The summer highlight for families Fourth of July CT is here! Fireworks information is shared in a separate post.
Thursday, July 3
Celebrate America: The Annual Red, White, & Blue Tradition with Hartford Symphony at The Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows. Stay tuned for fireworks after the concert.
Friday, July 4
Participate in the kick-off event for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Muzzy Field! 5K Run (both trail and road) and the Fuzzy Muzzy Kids Fun Run (1/4 mile) through the scenic route of Rockwell Park in Bristol. All proceeds from the event will benefit The REACH Foundation. Carnival Rides/Games/ Food & Craft Vendors 10 AM-9 PM
July 4th Extravaganza at the Marina in Norwich offers family fun and child activities including bounce houses, face painting, local bands, food vendors and a huge fireworks display.
Movies After Dark in Colt Park, Hartford kicks off @ 6:30 p.m., “Fire of Dreams” movie (PG) at sunset. Pre-program activities may include live entertainment, free face painting, and yoga. Bring low chairs or blankets, picnic, bug spray; friendly, leashed dogs are welcome; free popcorn. *FREE*
Saturday, July 5
Baseball Muzzy Field in Bristol turns 100! A day of fun for families:
- FREE Greater Bristol Disc Golf Association Demonstration, Home Run Derby, Putting Contest: 9:30 AM
- Carnival Rides/Games/ Food&Craft Vendors: 10 AM-9 PM
- FREE MLB Umpires Clinic: 1:00 PM
- FREE Team CT Baseball Clinic: 2:15 PM
- Concert: 5:30 PM featuring JOURNEY former lead Steve Augeri and RTJ & The New Stylistics
- Fireworks Display: Following Conclusion of Concert around 9:30 PM
Fairfield Summer Celebration is a patriotic picnic celebrating Fairfield’s 375 years of history!
Muzzy Field Celebration Concert @ 5:30 p.m. (gates open @ 4:30), Bristol
Sunday, July 6
Read another online source visitconnecticut.com for more Fourth of July CT events!
Follow our post on Family Fun Runs in CT. Give to others — “Fitness for a Cause”!
More CAMPS start next week so visit our dedicated page to explore your options!
Remember events added daily so check the Kidtivity Events Calendar for more weekend happenings and fun things to do with kids in CT every day of the year. And read some of our feature posts like Ticket Contests!
A lot of effort is made to give you accurate information but it’s always best to “be safe than sorry” by calling the organizations ahead of your visit!
