Top Private School Events in Connecticut

Find private school fairs, open houses and other events in your area. You can also learn more about them, how they work, and how they can help you research schools.

Top Connecticut open-houses (2024-25) are listed below

Fri., January 10, 2025  - West Hartford, CT

Reception
Kingswood Oxford School
170 Kingswood Road, West Hartford, CT 06119
8:30am (EST) - 10:30am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Hope Cameron, (860) 727-5000

The Middle School Walk & Talk is an informal means to get to know KO. Meet with our Middle School Head of School, Ann Sciglimpaglia, to discuss the hands-on curriculum at KO that inspires students to love learning. You will also have the opportunity to tour our bright and airy building with her. The program begins at 8:30 a.m.

Fri., January 10, 2025  - Hartford, United States

Open House
Watkinson School
180 Bloomfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
9:00am (EST) - 11:00am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Maryann Dupuis, (860) 236-5618 Ext. 136, maryann_dupuis@watkinson.org

Watkinson has had another record-breaking year! For the third year in a row, 94% of Watkinson families said YES to returning this year. These are our highest retention rates in 40 years. Not only is this historic for Watkinson, but this also far surpasses the current national trend (88% according to the National Association of Independent Schools). Our high retention rate signifies the pride and satisfaction our parents and students have about their Watkinson experiences. Come see for yourself at our next info session. We can't wait to meet you! You can introduce yourself to Watkinson by attending an info session and/or taking a private tour. An Info Session is an excellent way to get a sense of what Watkinson has to offer. Info sessions include: a welcome with Head of School Teri Schrader and Director of Admission John Crosson, hear from faculty and administrators, a Q & A panel with current students, and a campus tour (in-person only).

Fri., January 10, 2025  - Norwalk, CT

Open House
Winston Preparatory School CT
57 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
9:00am (EST) - 11:00am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:

Join us at an upcoming Open House to learn more about how Winston Prep's innovative, individualized education model is helping students with learning differences succeed. Click here to register: https://www.winstonprep.edu/admissions/open-houses

Sun., January 12, 2025  - Bethany, CT

Open House
Willow Tree Montessori
171 Amity Road, Bethany, CT 06524
2:00pm (EST) - 3:00pm (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Carol Sloman, (203) 393-3100, wtmontessori@wtm.earth

Thank you for your interest in Willow Tree Montessori! Our program provides a creative, adaptive environment that responds to the needs of individual children. We seek to balance academic and social development to foster responsibility and cooperation within a supportive learning community. To explore the environments that incompasses Willow Tree Montessori, we invite you, parents, to join us for our upcoming Open House:Willow Tree Montessori Open House Parent TourSunday, January 122:00p.m.Register HereDuring this Open House, you will tour our campus, meet our guides, and learn more about Willow Tree Montessori. It is through collaboration with parents, caregivers, guardians, and friends that we are able to provide the essential elements which will allow children to deepen and strengthen their roots. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you soon at our Open House on Sunday, January 12 at 2:00p.m. We ask that you please make childcare arrangements as this is a parent-only event.

Mon., January 13, 2025  - West Hartford, CT

Virtual Event
Kingswood Oxford School
7:00pm (EST) - 8:00pm (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Hope Cameron, (860) 727-5000

This is a virtual Financial Assistance Workshop where you can learn about the process.

Thu., January 16, 2025  - Ridgefield, CT

Open House
Ridgefield Academy
223 West Mountain Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877
8:45am (EST) - 11:00am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Dave Suter, (203) 894-1800 Ext. 112, dsuter@ridgefieldacademy.org

Find out firsthand what the RA experience is all about! Families interested in Kindergarten - Grade 8 are invited to preview a day at RA from 8:45 - 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 16. This event will feature a panel with students from Lower, Middle, and Upper School, and classes will be open for observation. We look forward to seeing you on campus!Perfect for Fall 2025 Kindergarten - Grade 8 Families RSVP Here: https://www.ridgefieldacademy.org/open-house

Sun., January 26, 2025  - Trumbull, CT

Open House
St. Catherine Of Siena School
190 Shelton Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611
10:00am (EST) - 12:00pm (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Laura Hurley, (203) 375-1947, lhurley@scsstrumbull.org

The SCSS Office of Admission invites you to attend our Fall Open House. This is your chance to meet and interact with our teachers, administrators, and students and to personally tour our beautiful campus in Trumbull, located in the historic section of Nichols. Learn more about our Catholic faith, exceptional academics, and family-like community. We hope to see you there! Come and immerse yourself in the SCSS community and see what makes it so special. Register today for your tour at https://www.stcatherinesienatrumbull.org/apps/pages/inquire-visit or call the office at 203-375-1947. We look forward to meeting you!

Fri., February 07, 2025  - Hartford, United States

Open House
Watkinson School
180 Bloomfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
9:00am (EST) - 11:00am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Maryann Dupuis, (860) 236-5618 Ext. 136, maryann_dupuis@watkinson.org

Watkinson has had another record-breaking year! For the third year in a row, 94% of Watkinson families said YES to returning this year. These are our highest retention rates in 40 years. Not only is this historic for Watkinson, but this also far surpasses the current national trend (88% according to the National Association of Independent Schools). Our high retention rate signifies the pride and satisfaction our parents and students have about their Watkinson experiences. Come see for yourself at our next info session. We can't wait to meet you! You can introduce yourself to Watkinson by attending an info session and/or taking a private tour. An Info Session is an excellent way to get a sense of what Watkinson has to offer. Info sessions include: a welcome with Head of School Teri Schrader and Director of Admission John Crosson, hear from faculty and administrators, a Q & A panel with current students, and a campus tour (in-person only).

Fri., February 07, 2025  - Norwalk, CT

Open House
Winston Preparatory School CT
57 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
9:00am (EST) - 11:00am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:

Join us at an upcoming Open House to learn more about how Winston Prep's innovative, individualized education model is helping students with learning differences succeed. Click here to register: https://www.winstonprep.edu/admissions/open-houses

Fri., March 07, 2025  - Norwalk, CT

Open House
Winston Preparatory School CT
57 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
9:00am (EST) - 11:00am (EST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:

Join us at an upcoming Open House to learn more about how Winston Prep's innovative, individualized education model is helping students with learning differences succeed. Click here to register: https://www.winstonprep.edu/admissions/open-houses

Fri., April 04, 2025  - Hartford, United States

Open House
Watkinson School
180 Bloomfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
9:00am (EDT) - 11:00am (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Maryann Dupuis, (860) 236-5618 Ext. 136, maryann_dupuis@watkinson.org

Watkinson has had another record-breaking year! For the third year in a row, 94% of Watkinson families said YES to returning this year. These are our highest retention rates in 40 years. Not only is this historic for Watkinson, but this also far surpasses the current national trend (88% according to the National Association of Independent Schools). Our high retention rate signifies the pride and satisfaction our parents and students have about their Watkinson experiences. Come see for yourself at our next info session. We can't wait to meet you! You can introduce yourself to Watkinson by attending an info session and/or taking a private tour. An Info Session is an excellent way to get a sense of what Watkinson has to offer. Info sessions include: a welcome with Head of School Teri Schrader and Director of Admission John Crosson, hear from faculty and administrators, a Q & A panel with current students, and a campus tour (in-person only).

Fri., April 04, 2025  - Norwalk, CT

Open House
Winston Preparatory School CT
57 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
9:00am (EDT) - 11:00am (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:

Join us at an upcoming Open House to learn more about how Winston Prep's innovative, individualized education model is helping students with learning differences succeed. Click here to register: https://www.winstonprep.edu/admissions/open-houses

Fri., May 02, 2025  - Hartford, United States

Open House
Watkinson School
180 Bloomfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
9:00am (EDT) - 11:00am (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Maryann Dupuis, (860) 236-5618 Ext. 136, maryann_dupuis@watkinson.org

Watkinson has had another record-breaking year! For the third year in a row, 94% of Watkinson families said YES to returning this year. These are our highest retention rates in 40 years. Not only is this historic for Watkinson, but this also far surpasses the current national trend (88% according to the National Association of Independent Schools). Our high retention rate signifies the pride and satisfaction our parents and students have about their Watkinson experiences. Come see for yourself at our next info session. We can't wait to meet you! You can introduce yourself to Watkinson by attending an info session and/or taking a private tour. An Info Session is an excellent way to get a sense of what Watkinson has to offer. Info sessions include: a welcome with Head of School Teri Schrader and Director of Admission John Crosson, hear from faculty and administrators, a Q & A panel with current students, and a campus tour (in-person only).

Fri., May 02, 2025  - Norwalk, CT

Open House
Winston Preparatory School CT
57 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
9:00am (EDT) - 11:00am (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:

Join us at an upcoming Open House to learn more about how Winston Prep's innovative, individualized education model is helping students with learning differences succeed. Click here to register: https://www.winstonprep.edu/admissions/open-houses

Fri., May 30, 2025  - Norwalk, CT

Open House
Winston Preparatory School CT
57 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
9:00am (EDT) - 11:00am (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information:

Join us at an upcoming Open House to learn more about how Winston Prep's innovative, individualized education model is helping students with learning differences succeed. Click here to register: https://www.winstonprep.edu/admissions/open-houses

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