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The Week Ahead: Pooch Pageant, Ice Cream Social and More

Our Picks for the Week Ahead, Monday July 14- Sunday July 20

Another spectacular summer week ahead. No worries, there's no shortage of things to do with the kiddos around here. We've got one awesome event each day of the week for ya right here. And there are plenty more where that came from on our event calendar. Have a blast and tell 'em Hulafrog sent ya!

Monday July 14 - Pooch Pageant
Hubbard Green, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Calling all kids and their canines. Can your dog balance a biscuit on his nose? Is she the smallest dog in town? Show off your pooch in a spirited show.

Tuesday July 15 DENISON PEQUOTSEPOS NATURE CENTER Programs: Ooze
Wethersfield Library, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Learn all about how animals use slime to help them move and protect themselves. Whip up your own batch of slime to bring home. 

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Wednesday July 16-  Shaded Soul - Riverfront Music Festival
Riverfront Community Center, 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM

Shaded Soul is a high-energy band that has been established since 1985 by owner/keyboard player Renee Prescott. The Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce and Glastonbury Parks & Recreation are pleased to present the Glastonbury Riverfront Music Fest.  Free parking and shuttle service will be available at 180 & 200 Glastonbury Boulevard, which is adjacent to Somerset Square.


Thursday July 17 - Smiles for the Future Ice Cream Social
J B Williams Memorial Park, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The doctors and team at Smiles for the Future Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics cordially invite all kids and families to join them for their 20th Annual Ice Cream Social.

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Friday July 18 - The Lego Movie - Rocky Hill Summer Movies in the Park
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

FREE! Movies begin at dusk. Bring blankets, chairs and plenty of snacks!!! 

Saturday July 19 - Kids Cruise
RiverQuest, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This is a special cruise, designed for young children. On this cruise, we will teach young children how to use binoculars, they will learn about the birds we see, nautical terms, the ecology of the river and other points of interest including Gillette Castle and the Chester/Hadlyme Ferry. We will go under the East Haddam Swing Bridge and hear the cars go over us. 

Sunday July 20 - Colchester Farmers' Market
Colchester Town Green,  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Stroll from tent to tent as you find the best produce, meat, seafood and other locally grown, raised, caught and made items while listening to some fantastic musicians that we've got lined up to perform this year.

Check out all these events and hundreds more at Hulafrog Glastonbury>>> http://www.hulafrog.com/glastonbury-ct.  Want to have "Our Picks" delivered straight to your inbox?  Click here to subscribe. 

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