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Weekend Fun: Shakespeare, Food Trucks, and Festivals ; June 22-23

Swingset Mamas jam at Mill River Park. Photo courtesy of Swingset Mamas
Swingset Mamas jam at Mill River Park. Photo courtesy of Swingset Mamas
6/19/19 - By Ally Noel

Summer is in full swing all across Connecticut. Strawberry fields are open for berry business, the splash pads are running, and the Fourth of July is just around the corner.

This weekend is filled with tons of summer family fun!  There are tons of fests in New London, Hartford, and Stonington. You can have fun on the water in Stamford or Norwalk, and don’t forget to check out our Summer Fun Guide for even more ways to enjoy the season.

We update our Events Calendar frequently so be sure to check back for even more great suggestions. To keep up with the latest family-friendly events and activities, sign up for our newsletters, and follow us on Facebook, and Instagram. Have a fantastic weekend!

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Cirque Du Soleil has a colorful new show. Photo by Matt Beard
Cirque Du Soleil has a colorful new show. Photo by Matt Beard

All Weekend

DOGS: More Than Pets

Norwalk
Bone up on man’s best friend with an inside look at the science, history, DNA, folklore and pop culture of dogs. DOGS: More Than Pets is interactive, hands-on and filled with photo opportunities and hundreds of fascinating facts. READ MORE

Sharks!

Greenwich
Dive in with Sharks! at the Bruce Museum and watch live sharks develop in eggs, see life-sized models of sharks, and compare and contrast jaws and teeth from almost 20 different species! READ MORE

Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed - CANCELED

Hartford
More than 230 Maya artifacts and two dozen hands-on activities will highlight the CT Science Center's Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed traveling exhibit opening March 7. READ MORE

Travelers Championship

Cromwell
The PGA Tour makes its annual stop in Connecticut for the Travelers Championship. In its history, the Travelers has been named the Most Fan Friendly tour event and has also been named a favorite of the players. READ MORE

Connecticut Irish Festival

North Haven
A true celebration of Irish history and culture with music, dancing, food, demonstrations and much more! Plenty of fun for the kids including petting zoo, games, pony rides, storytelling, clowns, face painting just to name a few.  READ MORE

Cirque du Soleil "Luzia"

Hartford
Experience amazing acts, special effects, life-size props and more. Luzia is set in an imaginary Mexico where light quenches the spirit of rain.  READ MORE

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Summer Theater of New Canaan

New Canaan
Enjoy a musical comedy for the whole family. Children of all ages love watching the beloved Peanuts characters come to life, with great songs and a story everyone can enjoy. READ MORE

Shakespeare On The Sound: Romeo and Juliet for Kids

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. Tuesday evening performances are designed for kids and are "Pay What You Will".  READ MORE
Summer Fest encourages art
Summer Fest encourages art "en plein air" at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum

Stamford

Swim Across America Fairfield County

Stamford
Swim Across America Fairfield County raises funds in the fight against cancer. This year’s open water swim on the border of Greenwich and Stamford has three lengths available: a half-mile, one-and-a-half mile and a three mile swim. READ MORE

Bubble Run Hartford

East Hartford
Strollers and wagons welcome. Run, walk, play, and dance your way into four bogs of colored bubbles (red, blue, green and yellow). Eco friendly and  non-toxic. The only rule is to have fun. READ MORE

Swingset Mamas at Mill River Park

Stamford
A Swingset Mamas show is an unforgettable energetic family dance party that playfully incorporates movement, call and response singing, and American Sign Language, while providing an interactive way to reinforce song concepts, creating a shared social experience, and adding to the family fun! READ MORE

Lyman Allen Summer Fest

New London
Summer Fest is a free, family friendly, community event, featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and family friendly activities on the Lyman Allen Museum grounds and inside the Museum. Activities will include balloon creations with April Brunelle, face painting, animals from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and Blue Moon Raptors, and more.    READ MORE

Hartford Latino Fest 2023

Hartford
Latino Fest is back! Celebrate the region's Latino cultures with a festival that features lives entertainment, cultural food and beverages, children's games and activities, vendors, and more.  READ MORE

NESS Fest

Stonington
This festive event features fun activities including sailing, boat tours, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding.No prior experience in water sports is necessary and participants will be supervised by trained and experienced NESS staff members. READ MORE

Food Trucks on the Farm

Middlefield
From farm to food truck to your table, feast on delicacies from some of your favorite rolling kitchens! Many of the region's top food trucks will be on site. There will also be live music presented by The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, as well as a silent auction with proceeds to support the educational programs led by outstanding artists in contemporary theater, literature, art, poetry and dance. Pick Your Own Strawberries will be in full swing. It's the peak of the season and you'll love picking your own fresh strawberries right where they grow. READ MORE

Sunday

Norwalk Islands Bird Watching Tour

Norwalk
Sun, sea breeze and beautiful wildlife make a perfect combination and that's just what the Norwalk Seaport Association offers up in its bird-watching tour. You will visit a variety of birds at a safe distance, nest sites and nesting colonies of Ospreys, Egrets, American Oystercatchers, Herons, Terns, Gulls, Cormorants and many more. READ MORE

Greenwich Wine + Food Fun Run presented by Aquafina

Greenwich
Join fellow Greenwich families & friends for a day celebrating healthy habits and our parks. The Greenwich Wine + Food Fun Run presented by Aquafina, is the perfect way to celebrate all the beautiful parks in Greenwich! The family-friendly morning will bring together runners and walkers of all levels for a morning full of fun, with food, prizes and more. READ MORE

Sabor Together

Norwalk
Sabor Together is a multicultural festival showcasing Latino music, food, and the arts. The family friendly event will feature food, arts, and performances from our local Latin American communities. READ MORE

St. Andrew's Italian Feast

New Haven
The St. Andrew the Apostle Society and the Amalfitani-Italian Community of New Haven continue to celebrate their heritage and traditions. Come to Wooster Square for great Italian food, entertainment, parades, and kids' activities.  READ MORE

Deep River Carnival & Food Truck Festival

Deep River
Kick off the summer with three days of rides and food. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Tournament Players Club at River Highlands
Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT)
New England Science & Sailing Foundation