What's the Buzz? Fourth of July Weekend

by Cait 2:02 PM 0 comments Connecticut Events Family Activities FREE Kids Moms Things To Do In Connecticut Weekend

Fourth of July weekend is synonymous with backyard BBQs, picnics, carnivals, and, of course, fireworks.  If you are looking for something to do this year, please consider some of the listed activities.  Enjoy the holiday!

Fairfield County
Activity: Glow in the Park
Date: 7/3/16
Time: 5PM-10PM
Location: Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport
Overview: "Celebrate our country's Independence Day with a Glow in the Park wrapped in Red, White and Blue. With your ticket, you will receive a fun 4th of July style glowing wig and a spinning top that lights ups. Great event for the entire family."
For More Info: Click Here

Litchfield County
Activity: Pet Parade and Festival
Date: 7/4/16
Time: 2:15PM-4PM
Location: Litchfield History Museum, 7 South Street, Litchfield
Fee: FREE
Overview: "After the parade, enjoy ice cream at the Turn-of-the-Century Fest. Old fashioned laen games include egg and spoon races, tug of war, three-legged races and more. Pets of any kind are welcome, but all pets must be either on a leash or in a cage."
For More Info: Click Here

New Haven County
Activity: Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire
Date: 7/2/16-7/4/16
Time: 11AM-6:30PM, Saturday night shows are 7PM-9PM
Location: Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway, Ansonia
Fee: adults $16, students (10-14) $11, Children (5-9) $6, children under 5 are FREE
Overview: "Explore an interactive fantasy world set in a time long ago where elves, fairies, orcs, goblins, animal-kin, dwarves, and magic are REAL."
For More Info: Click Here

Hartford County
Activity: Talcott Mountain Music Festival: Celebrate America
Date: 7/1/16
Time: 7:30PM
Location: Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, 22 Iron Horse Blvd., Simsbury
Fee: $20 adults, $5 children
Overview: "Join us for one of Connecticut’s favorite Independence Day celebrations! Introducing the HSO’s new Assistant Conductor Adam Kerry Boyles, and featuring the Asylum Hill Congregational Church Choir, this program will include all of your patriotic favorites. Plus, we’ll have your fingers snapping and toes tapping with some swinging jazz favorites and more. Stay for fireworks following the concert!"
For More Info: Click Here

Middlesex County
Activity: Hot Summer Nights Music Series
Date: 7/2/16
Time: 7PM-10PM
Location: Powder Ridge Mountain Park Resort
Fee: adults $7, children $5, children under 3 are FREE
Overview: "Spend a summer evening mountain side enjoying great music & friends! On July 2 we kick off our music series with Bourbon Chaser – Connecticut’s hottest new band. Bourbon Chaser plays a wide variety of music from classic rock to today’s country. Hang out by the bonfires, bring a blanket and sit back with family, this is country living at its best!"
For More Info: Click Here

Tolland County
Activity: Canteen Tales: Quest for the Golden Spork
Date: 7/2/16
Time: 11AM & 2PM
Location: Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, 1 Royce Circle, Storrs
Fee: adults $8, children $6
Overview: "The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will once more present its popular Summertime Saturday Puppet Shows for family audiences by UConn Puppet Arts students on six Saturdays, July 2 through August 6, 2016. Each show will be performed twice, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. All performances will take place at the Ballard Institute Theater located at 1 Royce Circle, Storrs, CT. "
For More Info: Click Here

Windham County
Activity: WILI Boom Box Parade
Date: 7/4/16
Time: 11AM
Location: Jillson Square, Willimantic
Fee: FREE
Overview: "Anyone can march or enter a float in "Connecticut's Unique People's Parade." The only requirement is to wear some red, white, and blue, and bring a radio tuned to WILI (1400-AM). American flags are optional, but encouraged. There is no "official" theme for the parade."
For More Info: Click Here

New London County
Activity: 38th Annual Lobster Fest and Chicken BBQ
Date: 7/2/16- 7/3/16
Time: Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM
Location: East Lyme Town Hall Green, 108 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic
For More Info: Click Here


Click Here for a list of fireworks by town.