Fairfield Museum & History Center - 9:30 AM Pick
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Buckland Hills Mall - 2:00 AM
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Connecticut Trolley Museum - 5:00 PM Pick
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Weekday Picks for Connecticut Kids: Butterflies, Tin Making and Free Jazz, July 13 - 17
July is a great month to be in Connecticut with kids. You'll find great summer activities this week including free jazz, butterflies and tin making. There are also lots of free events at the libraries which you can read more about in our event calendar. Have a great week full of summer fun!
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Monday, July 13
Flying Fish and Optical Illusion Art at EverWonder – Newtown
Learn about the concept of aerodynamics through making flying fish as well as the science behind optical illusions at this fun kid's museum.
Tuesday, July 14
Stories by the Sea at Weed Beach – Darien
Join the children's librarians for a family storytime for all ages at Darien's Weed Beach. Bonus - parking is free whether you have a sticker or not. Just tell the attendant that you are there for storytime. Free.
See all Tuesday events.
Wednesday, July 15
Tinsmithing at Stanley-Whitman House in Farmington – Farmington
Eight year old's and up can make a pierced tin lantern of their own. In Colonial times, tinsmiths made many useful and beautiful items, ranging from cups to lanterns. Pre-registration required.
See all Wednesday events.
Thursday, July 16
Flutter Zone at the Maritime Aquarium – Norwalk
In this exhibit you can walk among hundreds of exotic tropical butterflies from Asia, Africa, and South America as they flitter and flutter about.
See all Thursday events.
Friday, July 17
24th Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz at Bushnell Park – Hartford
Enjoy the largest free Jazz event in New England all weekend long. Starting tonight, enjoy artists from around the world as they perform at Bushnell Park. Free.
See all Friday events.
Have fun!
