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  • Plant A Seed, Read: 2026 Summer Reading Program at Bridgeport Public Library

    Plant A Seed, Read: 2026 Summer Reading Program at Bridgeport Public Library

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    Bridgeport Public Library 925 Broad St., Bridgeport, United States

    Readers of all ages are invited to grow their love of books during the Bridgeport Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program, "Plant A Seed, Read." Beginning June 22, library branches throughout Bridgeport will host free reading challenges, educational activities, and special events that encourage lifelong learning and summer fun. Inspired by the idea that farms ... Read more

  • Zoo Patrol at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo

    Zoo Patrol at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo

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    Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT

    Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport is gearing up for another season of Zoo Patrol, an immersive summer youth program that brings children face-to-face with wildlife through hands-on learning and outdoor adventure. Designed for curious young animal lovers, this popular program offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Zoo while inspiring the next generation of conservationists. Throughout ... Read more

  • Artsploration Summer Adventure Week 2 at Warner Center for Arts Education

    Artsploration Summer Adventure Week 2 at Warner Center for Arts Education

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    Warner Theatre 68 Main Street, Torrington, CT

    Young artists are invited to explore a variety of creative disciplines during Artsploration Summer Adventure Week 2 at the Warner Center for Arts Education from Monday, August 10, through Friday, August 14, 2026. Daily sessions are held from 9 am to 12:15 pm. Designed for ages 7 to 14, this half-day arts education program introduces ... Read more

  • All-American Summer Celebration at Lake Compounce

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    Lake Compounce 186 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT, United States

    Lake Compounce celebrates America's 250th birthday and the park's 180th anniversary with the All-American Summer Celebration, a season-long event filled with patriotic entertainment, family activities, special attractions, and summer fun from July 3 through August 22, 2026. This limited-time celebration brings together classic American traditions and exciting new experiences throughout the park. Guests can enjoy ... Read more

  • Scenic Trolley Rides & Museum Tours at The Shore Line Trolley Museum

    Scenic Trolley Rides & Museum Tours at The Shore Line Trolley Museum

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    The Shore Line Trolley Museum 17 River Street, East Haven, CT

    Step aboard a piece of transportation history with Scenic Trolley Rides & Museum Tours at The Shore Line Trolley Museum. Offered Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm, this family-friendly experience includes unlimited rides on historic trolley cars and access to the museum's campus and collection. Visitors can ride aboard authentic antique trolleys ... Read more

  • Pequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

    Pequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

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    Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT, United States

    Experience life in a 16th-century Pequot community during the Pequot Village Tour, offered Wednesdays through Saturdays at 12 pm at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. This 20-minute guided experience provides an immersive look at the traditions, daily life, and enduring cultural heritage of the Pequot people. Guests will explore a recreated Pequot village ... Read more

  • Plant A Seed, Read: 2026 Summer Reading Program at Bridgeport Public Library

    Plant A Seed, Read: 2026 Summer Reading Program at Bridgeport Public Library

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    Bridgeport Public Library 925 Broad St., Bridgeport, United States

    Readers of all ages are invited to grow their love of books during the Bridgeport Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program, "Plant A Seed, Read." Beginning June 22, library branches throughout Bridgeport will host free reading challenges, educational activities, and special events that encourage lifelong learning and summer fun. Inspired by the idea that farms ... Read more

  • Chess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum

    Chess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum

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    Mattatuck Museum 63 Prospect Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    Players of all ages and skill levels can learn and practice chess during weekly Chess Lessons held every Saturday from 10:30 am to 12 pm at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The program offers private and semi-private instruction designed for both beginners learning the game and experienced players looking to ... Read more

  • Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

    Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

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    Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT, United States

    Explore thousands of years of history during the Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Offered on Saturdays between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, this one-hour guided experience is led by a Mashantucket Pequot Educator and provides an engaging introduction to the Museum's signature exhibits. Designed for visitors of all ages, ... Read more

  • Children's Storytime in the Fairfield Forest at Fairfield University Store

    Children’s Storytime in the Fairfield Forest at Fairfield University Store

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    Fairfield University Store 1499 Post Rd, Fairfield, United States

    Children and families are invited to Children's Storytime in the Fairfield Forest every Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm at the Fairfield University Store in downtown Fairfield. Led by local reading teacher and Fairfield University Store employee Steve Gaynes, this weekly event celebrates the joy of reading through engaging stories and activities for young ... Read more