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Upcoming Events

Join us throughout the year for our signature seasonal celebrations! These beloved events bring our community together for fun, discovery, and connection with nature. Mark your calendars and make memories with us year after year.

Jack-O'-Lantern

Pumpkin Palooza

Get ready for a not-so-spooky good time! Pumpkin Palooza is a family favorite with carved pumpkins, seasonal crafts, and a festive atmosphere that celebrates the magic of autumn. Costumes encouraged!

October 2026

Whiskey With Ice

Wood & Whiskey

Join us for a very special pairing! Worldwide Wine & Spirits will be introducing us to some lovely tasting notes while our Educator introduces you to the plants that inspire the flavors.

Marshmallows over Campfire

WinterFest

Warm up with wintery fun for the whole family! WinterFest features cozy campfires, s’mores, seasonal nature crafts, wildlife programs, and special visits with cold-weather animal ambassadors.

Saturday Feb. 7th

Pancakes

Pancake Breakfast

Join us for a cozy Pancake Breakfast featuring fresh, fluffy pancakes topped with maple syrup!  Learn all about the art of maple sugaring—how sap is collected, boiled, and transformed into the sweet syrup we love. A delicious morning of food and fun.

Saturday March 14th

Upcoming Programs

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A new program at Hungerford Nature Center will help your kids to build confidence and independence in the kitchen, all while having a great time creating and tasting fresh and delicious meals

Christmas Wreath

Join us for a festive evening out!  Our Educators will provide plenty of natural materials, a festive bow, and hands-on guidance…plus a snack!  

This is a BYOB event if you would like to bring an adult beverage and are of legal drinking age.

Making Fir Wreath

Bring the family and assemble a festive wreath (or two) together!  Our Educators will provide plenty of natural materials, a festive bow, and hands-on guidance; you bring the holiday spirit!

Deer in Winter

Drop off the kids with us and go enjoy your afternoon!  Our Educators will take their students out on the trails to collect natural objects to craft into festive ornaments.  Then they’ll head indoors to learn about what our animals do in the winter.

Christmas Ornament Hand

Drop off the kids & hit the shops!  We'll help them create seasonal holiday decor & gifts while you take a break!  (Includes pizza dinner.)

Hungerford Nature Center

191 Farmington Avenue,

Berlin, CT 06037

Winter Admission Hours
Tuesday - Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Last Admission at 3:30 pm
(Closed on Mondays)

860-827-9064

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