Upcoming Events in Connecticut
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Summer Coding Camps Glastonbury CT
Come join the fun at the Coder School! In person Summer Coding Camps Glastonbury CT for ages 7 -1 8 will begin on June 29th. Camps are Monday-Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Each week is a different topic. Students will complete a presentation on Friday to show off to their parents! Lunch to be provided through out the week except for Friday which is pizza party day! Please visit the website for full descriptions of each week. According…
Christmas in July Trail of Lights Walk
Here it is. Our amazing Winter Light walk has come to Christmas in July. Come meet the equines in the barn and walk the lighted trail with family and friends. Dates are Sunday, July 5th, Saturday, July 11th and 18th from 8pm to 10pm. Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue & Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This is a donation based fundraiser to help with the care and upkeep of the horses and donkey. Your DONATIONS are greatly appreciated. The…
Space Expo RESCHEDULED
Space Expo at New England Air Museum visitors will experience aerospace science and technology up close through a variety of hands-on activities, demonstrations, and presentations, as well as meet pioneers from the aerospace industry. Joseph Tanner earned his Navy pilot wings in 1975 flying A7-E aircraft and serving as an advanced jet instructor pilot before joining NASA in 1984. He is a veteran of four space missions and seven spacewalks, and has logged over 9,000 hours in military and NASA…
Dinosaur State Park Day 2020
Come celebrate the anniversary of the Eubrontes trackway discovery in 1966! We are one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America. Beneath our geodesic dome, you will find an exceptional display of early Jurassic fossil tracks that were made 200 million years ago. Surrounding our Exhibit Center are more than two miles of nature trails and the Dinosaur State Park Arboretum, containing more than 250 species and cultivars of conifers, as well as katsuras, ginkgoes, magnolias and other…
Annual Danbury Kids Expo at the Sports Dome Cancelled for 2020
Annual Danbury Kids Expo at the Sports Dome Cancelled for 2020. It offers families to explore new programs, summer camps, services and, resources from throughout the region all in one place on one fun day together! The Kids Expo is informative, educational, entertaining, and fun for for children of all ages, parents, grandparents and prospective parents. 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,…
Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Series
Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Series June at Klingberg Family Centers features a traditional antique car show (cars 1989 and earlier) and a Concours d’Elegance of rarely seen, pre-war automobiles. Trophies will be awarded at 1:30. Activities for all ages include a photo scavenger hunt, lawn games, and face painting. Food trucks will be on site with an assortment of delicious options. Other attractions include the Klingberg History Museum and the Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Series Hall of Honor. Spectator admission $10.00; Seniors…
Virtual Events for Kids & Families
How to Avoid Summer Slide for Kids
How to Avoid Summer Slide prevention tips offered by Ivy Bound The best advice against students "backsliding" in their learning is to combine learning with fun. Some parents are very creative with this. Others are not. Some are creative but lack the time to carry...
Summer Fireworks throughout Connecticut
It's the season for Summer Fireworks throughout Connecticut! BUT sadly this year many have cancelled so we're here to update you! We'll tell you where you CAN enjoy the fireworks plus list the cancellations by town. There will still be some public displays to enjoy -...
Summer Solstice Extra Daylight Play Ideas
Everyone loves summer and this is the start! The first days of summer also include the Summer Solstice on Saturday, June 20 which is the longest day of the year for us in the Northern Hemisphere at 5.43 PM EDT- read what The Almanac has to say! Watch it together live...
Libraries Reopening in Connecticut with Safe Practices
Connecticut’s Libraries have been closed to the public since Covid-19 impacted Connecticut and Governor Lamont issued the “Stay Safe, Stay Home” Executive Order. Phase 2 on June 17 allows libraries that can implement our state's safety guidelines to reopen. Some may...
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