things to do with kids in new england
MANCHESTER
WEEK OF JULY 13 – 19, 2026
MONDAY - 7/13
Wickham Park Nature Center
- Fairy House Workshop at 1:00pm ♡ fairy house fun
TUESDAY - 7/14
Lutz Children's Museum
- Animal Encounters at 10:00am - 12:00pm ♡ animal encounters
Oak Grove Nature Center
- Animal Encounters at 10:00am - 12:00pm ♡ event details
Wickham Park Nature Center
- Children’s Performance Series – Illusionist David Garrity at 11:00am ♡ magic show
WEDNESDAY - 7/15
Lutz Children's Museum
- Sensory Adventures at 10:00am - 12:00pm ♡ sensory adventures
Oak Grove Nature Center
- Sensory Adventures at 10:00am - 12:00pm ♡ event details
THURSDAY - 7/16
Manchester Community Events
- Plaza Social: Coffee on the Plaza at 9:30am ♡ join in
Lutz Children's Museum
- Music Magic at 10:00am - 11:00pm ♡ music magic
Oak Grove Nature Center
- Music Magic at 10:00am - 11:00pm ♡ event details
FRIDAY - 7/17
Lutz Children's Museum
- Author Storytime at 10:30am - 11:30am ♡ author storytime
Oak Grove Nature Center
- Author Storytime at 10:30am - 11:30am ♡ event details
Manchester Community Events
- Plaza Create: Broken Jewelry Art at 6:00pm ♡ create
ALL VENUES
Community Calendar - Downtown Manchester
Glendale Farms
Indoor Playground and Events Place, Manchester CT
Lutz Children's Museum
Manchester Community Events
Manchester Historical Society (Cheney Homestead)
Manchester Leisure, Family & Recreation
Manchester Public Library (Mary Cheney & Whiton)
Oak Grove Nature Center
Town of Manchester, Connecticut
Trampoline Park Manchester, CT - Flight Adventure Park
Wickham Park Nature Center