50+ Free Things To Do in Connecticut This Summer: Festivals, Fairs, Concerts, and More!

The rodeo comes to Connecticut! Photo courtesy of the Goshen Stampede
6/3/22 - By Jennifer Coe
Summer is the season of free things to do in Connecticut. All over the state, there are free events for kids and families each and every day of summer. Enjoy crafts, food, cultural events, and lots of summer fairs and festivals. And don't forget all the free summer concerts!
Still looking for more fun? Browse through our Connecticut Summer Fun Guide to fill out your summer. Speaking of filling your summer, if you're looking for more at-home activities and things to do with kids, check out our Ultimate Summer Bucket List Ideas: 100 (Mostly) Free Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids.
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Find music, art, food, and more fun at the Rose Arts Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival via Facebook
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Celebrate different world cultures at the NICE Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival
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There's more than just oysters at the Milford Oyster Festival. Photo by A.K. Thornton
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Bring a blanket and a picnic and settle in for a concert. Photo courtesy of the Windsor Concerts on the Green Facebook page
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Places featured in this article:
Rocky Hill Library
Coe Memorial Park
Milford Library
Little Poland
Seaside Park
Rocky Hill Public Library
Lyman Orchards
Farmington River Park
West Hartford Town Hall
Aspetuck Park
Hillstead Museum
Historic Downtown Norwich
Deep River Public Library
Hillcrest Middle School
Overlook Park
Mashantucket Museum and Research Center
Pinkney Park
North Stonington Fairground
St Ann's Club
Whitneyville Cultural Commons
Lavender Pond Farm
Aspetuck Park
Betsy Paterson Square
Wadawanuck Square
Downtown Milford, along Milford Harbor
Salmon Brook Park
Chester Fair Ground
Naugatuck Green
Westport Farmers' Market
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
Mansfield Town Square
Devon Rotary Pavilion at Walnut Beach
Southington Town Green