Weekday Picks for Connecticut Kids: Puppets, Gadgeteers, and 4-H Fair August 10 - 14

8/10/15 - By Mary Beth Lawlor

Before we know it, summer will be over so it's time to get out there and enjoy some fun events.  We've rounded up some of our favorite activities for the week from across the state, from a national puppet festival  to a 4-H Fair  to a gadeteer workshop, and so much more. Whatever you decide to do this week, don't forget to check the full Event Calendar for more fun things to do!

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Monday, August 10
2015 National Puppetry Festival at UConn – Storrs
26 national and international performances will take over the Storrs campus. In addition, 30 professional workshops and master classes, six exhibitions, a parade, outdoor spectacles, and many other events will take place.

See all Monday events.

Tuesday, August 11
Kid's Entertainment Series  – Plantsville/Southington
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of free entertainment. All ages are welcome! Tonight enjoy "Mr. Magic," by Rich Rothstein and then The Amazing Andy show. Free.

See all Tuesday events.

Wednesday, August 12
Take Part In Art at Weir Farm – Wilton
Discover your inner artist while sketching outside with art supplies provided on site, whether graphite pencils, colored pencils, or chalk pastels.

See all Wednesday events.

Thursday, August 13
Mini and Junior Gadgeteers – Norwalk
Learn about devices and inventions of all sorts and sizes in different activities guided by Dr. J – the head gadgeteer at Stepping Stones. There are different classes for different age groups.

See all Thursday events.

Friday, August 14
Hartford County 4-H Fair – Somers
Head to the 4_H Fair for three days full of exhibits and activities with livestock shows, demonstrations, horse draws, live bands, children's entertainment, food, and much more.

See all Friday events.

 

About the Author

Mary Beth Lawlor

Mary Beth Lawlor

After fulfilling a childhood dream of one day living in a high-rise building in a big city (eight years in LA and 10 in Manhattan), Mary Beth is now partially fulfilling another childhood dream. As a kid, she envisioned her four gorgeous children running through the idyllic countryside while she created pottery in her studio. Well, fast forward 30 years and there is no pottery studio and only two kids but she has the idyllic countryside part down. After studying business and art, and then working in corporate marketing, graphic design as well as event planning and development, Mary Beth is now happily blogging.