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4th of July: Great American Boom in New Britain
Willow Brook Park 200 Mill Street, New BritainThe 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
Norwich Harbor Fireworks
Norwich Harbor 100 Chelsea Harbor Drive, NorwichThe 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 […]
Hartford Bonanza Celebration and Fireworks
Norwich Harbor 100 Chelsea Harbor Drive, NorwichHartford 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
6th of July: Greenwich Point and Binney Park
Binney Park Binney Park Drive, Old GreenwichThe Fireworks Displays will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at both Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park. Rain date: Sunday, July 7, 2024 Regular entry rules for Greenwich Point apply. Vehicular access to the Point closes at 8 p.m. or earlier, if parking capacity is reached. Call for weather cancellation information: 203-861-6100 For more information
4th of July Fireworks: Fairfield
Jennings Beach 323 Fairfield Beach Rd, FairfieldFireworks 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
Summer on the Farm at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 5-10
Yellow Farmhouse 389 N. Main Street, StoningtonJuly 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 […]
Storytime at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 3-5
Yellow Farmhouse 389 N. Main Street, StoningtonJuly 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
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SUMMER BIRD WALKS
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeThursday, 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 21 WYASSUP ROAD, North StoningtonJULY 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
FAMILY DAY at The Lyme Art Association
Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old LymeFrom 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
Black Rock Books 3030 Fairfield Avenue, BridgeportConnecticut 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
Berlin Fair Grounds 430 Beckly Road, BerlinJuly 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