Kids out and about in Hartford this weekend

Weekend Highlights for Friday, May 9 - Sunday, May 11 for the Hartford area:

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Friday highlights (click here for more on Friday, May 9)

Disney's MULAN JR. at the Warner Theatre! Disney's MULAN JR. is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and a fighting spirit. The score includes favorites like “Reflection,” “Honor to Us All” & “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” as well as new songs that will get audiences up on their feet!

Adult and Toddler Cooking Class at Stew Leonard's in Newington: All Things VEGGIE! We will be making veggie nuggets today, including a spinach chickpea nugget and a broccoli cauliflower nugget. Kids love these healthy treats!

Fatgrip Band at Blue Back Square at West Hartford Center. The Fatgrip Band will perform a free, interactive concert at Blue Back Square in West Hartford! Bring your kids - they'll have a blast!

CONNECTIONS: A Storytime for Children with Autism at Enfield Central Library. Storytime for ages 3-6 running on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month, beginning February 14th and ending May 23rd @ 9:30 am This is a drop-in program. No pre-regisrtation is needed.

Saturday's highlights (click here for more on Saturday, May 10):

Southington Touch-A-Truck! Kids will enjoy exploring construction, military, rescue & other trucks, face painting, music, & more! Refreshments will be available for purchase. The Southington Conservation Commission will also be handing out seedlings (while supplies last).

Barnyard Babies at the Ellington Farmers Market!  Bring your family to the Ellington Farmers Market for fresh food, amazing products, entertainment, demonstrations and more! It'll be a spectacular day in the great outdoors for you and your kids!

Mother's Day Tea Party at the Windsor Library! Children ages 6 to 10 can bring their moms to a tea party at the Windsor Library. We'll read a book, do a craft and make Mom feel very, very special! Registration is required.

National Train Day at Danbury Railway Museum - Free Rides on the Railyard Local! Spend National Train Day with the Danbury Railway Museum! You and your families will have a blast enjoying train rides, demonstrations and tons of fun kids activities!

Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast With Curious George at the Connecticut Science Center! Celebrate Mother’s Day with us! You and your family can enjoy a delicious meal while hanging out with Curious George. When you’re finished, enjoy Spring Fling—including face painting, a bounce house, a photo booth and Bubblemania—until 3PM.

Second Saturday for Families at the Wadsworth Atheneum: Express Yourself. Celebrate the Hartford Youth Art Renaissance with students from Hartford Public Schools as they share works that inspire them. Find a way to express yourself at the Wadsworth!!

A Year With Frog and Toad at the Playhouse on Park! Bring your kids to see this fun, live performance of the beloved books by Arnold Lobel at West Hartford's Playhouse on Park. Read the stories together and then bring them to the theater!

Mother's Day Cake Decorating Workshop for Children at Lyman Orchards!  Kids will love decorating a delicious fresh-baked cake, just for Mom! This workshop takes place in the Apple Barrel. All decorating materials are provided, including tons of frosting, candies, and a delicious pre-made cake. Bring your camera!

Sunday's highlights (click here to see what else is on our calendar for Sunday, May 11):

Juneteenth Family Day: Fresh Faces of Freedom at the Wadsworth Atheneum! Commemorate June 19, 1865 when the enslaved in Galveston, TX learned of their freedom, 2 1/2 years after the enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation. Enjoy art, music, and more for all ages. Presented with The Amistad Center for Art & Culture.

Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch at the Wadsworth Atheneum! Join us for a brunch buffet while listening to some of Hartford’s best live jazz music during our Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch with the Mel Nelson Trio with vocals by Nikki Armstrong! After, take a tour with a docent or explore the galleries on your own.

Mothers Free on Mother's Day! at Imagine Nation Museum. Mothers get free admission on Mother's Day at the Imagine Nation Museum!

Mothers' Day Brunch at Mystic Yachting Center with the Mystic Aquarium! Celebrate Mother's Day in style at the Mystic Yachting Center. Mystic Aquarium's catering team, Ocean Blue Catering, has cooked up a wonderful brunch. Live music will enhance the fun. Moms receive a special gift and a complimentary Mimosa!

Mother's Day at Danbury Railway Museum - Moms ride FREE! Bring your kids to the Danbury Railway Museum and Mom gets to ride for FREE! It'll be a fun day that everyone will enjoy.

Word Art at the Mattatuck Museum  Free and open to the public. Be inspired by the special exhibition Visual Poetry: Stephanie Brody-Lederman and see how visual art and poetry come together. Create Mother’s Days cards with oil pastels, paint, mixed-media materials and poetry.

Family Sunday at the New England Carousel Museum: Mother's Day Printmaking! Visit the New England Carousel Museum in Bristol and learn the art of printmaking! Then, make a Mother's Day postcard! Your kids will have a lot of fun at this program!

Mother's Day Brunch at Lyman Orchards! Treat Mom to a memorable experience she will treasure forever with a delicious holiday brunch in the historic Lyman Homestead. Catered by our Apple Barrel chefs; pre-paid reservations are required.

Mother's Day at the Dinosaur Place! Celebrate Mother's Day with Mommysaurus at the Dinosaur Place! Buy one or more child’s admission and Mom will get in free!

Mother's Day Special at The Adventure Park at Storrs. All Mothers climb 50% off General Admission with a paying climber. Hours for Mother's Day are 11am-8pm. Our address is 2007 Storrs Rd, Storrs, CT.

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