Looking for a few awesome options for the coming weekend? Hulafrog’s got you covered! Check out our Weekend Guide with can’t miss family events. A few on tap this week: Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic, an Outdoor Movie, Farmer’s Markets, a doll exhibit and art events. Don’t miss out and don’t forget to tell ‘em Hulafrog sent ya!
SATURDAY
Face to Face & Free Admission at Wadsworth Atheneum
Take your petite Picasso out for a perfect painting excursion. First, they’ll look at the many ways artists paint faces. Then, they’ll pick an artist who inspires them and make a self-portrait in that style. Plus your kiddos will get to listen to the smooth live jazz by the Jen Allen Trio while they create their masterpiece!
Where: Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main Street, Hartford
When: Saturday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: FREE
Build & Grow Workshops at Lowe’s - Disney’s Planes
Bring your kids to Lowe's for some high flying fun this weekend! Your aspiring aviator will love building Dusty from Disney's Planes. Best of all they'll get to keep their apron and bring their new buddy home!
Where: Lowe’s of Plainville, 246 New Britain Ave, Plainville
When: Saturday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fee: FREE
Sensory Friendly Film – The Smurfs 2
Sensory friendly showings are designed for families affected by Autism and Sensory Disorders. These special showings help your family enjoy a movie without worrying about whether or not your child can handle the entire show. The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!
Where: AMC Loews Plainville, 220 New Britain Ave, Plainville
When: Saturday, 10:00 AM
Fee: $6.50 per ticket
Outdoor Movie - Madagascar 3
Get ready for an animal adventure and enjoy a magical movie under the stars. This weekend the Shoppes at Farmington Valley will feature Madagascar 3. The movie begins at sunset but the fun begins beforehand! Pre-show entertainment will be going on from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. So pack up the blankets and chairs and stop by for some outdoor 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
Hill-Stead 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: Hill-Stead Grounds, 35 Mountain Road, Farmington
When: Sunday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fee: FREE
Plein-Air Painters
Looking for something unique to do with the fam after you hit the Hill-Stead Farmer’s Market? Take them to the nearby Stanley Whitman House to watch some Connecticut based artists as they sketch the beautiful house and grounds. Tour the grounds, peer over their shoulders and be a part of the creative process! There will be art supplies if your pint sized Picasso is inspired to take part in some sketching.
Where: Stanley Whitman House, 37 High Street, Farmington
When: Sunday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fee: FREE
It’s a Doll’s World
A Unionville Museum supporter shares her extensive collection of dolls from around the world. Featured are Story Book dolls, Little Women, movie stars (Joan Crawford, Lucille Ball), Snow White, Alice in Wonderland and many more. The public is invited to an opening reception on Sunday, August 11 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Free popcorn and lemonade, entertainment by the Farmington Valley Band and a chance to win a doll prize!
Where: Unionville Museum, 15 School Street, Unionville
When: Sunday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fee: FREE
Build & Grow Workshop at Lowe’s - Disney’s Planes
Missed out on Saturday's workshop? Don't worry your aspiring aviator still has one more chance to build Dusty from Disney's Planes. Best of all they'll get to keep their apron and bring their new buddy home!
Where: Lowe’s of Plainville, 246 New Britain Ave, Plainville
When: Sunday, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fee: FREE
..And don’t forget to tell ‘em Hulafrog sent ya!
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