691 Morehouse Road, Easton, CT 06612. Phone: 203-261-0175.

The Easton Arts Council's Annual Art Show will take place January 10 to February 26, 2012 in the Community Room of the Easton Library.  Entry fee $15.  Drop off art January 7th from 10AM to  1PM.  Artists photographers, sculptors, and artisans welcome.  Check the website for further information.

10 N. Water Street, South Norwalk, CT Phone: (203) 852-0700.

The exhibit features six sibling meerkats – three males, three females – born in the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Their exhibit offers the meerkats lots of opportunities for climbing, digging and exploring, with several feeding locations to keep them always on the alert for incoming crickets. And a viewing bubble lets visitors pop up right among the meerkats. Africa from Desert to Sea let's visitors explore the aquatic wonders of Africa and discover how the continent's fish – though much different from those in Long Island Sound – face similar environmental challenges.

1 Museum Drive., Greenwich, CT 06830. Phone: (203) 869-0376.

The exhibition celebrates the long history of personal adornment through jewelry and explores its impact on our culture and environment. The exhibit showcases exquisite jewelry from both local and international private collections which are displayed together with some of the Bruce Museum's most spectacular mineral and gem specimens.

4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Phone: 203-372-3521 Ext. 123.

The Discovery Museum features an art exhibit-- HORIZONS-Paintings and Monotypes by MISSY SAVARD July 31, 2011- January 11, 2012. Gallery Hours:Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Savard's works portray architectural studies and landscapes painted from locations around New England and along the eastern seaboard. Through figurative work runs a consistent theme in which Savard, displaying a sure sense of light and strong graphic understanding, captures a quality of serenity unique to her work. Savard has exhibited at art centers throughout the U.S. and has been honored with many coveted awards for her paintings. She is an active member of the Silvermine Guild of Artists and The New Haven Paint and Clay Club. Nancy Duncan Hall, curator of The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT has called Savard's work "beautifully painted and of strong emotional appeal". Her work has also been described as "reminiscent of Whistler- with excellent use of color and textures" by Paul Rathbone, director of American Paintings at Sotheby's New York.

One Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT 06830. Phone: 203-869-0376.

The Bruce Museum presents Drawings by Rembrandt, his Students and Circle from the Collection of Maida and George Abrams.  This exhibit features one the world's finest private collections of Dutch drawings.  The works have previously been featured in museums all over the world.  Check the website for museum hours.

2 East Wall Street, Norwalk, CT Phone: (203) 846-0525.

Oysters & Clams - A Norwalk Tradition, introduce visitors to the importance of Norwalk's oldest, continuous business; the advances the oystermen and clammers of Norwalk have made to the industry; the boats, equipment, and the men and companies who work year round to care for their crops.  Opening September 8 from 5 – 8 PM the Norwalk Museum exhibit will run through February 2012.

39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT 06903. Phone: 203.322.1646.

Sundays-Sept. 11 to Dec. 4, 3:30 pm. Enjoy a “meet and greet” with one of the residents from our Nature Center or Heckscher Farm each Sunday! This program will be about 15-20 minutes and will meet at Outdoor classroom by otters. Members: FREE/Non-members: FREE with gate admission. For more information call , e-mail i, or visit the website.

39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903. Phone: 203.322.1646.

Sept. 11 to Dec. 4, 11 am – 3 pmEach Sunday (with exception of special event days) – Join SM&NC education staff every Sunday for a hands-on, interactive exploration of many of the Museum’s favorite features! Each week will focus on a different theme and may include visits with our live reptiles or farm animals, tastings in the garden, or great arts and craft experiences. Programs will feature both staff-led and self-guided activities for all ages. Activities will run throughout the time period, so join us anytime to extend and enhance your SM&NC experience. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Members: Free / Non-Members: Free with gate admission.

39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT 06807. Phone: 203-869-6899.

Opening September 14, 2011 and running through August 26, 2012 the Greenwich Historical Society will feature an exhibit--Everyday Heroes--Greenwich First Responders.  An exhibition that chronicles the story of Greenwich's fire, police and emergency medical service workers and explores the values underlying civic service, collaboration and acts of heroism by ordinary men and women who face the prospect of being called upon to risk their lives each day.  Exhibition hours: Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 4PM.  Adults: $10, Seniors and Students: $8, Members and Children under six: Free.  Check the website for further event related porgrams.

13 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT Phone: (203) 966-1776.

Thursdays,4:00-5:30PM. Step back in time and gain a comprehensive view of colonial autumns in Connecticut. Besides incorporating colonial history and lore, these sessions will include crafts, skills, games, and an (often homemade) snack. The cost for 10 sessions is $235 for members or $255 for non-members. Individual sessions: $35 members/$40 non-members. School Days: As students start school again, let them explore the differences between our typical school day and one that might have been held in a one-room schoolhouse centuries ago. Autumn Foods and Traditions: As the trees start to turn, children will experience some of the colonist's fall activities. Preparing for Winter: The winter months were hard for the colonists – during these sessions children will discover how colonial families prepared for New England winters. Activities will include: Colonial lessons in our own Rock School and Little Red School House; Making and using hornbooks, Visits to the Historical Society's garden, Cooking with the same foods and ingredients used long ago,  Comparing holidays and traditions, then and now and  Preserving and drying foods. To register, please call us at (203) 966-1776