Picnic, Crafts and Film Screening “HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS” by Heather Henson

FLANDERS NATURE CENTER 596 Flanders Road, Woodbury

Join 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 […]

$5

The 71st Annual Bridgewater Country Fair

The Bridgewater Fair Grounds 100 Main Street South, Bridgewater

August 16-18, 2024 There is a large variety of great food tents throughout the fairgrounds from our famous roast beef sandwiches, slowed cooked chicken, fresh buttery corn, tacos, ice cream, fried dough, BBQ, fried Oreos and many more.  All of the food at the Bridgewater Fair is prepared and cooked by our volunteer fireman and […]

Free – $10

Annual Hamburg Fair in Lyme

Hamburg Fair 2 Sterling City Rd, Lyme

August 16th-18th, 2024 This family-friendly fair showcases many agricultural fair traditions while highlighting top local music talent and entertainment. The intimate size of the fair makes for easy navigation, parking and crowd control. Visitors will enjoy Carnival rides and games, food concessions, pony rides and entries and exhibits for farm, animal, crafts, fruits, vegetables and […]

Free – $10

Concert on the Green: Sing and Play with Mrs. Bergin at La Grua Center: Stonington

La Grua Center 32 Water St, Stonington

Join Ms. Bergin, beloved local children’s musician for an hour of music and singing. Bergin O’Malley, a pop-folk singer songwriter, first started writing children’s music twelve years ago when she was pregnant with her first child Emmett. Along with her singing partner, Melissa Haith, she wrote and released two children’s albums, Sing and Play Together, […]

Free – $5

Insects At Night! Nocturnal Adventure at Flanders Nature Center

FLANDERS NATURE CENTER 596 Flanders Road, Woodbury

Are you curious about nocturnal insects? Everyone’s familiar with daytime insects, but rarely have a chance to see the array of moths, beetles, and other insects that wait until dark to emerge from their daytime hiding places. We will collect, observe, and learn about nocturnal insects and their relatives. This is a great family program.  […]

$10 – $15

Sweet Dreams: A Bedtime Story Comes to Life at The Legacy Theater

Legacy Theatre 128 Thimble Islands Road, Branford

Saturday, August 17 at 10am Join SalliJune as her magical adventures begin when she drifts off to sleep, finding fun and friendship along the way! A Legacy Theatre Production with book, music, and lyrics by Chelsea Dacey and Keely Baisden Knudsen. For more information

$25

FAMILY ECOLOGY DAYS at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center

Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

July 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 […]

$25 – $80

American Revolution Hero Lafayette Returns at New Haven Museum

New Haven Museum 114 Whitney Avenue, New Haven

On August 21, 2024, beginning at 5 p.m., New Haven Museum (NHM) and The American Friends of Lafayette will host a two-part welcoming celebration for the Marquis de Lafayette when he returns (in full regalia) to New Haven, exactly 200 years after his last triumphal visit to the city. Register here for this free NH250 event. The evening begins in the […]

The174th Annual Brooklyn Fair

W.C.A.S Brooklyn Fair 15 Fairgounds Road, Brooklyn

August 22-25, 2024 The Brooklyn Fair is an annual agricultural fair, sponsored by the Windham County Agricultural Society. The first fair was held in 1809 in Pomfret, CT. The fair was a success and it was held on a rotating basis between the towns of Brooklyn, Pomfret, and Woodstock. In 1849, the Society purchased the […]

Free – $13

THE CHESTER FAIR!

Chester Fairground 11 Kirtland Terrace, Chester

AUGUST 23-25, 2024 This "country fair for all ages" features area livestock, food, rides, and more. This year's theme is "caring for the environment." Friday, August 23: Opening night with music by Leaf Jumpers, antique tractor pull, and various exhibits. Saturday, August 24: Livestock judging, composting and recycling presentations, frying pan toss contest, chainsaw carving […]

$8 – $10

Lionheart Puppet Company presents The Reluctant Dragon at The Russell Library in Middletown

Russell Library 123 Broad St, Middletown

Join us for a visit from CT based Lionheart Puppet Company, presenting The Reluctant Dragon.  What happens when Harold, a young village boy, discovers a dragon in the mountains?  Can Harold convince the villagers that the dragon just wants to be friends? Come to the library to find out! This show is most appropriate for […]

East Haven Annual Fall Festival

East Haven Town Green Main St and, Hemingway Ave, East Haven

East Haven Fall Festival - September 6, 7, 8, 2024 Celebrate the season at the East Haven Fall Festival, a fun-filled weekend for the entire community! Enjoy live music, entertainment, food vendors, a business showcase, and more. Highlights include performances by Skyway Band, The Pop Rocks (Friday), Avenue Groove, and a tribute to Foreigner & […]