CHILDREN
Character Breakfast with Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff at The Ocean House
Ocean House 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill, Rhode IslandEnjoy a very special, family friendly morning at Ocean House as we welcome Frozen‘s Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff to our Seaside Ballroom! Savor an enchanting breakfast buffet including delicious dishes like Mickey Mouse pancakes, Woody’s French toast sticks, Winnie the Pooh’s “hunny” ham, build your own Goofy waffles and much, much more–plus mimosas for the grownups!–as […]
Cardboard Explosion! at The Legacy Theater
Legacy Theatre 128 Thimble Islands Road, BranfordSaturday, July 27 at 10am Back by popular demand! Four original stories, brought to life using nothing but cardboard and the power of your imagination. With help from the audience, puppeteer Brad Shur transforms simple cardboard shapes into elaborate puppet characters, then brings them to life right before your eyes! For more information
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park: Bessie’s Big Shot
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre W 79th St, NYC, NYThrough August 31, 2024 Thursday-Sunday at 11AM and 1PM. Now Playing: Bessie’s Big Shot will return to the Cottage! In this fun and high-flying, family-friendly adventure, Bessie the cow dreams of joining the circus. But can she lift more than Ziegfried, the strongest man in the world? Fly on the trapeze high above the crowd? Come root […]
Pick Your Own Blackberries at Staehly Farm
Yankee Cider Company 23 Petticoat Lane, East HaddamGreat news - Blackberries are here! Come by and enjoy all of the delicious goodness that the fields at the Cider Barn location have to offer! Look forward to our new regular hours, every Thursday, Saturday & Sunday from 12:30-3:30pm. You can park at the Cider Barn parking lot (across the street from 23 Petticoat […]
Circus Smirkus at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center
Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center 22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury4 Shows July 30-2:00 PM 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM 9:00 PM July 31-1:00 PM 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Step into a world of whimsy and wonder, as Circus Smirkus celebrates playfulness, discovery, and childlike curiosity with the 2024 Big Top Tour: The Imaginarium. A magical toy shop comes to life with tumbling teddy bears, high-flying marionettes, and […]
36th Annual Children’s Circus with Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
Macdonough Elementary School 66 Spring St., MiddletownThe Children’s Circus is a unique blend of traditional summer camp with an immersive arts performance-based enrichment program, serving kids’ age 5 – 15 yrs. old. KIDS ARTS is sponsored in part by the City of Middletown, and presented by Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater. Please visit their website here for more information about their calendar year programming. […]
Yard Goats 2024 Softball Camp at Dunkin’ Park
Dunkin' Park 1214 Main St, HartfordAugust 6th and 7th, 9am-12pm Attention all SOFTBALL players ages 7-13 WHO LOVE TO HAVE FUN - Join us at Dunkin' Park August 6th and 7th, 9am-12pm, as we host a 2 day softball camp -- games, competitions, & more! Kids have the opportunity to work on their skills while having fun. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Brought to […]
FREE SUMMER SAMPLER – TETRAPAK at Center for Contemporary Printmaking:
Center for Contemporary Printmaking Mathews Park, 299 West Avenue, NorwalkDrop in Session, 20-30 minute activity Suitable for all Levels and Ages (8-12 with an adult) Free and Open to All! Utilizing eco-friendly, recycled materials, TetraPak prints are fast, direct, and very versatile. We will introduce you to the material, and help you discover creative ways to explore this accessible type of printmaking. What is […]
114th Plant Science Day at CAES Lockwood Farm: Hamden
Lockwood Farm 890 Evergreen Avenue, HamdenEvents from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Barn Displays, Field Plots and Exhibits, Technical Demonstrations, Plant Diagnosis and Plant Identification, Insect Identification, Questions Answered, Activities for Kids, Lockwood Farm Walking Tour, All About Apples and Diseases Walking Tour, Connecticut Pesticide Credits Offered - All Categories and Private Applicator (PA) Categories: 3.50 Total Credit Hours For more […]
Pups and Pints on the Plaza Hartford
Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford🌌 SET BLASTERS TO ‘FUN’ Strap on your lightsabers, don your capes, and set your blasters to ‘fun’! The Connecticut Science Center is transforming into a galaxy far, far away for an out-of-this-world Star Wars celebration. Join us for a day of galactic fun; whether you’re a Jedi Master or an aspiring Padawan, there’s something for […]
FAMILY ECOLOGY DAYS at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeJuly 6, 13 Aug 10,17 1:30-3:00pm Participate in an afternoon of ecology exploration with the RTP Estuary Center! Learn how to use some of our equipment and explore our sanctuary grounds. Each session is packed with fascinating discoveries! This program is intended for families with children ages 5 and up. Each session features a unique […]
Picnic, Crafts and Film Screening “HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS” by Heather Henson
FLANDERS NATURE CENTER 596 Flanders Road, WoodburyJoin us for a collection of short puppet films from producer Heather Henson that celebrate the natural world, screened under the stars. Bring your picnic blankets and baskets as early as 5:00 for a craft inspired by the films sponsored by our friends at the Green Feather Foundation. The film screening will start once dark […]