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Summer Weekend IdeasOur final summer weekend ideas for your CT kids include  Back-to-School events! Remember the weekend starts on Thursdays at the Agricultural Fairs CT.  Reduced rate season passes now available.

Friday, 8/22

Last Movies After Dark: “Ferrish Bueller’s Day Off” in Bushnell Park, Hartford. Enjoy pre-program activities that include live entertainment, free face painting, and yoga. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, a picnic basket, bug spray; friendly, leashed dogs are welcome; and enjoy free popcorn. *FREE*

Saturday, 8/23

Walk to End Hunger at Rogers Orchards Shuttle Meadow Farm in Southington.  Enjoy a walk through our beautiful orchards while benefiting a local food pantry. Free apple cider and apple cider donuts to all participants. Admission: all proceeds go to Bread for Life! 

Girl Scout Seasonal Kick Off in Griswold @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Directions.

Back 2 School Bash at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford through Sunday!  Advance tickets recommended.

Sunday, 8/24

Free Community Picnic at Springfield Museums @ Noon – 2 p.m. celebrates the completion of the 2014 Art Picnic project, ordinary picnic tables into unique works of art! BYOB (bring your own blanket) and enjoy lunch on the Quadrangle Green, plus music and family activities.

Girl Scout Seasonal Kick Off at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport @ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

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!

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!

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