* EVENT ADVISORY *
2024 FEBRUARY-APRIL HAPPENINGS AT STEW LEONARD’S
IN NEWINGTON
WHAT:
Stew Leonard’s in Newington will offer a number of events for children and families over the next three months. We will celebrate Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, the start of spring, and more!
Except where noted, price is per child per class and payment is required at the time of registration via Eventbrite.com (search for Stew Leonard’s in Newington). Parents/caretakers are kindly asked to register children at least 24 hours in advance. If a parent/caretaker needs to cancel a class, refunds will be given only if the store is notified 24 hours in advance. Classes will be held in Stew Leonard’s Executive Kitchen on the second floor of the grocery store in Newington, Conn. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult, except for the classes for toddlers (ages 2-5 years old), which requires an adult to supervise their little one.
Game Day Madness for Kids
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
$30 per child
Ages 6-12
Are you getting ready for the big game? Today we will prepare game day snacks, including pizza dip, cheese sticks, a popcorn snack mix, and quesadillas.
Game Day Madness for Toddlers
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
$25 per child (adult must accompany child)
Ages 2-5
Are you getting ready for the big game? Today we will prepare game day snacks, including cheese sticks, fruit kabobs, and a popcorn snack mix.
Valentine Workshop
Friday, February 9, 2024 from 4:00-4:30 p.m., 4:45-5:15 p.m., and 5:30-6:00 p.m.
$20 per child
Ages 2-12
Each child will create and decorate 10 Valentine’s Day cards and make a cup of pink lemonade. Parents should be aware when registering that there will be three separate sessions for this class (4-4:30 p.m.; 4:45-5:15 p.m., and 5:30-6:00 p.m.).
Valentine’s Day Cupcake Workshop
Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 1:45-2:15 p.m., 2:30-3:00 p.m., and 3:15-3:45 p.m.
$25 per child
Ages 2-12
Join us as we decorate four Valentine’s Day-themed cupcakes. Parents should be aware when registering that there will be three separate sessions for this class (1:45-2:15 p.m.; 2:30-2:45 p.m.; and 3:00-3:30 p.m.).
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Workshop
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 4:00-4:30 p.m. and 5:00-5:30 p.m.
$25 per child
Ages 5-12
Let’s make a sweet treat for somebody special! Each child will dip half a dozen strawberries in chocolate and decorate them with a variety of toppings. Parents should be aware when registering that there are two separate sessions for this class: 4:00-4:30 p.m. and 5:00-5:30 p.m.
Fun Breakfast Recipes Culinary Class for Kids
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
$30 per child
Ages 6-12
Do you love breakfast food? Join us as we prepare a few “fun” breakfast recipes, including pancake muffins, parfaits, homemade cereal bars, and homemade pop tarts! Parents should note that there will be peanut butter used in this class.
Fun Breakfast Recipes Culinary Class for Toddlers
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Friday, March 1, 2024 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
$25 per child (adult must accompany child)
Ages 2-5
Do you love breakfast food? Join us as we prepare a few “fun” breakfast recipes, including pancake muffins, parfaits, and homemade cereal bars! Parents should note that there will be peanut butter used in this class.
St. Patrick’s Day Culinary Class for Kids
Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12
$30 per child
Join us at Stew’s as we kick off our St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! Today we will prepare rainbow cupcakes, green lemonade, and shamrock pretzel pops. Kids will also be making a St. Patrick’s Day-themed slime.
St. Patrick’s Day Culinary Class for Toddlers
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Friday, March 15, 2024 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
$25 per child (adult must accompany child)
Ages 2-5
Join us at Stew’s as we kick off our St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! Today we will prepare rainbow cupcakes, green lemonade, and shamrock-shaped sun catchers.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, March 23, 2024 and Sunday, March 24, 2024
Seatings at 9:00-10:00 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Children ages 11 and under: $14.99/each
Guests ages 12 and over (including all accompanying parents): $16.99/each
Children under 2 are free
Join the team at Stew Leonard’s for a special Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, 2024, hosted by the Easter Bunny and his friends! Stew Leonard’s chefs will offer a buffet-style selection of your favorite breakfast treats. Each child will receive Easter coloring sheets and will be able to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Limited seating available and tickets will be available for purchase via Eventbrite.com starting February 4, 2024.
Easter Egg Hunt Egg-Stravaganza
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Children aged 8 and under will be given a bag to collect Easter eggs filled with candy and other prizes from the costumed characters throughout the store. Five lucky children will open an egg to reveal a special ticket redeemable at Customer Service for a grand prize: a WOW Easter Basket bursting with treats! Parents, please note that some of the candy included in the eggs and baskets may contain peanuts. After the Egg-Stravaganza is complete, parents are invited to take photos of their children with the Easter Bunny. The event will have timed entry so that the store does not become overcrowded; this is for the safety and comfort of all our customers.
Due to the popularity of this event in years past, this is a ticketed event for children aged 8 and under. Parents and caregivers do not need tickets. Families can register for the free tickets via EventBrite.com starting February 4, 2024.
Touch-A-Truck!
Saturday, April 6, 2024
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Join us in the Stew’s parking lot for our first ever Touch-A-Truck event! We will have a firetruck, ambulance, police car, school bus, construction trucks and more! Clover the Cow and friends will be there too! This event is free to the public.
Spring Has Sprung Culinary Class for Toddlers
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Friday, April 12, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
$25 per child (adult must accompany child)
Ages 2-5
Spring has arrived and we are ready to celebrate! Today we will prepare lemon crinkle cookies, homemade fruit punch, and a tissue paper flowers.
Spring Has Sprung Culinary Class for Kids
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 12:30-2 p.m.
Friday, April 12, 2024 from 12:30-2 p.m.
$30 per child
Ages 6-12
Spring has arrived and we are ready to celebrate! Today we will prepare lemon crinkle cookies, homemade fruit punch, and flower pretzel bites. Each child will also paint and decorate 3 rocks to take home to put in the garden.
Crazy for Chocolate Culinary Class for Kids
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Ages 6-12
$30 per child
Calling all chocolate lovers! Join us for a fun-filled chocolate-themed class as we prepare chocolate dipped sweet and savory treats, including chocolate chip cookies, homemade chocolate nonpareils, and chocolate cheesecake truffles.
Crazy for Chocolate Culinary Class for Toddlers
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Friday, April 26, 2024 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
$25 per child (adult must accompany child)
Ages 2-5
Calling all chocolate lovers! Join us for a fun-filled chocolate-themed class as we prepare chocolate dipped sweet and savory treats, including chocolate chip cookies and chocolate milk.
WHO:
Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has seven stores in Norwalk, Danbury, and Newington, Conn.; in East Meadow, Farmingdale & Yonkers, N.Y.; and in Paramus, N.J. For more information, visit Stew Leonard’s website at www.stewleonards.com.
WHEN:
February 1- April 26, 2024
WHERE:
Stew Leonard’s, 3475 Berlin Turnpike Newington, Conn.
Phone number for customer questions: 860-760-8100
MEDIA CONTACT:
Meghan Bell, Stew Leonard's
203.750.6107 or [email protected]
Media inquiries only please; customers should call 860-760-8100
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