Weekday Picks for Connecticut Kids: Ice Cream Social, Family Concert, and Free Movies, June 29 - July 3

6/28/15 - By Mary Beth Lawlor

Summer is now in full swing and if the kids aren't busy in camp this week our weekly round up can help you out. We have lots of special fun on tap, including a magic show, free movies, and an Ice Cream Social. Check out our guides for beaches to comb, daytrips to take,  and museums to investigate with the kids this summer.

Highlighting just one activity per day in this post, you can find many other options in our Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide. Be sure to join us on Facebook where you can keep up with everything happening for families in CT.

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Monday, June 29
Fairy House and Magic Show – New Britain
Head  to the New Britain Youth Museum where kids will start off building a fairy house out of natural materials along with their own little fairy to take home. Soon after, everyone will be treated to an exciting performance by Mr. Magic the Magician. 

See all Monday events.

Tuesday, June 30
Free Kids Summer Film Series – Multiple Locations
Many theaters are offering free admission at 10am to a family movie on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Check our calendar for varying locations and times.

See all Tuesday events.

Wednesday, July 1
Justin Roberts & The Not Ready for Naptime Players : Melissa & Doug Children's Series Opener – Westport
One of the "all-stars" of the indie family music scene, Roberts has the invaluable ability to charm and delight both parents and children alike.

See all Wednesday events.

Thursday, July 2
Ice Cream Social at Pinney Park in Unionville – Farmington
Ice cream sundaes will be served during the  28th Annual Ice Cream Sundae Night! Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters featuring Roger Williams on guitar will perform country, folk, and western swing, among other styles. Sure to be a delicious night out.

See all Thursday events.

Friday, July 3
Full Moon Hike – New Milford
Let the light of the full moon guide your hike and then warm up by the campfire with a marshmallow roast.

See all Friday events.

Happy Summer!

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.