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Get on board for a Father's Day Weekend full of fun things to do in Connecticut! Father's Day Weekend Trolley Rides, photo courtesy of the Shoreline Trolley Museum.
Get on board for a Father's Day Weekend full of fun things to do in Connecticut! Father's Day Weekend Trolley Rides, photo courtesy of the Shoreline Trolley Museum.
6/12/24 - By Jennifer Coe

Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut this Father's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

It's Father's Day Weekend, and what better way to treat Dad than to take him somewhere special with the entire family? The weekend is full of things that Dad loves, but there's plenty in one spot at Dads, Donuts, Tractors, Trucks, and Hot Dogs at Hein Farm. Start the weekend with the Yankee Doodle Fair in Westport or attend Miss Susan's Supper and Campout at Pequot Library. Both are FREE events! Later in the weekend, take dad on a Father's Day Weekend Trolley Ride (free!) or out on the water for a Kids Cruise on the Connecticut River.

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Treat Dad to some low-impact camping this weekend. Miss Susan's Supper and Campout event photo courtesy of the Pequot Library
Treat Dad to some low-impact camping this weekend. Miss Susan's Supper and Campout event photo courtesy of the Pequot Library

Father's Day Weekend 2024: Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids

Yankee Doodle Fair

Westport - FREE
June 14-16
Once again on Father’s Day Weekend, “kids of all ages” will gather at the Westport Woman’s Club to enjoy one of the town’s oldest and best-loved family events, The Westport Woman’s Club’s Yankee Doodle Fair.   READ MORE

Parents Night Out at Abrakadoodle

Trumbull
Friday, June 14
Calling all parents and caregivers: Wind down a long week with an evening out, while we keep the kids entertained with an session of creativity and friendship. Drop them off at Abrakadoodle Studio and we will have fun hanging out, while creating beautiful art along with other fun activities. READ MORE

Miss Susans Supper and Campout at Pequot Library

Southport -FREE
Friday, June 14
Enjoy a picnic on Pequot Library’s one-of-kind Great Lawn and live music by the Merwin Mountain Band.  Take part in lawn games including badminton, ping pong, and spinnaker. READ MORE

Movies in the Park at Mill River

Stamford - FREE
Friday, June 14
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

International Festival of Arts and Ideas

New Haven
June 15-29
The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is an extravaganza of performing arts, lectures, storytelling, music, and conversations that take over theaters, town green, and open spaces in New Haven. The 2024 schedule runs from June 14 through June 29, and most events are free. READ MORE

Touch A Truck

Simsbury
Saturday, June 15
Check out the vehicles and equipment that are used to keep the town running! Bring Dad along and celebrate Father's Day too. There will be a variety of vehicles and equipment, a face painter, bounce house, and balloon twister. READ MORE

Kids Cruise on the CT River

Essex
Saturday, June 15
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

Unicorn World at the CT Convention Center

East Hartford
Saturday, June 15
At Unicorn World, you’ll be immersed in the magical world of unicorns. From meeting our unique, animatronic unicorns, to exploring the enchanted forest, to unicorn themed arts and crafts and much, much more=. Unicorn World will be like nothing you have experienced before. READ MORE

Father's Day Weekend Trolley Rides

East Windsor
Saturday, June 15
This Father's Day, treat the special men in your life to an exclusive behind-the-scenes adventure at the Shore Line Trolley Museum. Take a rare peek behind the curtain and witness the fascinating car restoration process in action during our Father's Day Shop Tours. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Brown's Harvest

Windsor
Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16
Nothing is better than a strawberry straight off the vine. Never had one? Well now's your chance. There will be food trucks, live music, local craft vendors & more. Let your kids run, jump, dance and play all day on the farm with an Activities Pass. READ MORE

Annual Monroe Strawberry Festival

Monroe
Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16
This annual town-wide favorite event brings together more than 75 juried exhibitors and local artists, plus strawberry shortcake, strawberry pies, baked goods, children's games, and live entertainment.  READ MORE

Donuts with Dad at the Essex Steam Train

Essex
Sunday, June 16
Kick off your Father’s Day celebrations this year with a morning train & riverboat cruise on the Becky Thatcher Riverboat. It’s the annual Donuts with Dad breakfast celebration and we will be featuring a giant selection of delicious treats from the Beach Donut Shop in Clinton CT. READ MORE

Dads, Donuts, Tractors, Trucks and Hot Dogs at Hein Farm

Farmington
Sunday, June 16
Explore the farm with Dad this Father's Day and enjoy donuts, coffee & hot dogs with, live music and antique truck & tractor show. The ponds will be open for fishing too. READ MORE

Donuts with Dad at Create Escape

New Milford
Sunday, June 16
Treat Dad to some Creative Fun this year on Father's Day at Create Escape Studio. Create one of our fun donut-themed projects, or let your creativity guide you as you choose to work on mosaics, pottery painting, or even a canvas design. READ MORE

Father's Day BBQ & Beer Bash at Designs by Lee

Stamford-FREE
Sunday, June 16
Celebrate Father's Day at our exciting BBQ Bash at Designs by Lee. Treat Dad to a delicious BBQ menu from Coalhouse Pizza, enjoy cold beers available for purchase, and watch the kids get crafty at our special craft station where they can create a unique gift just for him. READ MORE

Father's Day Cruise

East Haddam
Sunday, June 16
Spend some quality time with Dad. On this special day, Dad is half price. On this 60- minute cruise learn about the nature and history of the lower Connecticut River and see the growing Osprey families. READ MORE

Father's Day BBQ at Lyman Orchards

Middlefield
Sunday, June 16
Treat Dad to an all-out Father's Day BBQ under the Tent at 1741 Pub & Grill. All of the fixings will be there for a memorable day, including an incredible view atop The Lyman Orchards Golf Course. READ MORE
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