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Aug. 1 2021 Chabad of the Shoreline Jewish Festival Guilford Aug. 5-8 2021 North Branford Potato and Corn Festival North Branford Aug. 6-8 2021 Lebanon Country Fair Lebanon Aug. 12-15 2021 Podunk Bluegrass Festival Goshen Aug. 14-15 2021 Mystic Outdoor Art Festival Mystic Aug. 20-22 2021 Bridgewater Country Fair Bridgewater Aug. 21 2021 Milford Oyster Festival Milford Aug. 26-29 2021 Brooklyn Fair Brooklyn
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July 30 – August 8: East Hartford Jurassic Quest Drive-Through,, Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford. More than 70 photorealistic dinosaurs are ready to return from extinction to delight families and dino fans everywhere, as Jurassic Quest Drive-Through, the nation’s largest and most realistic dinosaur experience, launches its Northeast Evolution Tour this summer. Times vary. August 1: Guilford 15th Annual Shoreline Jewish Festival, Guilford Green, Whitfield St.,Guilford. Featuring various styles of Jewish music, traditional and Israeli fair food (all kosher), an art and book sale, children’s crafts and activities. Noon – 5pm. FREE August 4: Old Saybrook “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Inc. 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook. Summer Theatre of New Canaan presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Children (of all ages) will love these iconic cartoon characters who come to life! Great songs, music, and a story everyone will enjoy. 1pm – 2:30 pm , $15 $25 August 4: New Haven Twilight Concert Series, Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Rd.,New Haven. The Pardee-Morris House Twilight Concert Series will continue with the soulful, sizzling Latin jazz of Ed Fast and Conga Bop. Grounds open at 6 p.m., the concert begins at 7 p.m. Rain dates for all concerts are the following day. The public is invited to bring blankets and chairs and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. Parking is available along Lighthouse Road. Food truck on-site. 7pm / FREE August 5-22: Woodbury Sunflower Festival, Farmstead Location of The Farm, 281 Weekeepeenee Road, Route 132, Woodbury. Wander through the 18 varieties of exquisite sunflowers thriving across four acres. Choose one of your favorite sunflowers to cut and take with you at the end of your walk, or choose to pick a bouquet of flowers from our field for an 4
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additional charge to take home. During the walk you’ll pass by many other types of flowers to enjoy, surrounded by bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds! Thu – Sun 10am – 5pm August 5-7: Jewett City Jewett City Fireworks & Carnival, Veteran’s Memorial Park, 68 Ashland St., Jewett City. Night one, Thursday enjoy the carnival at 6 p.m., in Veteran’s Memorial Park with free parking. Night two, Friday, there will be a Mini Youthtopia at 6 p.m., plus the carnival, and fireworks at 9 p.m. (free shuttle/parking from GMS). Night three, Saturday Melaena rocks the park and the carnival at 6 p.m. (free shuttle/parking from GMS). If you bring a canned good item (for Saint Mary’s Pantry) then you save $5 off a bracelet to ride everything. Each day. Thu. & Fri. 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. FREE admission August 5: Oxford Outdoor Movie Nights, Oxford Public Library, 49 Great Oak Rd., Oxford. Oxford Public Library is offering outdoor movie nights Registration required at tinyurl.com/OxfordCTLibrary -August 5: Knives Out, a PG-13 movie from 2019 about a detective that investigates the knife-stabbing death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family. Starring Christopher Plummer as a crime novelist and victim Harlan Thrombey; and Daniel Craig as the debonair investigating Detective Benoit Blanc. 7pm – 9pm August 6: Hamden Hamden Food Truck Festival,, Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Enjoy the delicious offering of more than food trucks, along with live music and various activities for children and families. 4:30pm – 9pm. FREE admission August 12: Oxford Outdoor Movie Nights, Oxford Public Library, 49 Great Oak Rd., Oxford. Oxford Public Library is offering outdoor movie nights Registration required at tinyurl.com/OxfordCTLibrary - August 12: Finding Nemo, an Interactive version of the popular family animated film rated G from 2003; 7pm – 9pm Call 203-457-9364 for Advertising Information
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Please double check dates, times and any changes before heading out to these great events. Due to Covid some events require you to purchase tickets online and in advance.
August 12-22: Stamford 2021 Hey Stamford! Food Festival, Mill River Park, 1040 Washington Blvd., Stamford. The 4th Annual Hey Stamford! Food Festival returns on August 12-15 & 19-22. Bring your appetite as there will be 75 food trucks on hand over the course of two weekends. Presented by Leilo. Thu.-Fri. 3 p.m.-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1 p.m.-9 p.m. $15-$35. Eight-day passes are available. Children (under 12) free with ticket-holding parent/ legal guardian. August 19: Oxford Outdoor Movie Nights, Oxford Public Library, 49 Great Oak Rd., Oxford. Oxford Public Library is offering outdoor movie nights . Registration required at tinyurl.com/OxfordCTLibrary - August 19: Labyrinth, featuring the 35th-anniversary viewing of Jim Henson’s action-adventure family fantasy film from 1986; rated PG .7pm – 9pm August 14-22: Windsor Sunflower Festival, Brown’s Harvest, 1911 Poquonock Ave., Windsor. Enjoy hayrides to the field, roasted corn, children’s activities, food trucks, local vendors, live music, and much more. Dates: August 14-15, 21-22. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. General admission $17, children (3-11) $5, children (under 3) free. August 21: Hartford Riverfront Asian Festival, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 300 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, Celebrate Asian and Pacific Island cultures through traditional music and dance, hands-on art activities, food, and martial arts. 11am – 4pm. FREE Admission August 28-September 5: Essex Day Out With Thomas, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat,, 1 Railroad Ave., Essex. Thomas & Friends will be here on August 28-29, as well as September 4-5, with departure times every 45 minutes from 9 a.m.3:45 p.m. Passengers select a departure time when purchasing a ticket (ride is approx. 25 minutes), but can enjoy fun-filled family activities all day long! 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m, Call for ticket information. Out & About is a guide to family–oriented, events and is provided as a community service. As events may change after printing we suggest you call ahead to verify. We welcome your events. Please visit us at www.CTKidsandFamily.com. 6
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