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What to do with kids this weekend in and around Hartford

Hartford has tons for kids to do this weekend. Read on to find out about them

Weekend Highlights for Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13 for the Hartford area:

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Friday highlights (click here for more on Friday, July 11)

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Camel Rides at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo! Three Dromedary camels, named Toby, Goliath & Noah, are giving rides from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $5 per person, which includes photos. Purchase ride tickets at the front gate, gift shop, carousel, and at the camel ride (cash only).

Boogie, Bop, Skip and Hop at Stepping Stones Museum for Children! It's time to groove at Stepping Stones! Simple dance steps and a wide variety of music will have children and caregivers bopping and hopping.

New Britain Rock Cats v. Reading : Post-Game Pyrotechnics!  Bring your kids to New Britain as the Rock Cats take on opponents during exciting baseball games at New Britain Stadium! It's a fun, wholesome, family experience at affordable prices for all.

Ice Cream First Friday Family Festival at Imagine Nation Museum. July is National Ice Cream Month, and we are celebrating on July 11th at the Imagine Nation Museum from 5-8pm!



Saturday's highlights (click here for more on Saturday, July 12):

Riverfest!!! at Riverfront Recapture Inc.. Enjoy the largest one-day fireworks celebration in Connecticut! Admission to this event is FREE! Riverfest features free entertainment including live bands, amusements, kids’ activities, great food, and more— followed by the fireworks at 9:00 p.m.

The Farmer’s Cow Summer on the Farm Tour. Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with Summer Fun on the Farm. Meet the farmers behind The Farmer’s Cow and experience down-home fun for the whole family.

Bugs and Bees and POP Kids Club Day at the Ellington Farmers Market! Bring your family to the Ellington Farmers Market for fresh food, amazing products, entertainment, demonstrations and more! It'll be a spectacular day in the great outdoors for you and your kids! *Living Bee Hive by Pease Bees

West Hartford Center Farmers' Market. West Hartford Center Farmers' Market is located in the municipal parking lot located at the corner of Arapahoe Road and LaSalle Road. The Market features fruits, vegetables, maple syrup, flowers, cheese, jam and bread from Connecticut farms.



Sunday's highlights (click here to see what else is on our calendar for Sunday, July 13):

Woodbury's Summer Wind Picnic & Pops Concert With the Waterbury Symphony! at Woodbury Parks and Recreation. Part of the magic of this summer concert is packing a scrumptious gourmet picnic to enjoy on the lawn. Spread out a picnic blanket or bring your lawn chairs then sit back, relax and enjoy an evening of great music with family & friends in the park!

Coventry Regional Farmer's Market at the Hale Homestead: Cocktails in the Barn. The Coventry Farmers’ Market is like a country fair every Sunday! Farmers, produce, freshly baked pies, sparkling jars of preserves & pickles, handmade goods, & fiddlers. New England Travel Magazine calls it “CT’s preeminent farmers’ market.”

Animal Demonstrations at The Children's Museum in West Hartford. Bring your kids to the Wildlife Sanctuary and the Main Exhibit Hall at the Children's Museum in West Hartford for live animal demonstrations!

Chocolate Factory Experience Tour of Fascia's Chocolates! Come to Fascia's Chocolates factory for a tour you won't forget! Check out the manufacturing process and learn how chocolate is made! Of course, you'll sample chocolate and even make your OWN chocolate bar! RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED.

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