-and-greet.
For details click HERE. To schedule a birthday party, please contact Louise Crocco at 203-878-7440 ext. 502 or via email: lcrocco@ctaudubon.org
Ongoing Programs
- In-person Programs at the Coastal Center, your school or local park. Click HERE for program brochure.
- For more school program information click HERE
- Scout Programs: For details click HERE.
