On June 12, 2016, 12-4 p.m., the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will launch its third annual Ice Cream Social in Mathews Park at 295 West Ave, Norwalk, CT. Hunter Arton, a Wilton, CT resident and Andy Garfunkel of Norwalkwillco-chairthe event which features a wide range of family-friendly entertainment for children and adults.
Trustee Hunter Arton said, “We are excited to welcome the community to our annual Ice Cream Social. This year's event will celebrate the Museum's 50th anniversary with a nod to the 1960s.”
A clown, a mouse tale, music, magic and of course, plenty of ice cream will kick-off this cherished summer event where visitors will shop at booths hosted by a variety of local crafters and take part in a wide range of fun, family-friendly activities. A coloring station and an assortment of games such as Badminton, Jacob’s Ladder, marbles, Magic Fish, Jump Rope, Deer Hunter, Game of Graces and more will be on hand to entertain children of all ages. Visitors will also be able to view a vintage 1960s car display and rummage through a jumble sale where for a few dollars they might find a treasure.
Following an introduction by City of Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling and the National Anthem along with a variety of 1960s favorites performed by Stamford’s Westhill High School,featured entertainment will also include performances by Rubberband of Norwalk, the Darien Academy of Dance, and the Mulkerin School of Irish Dance of Norwalk and West Haven.
In the Museum’s Gift Shop children’s book author Michele Manning will be on hand to meet readers and aspiring writers and sign the highly acclaimed Great CT Caper, a suspense story written for middle school students by 12 Connecticut authors, and illustrated by 12 state artists. Manning’s Chapter 10 features LMMM in“Mayhem at the Mansion.” The Great CT Caper is sponsored by the CT Humanities.
For a reduced $5 admission, the Mansion will offer mini-tours of its magnificent Period Rooms and its current exhibits. Photography courtesy of Sarah Grote Photography.
While general admission to the event is free and so are selected programs, the Museum will charge for some of the activities and for all food sold during the event. Tickets will be available at LMMM’s booths at designated locations in Mathews Park.
The Museum's 2016 Ice Cream Social is generously sponsored in part by Galvan Industries, Bankwell, Spinnaker Real Estate Partners, Lawrence Cafero, Jr., and Andy Garfunkel, and the Museum’s 2016 Founding Patrons: The Estate of Mrs. Cynthia Clark Brown; The Museum’s Distinguished Benefactors: Klaff’s, The Xerox Foundation, and The Maurice Goodman Foundation. The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is a National Historic Landmark. For more information on the schedule of events, food stands, and prices please email us at info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com or visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com.or call 203-838-9799.