August is the time to pull out all the stops for summertime fun. Our wonderful New England beaches are waiting for us by day, and fun Connecticut campgrounds are there for us at night. It's time to take advantage of all the free summertime fun we can, and to plan some great weekend activities for our days off. And with so many annual events returning, there is a lot of fun to choose form. We've put together a list of our favorite things to do with kids and families in Connecticut this month. Pick among fairs, festivals, carnivals, shows, and even a sunflower maze to keep kids entertained all August long.