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Connecticut
Connecticut Events
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Things To Do In Connecticut
Weekend
There are so many great events in Connecticut this weekend, it was hard to choose ONE for each county! I did include a few events that older children would enjoy, instead of focusing solely on the younger kiddos. Fairfield County
Activity: Marine Life Study Cruises
Date: 7/16/16 & 7/17/16
Time: 1PM (Call for more times)
Location: Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water Street, Norwalk
Cost: $29.95 per person ($24.95 for members)
Overview: "Study marine biodiversity from the water’s surface down to the bottom for a first-hand understanding of Long Island Sound's interdependent marine life. We utilize such sampling techniques as a plankton tow, trawl net and biodredge that generally bring up a variety of fish, crabs, mollusks and more right out of Long Island Sound right before your eyes! A videomicroscope tied to a giant-screen monitor and a large touch tank on board enhance observations. 2.5 hours."
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Litchfield County
Activity: Flanders' Forest Fairies and Woodland Wizards Festival
Date: 7/16/16
Time: 10AM-3PM
Location: Trail House, 5 Church Hill Road, Woodbury
Cost: $6 per person, children under 2 are FREE
Overview: "Flanders will become inhabited by the “wee folk” this July! Join for a magical day of viewing faerie houses at Flanders. Enjoy music, vendors, crafts show, kid’s activities, and faerie and wizard storytelling."
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New Haven County
Activity: Mini-Private Tour and Chocolate Bar Making
Date: 7/16/16 & 7/17/16
Time: Sat. 10AM-6PM, Sun. 12PM-6PM
Location: Fascia's Chocolates, 44 Chase River Road, Waterbury
Cost: $7
Overview: "Enjoy the making of your own chocolate bar with toppings of your choice and a mini version of our featured tour. Briefly learn about the history of Fascia's and how chocolate is made from the bean to the bar. Mini tours available with a call ahead or reserved 15-20 minute time slot."
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Hartford County
Activity: Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
Date: 7/15/16-7/17/16
Time: Fri. 5PM-10PM, Sat. 1PM-Midnight, Sun. 1PM-9PM
Location: Bushnell Park, Hartford
Cost: FREE
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Middlesex County
Activity: FREE Child Art and Dance Play
Date: 7/16/16
Time: 11AM
Location: MAC 650 Gallery & Artist Co-op, 650 Main Street, Middletown
Cost: $5 Donation Appreciated
Overview: "Come check out the Nurture Exhibit and have the kids entertained with a FREE art studio class and dance activities. Play Freeze Dance and participate in a zumba-inspired routine! $5 donation is appreciated per family!"
Tolland County
Activity: The Farmer's Cow Summer Farm Tour
Date: 7/16/16
Time: 1PM-3PM
Location: Hytone Farm, 2047 Boston Park Road, Coventry
Cost: FREE
Overview: "The farm families of The Farmer’s Cow are celebrating National Ice Cream Month with tours at two of its member farms in eastern Connecticut. Visitors are invited to tour the farms, meet the farmers, see the cows and sample a variety of The Farmer’s Cow fresh local products including The Farmer’s Cow premium Ice Cream and Summer Beverages.
Saturday July 16, Summer on the Farm at Hytone. The Peracchio family hosts a tour on their scenic hilltop farm in Coventry from 1 to 3pm. Visitors will enjoy learning about how cows are cared for, what cows eat, how they are milked, and viewing the calf greenhouse. Take in the view overlooking lush green fields that grow nearly 400 acres of crops used to feed the cows."
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Windham County
Activity: Riverfire
Date: 7/16/16
Time: 7PM
Location: Downtown Putnam, Putnam River Trail, Putnam
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Join the crowd of townfolk and visitors for these bonfires that float gracefully down the Quinebaug River. Enjoy great music, find a new place to eat downtown or bring a picnic basket and enjoy the outdoor ambiance. Fires on the water are lit at dusk and burn for two hours."
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New London County
Activity: Summer Fest
Date: 7/16/16
Time: 11AM-5PM
Location: Lyman Allen Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, New London
Cost: FREE
Overview: "A family friendly, community event, featuring food trucks, live entertainment (amplified, unplugged, performance and participatory), and activities on the grounds and inside the museum. Enjoy hands- on art activities, balloon creations, face painting, and animals from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Tour the museum’s beautiful grounds and current exhibitions. Affordable shopping opportunities at displays like the Lyman Allyn bake sale table will help whet your appetite, which will be more than satisfied by the collection of food trucks and beverage carts."
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