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What to do with kids this weekend in and around Hartford

Read on to find out about the tons of activities for kids to do this weekend in Hartford

Weekend Highlights for Friday, September 19 - Sunday, September 21 for the Hartford area:

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Friday highlights
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Frugal Fridays at Fair Weather Acres. Every Friday is half price admission for both adults and children. Hours of Fun!!

Fall Festival at Fair Weather Acres. Hours of Fun!!

Corn Maze Flashlight nights at Fort Hill Farms. Fri. & Sat. nights! BYO flashlight.

The Big E!!! It’s finally time for the Big E! The food, the shows, the rides, the animals, the FREE circus shows, the parade, the ... EVERYTHING! Make sure you grab your kids and head off to the BEST fair in the world!

Saturday highlights ( click here for more on Saturday, September 20):

Grandparents Weekend at Fair Weather Acres. Grandparents receive 50% off with accompanying child.Hours of Fun!!

Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Karabin Farms. MID SEPTEMBER THRU LATE OCTOBER Check out this video and learn how to pick a pumpkin perfect for carving and how to make it last through Halloween! http://www.myrecordjournal.com/following_farrah/halloween/

Worldwide Day of Play At Stepping Stones Museum. Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk is encouraging children to turn off the TV, video games, computer and come out and PLAY! Enjoy FREE museum admission, games, sports and other activities all guaranteed to get families up and moving!

Bushnell Family Fun Day at Envisionfest at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. This year the Bushnell has combined its annual Family Fun Day with the Hartford’s Envisionfest 2014, creating a day of exciting, free family entertainment and activities.

Envisionfest Community Day: The View from Here at the Wadsworth Atheneum! Explore a new point of view at the third annual Envisionfest Hartford a citywide family-friendly festival that showcases Hartfords abundance of history, the arts, and culture. See artworks in the collection like youve never seen them before!

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Sunday highlights ( click here to see what else is on our calendar for Sunday, September 21):

Opening Day/Ukranian Festival at Castle Hill Farm. Join us for our annual Ukrainian Festival to kick off our season! Mass beginning at 11 a.m. festivities to follow around 1:00pm! Corn Maze and Hay Rides begin at 1 p.m.

Grandparents Weekend at Fair Weather Acres. Grandparents receive 50% off with accompanying child.Hours of Fun!!

Orange Country Fair. An annual Connecticut country fair.

Sensory Friendly Day at the Connecticut Science Center! Were lowering the volume & dimming the lights for Sensory Friendly Day! Families with kids on the autism spectrum or with similar needs can enjoy a fun, safe, comfortable, judgment-free atmosphere with hands-on activities and an understanding staff.

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