Kids dig for minerals at annual show
East Coast Gem and Mineral Society is a rockhounding club in Ansonia that hosts an annual gem and mineral show where kids can participate in hands-on mineral mining and explore vendor booths selling fossils, gemstones, and lapidary work.
Indoor · Rainy-day pick · Kids under 12 free with paying adult
The annual fall show includes a kids' mining activity where children dig for rare minerals sourced from across the USA.
Kids under 12 get free admission to the show with a paying adult.
The society meets the first Wednesday of each month in Fairfield County; check their email for membership details and meeting locations.