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Things to Do This Week in Greater Hartford
WEEK OF JULY 13 – 19, 2026
MONDAY - 7/13
Activities - Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services,
Bloomfield
- 5:15pm — Smart Skills Basketball Camp Grades PK-2 ♡ basketball camp
- 6:05pm — Basketball Skills Camp Grades 2-4 ♡ basketball camp
- 7:00pm — Basketball Skills Camp Grades 5-7 ♡ basketball camp
- 9:00am — Summer Camp: Lil-REC-ers Ages 5-6 ♡ summer camp
- 9:00am — Summer Camp: Rebel REC-ers Ages 7-9 ♡ summer camp
Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events,
Avon
- Bookbag Book Club - The Summer of Broken Rules by K. L. Walther ♡ info
- Whats Happening @ Wood Library ♡ info
- 10:00am — The Great & Powerful Dave! ♡ info
- 10:00am — Sensory Exploration with Read-Aloud @ 10:30am ♡ info
- 10:30am — Storytime with Ms.Kate ♡ info
- 10:30am — Chicken Story Time! ♡ info
- 10:30am — Story Time ♡ info
- 11:00am — 3rd-5th Grade Story Time ♡ info
- 11:00am — Fossil Fun ♡ info
- 11:00am — Positive Expressions - Family Support Group ♡ info
- 11:00am — Free Tech Help with Digital Literacy Volunteers ♡ info
- 12:00pm — Free Summer Lunches! ♡ info
- 12:00pm — Summer Lunch-Free for Kids 18 and under. ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Fossil Diffusers and more! ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Movie Monday! Watching The Good Dinosaur (2015) ♡ info
- 1:30pm — Jurassic Legos ♡ info
- 4:00pm — Game On: Nintendo Switch Gaming ♡ info
- 4:05pm — "Bookaneers" ♡ info
- 5:00pm — Garden Stepping Stones ♡ info
- 5:30pm — Kids Lego Club ♡ info
- 7:00pm — Pajama Storytime ♡ info
Avon Free Public Library,
Avon
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LCC Summerfest Free Family Trivia Night With Pizza and S’mores at 5:00pm
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trivia night
Burlington Parks and Recreation,
Burlington
- 11:30am - 7:00pm — Foote Road Swimming Season Pass - Summer 2026 - Family Season Pass ♡ swimming season
- 8:30am - 4:00pm — Camp Adventure at Foote Road 2026 (Grades 2 & 3) - Session 1 - 8 ♡ camp adventure
- 8:30am - 4:00pm — Camp Burlington at Foote Road 2026 (Grades 4 & 5) - Sessions 1 - 8 ♡ camp burlington
- 8:30am - 4:00pm — Camp Discovery at Foote Road 2026 (Grades K & 1) - Session 1 - 8 ♡ camp discovery
- 8:30am - 4:00pm — Camp Teen at Foote Road 2026 (Grades 6 - 8) - Sessions 1 - 8 ♡ camp teen
- 9:00am - 12:00pm — Future Spartans Next Level Basketball Skills Camps and Clinics - Future Spartans Basketball Camp - Session 2 ♡ basketball camp
East Granby Parks and Recreation,
East Granby
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Week 3 - Shipwrecked at 8:30am, 8:30am
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shipwrecked fun
East Granby Public Library,
East Granby
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Summer Reading Program 2026 - Plant A Seed, Read
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read squared
Events Calendar - CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce,
Glastonbury
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GROWN FROM HERE: Glastonbury Arts member art show and sale at Welles-Turner Memorial Library, July 1- August 26
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art show
Lucy Robbins Welles Library,
Newington
- 10:15am — Storytime for Ones ♡ more details
- 6:30pm — Professor Bugman's Arthropod Petting Zoo ♡ more details
Month Calendar - Bloomfield Public Library,
Bloomfield
- 10:30am — Storytime @ Prosser ♡ storytime
- 1:00pm — Youth Movie Monday: GOAT (Prosser) ♡ movie monday
- 2:30pm — Social and Emotional Learning Club (McMW) ♡ learning club
Mount Southington - Lessons,
Plantsville
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am — Monday Summer Storytimes ♡ summer storytime
- 9:00 am - 7:45 pm — Make-It Monday ♡ make it monday
- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm — Creature Containment ♡ creature containment
Museum and Attractions Passes - LibCal - Hall Memorial Libra,
Andover
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Toddlertime - Stories, Songs, Movement and Free Play at 10:15am
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info
Newington Community Events,
Newington
- 10:15am — Storytime for Ones ♡ story time
- 6:30pm — Professor Bugman's Arthropod Petting Zoo ♡ petting zoo
Programs & Events - LibCal - Wethersfield Library,
Wethersfield
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Slipaway River Wethersfield Cove Tours
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explore cove
Programs & Memberships - Granby Recreation & Leisure Service,
Granby
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Summer Tennis Lessons at Salmon Brook Park - Session 4 - Beginner Tennis Lessons at 10:00am
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tennis lessons
TUESDAY - 7/14
Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events,
Avon
- Unearth a story, 2026 Summer Reading Program: Week 2 ♡ info
- 10:00am — Tiny Tot Storytime ♡ info
- 10:00am — Caledonia Summer Recreation Library Fieldtrip ♡ info
- 10:00am — Preschool Story Time & Craft ♡ info
- 10:00am — Storyhour with Ms. Shannon! ♡ info
- 10:15am — Story Time! ♡ info
- 10:15am — Game Club ♡ info
- 10:15am — Summer Storytime ♡ info
- 10:30am — Early Literacy Story Time ♡ info
- 10:30am — Family Storytime ♡ info
- 10:30am — Book Bug Storytime ♡ info
- 10:30am — RMSC Presents: Energy! ♡ info
- 10:30am — Story Hour ♡ info
- 11:00am — Weekly Prize Drawing ♡ info
- 11:00am — Positive Expressions: Family Support Group ♡ info
- 11:00am — Summer Reading Kids Crafts ♡ info
- 11:00am — Unearth a Story-Time! ♡ info
- 11:30am — Youth Storytime ♡ info
- 1:00pm — K-9 Unit Program Demo ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Free! Dance Class: Beats Between the Books with Ms. Beatrice ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Summer Investigation ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Curious Kids! ♡ info
- 2:00pm — K-2 Story Time ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Magic the Gathering! ♡ info
- 2:30pm — Craft and Snack ♡ info
- 3:00pm — Homework Club ♡ info
- 9:30am — Toddler Play & Story Time ♡ info
Avon Free Public Library,
Avon
- 10:00am — LCC Summerfest All Ages Mindfulness Program With Nick Switz ♡ mindfulness
- 11:30am — LCC Summerfest Free Bubble Show! ♡ bubble show
Calendar of Events at CT Kids & Family,
Andover
- 10:00am — Kids Summer Concerts ♡ summer concerts
- 9:30am — Summer Sensory Day ♡ sensory fun
Celebrate! West Hartford (town events),
West Hartford
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Camp Blue Back for Kids at 10:00am
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camp blue back
Events Calendar - CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce,
Glastonbury
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Glastonbury Farmers Market
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farmers market
Lucy Robbins Welles Library,
Newington
- 10:15am — Play for All ♡ more details
- 4:00pm — Invent the Summer ♡ more details
Month Calendar - Bloomfield Public Library,
Bloomfield
- 2:00pm — Tween Gaming Zone (Prosser) ♡ gaming zone
- 6:00pm — Home Grown Creatives: Charmagne Tripp (Prosser) ♡ creatives
Mount Southington - Lessons,
Plantsville
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Bristol Blues storytime at 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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storytime
Museum and Attractions Passes - LibCal - Hall Memorial Libra,
Andover
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Babytime - Stories, Songs, Movement and Free Play at 11:15am
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info
Newington Community Events,
Newington
- 10:15am — Play for All ♡ play for all
- 4:00pm — Invent the Summer ♡ invent summer
Programs & Events - LibCal - Wethersfield Library,
Wethersfield
- Sunset Cruises ♡ sunset cruise
- 10:00am — Angels Among Us ♡ learn more
Wickham Park Nature Center,
Manchester
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Children’s Performance Series – Illusionist David Garrity at 11:00am
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magic show
WEDNESDAY - 7/15
Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events,
Avon
- 10:00am — Summer Reading Unearth Nature Seed Starting Program ♡ info
- 10:30am — Preschool Story Time ♡ info
- 10:30am — Storytime ♡ info
- 10:30am — Fossils of the Finger Lakes w/ CNC ♡ info
- 10:30am — Pre-K Story Time @ Naples Youth Corps Property ♡ info
- 10:30am — Sensory Story Time ♡ info
- 11:00am — Chess ♡ info
- 11:00am — Magic Joe ♡ info
- 11:00am — Hot Dogs with the Mayor! ♡ info
- 11:30am — Toddler Time ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Dinosaur Snacks with Taylor ♡ info
- 1:30pm — Zentangled with Kelly Betschen & Arts for Learning WNY ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Tween the Pages ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Summer Reading Club for Kids ♡ info
- 3:00pm — A Space to CREATE 3-5 pm @ Clyde-Savannah Public Library ♡ info
- 4:00pm — After School Crafts ♡ info
- 4:00pm — RMSC Delivers Rocks and Minerals to the Williamson Public Library! ♡ info
- 4:00pm — Wild Walks @ Ontario St. Bridge ♡ info
- 4:00pm — Farmers Market @ The Village Park ♡ info
- 5:00pm — The Great Library Puzzle-Off ♡ info
- 5:00pm — Chess Club ♡ info
Avon Free Public Library,
Avon
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LCC Summerfest All Ages Luau Lunch & The Xtras Band at 12:00pm
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luau lunch
Burlington Parks and Recreation,
Burlington
- 4:00pm - 4:30pm — Gymnastics and Dance Classes - Tap / Ballet Class ♡ tap ballet
- 4:30pm - 5:15pm — Gymnastics and Dance Classes - Gymnastics and Hip Hop Ages 4-6 ♡ gymnastics hip hop
- 4:30pm - 5:30pm — Juniors Golf Lessons - Junior Golf Session- July ♡ junior golf
- 4:30pm - 5:30pm — Tennis Lessons - Youth Beginners Tennis Lessons - Summer 2026 ♡ youth tennis
- 5:15pm - 6:00pm — Gymnastics and Dance Classes - Gymnastics and Hip Hop Ages 7 - 10 ♡ gymnastics hip hop
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm — Tennis Lessons - Youth Advanced Beginner-Intermediate Tennis Lessons - Summer 2026 ♡ youth tennis
Calendar of Events at CT Kids & Family,
Andover
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Illusionist David Garrity at 11:00am
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magic illusions
Events Calendar - CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce,
Glastonbury
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STEAM Summer Classes for Kids
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steam classes
Lucy Robbins Welles Library,
Newington
- 10:15am — Storytime for Twos ♡ more details
- 1:30pm — Builder's Club ♡ more details
Month Calendar - Bloomfield Public Library,
Bloomfield
- 10:30am — Storytime & Craft Hour (McMW) ♡ storytime craft
- 1:00pm — Teen Anime Afternoons (Prosser) ♡ teen anime
Newington Community Events,
Newington
- 10:15am — Storytime for Twos ♡ story time
- 1:30pm — Builder's Club ♡ builder club
Programs & Events - LibCal - Wethersfield Library,
Wethersfield
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Wethersfield Farmers’ Market at 3:00pm
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farmers market
Suffield Community Events,
Suffield
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Concerts on the Green - The Tom Ingram Band at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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concerts green
THURSDAY - 7/16
Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events,
Avon
- 10:00am — Baby Storytime with Ms.Kate ♡ info
- 10:00am — Movin' & Groovin" ♡ info
- 10:15am — Morning Tales & Playtime ♡ info
- 10:30am — Fun with Mother Goose ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Mystery Escape Room ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Youth Solar Ovens ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Early Explorers ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Food Smarts for Kids ♡ info
- 2:30pm — Campfire Stories ♡ info
- 3:00pm — Curious Kids! Read-Aloud & Activities for Older Children, 6-9 ♡ info
- 3:00pm — Summer Youth Group ♡ info
- 4:00pm — Steam Club ♡ info
- 4:00pm — Teen Art Buffet ♡ info
- 4:00pm — Tweens: Clothespin Dino ♡ info
- 4:30pm — Dinosaur Terrariums ♡ info
- 9:00am — Computer Help with Joe ♡ info
Berlin Fair / Berlin Fairgrounds,
Berlin
- 7:00pm — Elena Moon Park : Children’s Series ♡ childrens series
- 7:30pm — Ballet Under the Stars with Connecticut Ballet ♡ ballet stars
Bristol Parks & Recreation,
Bristol
- 10:00am — Studio Beginnings ♡ studio beginnings
- 3:00pm — Open Arts Studio | Build a Model ♡ open arts studio
Burlington Parks and Recreation,
Burlington
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Summer Concert Series - Free Summer Concerts at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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summer concerts
Elizabeth Park Rose Garden,
Hartford
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Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett in July! at 10:00am
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walks and talks
Lucy Robbins Welles Library,
Newington
- 10:15am — Storytime for 3-5 Year Olds ♡ more details
- 6:30pm — Family Storytime ♡ more details
Mount Southington - Lessons,
Plantsville
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm — Decorate a Beach Themed Frame ♡ beach frame
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm — Play Pals -A drop-in play group ♡ play pals
Museum and Attractions Passes - LibCal - Hall Memorial Libra,
Andover
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Digging It! with Science Heroes at 4:30pm
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info
Newington Community Events,
Newington
- 10:15am — Storytime for 3-5 Year Olds ♡ story time
- 6:30pm — Family Storytime ♡ family story
FRIDAY - 7/17
Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events,
Avon
- 10:00am — Baby & Toddler Story Time ♡ info
- 10:00am — CACB Preschool Storytime ♡ info
- 10:00am — Forest Friday: Macyville Woods ♡ info
- 10:30am — Music & Movement ♡ info
- 10:30am — Music and Movement ♡ info
- 10:30am — Travelling Storytime ♡ info
- 11:00am — Dino Magic Mystery ♡ info
- 11:00am — Story Time with Miss Olivia ♡ info
- 12:00pm — Tie Dye Friday ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Geometric Hanging Planter ♡ info
- 1:00pm — Movie Time: The Good Dinosaur ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Caledonia Fire Department Visit ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Shine Only: Outside Games ♡ info
- 2:00pm — Summer Movie Matinee ♡ info
- 2:30pm — Dino-Licious With The Storybook Cook ♡ info
- 3:30pm — T-Rex Tea Party ♡ info
- 4:00pm — Craft & Chill ♡ info
- 8:45am — RJCL Walking Club ♡ info
- 9:00am — Library Walking Club ♡ info
- 9:30am — Baby Lapsit Story Time ♡ info
Avon Free Public Library,
Avon
- 12:00pm — LCC Summerfest Kids Water Day! ♡ kids water day
- 9:30am — Tykes Indoor Playgroup & Social time (TIPS) ♡ playgroup
Events - Hartford.com,
East Hartford
- Bushnell Park Carousel ♡ carousel rides
- 2026 U.S. Classic – USA Gymnastics ♡ gymnastics
- Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz ♡ jazz fest
Hall Memorial Library,
Ellington
- 05:00pm — Community Talent Show ♡ talent show
- 10:00am — Baby Lapsit Storytime ♡ baby lapsit
Mount Southington - Lessons,
Plantsville
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Farmers Market Storytime at 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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farmers market
Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society,
West Hartford
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From Milk To Ice Cream | Life on the Webster Farm at 12:00pm
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life on farm
Programs & Events - LibCal - Wethersfield Library,
Wethersfield
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A Civil War Soldier at 10:00am
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learn more
SATURDAY - 7/18
Activities - Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services,
Bloomfield
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CT Cricket League Youth Cricket at 10:00am
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youth cricket
Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events,
Avon
- 10:00am — Lego® Play Saturday ♡ info
- 10:00am — Tech Support Service ♡ info
- 10:00am — Dinosaur Egg Hunt ♡ info
- 10:15am — Movie: The Land Before Time (1988) G ♡ info
- 11:00am — Dinosaur Tea Party ♡ info
- 11:00am — Paint with Steve ♡ info
- 11:30am — Coffee and Crafts ♡ info
- 9:00am — Free Sip Saturday ♡ info
Bristol Parks & Recreation,
Bristol
- 10:30am — Learning with Nature | Edimental Fruit Trees ♡ learning nature
- 10:30am — Grace Farms Tour ♡ grace farms tour
Calendar of Events at CT Kids & Family,
Andover
- 10:00am — Blueberry Festival ♡ blueberry festival
- 1:00pm — Big Bird Day! ♡ bird day
Events - Hartford.com,
East Hartford
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Puppet Show ♡ puppet show
- Hartford Latino Fest ♡ latino fest
- Connecticut Ballet presents Ballet Under the Stars ♡ ballet stars
- ConnectiCon ♡ connecticon
- 3:00 pm — Science on Screen: Bringing Up Baby ♡ science screen
Farmington Library,
Farmington
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Art Exhibit - America 250: 250 Flag Photos From 45 States by Robert Carley at 11:00am
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explore art
Hall Memorial Library,
Ellington
- 09:00am — Summer Craft Fair ♡ craft fair
- 10:00am — Kids Dance Class ♡ dance class
- 10:30am — Family Storytime ♡ family storytime
Imagine Nation Children's Museum,
Bristol
- 10:00am — Third Saturdays ♡ third saturdays
- 10:30am — Story Time for Kids: Cars Galore by Peter Stein ♡ story time
- 1:00pm — All Ages Discovery Tour ♡ discovery tour
Museum and Attractions Passes - LibCal - Hall Memorial Libra,
Andover
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Read to the Dogs at 10:30am
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info
Suffield Community Events,
Suffield
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Outdoor Movie Night - Ghostbusters (Starts at dusk) at 8:15pm
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movie night
SUNDAY - 7/19
Celebrate! West Hartford (town events),
West Hartford
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Blue Back Farmers Market at 10:00am, 1:00pm
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farmers market
Events - Hartford.com,
East Hartford
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The Sea Tea Improv Family Show! Comedy You Can Bring Your Grown-Ups To at 2:00 pm
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family improv
West Hartford Leisure Services,
West Hartford
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Blue Back Farmers Market at 10:00am
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farmers market
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