Kids Activities in the Hartford Connecticut Area | Kids Out and About Hartford

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Fairfield Museum and History Center Summer Saturdays on the Museum Commons

Explore historic properties and try hands-on activities on the Museum Commons. More than 400 years of diverse stories can be found in the Victorian Barn, Sun Tavern, and Victorian Cottage, which has a dedicated early childhood space.
Dates: 
08/29/2026
09/05/2026
11 am - 2 pm
Location: 
Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, United States
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Hartford Yard Goats Home Games

Bring your kids to Hartford as the Yard Goats take on opponents during exciting baseball games at Dunkin Donuts Park!
Dates: 
09/01/2026
09/02/2026
09/03/2026
Times vary
Location: 
Hartford Yard Goats, 1214 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, United States
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Kids Free August Old Sturbridge Village!

Make the most of the final days of summer with a visit to Old Sturbridge Village! Before the kids head back to school, spend a day exploring the sights, sounds, and stories of 19th-century rural New England. Wander through the Village's scenic landscape and historic buildings, enjoy hands-on activities, watch skilled artisans at work, meet heritage-breed animals, chat with our knowledgeable costumed historians, and create lasting family memories before summer comes to a close.
Dates: 
08/27/2026
08/28/2026
08/29/2026
9:30 am - 5 pm
Location: 
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566, United States
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Toddler Time at Yale Peabody Museum

Calling all little scientists! Toddler Time is a great space for the little ones ages 1 to 3 to get their first taste of the fun of science as they explore a variety of STEM activities. It's part of the Peabody's series of ongoing free activities for children curious about nature and how the world works.
Dates: 
09/05/2026
10/03/2026
11 am - 12 pm
Location: 
Yale Peabody Museum, 170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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OPEN FARM DAY at Common Ground High School, Urban Farm, and Environmental Education Center

Open Farm Day is a self guided experience and staff are available to welcome visitors and answer questions. There are lots of opportunities for play and exploration! Visit the farm animals, taste and smell in the children’s garden, look for frogs in the wetland, make a pie in the mud kitchen, or build a fort in the woods. From April through November we will have staff outside to host Open Farm Day visitors. The animal yards and gardens will be open and we are happy to provide information about our campus and our programs and to recommend hiking trails in West Rock. Open Farm Day is self guided and no RSVP is needed. Come visit the animals, explore the garden, dig in the mud kitchen, build a fort in the woods, and take a walk on the trails. Open Farm Day is an easy weekend outing for families! Staff hosts are on campus, there is ample on campus parking, bathrooms are available, and we have shady spots to enjoy some snacks or a picnic lunch.
Dates: 
08/29/2026
09/05/2026
09/12/2026
10 AM - 2 PM
Location: 
Common Ground High School, Urban Farm and Environmental Education Center, 358 Springside Ave, New Haven, CT 06515, United States
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