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North Pole - various times
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North Pole - various times
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Weekend Fun for CT Kids: Festivals, Astronomy, Fishing, and Earth Day Celebrations April 25-26
April showers often bring May flowers, but happily there's no rain in the forecast this weekend. So get ready for lots of outdoor fun throughout the state, like a Salt Marsh Walk at Barn Island, A Walk with a Llama in Litchfield County and a Family Fishing Derby in Hartford County.
If you are in the mood for speed, put on your running shoes and join the Kids Run in Simsbury, or hop aboard a train for a Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine in Essex County.
Our Event Calendar is constantly updated with the best activities around the state. To keep up with everything going on for kids in CT, subscribe to our FREE newsletters, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Have a fantastic weekend!
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Daffodil Festival in Meriden (New Haven County)
Take time to smell the flowers – more than 600,000 daffodils to be exact. Enjoy a parade, fireworks, and carnival rides. Free.
"Willy Wonka" at Downtown Children's Cabaret Theater (Fairfield County)
The timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this musical adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Cinderella Italiano! (Fairfield County) Enjoy a high-energy, musical pantomime version of Cinderella, set in Italy. Appropriate for all ages.
Saturday, April 25
Peter Gros of Mutual Omaha's Wild Kingdom (Fairfield County) Listen to exciting stories from the animal world, travel experiences, and timeless tales.
Earth Day at Flamig Farm (Hartford County) Enjoy the petting zoo, tractor hay rides, pony rides, live music, a bounce house, and face painting.
CT Sheep, Wool, & Fiber Festival (Hartford County) Sheep exhibits, kids’ corner, shearing demonstrations, educational lectures, food, and music.
A Night at the Museum (New Haven County) When the sun goes down, see the Museum come alive with games, crafts, scavenger hunts, live animals and some special surprises.
Camp SoundWaters Open House (Fairfield County) Enjoy arts and crafts, animal explorations, information booths, and refreshments. Free.
Spring Peepers Night Hike (Fairfield County) Journey through the woods and into the meadows in search of invertebrates, birds, and bats.
Astronomy Day at Children's Museum (Hartford County) Celebrate Astronomy Day with planetarium shows, special space-related activities, and demonstrations.
Magical Musicals Workshop: Look! Look! at Neighborhood Music School (New Haven County) Join a fun workshop that engages families in developing a “mini-musical” by writing original lyrics and songs, based loosely on the story line of a children’s book. Free.
Un-Frozen Festival at Imagine Nation (Hartford County) Join Elsa, Anna and Olaf and celebrate springtime in un-frozen kingdom.
Trash Museum Celebration (Hartford County) Do a scavenger hunts in the Temple of Trash, reuse materials to make a work of art, and operate a toy conveyor belt.
Sunday, April 26
Little Poland Festival in New Britain (Hartford County) Experience a taste of Europe in New Britain's unique Little Poland district. Enjoy life music, customed mascots, kids’ activities, leaping folk dancers, ethnic food, arts and crafts, and shopping. Free admission.
Cherry Blossom Festival (New Haven County) Celebrate spring with more than 70 cherry trees and enjoy food booths, art-related events, and children’s activities. Free.
5th Danbury Kids Expo (Fairfield County) Kids and adults are entertained and informed throughout the day with a diverse schedule of shows, entertainment, hands on activities and educational displays, magic shows, face paintings, interactive dance demonstrations, and much, much more.
Daffodil Day at Wadsworth Mansion (Middlesex County) Celebrate spring with blooming daffodils, kite flying, and a dog parade. Your family dog is welcome. Free.
Open Barn Day at Maple View Farm (Hartford County) Tour a working farm, make crafts, and meet the horses. Free.
Mugs for Mom (Hartford County) Paint a piece of pottery for mom, and let the experts glaze it for you. Free.
Open House Chinese Language School of Connecticut (Fairfield County) Discover how introducing Mandarin Chinese to your child can be engaging and fun. Free.
History Walk in Manchester (Hartford County) Take a stroll along a former railroad, built in 1869. Children receive a souvenir. Free.
