Planning a perfect Summer weekend for the gang? Make it easy, check out Hulafrog's Weekend Guide and start putting our plans into action. There's no shortage of cool things on tap this weekend – outdoor movies, a fun family musical, fireworks, Touch a Truck, farmer’s markets and much MORE! You're sure to have a blast and you know your kiddos will love you for it.
FRIDAY
Touch A Truck at Imagine Nation
Imagine Nation will host their 8th Annual Touch A Truck Festival this Friday! Take your tiny truck lover over to the museum to explore fire trucks, construction trucks, tractors, tow trucks and MORE! They'll also have a Monster Truck Bounce House for the little ones to burn off some energy. And don't worry about dinner as they'll have pizza, snacks, and ice cream available for purchase.
Where: Imagine Nation, 1 Pleasant Street, Bristol
When: Friday, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee: $7.00 Per Person, Members & Children Under 1- FREE
New Britain Rock Cats Game & Fireworks
Enjoy a special summer night soaking up America’s pastime. And make sure to stay for the whole thing as they’ll have a fantastic fireworks display after the game!
Where: New Britain Stadium, 230 John Karbonic Way, New Britain
When: Friday, 7:05 PM, gates open at 5:35 PM
Fee: $6.00 - $20.00 (depending on seats)
Family Movie Night
Gather the fam and head on over to Union School in Farmington to Union School In Unionville to watch the Swiss Family Robinson. Bring your chairs, blankets and snacks. FREE popcorn provided by Unionville Auto Body. The movie begins at Dusk.
Where: Union School Athletic Field, 173 School Street, Unionville
When: Friday, movie begins at Dusk
Fee: FREE
Shrek the Musical
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, this musical brings to life the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre! Your kids will love watching their favorite magical “movie stars” sing, dance, and light up the stage. Beat the summer heat and head indoors for a musical masterpiece!
Where: Warner Theatre, 68 Main Street , Torrington
When: Friday & Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 2:00 PM
Fee: $20.00 - $33.50 (Depending on seats) **Plus all NEW Children 14 & Under get 50% off the ticket price in select seats**
SATURDAY
Build a Home Depot Load & Go Truck - Kid’s Club
Take your tiny truck lover or DIY kiddo out for a morning of free fun at the Home Depot. This week they’ll be building a Load & Go Truck! Afterward your bitty builder will get to keep their creation, apron, and commemorative pin!
Where: Home Depot Bristol, 1149 Farmington Avenue, Bristol
When: Saturday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: FREE
Opening of Sunflower Maze at Lyman Orchards
Head on over to Lyman Orchards for the opening of their spectacular Sunflower Maze. You'll never have so much fun getting lost among over 350,000 yellow and read sunflowers! And to top it off, Buddy from The Dinosaur Train will be visiting on Saturday, starting at 10:00 AM to say hello and take photos with his little admirers.
Where: Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield
When: Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Sunflower Maze open daily until August 25th)
Fee: Adult (13 and Over)- $10.00, Junior (Ages 4-12)- $5.00, Ages 3 & Under- FREE
FREE Admission & Family Day at Connecticut Historical Society Museum
Teach your kiddos the history and background of bandages! Kids will get to explore the "This Won't Hurt a Bit" A History of Pain Relief exhibit and then make their very own set of fashion fabric adhesive bandages. Their next boo boo will be lookin' fantastic! All supplies are provided by the CHS.
Where: Connecticut Historical Society Museum, Hartford
When: Saturday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: FREE
New Britain Rock Cats vs. Erie SeaWolves
Take your kids out for a ballgame! Tonight features Financial Literacy Night with a magnet giveaway to the first 1,200 kids! Plus, they’ll have their pre-game block party bonanza happening outside the main gates with games, The Art Truck and family friendly activities. Get there early to enjoy some serious fun!
Where: Britain Stadium, 230 John Karbonic Way, New Britain
When: Saturday, 7:05 PM, gates open at 5:35 PM
Fee: $6.00 - $20.00 (depending on seats)
Outdoor Movie - Shoppes at Farmington Valley
Sharpen that sweet tooth and be prepared for a magical movie under the stars. This weekend the Shoppes at Farmington Valley will feature Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! The movie begins at sunset but the fun begins beforehand! Pre-show entertainment will be going on from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM including face painters, balloon artists, and more! So pack up the blankets and chairs and stop by for some fun!
Where: Shoppes at Farmington Valley, 110 Albany Turnpike, Canton
When: Saturday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fee: FREE
SUNDAY
Collinsville Farmers Market
Are you a farmer’s market fan? Then head over to scenic Collinvsville to join their “Garden Party”. Stock up on fresh fruits and veggies for the fam and take the gang to get some locally grown goodies!
Where: Collinsville Farmers Market, 4 Market Street, Collinsville
When: Sunday, 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Fee: FREE
Hillstead Farmer’s Market
You don’t want to miss this fantastic Farmer’s Market! The Hillstead Market hosts over 25 CT farmers and vendors each week offering an array of locally grown, fresh, and organic vegetables, fruits, dairy products, free-range eggs, naturally raised beef, veal, pork and lamb, Connecticut-landed seafood, baked goods, flowers, wool and Angora goat yarns, soaps and hand-made Italian ices. As you can see, they’ve got it all! Shop the market, enjoy some music and stay to experience Hill-Stead’s enchanting grounds.
Where: Hillstead Grounds, 35 Mountain Road, Farmington
When: Sunday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fee: FREE
New Britain Rock Cats Game & Family Fun Day
Enjoy a day at the ballpark and top it off by letting the littles run the bases post-game. Plus, Sunday is fan choice bobblehead day - where the first 1,200 kids (12 and under) will receive a FREE David Ortiz bobblehead!
Where: New Britain Stadium, New Britain
When: Sunday, 1:35 PM, gates open at 12:05 PM
Fee: $6.00 - $20.00 (depending on seats)
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