You don't have to travel to New York or Boston to enjoy the boys of summer. Minor league baseball in Connecticut is a fun, inexpensive way to spend a summer day your kids won't forget. 

It is berry picking time, and Lyman Orchards in Middlefield celebrates Berry Fest with pick your own, food samples, pie-eating contest,  live music, horsedrawn wagon rides, zip lines and much more. You can find a pick your own blueberry farm with the help of our list of CT farms. Now tis the season for blueberry pie!

If you enjoy everything nautical, then Don't Miss the Boat at New London's Waterfront Park is for you. This weekend festival offers boat tours, sailing, and trips to see lighthouses. If you are more of  landlubber, there will be live music, circus shows and a juggling workshop. 

Another fun waterside event is the 42nd Annual River Ramble in Rowayton. Beautiful Pinkney Park is the venue for this community tradition featuring a food and beer tent, raw bar, live music, petting zoo, water slide, obstacle course and other options for all ages. 

A variety of arts, crafts and talent will be on display at the ArtZfest Festival in Thomaston. The event showcases 100% handcrafted items and live music, including a battle of the bands on Friday. Kids will stay entertained with carnival games, DJ, sand art, magicians, and much more. 

Bring your lawn chair and your dancing shoes to Roxbury on Saturday for the 38th Anuual Pickin' and Fiddlin' Contest.  You'll hear  amazing music and the kids can also do crafts or play on the playground. Vendors and food will also be on hand. 

If you are a mom who likes to shop, check out the Greenwich Sidewalk Sale days, Darien Sidewalk Sales & Family Fun Days and New Caanan Village Fair and Sidewalk Days. These Fairfield County events offer great shopping bargains and children's events such as face painting, bounce houses, and live music. This is a good way to help your local economy and get a head start on back-to-school needs. 

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And our Museum Parties in Hartford County  feature will introduce you to some places you may not have thought of for your child's next party. We are giving away 4 Adult Lawn Tickets to the Litchfield Jazz Festival this weekend. Enter up until Sunday at noon.

The calendar is always full of fun events throughout the week, so make sure you bookmark the site and check it often.

Enjoy your weekend!