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per one regularly priced adult entrée purchase of $2.50 or more. Selection and prices may vary. Friendly’s Ice Cream Shop 105 W Town St, Norwich (860) 886-1083 608 W Main St, Norwich (860) 889-9787 www.friendlys.com Kids 12 and under eat for $1.99 from select menu on Wednesdays with adult meal purchase. 3 children per adult meal purchased. Agaves Mexican Grill 444 Quaker Lane Warwick, RI • (401) 615-7111 www.agavesmexicangrill.com Kids 12 and under eat FREE on Wednesdays with an adult entrée purchase of $8.99 or more. One child’s meal per adult entrée. Applebees 224 Post Rd. Westerly, RI • (401)322-2045 www.applebees.com All Kids Meals 99 Cents Wednesday Nights from 4-8pm for kids 12 and under with purchase of an adult meal. Texas Road House 122 Quaker Ln, Bldg 1, Warwick RI • (401) 884-4185 www.texasroadhouse.com Kids 12 and under eat from the kids meal menu for 99 cents on Monday nights with the purchase of adult menu item. Kids activities every week from 3:30-7:00pm Thai Basil 187 North St, Danielson • (860) 774-1986 • www.thaibasilct.com Kids 12 and under eat free on Tuesdays from 4 pm to close. 1 free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased.
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Ninety Nine Restaurant 5 Salem Tpke, Norwich (860) 892-1299 117 Long Hill Rd, Groton (860) 449-9900 1068 Killingly Commons Dr, Dayville (860) 774-3399 7 Airport Rd, Westerly, RI (401) 348-8299 www.99restaurants.com Kids 11 and under eat free when the Red Sox win! Come in the following day. 1 kids menu item free per adult entrée. W.B. Cody’s Restaurant 265 Post Road, Westerly, RI • (401) 322-4070 • www.wbcodys.com Two kids 12 and under eat FREE on Sunday with adult entree purchase (pizza & ribs not included) Fusion Grill 117 Boston Post Road, Waterford (860) 437-8888 www.fusiongrillct.com Every Tuesday Kids 9 and under eat for free with a paying adult. One child per adult. Olde Tymes Restaurant 360 W Main St, Norwich (860) 887-6865 • www.oldetymes.com Kids 12 and under eat free on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to close. 1 free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased. Denny’s Restaurants 655 S. Main Street, Rt. 17 S, Middletown (860) 346-2763 28 Flat Rock Place, Westbrook (860) 399-6004 785 Centre of New England Blvd, Coventry, RI (401) 827-0321 • www.dennys.com Kids Eat Free Tuesday Nights from 4-10pm and other nights too in some locations. Kids 10 and under. Up to 2 free Kids’ Entrees from Kids” Menu
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First Thurs of Every Month - Groton - Adoption: How to get Started!, Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Rd. Free info session. Pre-registration required! 7-8pm 860-444-0553 Fridays (except 12/2 & 12/23) – 5:30pm or 6:30pm Jewett City - Friday Night Fun Shops, Mad Science, 39 Wedgewood Dr. One hour hands-on fun science exploration for kids ages 4-12. $8 per child. Pre-registration preferred, walkins welcome. 860-376-9451 Saturdays at 2:30-3:30 pm & – Sundays at 1-2 pm (except 12/24, 12/25 & 12/31) - Niantic - Weekend Drop-In Activities - Help chase away the cool weather chills, take part in science and art hands-on. Free with admission. Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St (860) 691-1111 Weekends thru Christmas – Griswold – Holiday Open Farm Days – Farm Shoppe will be open where we carry alpaca yarn, hats, gloves, scarves, teddy bears and more! Stone Bridge Farm Alpacas, 116 Crary Rd (860) 376-5027 12/1 - 1:30pm – Niantic - Just Breathe - We breathe 14,400 times a day, but what’s really happening each time we take a breath? Children are exposed to many facets of the scientific world. 45-minute single sessions, best for ages 4-6. $9 member, $15 nonmember, includes museum admission for child. Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St (860) 691-1111 12/2 - 5–8 pm – Niantic - First-Friday-Free Family Night - Join us the first Friday night of each month for free, sponsored by EB Employees Community Services Association. Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut 409 Main St (860) 691-1111 12/2 – 12/4 – Hartford - LEGO® KidsFest - LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. 12/2 - 4–8:30pm, 12/3 & 12/4 - 9am–1:30pm or 3–7:30pm (Note: Each session offers the same exhibits and activities). Kids $18, Adults $20, Kids under 2 FREE. Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd 860.249.6000 12/2, 12/3, 12/9, 12/10, 12/16, 12/17 at 7pm, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 at 2pm – Putnam - “Annie” - The Broadway classic is the perfect feel good treat for the holidays! $21 for Adults • $18 for Students/Senior Citizens. Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front St Rte. 44 (860) 928-7887 12/3 – 12/4 – 1pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm or 3:15pm Franklin - Horse Drawn Wagon Rides - Sing traditional Christmas Carols, make an old fashion Christmas ornament and enjoy wassail punch and cocoa. $7 for ages 3 and up. Space is limited on each ride. Blue Slope Country Museum, 138 Blue Hill Rd. Reservations a must. 860-642-6413 12/3 - 10am - 5pm – New London - Free First Saturday - Join us each month for a fun family day of free admission, free art activities, and free films! Designed for children ages 5-12. Block Print Holiday Card Workshop (runs 1-3pm). Children’s Film Festival at 3pm. Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St 860-443-2545 12/10 - 8:30-10am – Mystic - Pancake Breakfast with Woodland Santa - Enjoy fresh pancakes, maple syrup, juice, coffee, music and more. Meet the animals of the woods, and get a special visit from Woodland Santa. Explore the beauty of the winter woods after breakfast. Members: Adults: $8/ Children $5. Non-members: Adults: $10/ Children $7. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, 109 Pequotsepos Rd. Pre-register (860) 536-1216 12/10 - 11am-12:30pm - New London - Children’s Tea
Party: Explore the Magic of Japan - Share the magic of the holidays with your little ones at this festive holiday tea party. After enjoying tea, cookies and cakes, participants will read a story and then design/paint their own Japanese fans. Ages 3-6. Reservations required: $12 for adult/child pair members/$15 non-members. Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St 860-443-2545 x110 12/10 - 1-3pm - Mystic - Santa Comes to Mystic Seaport - Enjoy the holiday season with the kids with a special visit from Santa Claus. He will be greeting kids and hearing holiday wishes. Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave 860.572.5302 12/11 – 12pm - Niantic - WinterFest 2011 & 23rd Annual Niantic Light Parade - Chili/Chowder Competition, Carolers, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, holiday arts and crafts center, shows include Magic of Zach Ivin and Music of Steve Elci and Fireworks. Come see the beautiful built and lighted parade floats, dance groups and Santa himself as they parade down beautiful Main St. Specific times and additional parade details will be posted here when they become available. www.discovereastlyme.com 12/12 - 11am-2pm - Old Lyme - Teddy Bear Tea Party Enjoy stories and crafts, yummy FUNwiches and treats. Children should bring their favorite teddy bear or other stuffed animal along. $14 per pair (child and adult)/$12 (members); additional guests $7/$6 (members) Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme St 860-434-5542 12/14 - 6pm - Old Lyme - Open House & Christmas Countdown - Exchange a non-perishable food item for the Shoreline Soup Kitchen for your admission ticket. Tour galleries, see decorated trees and hear a reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. Then join Steve Elci for a sing-along and festive lighting. Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme St 860-434-5542 12/16 - 8pm - Uncasville - Golden Dragon Acrobats Acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. $15 Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd 888.226.7711 12/17 - 8-10am - Mystic - Breakfast with Santa - Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and tell Santa your wishes for this holiday season. BYO camera! Registration required 860.572.5955 x520 or email reservations@mysticaquarium.org Members: $10, Non-members: $12 Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd 860-572-5955 12/17 - 5:30-8:30pm – Mystic - Nature Night Out - Let the kids have a night out (and you too) as they learn all about the world of nocturnal animals, enjoy a pizza dinner and round out the evening around a campfire. Ages 6 - 11. Member $20/ child; Member $5 /additional sibling, Nonmember $25/ child; Nonmember $8/ additional sibling. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, 109 Pequotsepos Rd (860) 536-1216 12/18 - 2pm – New London - U.S. Coast Guard Band “Happy Holidays!” - Rejoice in the holiday season with either the hour-long matinee or the full-length evening performance bursting with festive musical selections. Free and open to the public. No tickets required. Leamy Hall - United States Coast Guard Academy, 31 Mohegan Ave 800.883.8724 12/31 – 11am-1pm – Niantic - Countdown to Noon! Can’t stay up ‘til midnight to ring in the New Year? Neither can we! That’s why we celebrate at noon! Join us for games, traditions, song, and celebration as we prepare for 2012. Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St (860) 691-1111
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