Norfield Festival, Weston, CT, June 16th, 7:30am-8:30pm
The Norfield GIving Fair of Weston has been held for more than 100 years – pretty cool!  And what a great event – residents in Weston and surrounding areas join together to participate in a day of community service, followed by an evening of BBQ and music.  What a great way to spend a Saturday!

Norfield Congregational Church, 64 Norfield Avenue, Weston, CT 06883, 203.227.7886

Barnum Festival, Bridgeport, CT, June 16th, 9am
Come to the Beardsley Zoo on Saturday June 16th to participate in the Barnum Festival’s costume parade and festivities – and enjoy free zoo admission until 11!  The parade, which begins at 11am, will be followed by face painting, music, inflateables, and other family entertainment.

Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610 203.367.8495

BooZoo’s Canine Carnival, Norwalk, CT, Saturday, June 9, 10am-5pm Hmmm…here’s a different spin on your average carnival.  Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk invites you to bring your dog along to its Canine Carnival!  Amongst my favorite activities are the many contests your dog can enter: Fastest Tail Wagger, and Best Dressed, among others!  For the two-legged participants there will be face painting and games.  The carnival is free with museum admission ($15 for adults and children, kids under 1 go free).

303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850, 203.899.0606

Touch a Truck, Greenwich, CT Sunday June 10th, 10am-3pm
Take the family to Greenwich on June 10th to enjoy the Touch a Truck events sponsored by the Junior League of Greenwich.  In addition to the trucks that the kids will be able to climb aboard, the event will feature music, bouncy castles, and miniature golf.  Fun for all!  Advanced purchase tickets are $30/family; those purchased at the event will be $40/family.

Havermeyer Field, 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT, 06830, 203.869.1979

Family Fun Day, Fairfield, CT, June 10th, 12pm-4pm
Bring the family to enjoy the facilities and activities at the Sportsplex of Fairfield free of charge!  Activities include ice-skating, laser tag, hip hop and rock climbing.  Admission is free, though the event encourages donations to support 6 non-profits, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Special Olympics.

85 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield, CT 06824, 203.683.0000

Yankee Doodle Fair, Westport, CT, June 14-17
Face painting, raffle, food and games abound at the annual Yankee Doodle Fair in Westport.   The fair will run on Thursday and Friday from 6pm-10pm, on Saturday from 1pm-10pm, and on Sunday from 1pm-5pm.

44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT 06880, 203.227.4240