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The New Canaan Land Trust’s Firefly Sanctuary Peak Season
The New Canaan Land Trust’s Firefly Sanctuary Peak Season
The Firefly Sanctuary is open year-round and accessible via a woodland trail leading up from Sleepy Hollow Road. Fireflies are most active in late June and early July. In an effort to protect the natural resources and limit visitor impacts, NCLT implemented a registration system in 2021. During peak viewing season (last week of June […]
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Meriden’s Independence Day Fireworks and Concert
Meriden’s Independence Day Fireworks and Concert
Get ready to celebrate America's independence in one of Connecticut's most BEAUTIFUL settings: Meriden's Hubbard Park! Concert: Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez For more information
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4th of July Parade and Concert on the Green in Madison
4th of July Parade and Concert on the Green in Madison
The Town of Madison's Annual Independence Day Parade will be held on July 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The parade will proceed west on Boston Post Road (Route 1) from Samson Rock Drive to the West Wharf Road and will end in the Surf Club. The parade will require road closures. Residents and motorists should expect […]
4th of July Parade 2024 in Groton
4th of July Parade 2024 in Groton
Come celebrate Independence Day with Groton Parks and Recreation and the whole community of Groton! We'll have a bunch of community organizations showing their pride as they march with a huge crowd cheering along the way. We march down Rt. 1 (Fort Hill Rd.) beginning at Poquonnock Plains Park and ending at Chelsea Groton Bank. […]
4th of July: Great American Boom in New Britain
4th of July: Great American Boom in New Britain
The Great American Boom is an Independence Day event that takes place in Willow Brook Park. In addition to a spectacular fireworks display, the event has food trucks and a DJ. Join us as we celebrate the freedom of our country with fireworks and fun! For more information
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Norwich Harbor Fireworks
Norwich Harbor Fireworks
The Norwich Harbor Fireworks, this year on July 5th, are a spectacular celebration that lights up the summer night sky over the harbor in a dazzling display of color and sound. The evening begins with lively entertainment, crafts for kids, and vendors offering fair foods starting at 5:00 PM. As the clock nears 9, anticipation […]
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FAMILY ECOLOGY DAYS at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
FAMILY ECOLOGY DAYS at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
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 […]
Hartford Bonanza Celebration and Fireworks
Hartford Bonanza Celebration and Fireworks
Hartford Bonanza brings great music, food, vendors, artists, and performers to Downtown Hartford to celebrate their neighbors, the city, and each other. Make this year’s Bonanza a part of your Independence Day celebration. For more information
4th of July Fireworks: Fairfield
4th of July Fireworks: Fairfield
Fireworks explode just after dark, usually around 9:15 PM, from a barge off of Long Island Sound so the show can be seen easily from either Penfield or Jennings Beaches. For more information
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Summer on the Farm at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 5-10
Summer on the Farm at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 5-10
July 9 - August 29, 2024 Our Summer on the Farm program brings children ages 5-10 to Stone Acres Farm where Yellow Farmhouse educators help them pick, taste, and cook fresh produce.Over the course of eight summer weeks, we visit the laying hens, measure the temperature of the compost piles, inspect milkweed for monarch caterpillars, dissect […]
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Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SHOREBIRD WALKS
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SHOREBIRD WALKS
Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their northbound journey in mid-late summer. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut, […]
Storytime at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 3-5
Storytime at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 3-5
July 10 - August 28, 2024 Wednesdays Our Storytime program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers is a chance for little ones to listen to a story and participate in a nature activity such as harvesting veggies fresh from our micro-farm, exploring flowers, observing pollinators, or sampling farm-fresh snacks. For more information
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Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SUMMER BIRD WALKS
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SUMMER BIRD WALKS
Thursday, July 11; 9-11 am With the hustle and bustle of spring migration over, the birds in CT are settling down to breed for the summer. We’ll look and listen for the breeding summer birds in some of the best preserves in southeastern CT. $13 for members; $18 for non-members. – Walk at Bebee will […]
NORTH STONINGTON AGRICULTURAL FAIR
NORTH STONINGTON AGRICULTURAL FAIR
JULY 11 - 14, 2024 HOME ARTS AND CRAFTS ~~CONCESSIONS~~RIDESLIVESTOCK SHOWS AND PULLS~~STAGE ENTERTAINMENTPIG RACING ~ BLACKSMITH DEMOSAWMILL EXHIBITIONS~~CARRIAGE DRIVING SHOW~~TRUCK & TRACTOR PULLS~~MAGICIAN~~HAM & BEAN DINNER~~DOG DEMOS AND MUCH MORE! ADMISSION: 10 and Over $12.00 Under 10 - Free For more information
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FAMILY DAY at The Lyme Art Association
FAMILY DAY at The Lyme Art Association
From 10 am – 1 pm on Saturday, July 13th, join us for Family Day on the lawns of Lyme Art Association for fun & creative art and outdoor activities for kids & families. More details coming soon. Below is a list of the fun activities from last year’s Family Day. 2023’s Family Day Activities Included: Tripledale […]
Story Time: Gabriele Davis, Peaches at Black Rock Books
Story Time: Gabriele Davis, Peaches at Black Rock Books
Connecticut based author Gabriele Davis joins us to read her debut picture book, Peaches, a lyrical, multigenerational story about a young girl learning to make her family’s treasured peach cobbler recipe. All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. This event is best suited for children aged 3-8. For more information
Connecticut Pickle Festival
Connecticut Pickle Festival
July 13 through July 14, 2024 What is The Connecticut Pickle Festival? The Connecticut Pickle Festival is New England's largest pickle event of the year featuring our Pickle Patch showcasing pickle samples throughout the country!!!! That’s right, unlimited pickle sampling is an option when purchasing tickets!!! For more information
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Camp Aldrich Registration is Now Open
Join us at The Aldrich for a full-day, week-long arts experience with Museum Educators and a practicing teaching artist. Campers explore the Museum’s three-acre campus, learn in the galleries, and incorporate the world around them into their art. Each week, campers will be guided through art-making workshops and activities led by a professional, practicing […]
Children’s Summer on Stage: Sleeping Beauty: Session One at The Garde
Children’s Summer on Stage: Sleeping Beauty: Session One at The Garde
July 15 – July 20 Summer on Stage is an unforgettable week-long summer theater experience at the Garde Arts Center with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Up to 60 students will rehearse for the whole week and attend a variety of workshops, then put on two performances of an original musical with the Missoula Children’s Theater, the nation’s largest touring […]
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Fashion Design and Illustration: MoCA CT: Ages 8-12
Fashion Design and Illustration: MoCA CT: Ages 8-12
Jul 16- 18, 2024 3 additional sessions through Aug 6, 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm T,W,Th Unleash artistic talents with Fashion Design & Illustration, where budding designers craft their styles. For more information
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Eco Circus Camp in East Haddam
Eco Circus Camp in East Haddam
First Session: Jul 8th - Jul 19th Mon-Fri 9 AM to 3 PM Ages 6-12 Back by popular demand! Campers will experience Embodied play connecting bodies + minds in harmony with relationships + the environment. Circus arts, partnership yoga, ecological lessons, Connection to Nature. Goats. For more information Tuition: $750 per session / Scholarships available. […]
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Val McKee: Children’s Music: Best Video: Hamden
Val McKee: Children’s Music: Best Video: Hamden
Val McKee plays music for kids in the Best Video Film & Cultural Center parking lot on Saturday morning, July 20, at 10:30 AM. (If the weather is bad, the show will be moved inside at that time.) A Tennessee native and mom of three boys, Val’s performances are full of folk and children’s music […]
Nature Scavenger Hunt and “Bug Hut” Build with Essex Library
Nature Scavenger Hunt and “Bug Hut” Build with Essex Library
This summer, become “Earth Agents” in support of the 2024 Summer Reading theme, “Read, Renew, Repeat.” Kids will explore physical and biological sciences while developing problem solving skills and learning about conservation efforts. July 20: Nature Scavenger Hunt and “Bug Hut” Build NOTE: THIS SESSION TAKES PLACE AT ESSEX CROSS LOTS Kids will investigate the […]
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Pick Your Own Blackberries at Staehly Farm
Pick Your Own Blackberries at Staehly Farm
Great 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 […]
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Christmas in July at Fairfield Museum and History Center
Christmas in July at Fairfield Museum and History Center
July 22, 2024 to July 26, 2024 Trains! Santa! Stories! Can’t get enough of the holidays? Celebrate Christmas in July with a special train display at the Fairfield Museum. Immerse yourself in holiday magic as model trains wind through a cozy and magical scene. Free with Museum admission. For more information
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Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center GUIDED PADDLES
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center GUIDED PADDLES
GUIDED PADDLES Tuesday, July 23; 9-11 am Join us as we explore some of southeastern Connecticut’s most scenic waterways by boat! Enjoy birds, wildlife, and fun on the water! Each participant must bring their own kayak/canoe and PFD. Sunscreen, bug spray, and binoculars are encouraged. 10 person maximum. $25 members; $30 non-members July 23 on the Lieutenant […]
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Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SHOREBIRD WALKS
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SHOREBIRD WALKS
Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their northbound journey in mid-late summer. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut, […]
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Character Breakfast with Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff at The Ocean House
Character Breakfast with Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff at The Ocean House
Enjoy 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
Cardboard Explosion! at The Legacy Theater
Saturday, 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 in Central Park: Bessie’s Big Shot
Through 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 […]
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Pick Your Own Blackberries at Staehly Farm
Pick Your Own Blackberries at Staehly Farm
Great 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 […]
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Circus Smirkus at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center
Circus Smirkus at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center
4 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 […]
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36th Annual Children’s Circus with Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
36th Annual Children’s Circus with Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
The 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. […]
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