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Kids Out And About in Hartford this weekend
Read on to find out about the tons of activities in Hartford this weekend..
Weekend Highlights for Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20 for the Hartford area:
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Friday highlights (click here for more on Friday, July 18)
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Summer Concert at the Manchester Band Shell! Bring your family to the band shell on the campus of Manchester Community College for a fun, outside summer concert!
Free Fun Friday! at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Join us for a FREE Museum day including a temporary tattoo station, music, special story time guests, art projects, activity centers, and more. Sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation.
Open Play at The Bright Spot in Vernon! Head to Vernon for a fun Open Play with your kids at The Bright Spot! They'll have fun, you'll have fun - it's a win win!
Archaeology Day at the Welles Shipman Ward House in South Glastonbury! at The Historical Society of Glastonbury. The Historical Society of Glastonbury invites everybody ages twelve and up, to join University of Connecticut’s Dr. Nick Bellantoni at an authentic archaeological dig at the Welles Shipman Ward House in South Glastonbury!
Saturday's highlights (click here for more on Saturday, July 19):
Meet Capt Barnacles and Kwazii Kitten of The Octonauts at the Mystic Aquarium! Captain Barnacles, one of the bravest polar bears you will ever meet, and Kwazii Kitten, the daredevil kitty with a mysterious pirate past, are coming ashore to meet you! Join them as they search for adventure at Mystic Aquarium
Big Bash Colt Festival: Family Tour at the Wadsworth Atheneum! Explore objects in the collection that demonstrate Samuel Colt’s extraordinary legacy in this docent-led tour for all ages! Meet at the Information Desk by the Museum Shop; free with admission.
Big Bash Colt Festival! We invite all families to come to Colt Park on Saturday July 19, 2014. The festival will begin at 9am and end at 6pm. There will be lots of attractions for kids and parents, vintage base ball, beer garden, and live entertainment all day long!
Blueberry Festival and POP Kids Club Day at the Ellington Farmers Market! Bring your family to the Ellington Farmers Market for fresh food, amazing products, entertainment, demonstrations and more! It'll be a spectacular day in the great outdoors for you and your kids! *Living Bee Hive by Pease Bees
Meet Aaron Becker! at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Join Aaron Becker, creator of the Caldecott Honor-winning and New York Times best-selling 'Journey,' as he shares his creative process and presents the next chapter to his wordless fantasy book. Book signing to follow.
Sunday's highlights (click here to see what else is on our calendar for Sunday, July 20):
Grand Opening Ceremony & a Performance by Jose Feliciano at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, there will be a special performance by the legendary Jose Feliciano and his quintet.
Nat'l Ice Cream Day BOGO at Imagine Nation Museum. Buy one get one free ice cream at Imagine Nation Museum July 20th!
Summer Music Sundays at the Mystic Seaport! Mystic Seaport is offering FREE admission to all Sunday evening visitors from 5 - 8 pm. Your family can stroll through the grounds and along the waterfront, relax with friends and enjoy summer music!.
National Zookeeper Week at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. Come by the zoo, say hello to our zookeepers, and enjoy the fun-filled activities they have in store for you!
