Family Activities in Connecticut

Kid-friendly outings shouldn’t require three Chrome tabs. These listings are tagged family-friendly — parks, libraries, fairs, and shows across the 860 that are worth bringing the crew.

Search family activities Connecticut, things to do with kids CT, or Hartford area family events — updated daily.

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museum

Now thru Oct 31, 2027

New Haven Museum: "It's Pronounced Ah-beetz" Exhibition Opening

New Haven Museum

The New Haven Museum’s ongoing exhibition "It's Pronounced Ah-beetz" celebrates the rich history and culture of New Haven-style apizza.

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community

Now thru Sep 7 · All Day

Gillette Castle Tours

Gillette Castle State Park · East Haddam

Gillette Castle State Park offers guided tours from late May through early September, showcasing the unique architecture and scenic beauty…

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theater

Happening Tomorrow

Tue, Jul 21, 11:00 AM

Camp Blue Back at Blue Back Square

Blue Back Square · West Hartford

Camp Blue Back at Blue Back Square on Tue, Jun 23.

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workshop

Happening Tomorrow

Tue, Jul 21 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Jul 21–21

OPEN STUDIO: Adult art sessions

Glastonbury Arts

Tuesday, July 21, brings another afternoon of open studio art sessions at Glastonbury Arts, hosted at the CT River Valley Chamber of…

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film

Happening Tomorrow

Tue, Jul 21, 7:00 PM

WAYBACK TUESDAYS AT WESTBROOK CINEMAS

Westbrook Cinemas

The Choo Choo Lounge continues its tradition of live music every Tuesday night in Old Saybrook.

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film

Wed, Jul 22, 6:00 PM

Downtown Milford Outdoor Movie Nights

Wasson Field · Milford

Downtown Milford Outdoor Movie Nights at Wasson Field on Wed, Jul 1.

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food & drink

Fri, Jul 24 · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

East Hartford Food Truck Festival

East Hartford Town Green

The East Hartford Town Green will be buzzing on July 24 with the Food Truck Festival, featuring a variety of local food trucks serving up…

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live music

Fri, Jul 24 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday Live Music at Penny Lane Pub

Penny Lane Pub · Old Saybrook

The Pokémon Club returns to the Acton Public Library in Old Saybrook on Friday afternoons for another weekly session.

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festival

Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 AM

NEW! All-American Summer Celebration

Lake Compounce · Bristol

NEW! All-American Summer Celebration at Lake Compounce in Bristol is a weekly Saturday series — this one's on Saturday, July 25 at 10:00 AM.

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festival

Sat, Jul 25 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Arts District Midsummer Festival

Florence Griswold Museum

Old Lyme's Arts District comes alive on July 25th with the Midsummer Festival, a free outdoor celebration packed with arts, crafts, music,…

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workshop

Tue, Jul 28 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Jul 28–28

OPEN STUDIO: Adult art sessions

Glastonbury Arts

Adult art sessions every Tuesday afternoon from 1-4pm, June 2 through August 25.

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film

Tue, Jul 28, 7:00 PM

WAYBACK TUESDAYS AT WESTBROOK CINEMAS

Westbrook Cinemas

Live music fills the Choo Choo Lounge every Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 PM, continuing a popular weekly tradition in Old Saybrook.

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film

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00 PM

Downtown Milford Outdoor Movie Nights

Wasson Field · Milford

Downtown Milford Outdoor Movie Nights at Wasson Field on Wed, Jul 1.

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live music

Fri, Jul 31 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday Live Music at Penny Lane Pub

Penny Lane Pub · Old Saybrook

The Pokémon Club meets every Friday afternoon at the Acton Public Library in Old Saybrook.

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