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Summer Programs — Greater Hartford, CT
MAY 30-SEP 6, 2026

ALL DAYS (166)

THIS WEEKEND (9)

Summer Programs is happening now! 166 things to do with kids in Greater Hartford, CT.

MONDAY - 6/1

Activities - Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services, Bloomfield — Jukido Class Ages 5-13 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm jukido class
Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon — Sensory Exploration at 10:00am info
Flights of Fun Family Programs - Windsor Locks - Yodel, Windsor Locks — Martial Arts - Spring Session 1 - Family Class at 6:45pm family class
Programs - Canton Parks & Recreation - MyRec.com, Canton
  • 3:40pm — Mad Science After School (K-3) - Spring Session: NASA Space & Beyond explore science
  • 4:30pm — Little Warriors Junior Golf Program (Ages 3-7) - Little Warrior Golf - Ages 3-4 learn golf
  • 5:15pm — Little Warriors Junior Golf Program (Ages 3-7) - Little Warrior Golf - Ages 5-7 learn golf

TUESDAY - 6/2

Mobile Calendar of Events, Glastonbury — Dog Obedience- Spring Classes - Family One Polite Dog Manners Spring 2026 at 5:00pm dog manners
Programs - Canton Parks & Recreation - MyRec.com, Canton — Art-Ventures After School (K-3) - Spring Session: Wild World at 3:40pm create art

WEDNESDAY - 6/3

Burlington Parks and Recreation, Burlington
East Granby Parks and Recreation, East Granby
  • 4:30pm — Soccer Shots Mini (Wednesdays): Spring Session soccer shots
  • 5:15pm — Soccer Shots Classic (Wednesdays): Spring Session soccer shots
East Hartford Public Library Events Calendar, East Hartford — Makerspace Program: Key Pendants at 6:00pm info
Programs - Canton Parks & Recreation - MyRec.com, Canton — Music with Miss Jean (Ages 18 Mo. - 3 Yrs.) - Spring Session 2 at 9:30am music fun

THURSDAY - 6/4

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon — Steam Club at 4:00pm info
Farmington Library, Farmington — Teen & Tween Summer Take-and-Make Craft teen craft

FRIDAY - 6/5

Connecticut Family Theatre, West Hartford — SPRING 2026 – Music Theatre Intensive (Advanced Training) Ages 9-17 at 7:30pm register now
Glastonbury Public Library (Welles-Turner), Glastonbury — Farm Friends at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm Session II learn more

SATURDAY - 6/6

Programs - Canton Parks & Recreation - MyRec.com, Canton — Workshops with Canton Soap Works - Body Scrub Workshop at 10:00am make soap

SUNDAY - 6/7

Programs & Memberships - Granby Recreation & Leisure Service, Granby
  • 8:15am — Soccer Shots Mini-Toddlers (Sundays) Spring 2026 soccer shots
  • 9:00am — Soccer: Super Soccer Shots Classic Program (ages 3-5) Sundays- Spring 2026 soccer shots
Programs - Canton Parks & Recreation - MyRec.com, Canton
  • 10:00am — Soccer Shots - Spring II: Mini Soccer Shots (b) soccer fun
  • 10:00am — Soccer Shots - Spring II: Classic Soccer Shots (b) soccer fun
  • 10:00am — Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) - Spring Orange Ball Clinic learn tennis
  • 9:00am — Soccer Shots - Spring II: Mini Soccer Shots (a) soccer fun
  • 9:00am — Soccer Shots - Spring II: Classic Soccer Shots (a) soccer fun
  • 9:00am — Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play (Youth) - Spring Red Ball Clinic learn tennis

MONDAY - 6/8

Burlington Parks and Recreation, Burlington — Junior Golf Session- June at 4:30pm golf lessons

TUESDAY - 6/9

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon — Nutrition Classes for Kids at 11:30am info
Programs - Canton Parks & Recreation - MyRec.com, Canton — Art with Marlowe - Class 2: Summer Vibes at 3:00pm create art

WEDNESDAY - 6/10

East Hartford Public Library Events Calendar, East Hartford — Makerspace Program: Kusudama Flowers at 5:30pm info
Museum and Attractions Passes - LibCal - Hall Memorial Libra, Andover — Drop-in Story Time - Summer Session at 10:15am info

THURSDAY - 6/11

East Hartford Public Library Events Calendar, East Hartford — Makerspace Program: Paint by Number at 6:00pm info
Hartford Dept of Sports & Recreation, Hartford — Summer of Soccer soccer celebration

FRIDAY - 6/12

Avon Free Public Library, Avon — Kids Summer Kickoff Dance! Presented by Litchfield Community Center & Litchfield PTO at 5:30pm kickoff dance

SATURDAY - 6/13

Brown's Harvest, Windsor — Strawberry Jam Classes - Mommy & Me at 9:00am join in
Programs - Canton Parks & Recreation - MyRec.com, Canton — America 250 Program at 10:00am celebrate america

SUNDAY - 6/14

Calendar of Events at CT Kids & Family, Andover — L+M Hospital Summer Stride 5K & 10K at 8:00am summer stride

MONDAY - 6/15

East Hartford Public Library Events Calendar, East Hartford — Wickham Program: Sidewalk Chalk at 2:00pm info
Farmington Library, Farmington — Family Dinner Movie Theater at 5:30pm family movie
Mount Southington - Lessons, Plantsville — Summer Reading Registration Begins Today! at 9:00am summer reading

TUESDAY - 6/16

East Granby Public Library, East Granby — Summer Reading Program 2026 - Plant A Seed, Read register read
Lucy Robbins Welles Library, Newington
  • 10:00am — Adult Summer Reading Kickoff Event join program
  • 10:00am — Adult Summer Reading Program read books
Newington Community Events, Newington
  • 10:00am — Adult Summer Reading Kickoff Event more details
  • 10:00am — Adult Summer Reading Program more details

THURSDAY - 6/18

Activities - Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services, Bloomfield — Cooking Class at 6:00pm - 8:00pm cooking class
East Hartford Public Library Events Calendar, East Hartford — Summer Reading Kickoff Party at 5:00pm info
LibCal - East Granby, East Granby — Summer Reading Kick Off and Puppet Show! at 3:00pm info
Wickham Park Nature Center, Manchester — Children’s Performance Series – Princesses in the Park at 11:00am princesses in park

FRIDAY - 6/19

East Hartford Public Library Events Calendar, East Hartford — Summer Stories at 10:30am info

SATURDAY - 6/20

Calendar of Events at CT Kids & Family, Andover
Events - It's All in Berlin, Berlin — African Dance Workshop at 1:30pm join event
Flamig Farm, Simsbury — Walking Stick Workshop at 1:00pm, 3:00pm walking stick
Museum and Attractions Passes - LibCal - Hall Memorial Libra, Andover — SUMMER READING KICKOFF EVENT! at 10:00am info
New England Carousel Museum, Bristol — Summer Reading Kickoff with Fairfield Public Library at 1:00pm - 3:00pm summer reading

SUNDAY - 6/21

Programs - Canton Parks & Recreation - MyRec.com, Canton — Swim Lesson Instructor Aides (Ages 12-15) - Swim Instructor Aide at 11:30am learn to teach

MONDAY - 6/22

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon
  • 10:00am — Popsicle Day & Summer Reading Signups info
  • 4:00pm — Kick Off! Youth Summer Reading Registration info
Burlington Parks and Recreation, Burlington
  • 8:30am — Camp Adventure at Foote Road 2026 (Grades 2 & 3) - Session 1 - 8 camp adventure
  • 8:30am — Camp Burlington at Foote Road 2026 (Grades 4 & 5) - Sessions 1 - 8 camp burlington
  • 8:30am — Camp Discovery at Foote Road 2026 (Grades K & 1) - Session 1 - 8 camp discovery
  • 8:30am — Camp Teen at Foote Road 2026 (Grades 6 - 8) - Sessions 1 - 8 camp teen
Calendar of Events at CT Kids & Family, Andover — Summer Arts Adventures at 9:00am summer arts
East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department: Online Regist, East Hartford
  • 7:30am - 4:30pm — Camp Sunburst- Special Needs Camp - Add On- Extended Care extended care
  • 7:30am - 4:30pm — Explorers Camp - Add On- Extended Day extended day
  • 7:30am - 4:30pm — Fun Days Camp - Add On- Extended Day extended day
  • 7:30am - 4:30pm — Lil Rec'er Camp - Extended Day- Add On extended day
  • 7:30am - 4:30pm — Teen Camp - Add On- Extended Day extended day
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — Camp Sunburst- Special Needs Camp - Sunburst Camp sunburst camp
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — Explorers Camp - Explorers Camp explorers camp
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — Fun Days Camp - Fun Days Camp fun days camp
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — Lil Rec'er Camp - Lil Rec'er 2026 lil rec'er camp
  • 8:30am - 3:30pm — Teen Camp - Teen Camp teen camp
East Hartford Public Library Events Calendar, East Hartford — Summer Enrichment at 9:00am info
Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, Hartford — Camp Bart 2026 at 9:00am summer camp
Flights of Fun Family Programs - Windsor Locks - Yodel, Windsor Locks — Raider Basketball Camp - Raider Basketball Camp at 9:00am basketball camp
Historical Society of Glastonbury (Museum on the Green), Glastonbury — Summer Workshops for Kids – Day 1 – The Wonderful World of the Wangunks at 9:00am summer fun
Programs & Memberships - Granby Recreation & Leisure Service, Granby
  • 8:00am — Tennis, Summer Tennis Lessons at Salmon Brook Park - Session 1- Beginner Tennis Lessons tennis lessons
  • 8:30am — Counselor-In-Training Program - Session 3 - 2026 Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program ( all 8 weeks) cit program
  • 9:00am — Soccer - CAS Soccer Summer Camps (Ages 4 - 14) - CAS Soccer Camp: June 22nd - June 26th: 4-6 year olds soccer camp
  • 9:00am — Baseball Camp, Chris Corkum Baseball - Chris Corkum Baseball Camp baseball camp
  • 9:00am — Basketball Summer Camp: Girls Granby Bears - Basketball Summer Camp: Girls Granby Bears- June Session: Grades 1-4 basketball camp
  • 9:00am — Basketball Summer Camp: Girls Granby Bears - Basketball Summer Camp: Girls Granby Bears- June Session: Grades 5-8 basketball camp
  • 9:00am — Soccer - CAS Soccer Summer Camps (Ages 4 - 14) - CAS Soccer Camp: June 22nd - June 26th: 7-14 year olds - 3 hours/day MORNINGS ONLY soccer camp
  • 9:00am — Soccer - CAS Soccer Summer Camps (Ages 4 - 14) - CAS Soccer Camp: June 22nd - June 26th: 8-14 year olds - 6 hours/day soccer camp
  • 9:00am — Tennis, Summer Tennis Lessons at Salmon Brook Park - Session 1- Intermediate Tennis Lessons tennis lessons
Programs - Canton Parks & Recreation - MyRec.com, Canton
  • 11:00am — Swim Lessons Session 1 (6/22-7/3) - Level 1 swim lessons
  • 11:00am — Swim Lessons Session 1 (6/22-7/3) - Level 3 swim lessons
  • 8:00am — Warrior Softball Clinic - Softball Clinic softball clinic
  • 8:00am — Canton Summer Arts Camp: Bandfest! - Canton Summer Arts Camp (CSAC): BANDFEST! summer camp
  • 9:00am — Skyhawks: Track and Field (Ages 7-14) - Track and Field Camp (Ages 7-10) track camp
  • 9:00am — Tiny Tots Pre-School Camp 2026 - Full Summer Bundle preschool camp
  • 9:00am — Tiny Tots Pre-School Camp 2026 - Week 1: Shark Week shark week camp
  • 9:30am — Swim Lessons Session 1 (6/22-7/3) - Level 2 swim lessons
  • 9:30am — Swim Lessons Session 1 (6/22-7/3) - Level 4 swim lessons
  • 9:30am — Swim Lessons Session 1 (6/22-7/3) - Pre-School swim lessons

TUESDAY - 6/23

Calendar of Events at CT Kids & Family, Andover — Kids Summer Concerts at 10:00am kids concerts
Historical Society of Glastonbury (Museum on the Green), Glastonbury — Summer Workshops for Kids – Day 2 – Edible History at 9:00am summer fun
Programs & Memberships - Granby Recreation & Leisure Service, Granby
  • 9:00am — Soccer Shots Mini-Toddlers Summer Program (2 year olds) - Soccer Shots Mini-Toddlers Summer Program (2 year olds): Session 1 soccer shots
  • 9:45am — Soccer Shots Classic Summer Program (ages 3-5) - Soccer Shots Classic Summer Program (ages 3-5): Session 1 soccer shots
Programs - Canton Parks & Recreation - MyRec.com, Canton — Tiny Tots Pre-School Camp 2026 - We at 9:00am preschool camp

WEDNESDAY - 6/24

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon — Summer Plant Share and Exchange at 5:00pm info
Burlington Parks and Recreation, Burlington
  • 4:30pm — Youth Beginners Tennis Lessons - Summer 2026 tennis lessons
  • 5:30pm — Youth Advanced Beginner-Intermediate Tennis Lessons - Summer 2026 tennis lessons
Historical Society of Glastonbury (Museum on the Green), Glastonbury — Summer Workshops for Kids – Day 3 – Fiber to Fabrics to Fabulous Outcomes at 9:00am summer fun
Programs & Memberships - Granby Recreation & Leisure Service, Granby — Track Clinics: Summer Clinics for 4th-9th Graders - Track Clinic: Summer Clinics for 4th-9th Graders at 5:30pm track clinics

THURSDAY - 6/25

Calendar of Events at CT Kids & Family, Andover — Children's Performance Series: Princesses in the Park! at 11:00am princesses park
East Hartford Public Library Events Calendar, East Hartford — Makerspace Program: Experimenting with Watercolor for Kids at 6:00pm info
Historical Society of Glastonbury (Museum on the Green), Glastonbury — Summer Workshops for Kids – Day 4 – Adventures in Learning – Communication before the internet at 9:00am summer fun
Suffield Community Events, Suffield — Suffield Summer Fair at 5:00pm - 9:00pm summer fair

FRIDAY - 6/26

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon — Summer Library Program Kick-Off! at 3:00pm info
Historical Society of Glastonbury (Museum on the Green), Glastonbury — Summer Workshops for Kids – Day 5 – Discovery Adventures at 9:00am summer fun
Manchester Community Events, Manchester — Tea Blending Workshop at 6:00pm create learn connect

SATURDAY - 6/27

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon
  • 10:15am — Summer Reading Kick Off Party info
  • 11:00am — Summer Reading Party with Special Guests, The Seneca Park ZooMobile!! info
Avon Free Public Library, Avon — Kids Yoga Program With Nick Switz June 27th at 12:00pm kids yoga
Suffield Community Events, Suffield — Suffield Summer Fair & Fireworks Display at 12:00pm - 10:00pm summer fair

SUNDAY - 6/28

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon — Youth Summer Reading Registration at 10:00am info

MONDAY - 6/29

Activities - Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services, Bloomfield
  • 4:00pm - 5:30pm — Summer Camp: After Care ONLY summer camp
  • 7:30am - 5:30pm — Summer Camp: BOTH Before/After Care summer camp
  • 7:30am - 9:00am — Summer Camp: Before Care ONLY summer camp
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm — Summer Camp: Lil-REC-ers Ages 5-6 summer camp
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm — Summer Camp: Rebel REC-ers Ages 7-9 summer camp
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm — Summer Camp: REC-ing Crew Ages 10-13 summer camp
Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon
  • Summer Reading Begins! info
  • 2:00pm — Kids Summer Reading Carnival Kick Off Party info
Burlington Parks and Recreation, Burlington
Flights of Fun Family Programs - Windsor Locks - Yodel, Windsor Locks
  • 4:30pm — Summer Swim Lessons - Session 1 Evening Lessons swim lessons
  • 8:30am — Summer Day Camp - 2026 Summer Day Camp summer day camp
  • 9:00am — Summer Swim Lessons - Session 1 Morning Lessons swim lessons
Programs & Memberships - Granby Recreation & Leisure Service, Granby
  • 8:00am — Tennis, Summer Tennis Lessons at Salmon Brook Park - Session 2- Beginner Tennis Lessons tennis lessons
  • 9:00am — Tennis, Summer Tennis Lessons at Salmon Brook Park - Session 2- Tennis Camp for Advanced Beginners-Intermediate tennis camp

TUESDAY - 6/30

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon — Summer Storytime at 10:15am info

WEDNESDAY - 7/1

East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department: Online Regist, East Hartford — Camp Performance Fun Days & Explorers at 8:00am - 12:00pm camp performance
East Hartford Public Library Events Calendar, East Hartford — Makerspace Program: DIY Kindle Cover at 5:30pm info
LibCal - East Granby, East Granby — Summer Storytime! at 10:30am info

THURSDAY - 7/2

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon — STEAM Camp Grand Finale! at 5:00pm info

FRIDAY - 7/3

Park Hours & Kids Activities Calendar - Lake Compounce, Bristol — NEW! All-American Summer Celebration more details

MONDAY - 7/6

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon
  • Summer Reading starts! info
  • 1:30pm — Children's Art Class:Dinosaurs info
Connecticut Family Theatre, West Hartford — Summer of Music Theatre 2026 – Ages 9 & up learn more
Imagine Nation Children's Museum, Bristol — Camp Aldrich Week 1: Grades 1-3 camp aldrich

TUESDAY - 7/7

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon
  • 1:00pm — Free! Dance Class: Beats Between the Books with Ms. Beatrice info
  • 1:00pm — Summer Investigation info

THURSDAY - 7/9

East Hartford Public Library Events Calendar, East Hartford — Makerspace Program: Play with Clay at 6:00pm info
Wickham Park Nature Center, Manchester — Children’s Performance Series – Ed Pop The Magician at 11:00am ed pop magician

FRIDAY - 7/10

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon — Summer Reading Kick-Off at 3:00pm info

MONDAY - 7/13

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon — Free Summer Lunches! at 12:00pm info
Imagine Nation Children's Museum, Bristol — Camp Aldrich Week 2: Grades 1-3 camp aldrich

THURSDAY - 7/16

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon — Campfire Stories at 2:30pm info
Wickham Park Nature Center, Manchester — Children’s Performance Series – Illusionist David Garrity at 11:00am david garrity

FRIDAY - 7/17

Events - Hartford.com, East Hartford — 2026 U.S. Classic – USA Gymnastics gymnastics
Family Shows - Events - PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford — USA Gymnastics 2026 U.S. Classic buy tickets

MONDAY - 7/20

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon — Animal Kingdom Class presented by Genesee Country Village and Museum at 3:00pm info
Imagine Nation Children's Museum, Bristol — Camp Aldrich Week 3: Grades 4-6 camp aldrich

WEDNESDAY - 7/22

East Hartford Public Library Events Calendar, East Hartford — Makerspace Program: Dorm Decor & More at 6:00pm info

THURSDAY - 7/23

Avon Free Library - Upcoming Events, Avon — Dinosaur Class presented by Rochester Museum and Science Center at 3:00pm info
LibCal - East Granby, East Granby — Maker Space - Drop-in Program! at 10:30am info
Wickham Park Nature Center, Manchester — Children’s Performance Series – Matt Matthews Magic Show at 11:00am matt matthews show

THURSDAY - 7/30

Wickham Park Nature Center, Manchester — Children’s Performance Series – Jason Tardy High Energy Juggling at 11:00am jason tardy juggling

SATURDAY - 8/1

Barnes Nature Center, Bristol — Nature Awareness Family Program @ IRNP at 10:00am, 12:00pm explore nature
Environmental Learning Centers of Ct, Bristol — Nature Awareness Family Program @ IRNP at 10:00am nature awareness

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