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Critter Tour at White Gate Farm
White Gate Farm 83 Upper Pattagansett Road, East LymeFun for all ages: Observe (and pat) the brand new baby turkeys; Feed the lambs; Collect eggs; Feed the laying hens & roosters and learn why organic, pasture-raised eggs & poultry are so important. Climb on the tractors for photo ops. Check the ponds for frogs, turtles and snakes! Kids 4 and under are free. […]
Wequetequock Festival in Stonington
The Hounds 769 N Stonington Rd, StoningtonJoin Us at the Wequetequock Clean Water Coalition Festival on the Cove! We’re excited to invite you to a day filled with fun, food, and learning! Enjoy delicious eats from Woodfella’s Food Truck , live music , local artists’ performances , and explore interactive educational tables on water quality and conservation efforts . Plus, don’t miss out on free […]
2024 Connecticut Coastal Cleanup with Save the Sound Mid-September
Wherever you are! Your TownThe Connecticut Cleanup is a state-wide effort hosted by Save the Sound as part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. This global event, which occurs on International Coastal Cleanup Day in mid-September, has motivated over 11.5 million people around the world to pick up over 210 million pounds of trash from nearly 390,000 miles of […]
Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival
Gettysburg Reenactment Field 965 Pumping Station Rd, Gettysburg, PAWELCOME To the greatest gathering of 19th century base ball clubs in America for the biggest weekend of base ball in the country. Come see what base ball was like in the 19th century as 30 clubs from all over the US compete on 5 fields all weekend. Clubs will be playing by the same […]
Val McKee: Children’s Music: Best Video: Hamden
Best Video Film & Cultural Center 1842 Whitney Avenue, HamdenVal 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 […]
42nd annual Life. Be in it. Extravaganza in Newington
Mill Pond Park 123 Garfield St, NewingtonJoin us at Mill Pond Park on Saturday, July 20 to celebrate the 42nd annual Life. Be in It. Extravaganza! Enjoy food, games, rides, adult beer garden, arts & craft exhibits and much more! The carnival will be open from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Our Entertainment Stage will feature an exciting line-up of performers […]
Inheriting Freedom an Intergenerational Tour at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center 77 Forest Street, HartfordThe goal of our intergenerational tour is to encourage conversations about justice between all visitors. We provide an interactive, conversation-based tour experience where we welcome questions and curiosity from adults and children alike. The tour explores the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe and the larger history of anti-slavery activism in the United States, with a major […]
Paper-Making Workshop at the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center: Hampton
Goodwin Forest Conservation Education Center and Museum 23 Potter Rd, HamptonInterested in papermaking? Visit the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a workshop on the wonders of papermaking. The program will go over the steps, tools and materials needed, as well as tips and tricks to make one’s paper unique. This easy and relatively cheap activity can become fun for oneself-or the whole family! All […]
Christmas in July at Fairfield Museum and History Center
Fairfield Museum and History Center 370 Beach Road, FairfieldJuly 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
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center GUIDED PADDLES
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeGUIDED 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 […]
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SHOREBIRD WALKS
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeMost 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, […]
The Industrious Spirit Company: SIMS AVE X FRINGE FEST ‘SUMMER FEST’: Providence
Industrious Spirits Company 1 Sims Ave #103, Providence, Rhode IslandJoin us for the ultimate summer bash—the Sims Ave Block Party is back and better than ever!! From 3 PM to 7 PM, we’ve got family-friendly fun for everyone including local vendors and food trucks serving up delicious eats, street performers and musicians, a GIANT UNICORN for the kids (and the young at heart) and […]