Out and About in Hartford, Ct this weekend

Weekend Highlights for Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24 for the Hartford area:

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Friday highlights ( click here for more on Friday, August 22)

The Sweet Remains at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts. THE SWEET REMAINS is an unusual band on today’s music scene, headed by 3-gifted and charismatic singer-songwriters, each of whom contribute to the writing and 3-part harmonies that define the band’s sound.

Straw Gliders at the New England Air Museum. Have a blast with your kids at the New England Air Museum! Design a glider built around a straw that will glide the longest distance possible in a straight line.

Tiny Tots Back To School Consignment Sale in Greenwich! Tiny Tots consignment sale specializes in infant and children’s clothing (newborn to size 12), toys, baby gear, maternity clothes and more. Cash in on the things your children have outgrown and get the things your children need at bargain prices.

Plainville Fire Company Hot Air Balloon Festival at Plainville Fire Company. Bring your families to the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Plainville! You’ll all enjoy the evening Balloon Glow, entertainment, crafts, food, Fireworks and the Car Show and more!

Saturday’s highlights ( click here for more on Saturday, August 23):

Zucchini 500 and POP Kids Club Day at the Ellington Farmers Market! at 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!

Summer Movie Night at the Southington Drive In: Superman at Southington Drive-In. Head to Southington and visit one of only 3 drive-in theaters left in Connecticut! Gates open at 6 p.m. Movies begin at sunset. $10 a carload for Southington residents; $15 a carload for non-residents.

Back 2 School Bash PLUS Wild About Balloons Magic Show with special guest Dora the Explorer! at Connecticut Science Center. Join us for the 4th annual Back 2 School Bash on Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and 24. Start the new school year with a big celebration at the Connecticut Science Center!

Sunday’s highlights ( click here to see what else is on our calendar for Sunday, August 24):

Summer Music Sundays at the Mystic Seaport! at Mystic Seaport. Mystic Seaport is offering FREE admission to all Sunday evening visitors from 5 - 8 pm. Your family can stroll through the grounds and along the waterfront, relax with friends and enjoy summer music!

Camel Rides at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo! 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).

Coventry Regional Farmer’s Market at the Hale Homestead: Honeybee Hullabaloo at Coventry Regional Farmers Market. 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.”

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