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Connecticut
Connecticut Events
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Things To Do In Connecticut
Weekend
There are a bunch of outdoor events this weekend. I think that it's nice to get the kids out and connecting with nature a bit, whether that entails going for a hike or meeting some farm animals. (If that means working Pokemon Go into it, then fine! Do what you've got to do!) Fairfield County
Activity: Animal Meet and Greet
Date: Friday & Saturday
Time: 3PM- 3:15PM (other events happen throughout the day- check website)
Location: Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford
Cost: FREE with gate admission
Overview: "Stop by Heckscher WILD! to meet one of our teaching animals and discover how they are adapted to their habitat. Animals will vary depending on the day and programs."
For More Info: Click Here
Litchfield County
Activity: Pet Pals
Date: Wednesday through Saturday
Time: Noon- 4PM
Location: Torrington Historical Society, 192 Main Street, Torrington
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Overview: "The exhibit explores Torrington's history of people and their pets. Featuring historic photographs from the Society's collection showing residents posed with their pets. Photos date from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. The Society reserved a special section for photos submitted by the public."
For More Info: Click Here
New Haven County
Activity: Open Farm Days
Date: 8/13/16
Time: 10AM-2PM
Location: Common Ground High School, Urban Farm, and Environmental Education Center, 358 Springside Ave., New Haven
Cost: FREE (Donations welcomed)
Overview: "Enjoy Open Farm Day at Common Ground every Saturday from April through the end of November. Explore our beautiful urban farm, help dig and plant in the children’s garden, and ask farm staff your backyard gardening and composting questions. The animal yards are open for visitors to meet our chickens, ducks, turkeys, goats, sheep, and pigs. Trail maps are available for self-guided hikes in West Rock Park, including the family-friendly Old Oak Nature Trail."
For More Info: jdelia@commongroundct.org or call (203)389-4333 x1221.
Hartford County
Activity: Free Movie in Riverside Park: Bee Movie
Date: 8/12/16
Time: 6:30PM (Movie begins at sunset)
Location: Riverside Park, 20 Leibert Rd., Hartford
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Fresh out of college, Barry the Bee (Jerry Seinfeld) finds the prospect of working with honey uninspiring. He flies outside the hive for the first time and talks to a human (Renée Zellweger), breaking a cardinal rule of his species. Barry learns that humans have been stealing and eating honey for centuries, and he realizes that his true calling is to obtain justice for his kind by suing humanity for theft. 91 minutes."
For More Info: Click Here
Middlesex County
Activity: Goowin's Balloowins
Date: 8/12/16
Time: 11AM
Location: Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton
Cost: $14
Overview: "Enjoy a truly unique performance by madcap balloon artist Allyn Gooen, who will fill the stage with extraordinary balloon creations as he leads an audience choice of the story of ‘Snow White And The Eight Dwarfs’, ‘The Wizard Of ‘Oz, ‘The Story Of Purim’, (or any of a large variety of stories) in which children from the audience will star. Traditionally, clowns and magicians twist balloons into creatures for kids, but not Allynn Gooen. He uses balloons to turn the kids into creatures. Goowin’s Balloowins will capture the imagination of children and adults alike."
For More Info: Click Here
Tolland County
Activity: Take a Tour of the New England Civil War Museum!
Date: 8/14/16 (also open on Thursday 11PM-3PM)
Time: Noon- 3PM
Location: 14 Park Place, Rockville
Cost: FREE (Donations are appreciated)
For More Info: Click Here
Windham County
Activity: Free Concert and Riverfire
Date: 8/13/16
Time: Music starts at 5:15, Riverfire at 8:00
Location: Rotary Park on Kennedy Drive, Putnam
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Performance by Reminisce: an oldies group specializing in songs primarily from the 50s’ and 60s’, offering a versatile package to please a wide variety of audiences. Come and enjoy one of the many free events Putnam has to offer! Don’t forget your blankets and lawn chairs. Refreshments are available!"
For More Info: Click Here
New London County
Activity: Epic Field Day!
Date: 8/13/16
Time: 12PM-9PM
Location: Yantic Fire Engine Company #1, 151 Yantic Rd., Yantic
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Epic Field Day is the Guild's newest event series that includes a combination of music, food, art and fun! A whole day dedicated to interactive games for the young and old, for families large or small. Come be a part of something truly EPIC!"
For More Info: Click Here
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