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5/1/24 - By Jennifer Coe

Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

There is something for every type of family interest this weekend in Connecticut.Nature-lovers may want to go on the Kids Cruise on the Ct River or stop by and see the goats at the Goat Days Festival or the owls and crows at Go Wild! with Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue. If your family loves fairs and carnivals, get your medieval attire on because the Robin Hood Faire kicks off this weekend. Or come on down to the fun at the Food Truck Battle and Fair, ride the rides and grad some amazing food from over 50 food trucks.

And for all the children's music lovers, this is the weekend you have been waiting for: Raffi in Concert at the Bushnell. If you have never heard Raffi's encouraging, wholesome,uplifting children's music, you are missing out! Your kids will love him.

 

 

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New Milford
May 17-19
Hug a baby goat, ride a carousel, bring your appetite and select from several food trucks and don’t forget to grab the best roast beef sandwich from Odd Fellows. Throw an axe, pet a bunny, ride a pony and support the many local businesses and nonprofits that will be on hand. Listen to the “School’ of Rock” perform throughout the day. READ MORE

Sensory Friendly Evening: Meet the Animals at Niantic Children's Museum

Niantic - FREE
Friday, May 17
Join us for a special evening, which is free for families with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing challenges. Meet the Animals! Participants will have the opportunity to meet some of our Museum animals like Loki the Leopard Gecko and Mr. Rogers the Russian Tortoise along with making some animals crafts. READ MORE

Fariytale Farm Onstage at Lachat Farm

Weston
May 17-19
Tickets are selling fast for FAIRYTALE FARM coming to Lachat Town Farm. Let your favorite characters indulge in telling their Grimm tales in the most hilarious ways. Let Hansel and Gretel introduce you to the challenges and perks of living in The Witch’s Candy House. Maybe they will share a treat or two… Or Pinocchio may have a thing or two to discuss about becoming a real boy... And poor Vincent the Pig can explain how important your building materials are when constructing your own home. READ MORE

Movies in the Park at Mill River

Stamford- FREE
Friday, May 17
In 2024, Families can gather for a big-screen hit in the park. All movies are free and open to the public; drinks and snacks will be available for purchase in the Park. READ MORE

Food Truck Battles & Family Comedy/Magic Show

Wolcott - Free May 17-19
A 3-day festival of food, live music, family comedy, thrill rides, games, vendors and eating competitions on 5-acres of fun. A great family event. READ MORE

Kids Cruise on the CT River

Essex
Saturday, May 18
On select Saturday mornings at 9:00am, The Museum offers a special cruise, designed for young children and their parents, grandparents, etc., aboard RiverQuest. On this cruise, young children will use binoculars, be taught about the birds we see, nautical terms, river ecology and other points of interest including. READ MORE

Ironweeks Weekend at Eric Sloane Museum

Kent- FREE
Saturday, May 18
The Museum is excited to announce, Ironworks Weekend, a new program exploring the history of ironmaking in the Housatonic Valley at the Kent Iron Works site. It will include special tours, exhibits, and an iron smelting demonstration, marking the first iron smelting on the site since the furnace’s closure in 1892. READ MORE

Shad Derby Weekend in Windsor

Windsor - FREE
Saturday, May 18
Shad Derby weekend is a tradition that all residents look forward to annually. The Festival includes activities on the green, a parade, and a 5K run and walk. The Windsor Town Green is packed with plenty of local entertainment - magicians, games, musicians, and family fun activities for all ages. READ MORE

Fairytale Fest at Guided by Goats

Cheshire
Saturday, May 18
Stop by to enjoy our Fairytale Fest. Music therapist Carrie Johnson will lead off with some fairytale themed songs, then children will be free to explore activities and visit with the animals. Some of our activities will include creating nature wands and crowns, unicorn play dough, fairy potion mud kitchen, and of course, visits with our farm animals. READ MORE

Legend of the Banana Kids at Ballard Institute of Puppetry

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Saturday, May 18
Little Chucky heads to the Wild West to outwit outlaws in this cowboy adventure. With a fistful of bananas, Chucky rides into town on his trusty goat for a showdown with Big Bad Bart and his gang of bandits. READ MORE

Make Fest at the CT Science Center

Hartford
Saturday, May 18
Join the Connecticut Science Center for an unforgettable day celebrating the bounty of Connecticut's soil and the ingenuity of its people. The museum is bringing together a vibrant community of local gardeners, farmers, makers, and artisans, each showcasing the very best of what it means to grow healthy, smart, green, and local. Immerse yourself in a world of fascinating on-site demonstrations, eye-opening displays, and hands-on activities that promise to enlighten and entertain visitors of all ages.  READ MORE

Pop Up Rollerskating Event in Norwalk

Norwalk
Saturday, May 18
Join Norwalk Parks and Rec for a’ 70's and 80's themed pop-up roller skating event. This family-friendly event will feature a DJ on-site as well as access to local food trucks. 70's and 80's themed costumes are encouraged but not necessary to attend. READ MORE

Raffi in Concert

Hartford
Saturday, May 18
Raffi is back! Raffi is a singer, songwrier, producer, author, lecturer, and tireless advocate for children. He is best known for his work as a children's entertainer and advocate whose string of gold and platinum-selling recordings includes his iconic song, "Baby Beluga". Once called "the most popular children's singer in the English-speaking world" (Washington Post) and "Canada's all-time children's champion (Toronto Star). READ MORE

Robin Hood's Faire 2024

Harwinton
Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19
The Robin Hood's Faire features a craft marketplace and entertainment set in the magic of Sherwood Forest. Guests are encouraged to dress in a favorite costume. Throughout the Faire are more than six continuous entertainment stages, plus interactive street performances that take place among the craft shops. READ MORE

Intermediate Art Workshop:Printmaking

Waterbury
Saturday, May 18
Join this intermediate-level course for kids where students will be guided by a teaching artist to learn the practice of printmaking. READ MORE

Audubon Streets Arts Festival

New Haven - FREE
Saturday, May 18
Come celebrate our vibrant arts community with live music, dance, face painting, local vendors, and food trucks—fun for all ages and family-friendly. READ MORE

Kids to Parks Day at Weir Farm

Wilton - FREE Saturday, May 18
Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. Stop by the activity tent anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 pm for some outdoor fun with the Friends of Weir Farm. READ MORE

Annual Boothe Memorial Park Antique & Classic Car Show

Stratford- FREE
Sunday, May 19
The Friends of Boothe Park cordially invite you to a FREE day of fun at the 2024 Park Opening and Antique Car Show. Features blacksmithing, model trains, art show, rose garden, live music, demonstrations and tours of historic buildings.  READ MORE

Junior League of Greenwich Touch-A-Truck

Greenwich
Sunday, May 19
At Touch a Truck, children can fulfill their dreams of sitting behind the wheel of a fire truck or honking a dump truck’s horn. The event features emergency and rescue vehicles as well as traditional construction trucks. READ MORE

Go WILD with Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue

Woodstock- FREE
Sunday, May 19
Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue is having a family festival full of critters and fun! Meet the Opossums, crows, owls, lizards, snakes and more. There will be face painting, crafts, mini horses and more fun.  READ MORE

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