Things to Do This Week in Connecticut
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Things to do by region
Greater Hartford
Greater New Haven
Fairfield County
Greater Waterbury
Greater New London
Litchfield Hills
CT River Valley
Quiet Corner
This week: Read Across America Day at All Schools Events Calendar - Suffield Public Schools, Pewee Basketball at Bolton Recreation Department, and Read Across America Day at Clubs & Activities - McAlister Intermediate School. 370 events across 193 venues.
MONDAY - 3/2
All Schools Events Calendar - Suffield Public Schools,
Suffield
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Read Across America Day at 8:35AM - 10:30AM
let's go
Clubs & Activities - McAlister Intermediate School,
Suffield
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Read Across America Day at 8:35am
explore
Department Information - East Haven Recreation Department,
East Haven
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The LEGO Challenge at 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
let's build
Essex Historical Society (Pratt House),
Essex
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EHS Collections at the Library: Game Night! at 9:30am
join in
Events Calendar - CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce,
Glastonbury
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WORLD OF CARTOONING: Children's art class for ages 8-12 at 1:00pm
create
Franklin County Public Library Events Calendar - LibCal @ FC,
Franklin
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Read Across America Celebration
create
Granby, Connecticut Outdoor Classes for Homeschoolers,
Granby
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Make Pomanders at Under 1 hour
create
Library of Things - Seymour Library - Borrow the Unexpected,
Seymour
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IMAGINE Storytime at 10:00am
join in
Month Calendar - Bloomfield Public Library,
Bloomfield
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Storytime @ Prosser at 10:30am - 11:15am
explore
Month Calendar - Upcoming Events - West Hartford Library,
West Hartford
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Poppi's Planet at 10:30am
join in
Newington Library Programs - Lucy Robbins Welles Library,
Newington
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PJ Music at 6:15pm
let's dance
Programs - Seymour Community Center - MyRec.com,
Seymour
- 3:40pm - 4:40pm — Taylor Swift Club - BES Swifties join in
- 3:40pm - 4:40pm — Taylor Swift Club - CLS Swifties let's sing
Southington Public Library: Event Calendar,
Plantsville
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Two-gether Tales: Mini Session at 10:30am
join in
Southwest Family Park - Windsor Locks Park and Recreation,
Windsor Locks
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Martial Arts - Winter Session 2 - Family Class at 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
join in
Tolland Public Library Events; Category: Children,
Tolland
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Toddler Tumblin' Time at 10:30 AM
join in
TUESDAY - 3/3
Elizabeth Park Rose Garden,
Hartford
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Tree Walk & Identification Workshop at 11:00 AM
explore nature
Entertainment/Activities - Early Childhood Collaborative of,
Ashford
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ECCS Office Hours at 11:00am
join in
Events - Library Calendar,
Trumbull
- Tiny Tales 2s, 3s and 4s join us
- Chapter Chatter Book Club (Grades 3-5) let's read
Granby, Connecticut Outdoor Classes for Homeschoolers,
Granby
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Explore Maple Syrup at Under 1 hour
explore
Library of Things - Seymour Library - Borrow the Unexpected,
Seymour
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Little Wigglers at 10:00am
explore
Middlefield Park and Recreation - Welcome to Middlefield ...,
Middlefield
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After School Board Game Club at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
let's play
Programs & Memberships - Granby Recreation & Leisure Service,
Granby
- 5:00 PM — Soccer: Futsal Street Soccer Pre-season Soccer Skills- Ages 6-9 years let's play
- 6:00 PM — Soccer: Futsal Street Soccer Pre-season Soccer Skills- Ages 10-12 years join in
River Bend Bookshop (Glastonbury),
Glastonbury
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Wings of Fire: The Hybrid Prince Launch Day Pick Up Party! at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
join in
River Bend Bookshop (West Hartford),
West Hartford
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Wings of Fire: The Hybrid Prince Launch Day Pick Up Party! at 4:30pm
join in
Southington Public Library: Event Calendar,
Plantsville
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Read, Rock & Rhyme: Mini Session at 10:00am
explore
Tolland Public Library Events; Category: Children,
Tolland
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Story Time (Ages 2 & up) at 10:30 AM
explore
WEDNESDAY - 3/4
Activities: At A Glance - Preston Parks, Recreation, & Youth,
Preston
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Schools Out Programs - Half Day March 4th at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
let's go
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: Event Calendar,
Monroe
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Holi Mandala Drop-in Craft at 9:00am - 11:00am
explore
FREE Places to Play Indoors in Connecticut - Kidtivity.com,
Ansonia
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Stay & Play in Essex CT at 10:00am - 12:00pm
create
Franklin County Public Library Events Calendar - LibCal @ FC,
Franklin
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Story Time-Westlake
explore
Middlefield Park and Recreation - Welcome to Middlefield ...,
Middlefield
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Grandfriends Story and Movement at 10:00am - 11:00am
join in
Mobile Calendar of Events,
Glastonbury
- 10:00am — My Grown Up & Me Classes - Little Builders 10 AM create
- 4:05pm — Glastonbury Gymnastics Lessons and Team - Winter Lessons All Levels Age 5+ (Wednesdays 4:05) let's go
- 5:00pm — My Grown Up & Me Classes - Little Builders 5 PM create
- 5:10pm — Glastonbury Gymnastics Lessons and Team - Winter Lessons All Levels Age 5+ (Wednesdays 5:10) let's go
- 9:00am — My Grown Up & Me Classes - Little Builders 9 AM create
Month Calendar - Bloomfield Public Library,
Bloomfield
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Paws & Pages: Special Storytime With The Connecticut Humane Society at 10:30am - 11:30am
create
Museum and Attractions Passes - LibCal - Hall Memorial Libra,
Andover
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Storytime with Mr. Ryan at 10:15am
join in
Newington Library Programs - Lucy Robbins Welles Library,
Newington
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Celebrate Holi at 6:30pm
join in
Scoville Memorial Library,
Salisbury
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Totally THAW-esome Storytime with Miss Kyla! at 10:30am
explore
Southwest Family Park - Windsor Locks Park and Recreation,
Windsor Locks
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Play Groups - Winter Funtime Adventure at 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
let's go
Tolland Public Library Events; Category: Children,
Tolland
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Baby Bookworms (0 - 23 Months) at 10:30 AM
create
THURSDAY - 3/5
Activities: At A Glance - Preston Parks, Recreation, & Youth,
Preston
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Schools Out Programs - Half Day March 5th at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
let's go
Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for,
Brooklyn
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Lavender Blues: REMIXES, a Family Hip-Hop Concert at 3:00pm
let's go
Children's Calendar - LibCal - Milford Public Library,
Milford
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Spring Storytime Session: Babies and Crawlers at 10:00am
explore
Department Information - East Haven Recreation Department,
East Haven
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM — Adventure Sports let's play
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM — Baking Class let's bake
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM — Stem Challenge let's create
Franklin County Public Library Events Calendar - LibCal @ FC,
Franklin
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Lego Club-Rocky Mount
create
Middlefield Park and Recreation - Welcome to Middlefield ...,
Middlefield
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After School: Art with Oddfellows at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
create
Newington Library Programs - Lucy Robbins Welles Library,
Newington
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Storytime in Sign at 6:30pm
explore stories
Portland Library Events Calendar - LibCal,
Portland
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Celebrating Women in History at 3:30pm
join in
Programs & Memberships - Old Saybrook Parks & Recreation,
Old Saybrook
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Afterschool Basketball at 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
join in
Programs - Bethel Parks and Recreation,
Bethel
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Theater Program - Mean Girls Jr. at 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
join in
Tolland Public Library Events; Category: Children,
Tolland
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Little Leap Dance Adventures: Catching Rainbows at 10:30 AM
let's go
FRIDAY - 3/6
Activities: At A Glance - Preston Parks, Recreation, & Youth,
Preston
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Schools Out Programs - Fun City Adventure Park at 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
explore
Brooklyn Children's Museum – A place of firsts—providing for,
Brooklyn
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Free Skate Fridays at 2:00pm
explore
Calendar of Events at CT Kids & Family,
Andover
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A.C.T. of Connecticut Presents Disney’s FROZEN at 7:00 PM - 2:00 PM
explore
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: Event Calendar,
Monroe
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Music Dynamics with Brad Peterson at 9:30am - 10:00am
let's go
Event List - North Haven Memorial Library,
North Haven
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Calm Connections at 11:00am–12:00pm
let's relax
Museum Passes - Bethel Public Library - Assabet Interactive,
Danbury
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Preschool Storytime at 1:00pm
create
Newington Library Programs - Lucy Robbins Welles Library,
Newington
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Kids & Teens Yeti, Set...Readathon! at 5:30pm
read together
SATURDAY - 3/7
20 Places to Take Kids in and Around Fairfield County,
Fairfield
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Indian Rock Nature Preserve Annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Demonstration 2026 at 08:00am
join in
Canterbury Community Events,
Canterbury
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books & brilliance kids fashion show literacy through fashion at 14:00
let's go
Education for Kids - Putnam Museum,
Putnam
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Putnam Explorers: Chemistry at 10:00 am
explore science
FREE Places to Play Indoors in Connecticut - Kidtivity.com,
Ansonia
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Family Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser with Maple Program at 8:00am - 12:00pm
let's go
From Family Forts to Funny Films: There's an Activity for Ev,
Old Lyme
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Mini Golf For Families at the Library at 10:00am - 4:00pm
let's go
Newington Library Programs - Lucy Robbins Welles Library,
Newington
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Intellidance for Tykes at 2:30pm
move and play
Programs & Memberships - Old Saybrook Parks & Recreation,
Old Saybrook
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Soccer Shots at 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
let's go
Programs - Enfield Recreation Department,
Enfield
- 8:55am — Swim Lessons (March 2026) - MINNOWS/LEVEL ONE let's swim
- 8:55am — Swim Lessons (March 2026) - TIGERFISH/LEVEL TWO let's swim
Scoville Memorial Library,
Salisbury
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Finding Fire: Author Visit & Animal-Assisted Exploration of Prehistoric Times at 2:30pm
create
Upcoming Events - The Brookfield Library,
Brookfield
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Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance Performance at 2:00pm
explore
Youth & Learning - Deep River First Congregational Church,
Deep River
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Guiding Eyes for the Blind Puppy Training
let's go
SUNDAY - 3/8
Calendar of Events at CT Kids & Family,
Andover
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PETS & VETS 101 – FREE EVENT FOR ALL AGES at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
explore
Colchester Community Events,
Colchester
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Family Place: Play with Me Norton A & B at 10:00am
explore
Historical Society of Glastonbury (Museum on the Green),
Glastonbury
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Maple Sugar Madness at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
join in
MONDAY - 3/9
Entertainment/Activities - Early Childhood Collaborative of,
Ashford
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Kindergarten Information Session 2026 at 5:30pm
explore
Library Events - LibCal - Otis Library,
Norwich
- Baby Playtime let's play
- Bookworms join in
Mark Twain Library,
Redding
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Kindergarten Story Time & Taking the bus from RES! (for Kindergarteners) at 3:10pm
explore
Newington Library Programs - Lucy Robbins Welles Library,
Newington
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Little Architects at 10:15am
build and create
Woodstock Public Library,
Woodstock
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Spanish Storytime / Cuentos en Español (Session 2) at 5:00pm
join in
TUESDAY - 3/10
Event List - Case Memorial Library,
Orange
- 16:00 — Coding for Kids and Families create
- 18:30 — Mario Day Game Night let's play
Event List - North Haven Memorial Library,
North Haven
- 10:30am–11:00am — Playdoh Party let's create
- 6:00pm–7:00pm — LEGO Club let's build
Events for the Public - LibCal - Stratford Library,
Stratford
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Winter Art: How to Draw Leprechaun Feet
create
Family Days: Book It! - Sat, Mar 14 - Meet Daisy,
Winchester
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Spring Break Drawing Outposts at 1:00pm
create
Programs - Enfield Recreation Department,
Enfield
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Swim Lessons (March 2026) - Junior Pre-Season at 6:10pm
let's swim
Sports, Art, & Enrichment Programs - YMCA of Greenwich,
Greenwich
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ICC Childrens Holi Party
celebrate holi
WEDNESDAY - 3/11
Month Calendar - Upcoming Events - West Hartford Library,
West Hartford
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Lego Club at 3:30pm
create
Newington Library Programs - Lucy Robbins Welles Library,
Newington
- 10:15am — Baby Soft Play soft fun
- 6:15pm — Li'l Chefs cook together
Southington Public Library: Event Calendar,
Plantsville
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Crafter-noon: Pom-pom Buddies at 4:30pm
create
THURSDAY - 3/12
Activities: At A Glance - Preston Parks, Recreation, & Youth,
Preston
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UCONN 4-H After School Program - S.T.E.M Lego Education at 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
create
Franklin County Public Library Events Calendar - LibCal @ FC,
Franklin
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Pokemon Club-Rocky Mount
let's go
Newington Library Programs - Lucy Robbins Welles Library,
Newington
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Art Exploration at 10:30am
create art
FRIDAY - 3/13
Event List - North Haven Memorial Library,
North Haven
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Bilingual Storytime at 10:30am–11:00am
let's read
Scoville Memorial Library,
Salisbury
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Author Storytime, Craft, and Spring Celebration with Caroline Nastro! at 3:30pm
explore
SATURDAY - 3/14
Activities: At A Glance - Andover Recreation & Youth Service,
Andover
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Kids Night Out: Saturday 03/14/26 Olympic Night at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
have fun
Events for the Public - LibCal - Stratford Library,
Stratford
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Piano with Friends: Music Basics
explore
Family Days: Book It! - Sat, Mar 14 - Meet Daisy,
Winchester
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Spring Break Community Celebration at 1:00pm
join in
Southington Public Library: Event Calendar,
Plantsville
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Create Your Own Leprechaun Trap at 10:00am
create
Tolland Public Library Events; Category: Children,
Tolland
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Children's Author Event: You Can Call Me Trixie by Jeanne Irvine Kessler at 10:30 AM
join in
Westchester Children's Museum — Tickets + Admission,
Winchester
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Slimefest! BIG WEEKEND EVENT
explore
SUNDAY - 3/15
MONDAY - 3/16
Month Calendar - Upcoming Events - West Hartford Library,
West Hartford
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Afternoon Movie - Wicked: For Good at 2:30pm
explore
Programs & Memberships - Old Saybrook Parks & Recreation,
Old Saybrook
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Youth Soccer Skills Clinic at 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
kick it
Southington Public Library: Event Calendar,
Plantsville
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Shamrock School of Irish Dance Performance at 5:00pm
join in
TUESDAY - 3/17
Event List - North Haven Memorial Library,
North Haven
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Creation Station: Craft Stick Leprechaun at 4:00pm–5:00pm
let's craft
Events for the Public - LibCal - Stratford Library,
Stratford
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Science Club: Map a Mountain
explore
Franklin County Public Library Events Calendar - LibCal @ FC,
Franklin
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Felt Bookmark Making at 5:30 PM
create
Programs & Memberships - Old Saybrook Parks & Recreation,
Old Saybrook
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Volleyball Clinic at 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
bump set
THURSDAY - 3/19
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens,
Stamford
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Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett at 11:00am
let's go
Elizabeth Park Rose Garden,
Hartford
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Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett at 11:00 AM
nature talks
Entertainment/Activities - Early Childhood Collaborative of,
Ashford
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ECCS at the Library at 9:00am
let's go
Programs - Enfield Recreation Department,
Enfield
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Swim Lessons (March 2026) - Introduction to Swim Team at 5:00pm
let's swim
Southington Public Library: Event Calendar,
Plantsville
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Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington Outreach
join in
FRIDAY - 3/20
Children's Calendar - LibCal - Milford Public Library,
Milford
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Family Movie: Zootopia 2 (PG)
join in
Colchester Community Events,
Colchester
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All Ages Craft Night: Paper Pumpkins- Norton A & B at 6:00pm
create
Event List - North Haven Memorial Library,
North Haven
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Booktime Boogie at 10:30am–11:00am
let's dance
SATURDAY - 3/21
Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library,
New Hartford
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Nature Storytime with Miss Jan at 1:00 p.m.
explore
SUNDAY - 3/22
Event List - North Haven Memorial Library,
North Haven
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Pokemon Club at 10:30am–11:15am
join the fun
Sherman Community Events,
Sherman
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All Rise: A Bread Making Event | Focaccia Baking Class at 10:30am
explore
Upcoming & Ongoing Programs/Events - JCC in Sherman,
Sherman
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All Rise: A Bread Making Event | Focaccia Baking Class at 10:30 AM
create
MONDAY - 3/23
Entertainment/Activities - Early Childhood Collaborative of,
Ashford
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Southington Early Childhood Community Table at 1:00pm
join in
Programs & Events - LibCal - Wethersfield Library,
Wethersfield
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First Steps in Music with Mallory Kokus
create
TUESDAY - 3/24
The Hetzel Family Visiting the Kelley Family, Bear Swamp Roa,
Andover
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Mary Poppins — Dementia Friendly Film
join in
WEDNESDAY - 3/25
Events Calendar - Goshen Community Care,
Goshen
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Neighbors Night Out: Spring Community Dinner at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
let's eat
THURSDAY - 3/26
Barefoot University - Connecticut,
Providence
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Sharing the Fire Storytelling Conference Family Track
join in
FRIDAY - 3/27
Programs & Summer Camps - Ludus - The Barn,
Madison
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The Quest, A Fairy Tale with Attitude at 6:30pm
join in
SATURDAY - 3/28
Avery's Beverages Factory Tour,
New Britain
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Adina Oberman signs her new book, 100 First Words for Little Golfers
join in
Calendar of Events at CT Kids & Family,
Andover
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Family Storytime: "The Whisper That Is Mine" at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
create
Children & Family Programs - Norfolk Botanical Garden,
Norfolk
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Member Exclusive: Little Critter Club at 10:00am
let's go
Events - Hartford.com,
East Hartford
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Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in Concert
explore
Events - Kids Klub - Van Wilgen's Garden Center,
North Branford
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Easter Bunny at Van Wilgen’s at 11:00am - 2:00pm
join in
Fairfield Parks & Recreation,
Fairfield
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Beach Bunny 5K & Annual Egg Scrambles at 8:00am - 11:00am
join in
Glastonbury Parks & Recreation,
Glastonbury
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Beach Bunny 5K & Annual Egg Scrambles at 8:00am
join in
Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library,
New Hartford
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Kids' Drop-In Seed Planting at 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
let's go
Programs & Events - Mill River Park Collaborative,
Stamford
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Soccer Stars FREE Class at 9:00am
let's play
Stew Leonard's Events - Convenient Grocery Delivery,
Newington
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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
explore
Stonington Community Center (COMO) - Stonington, CT,
North Stonington
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Let’s Build It! Historic Stonington Workshop at 1:00pm
let's build
upcoming events - Westport Weston Family YMCA,
Weston
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Jr. Knicks Clinic at 10:00am, 1:00pm
join in
SUNDAY - 3/29
Children & Family Programs - Norfolk Botanical Garden,
Norfolk
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Member Exclusive: Tales for Tots at 10:00am
join in