All Weekend
Westport Fine Arts Festival (Fairfield County)
Art-lovers of all ages will enjoy this outdoor experience featuring live music, unique street performances, children’s activities, and original works of art (available for purchase) featuring many mediums. Free.

34th Annual Extravaganza in Newington (Hartford County)
This event features something for everyone: food vendors, musicians, family-oriented activities, paddle boats, and a fireworks display will end the evening. Free admission and parking.

24th Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz (Hartford County) 
Beginning Friday evening, this three-day festival is the largest FREE jazz event in New England. Grab a blanket or lawn chair and relax while enjoying great music. Food available for purchase.

Civil War Encampment at Mystic Seaport (New London County)
Visitors will have the chance to interact with re-enactors from 1865, witness a skirmish between Union and Confederate soldiers, see marching and musket drills, and watch periodic cannon drills.

Valley Railroad Circus Train and Big Top Show (Middlesex County)
Experience the thrills of an Acrobat Show in the Big Top Tent. Enjoy a circus midway including amusement rides, clowns, a petting zoo, live entertainment and circus food.

Saturday, July 18
Annual Blueberry Jam (Hartford County)
Bring a picnic and enjoy the farm, and all the activities planned for the day: live music, a family drum circle, hay rides, blueberry crisp, and PYO blueberries. Free admission.

Flanders’ Forest Fairies & Woodland Wizards Festival (Litchfield County) 
Have a magical day of viewing fairy houses and enjoying music, crafts, stories, and kids’ activities. 

Creating Readers at CT Children’s Museum (New Haven County)
In an effort to link literacy to hands-on activities, artists and educators at the CT Children's Museum will engage young visitors in a special story time featuring beloved stories. The reading will be integrated with museum exhibits.

Night of 1,000 Fireflies (Fairfield County)
Spend an enchanting midsummer night hike while searching for woodland creatures and delighting in the beauty of meadows aglow with the soft light of more than a thousand fireflies.

Circus Smirkus (Hartford County)
Have fun under the Big Top! Acrobats, clowns, tricks, and comedy await. The circus is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Zumba for Kids (New Haven County)
This Latin-inspired dance-fitness program is designed specifically for kids. All ages welcome to have fun, gain confidence, and improve their fitness level. Free.

Family Art Experiences at the Aldrich (Fairfield County) Children (accompanied by a caregiver) are invited to play in the galleries, gather for story time, and engage in gallery games and hands-on art projects. Free with museum admission.

42nd Annual Madison Antiques Show (New Haven County)
What treasures will you find? From furniture to clocks, and dolls to jewelry, this annual event is sure to offer something for everyone.

Sunday, July 19
Shoemaking at Stanley-Whitman House (Hartford County)
Visit the historical house and watch an early American cobbler make shoes in the traditional manner. Learn about the cobbler's tools and materials, and shoe-making techniques. Free.

Ice Cream, Blueberry & Bluegrass Bash (Windham County) Celebrate national ice cream month with complimentary samplings of the latest flavors of The Farmer’s Cow ice cream, listen to live bluegrass music, and enjoy a wagon ride while meeting the next generation of cows. Free.

Puppet Show Family Day (Fairfield County)
Magpie Puppets will entertain children and adults with an interactive puppet show: The Emperor’s New Clothes. Craft activities will take place in the education workshop. Free with admission.

Walnut Beach Concert (New Haven County)
Primetime, the ultimate party band, is sure to bring the crowd to its feet, but grab a blanket or chair just in case. Enjoy the sounds of music and have a picnic under the Devon Rotary Pavilion. 

Have a great weekend!