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There is a sweet crop of fun things to do in Connecticut this weekend! Strawberry Season photo courtesy of Canva
There is a sweet crop of fun things to do in Connecticut this weekend! Strawberry Season photo courtesy of Canva
5/29/24 - By Jennifer Coe

Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

.Get your fill of strawberry-sweet goodness this weekend as the strawberry festival season kicks off with New London Strawberry Festival and Torrington Strawberry Festival. Then grab our Super Easy Strawberry Recipes to try with your harvest. If someone is a boat-lover, head on down to Mystic for Riverfest and learn about life at sea, take a boat ride, and try some seafood. 

CT Trails Day is an opportunity to get outside with the kids and wander through the trees at over a thousand locations like Woodcock Nature Center.

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By land and sea, the top things to do are coming to Connecticut this weekend. Hoisting a Sail at the Mystic Seaport Museum photo by Jim Griffin via Flickr. (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
By land and sea, the top things to do are coming to Connecticut this weekend. Hoisting a Sail at the Mystic Seaport Museum photo by Jim Griffin via Flickr. (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Best Things To Do this Weekend in Connecticut with Kids

Piglets Pirate Playdate at Giggling Pig

Milford
Friday, May 31
Ahoy Matey’s! Join us for a swashbuckling Piglet’s Playdate filled with pirate fun. There will be treasure- inspired sensory play, planks to walk and ships to board. READ MORE

Food Trucks on the River in Shelton

Shelton
May 31 - June 1
Look no further for your weekend plans! Celebrate Shelton brings 50+ food trucks, children’s activities, and crafty artisans. Family fun, Mobil bar and mini golf. READ MORE

Riverfest at Mystic Seaport

Mystic
Saturday, June 1
Tour visiting fishing vessels docked at the Museum for the weekend, and absorb yourself in special historical demonstrations like sail handling aboard historic vessels, cod fishing, and open hearth cooking. Enjoy local seafood and beverages while listening to live music by the Mystic River, or shop at a variety of artisan vendor booths. READ MORE

Torrington Strawberry Festival

Torrington - FREE
Saturday, June 1
Enjoy a day of fun and, of course, delicious fresh-made strawberry shortcake and other strawberry treats. Food trucks will provide delicious food, and entertainment for the kids includes the Strawberry Festival Express Train. READ MORE

Family Yoga at Mattatuck Museum

Waterbury
Saturday, June 1
Practice yoga in this family friendly environment! Stretch your body and mind with a certified instructor in this creative outlet designed to boost self-esteem and reduce stress. READ MORE

Drive-in Movies in Southington 2024

Southington
Saturday, June 1
Discover "Reel" nostalgia at the Southington Drive-in every Saturday night. READ MORE

Touch-A-Truck on Ridgefield Academy Main Campus

Ridgefield - FREE
Saturday, June 1
Curiosity will give way to hands-on experience when Ridgefield Academy welcomes children of all ages to its annual Touch-A-Truck event. A variety of construction and emergency vehicles will be on location at RA and children are encouraged to touch, climb, and learn. READ MORE

Family Program: Game on! at CT Museum of History and Culture

Hartford - FREE
Saturday, June 1
Have you ever heard of lawn bowling? What about pedestrianism? Or Roller Derby?Experience these community sports at an interactive outdoor event for visitors of all ages! Learn new skills, discover unique sports, and meet and learn from local athletes throughout the day. READ MORE

Hartford Electric Festival

Hartford
Saturday, June 1
If you family loves edgy, house music this event will be fun! This year they are bringing you even more of the best local talent in our House music scene in Connecticut. Outdoor vendors, live music, lawn games and your pets are welcome. READ MORE

Connecticut Trails Day

Statewide - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2
Connecticut is home to the largest Trails Day celebration in the country. More than 100 events are planned for the weekend, with activities that include hikes, trail runs, bike rides, paddles, and historic strolls all over the state. READ MORE

New London County Strawberry Festival

New London- FREE
Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2
Eastern Connecticut's Premier Strawberry Festival makes its way to the beautiful Maples Farm Park, Bozrah, to kick off Summer 2024. 15+ food trucks and 80+ vendors will be joining us with an amazing variety of strawberry infused foods and strawberry themed products including the ever so popular Strawberry Shortcake and the must-have strawberry lemonade in a strawberry souvenir cup. READ MORE

Trails Day at Woodcock Nature Center

WIlton - FREE
Saturday, June 1
Join Woodcock for a free guided hike in honor of CT Trails Day - a two-day event on the first weekend in June every year. Woodcock Nature Center Educator and birdwatching enthusiast Tommy McCarthy will lead hikers of all ages and abilities through the varied and picturesque terrain of the Woodcock preserve in honor of this special day. READ MORE

Touch a Truck at the JCC

Woodbridge - FREE
Saturday, June 2
Touch-A-Truck at the JCC attracts hundreds of children and families for an interactive, hands-on-event that allows children to climb on, explore and discover their favorite trucks and vehicles, including fire engines, police cars and construction trucks. READ MORE

Sundae Fun Day and Art at Messy Hands

Hamden
Sunday, June 2
Join Messy Hands for a delicious afternoon filled with ice cream art and ice cream sensory tables and ice cream sundaes from @kellysconeconnection. READ MORE

Expecting Expo at the JCC

New Haven - FREE
Sunday, June 2
Back by popular demand, Expecting Expo returns for its second year as the premier baby expo in Connecticut. This community-wide event is a wonderful way for families to learn about all the local support available to help them as they embark on this journey from pregnancy to pre-K. READ MORE

Sensory Friendly Day

Hartford
Sunday, June 2
To create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for anyone with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences, we have made several accommodations at the Connecticut Science Center on select dates during the year that we call our Sensory Friendly Days. READ MORE

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