What's the Buzz? Weekend Activity Picks for 11/4/16-11/6/16

by Cait 12:23 PM 1 comments Connecticut Events Family Activities FREE Things To Do In Connecticut Weekend

Fairfield County

Activity: Fall Family Festival
Date: 11/5
Time: 10AM-2PM
Location: Fraser Woods Montessori School, 173 South Main Street, Newtown
Cost: FREE
Overview: "The Fall Family Festival is part of the Book Fair. Everyone is invited, bring your friends and neighbors too!
In addition to the wonderful books for sale, there are games and activities for the kids, pony rides, petting zoo, touch a truck, face painting, food, a bake sale and more!"
For More Info: (203) 426-3390

Litchfield County
Activity: Beauty and the Beast
Date: 11/5 & 11/6
Time: Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 2PM
Location: Warner Theatre, 68 Main Street, Torrington
Cost: $19
Overview: "Be Our Guest! The Academy Award-winning film comes to life in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairytale."
For More Info: Warner Theatre

New Haven County
Activity: Family STEM Night, Presented by Energize Connecticut
Date: 11/4
Time: 6PM-7:30PM
Location: Energize Connecticut Center, 122 Universal Drive, North Haven
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Join us for a fun night of exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! You’ll have a chance to build a rocket, create a tower, control a Sphero robot, code with our Ozobots, play fun math games and many more hands-on investigations!"
For More Info: Family STEM Night

Hartford County
Activity: "An Arabian Adventure"
Date: 11/5
Time: 2PM
Location: The Mark Twain House and Museum, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford
Cost: Adults $10, Children $5
Overview: "The TANGLEWOOD MARIONETTES present AN ARABIAN ADVENTURE. A swashbuckling tale set in exotic lands, An Arabian Adventure tells the tale of a Persian prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess. Facing danger at every turn, the courageous prince must use his wits his escape his prison, defeat the diabolical vizier, and save the princess from a tragic fate. Each event not only includes a performance, but an educational activity/workshop/interactive component."
For More Info: The Mark Twain House and Museum

Middlesex County
Activity: Home Depot Kids Workshop 
Date: 11/5
Time: 9AM-12PM
Location: Home Depot, 909 Washington Street Middletown
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Join our hands-on workshop in honor of Veterans Day, and you and your child can build a toy helicopter with turning blades! Once the toy helicopter is built, your child can decorate it with paint & stickers to create a mini-military vehicle."
For More Info: Home Depot

Tolland County
Activity: "The Doubtful Sprout"
Date: 11/5
Time: 11AM & 2PM
Location: Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, 1 Royce Circle, Storrs
Cost: Adults are $12, Children (under 12) are $6
Overview: "Get ready to explore the world under your feet in this underground puppet adventure! Tunnel down with Worm and Sprout as they discover the mysterious life found inside soil. Along the way, kids help figure out the secrets that help Sprout grow! Liz Joyce, award-winning performer and Director of Goat on a Boat Puppet Theater in Sag Harbor, Long Island, brings this ecological wonderland to life with multiple puppetry styles, projections and song."
For More Info: The Doubtful Sprout

Windham County
Activity: Tina's Tiny Tots
Date: 11/4
Time: 11AM
Location: Putnam Public Library, 225 Kennedy Drive, Putnam
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Children ages Birth - 3 will have fun as Miss Tina leads children in songs and activities."
For More Info: Putnam Public Library

New London County
Activity: FREE First Saturday
Date: 11/5
Time: 10AM-5PM
Location: Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, New London
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Stop by the Museum’s art studio for a Face/Theater Mask art project from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm! Fun for the whole family."
For More Info: Lyman Allyn Art Museum