Best of August: Top 25 Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids

Summer is not over yet! August in Connecticut is a great time to enjoy outdoor movies and concerts, summer festivals, and some of the best beach days. Read on for our top things to do in Connecticut with kids and the very best of August.
Even if your summer feels like it's flying by, there's plenty of sunny fun you can still enjoy. It's blueberry season and the fruit is ripe. Head to one of Connecticut's great destinations for pick-your-own berries. Connecticut's festival season is in full swing. Connecticut has a festival for every occasion from the Green Corn Festival to Bluegrass music to oysters.
We're adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don't forget to check it frequently.
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Best of August - Top Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids
Best of August - Fairs and Festivals in Connecticut
Places featured in this article:
Lyman Orchards
The Claypen
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
Bantam Lake
Devon Rotary Pavilion at Walnut Beach
Mystic Aquarium
XFINITY Theatre
Fourtown Fairgrounds
Bristol Library
Downtown Milford, along Milford Harbor