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Photo courtesy of the Rose Arts Festival
Photo courtesy of the Rose Arts Festival
5/28/23 - By Jennifer Coe

Get ready for summer break! June in Connecticut brings Father's Day, Juneteenth, ripe strawberries, and the first day of summer.

June in Connecticut brings early summer events like Juneteenth celebrations, Father's Day rides, and strawberry festivals. Enjoy a big family camp-out with the neighbors and dressing up at the Robin Hood Faire. June is also the month when Connecticut's museums and trails open up on Connecticut Trails Day and Connecticut Open House Day.

If you're still looking for more fun, we've got it! Our Connecticut Summer Fun Guide is packed full of good events and activities.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. Get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters.

 

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Photo courtesy of International Festival of Arts and Ideas

Top Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids this June

International Festival of Arts and Ideas

June 1- June 25, 2023 - New Haven
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 2023 schedule begins May 25 and runs through June 25, and most events are free. READ MORE

Robin Hood's Faire 2023

June 1 - July 2, 2023 - Harwinton
The Robin Hood's Faire features a craft marketplace and entertainment set in the magic of Sherwood Forest. Guests are encouraged to dress in a favorite costume. Throughout the Faire are more than six continuous entertainment stages, plus interactive street performances that take place among the craft shops. READ MORE

Food Trucks on the River

June 2, 2023 - Shelton
Look no further for your weekend plans! Celebrate Shelton brings 50+ food trucks, children’s activities, and crafty artisans. Kids can meet Bluey the pup, see axe throwing experts, get their faces painted, and have a great time in the kids MOBILE art museum. READ MORE

Vintage Baseball Game @ Hilltop Farm

June 10-11, 2023 - Suffield
Batters up! Teams in vintage gear play head-to-head from all over New England. 1800s rules are used to get the batter from 1st base to home.  READ MORE

Strawberry Thanksgiving

June 17, 2023 - Mashantucket
Enjoy strawberry cakes and fresh strawberry flavored beverages as visitors are welcomed with a live performance from the Yootay Singers and Dancers from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. There will be storytelling about relationships, forgiveness and growth.  Compete in Native games and fun activities.  READ MORE

Father's Day Weekend Trolley Rides

June 18, 2023 - East Haven
Celebrate Dad (and Grandpa!) at the Shore Line Trolley Museum. In fact, dads and grandpas ride free on Father's Day.  READ MORE

Camp Creatology

June 19 - July 14, 2023 - Selected Michael's locations
Three times a week for four weeks, kids can head to Michael's in-person (or online) to make creative crafts like lions, toucans, beaded dolphins, paper roll characters, pop-up cards, and more.  READ MORE

Family Camp Out

June 24- 25, 2023 - South Windsor
South Windsor Parks & Rec hosts an overnight campout for the whole family. Everyone is invited to pitch a tent in Rye Street Park for the overnight neighborhood sleepout with lawn games, a bonfire, star-gazing, s'mores, and hot dogs and hamburgers. READ MORE
Celebrate! Photo courtesy of the Town of West Hartford
Celebrate! Photo courtesy of the Town of West Hartford

Top Free Things To Do in June in Connecticut

Rose Arts Festival

June 1, 2023 - Norwich
New England's largest free music festival, Rose Arts is not to be missed. Featuring family-friendly interactive activities, exciting art installations, and more than 75 performances spanning day and evening programs, this is a wonderful way to spend the day.  READ MORE

Connecticut Trails Day

June 3-4, 2023 - Statewide
Connecticut is home to the largest Trails Day celebration in the country. More than 100 events are planned for the weekend, with activities that include hikes, trail runs, bike rides, paddles, and historic strolls all over the state. READ MORE

Classic Car Cruise Nights @ Ocean Beach Park

June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023 - New London
The WNLC 98.7 Classic Hits Cruise night is a well-established weekly event synonymous with summer. There are lots of classic and super cool cars on display.  READ MORE

Annual Connecticut Open House Day

June 10, 2023 - Statewide
Cultural organizations and tourism attractions throughout the state open their doors to Connecticut residents, inviting them to discover and rediscover Connecticut’s fascinating world of art, history, and tourism with a variety of special visitor incentives. This year includes in-person and virtual experiences. READ MORE

South Windsor Strawberry Festival & Craft Fair

June 10, 2023 - South Windsor
Nevers Park hosts one of the largest strawberry festivals in the state! Enjoy train rides, face painting, the Little Miss Strawberry Pageant, food trucks, and, of course, plenty of strawberry delights. READ MORE

Celebrate! West Hartford

June 10-11, 2023 - West Hartford
Attracting nearly 40,000 people, Celebrate! West Hartford (CWH) is a family-oriented, two-day community festival on the grounds of Town Hall in West Hartford, with carnival rides, games, and music for all ages, plus a food court offering gourmet cuisine and festival food favorites.  READ MORE

Juneteenth Festival | Community Celebration

June 10, 2023 - New London
Join Connecticut Landmarks for a Juneteenth celebration with the City of New London, highlighting the African American history of the Hempsted Houses and the surrounding New London neighborhood, with partners. The celebration features music, dance, performances, a Witness Stone installation, and a dash of history, with activities and crafts for children. READ MORE

Shakespeare On The Sound: As You Like It (for kids)

June 14 - July 2, 2023 - Rowayton
Audiences of all ages can enjoy this Shakespeare classic performed with kids in mind, in picturesque Pinkney Park. The half-hour show is performed immediately before the grown-up version afterwards. READ MORE

Southington Library Comic Con

June 17, 2023 - Southington
The Southington Library ComicCon is going back to the rockin' 80s this year. The day features special effects makeup panels, crafts, food, glitter tattoos, superheroes, games, favorite game shows, and fandoms galore. READ MORE

Annual Monroe Strawberry Festival

June 17-18, 2023 - Monroe
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

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