This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Health & Fitness

Kids out and about in Hartford this weekend

Hartford has tons for kids to do this weekend. Read on to find out about them!

Weekend Highlights for Friday, February 7 - Sunday, February 9 for the Hartford area:

To get this all delivered right to your personal inbox on Thursdays, sign up for a free newsletter here.

Friday highlights (click here for more on Friday, February 7)

Find out what's happening in Cantonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

First Friday Family Festival "Elmo's Birthday" at Imgine Nation Museum! at Imagine Nation Museum. Happy Birthday Elmo! Dance and Sing in celebration of his Birthday! Wear Elmo’s favorite color (RED) and get a prize. The letter of the day is “E” the number of the day is “3” the color of the day is “RED”.

Digging Dinosaurs at the Connecticut Science Center! at Connecticut Science Center. Dinosaur fans of all ages love to meet our very own roaring, moving, life-size Dilophosaurus. This animatronic wonder is stationed on the 6th floor near a brand new dino dig table. Make it a complete dino experience and see Sea Monsters 3D!

Find out what's happening in Cantonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Weekday Public Skate at International Skating Center of Connecticut. ISCC is pleased to offer ice timesthroughout the week for public skating. All are welcome to come and skate at our full-service facility! Please check to verify session times as we may change or adjust session for special arena events. Thank You!

Public Skating at Champions Skating Center. For your skating pleasure, Champions Skating Center offer public sessions throughout the week. Please check to verify session times as we may change or adjust session for special arena events. Thank You!

Tots and Tunes  at The Farmington Public Library - Main. Music and movement for children ages birth through three, accompanied by caregivers. Tots & Tunes is offered three times a week: Come as often as you like! No registration required.



Saturday's highlights (click here for more on Saturday, February 8):


Family Movie at The Farmington Public Library - Main. Families are invited to enjoy our awesome new sound system (and hot popcorn!) at our Saturday family movie program. February 8, Planes March 22, Monsters University April 19, Despicable Me 2

Shark Dive Observation at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The Maritime Aquarium's dive team spends quality time with the sand tiger sharks, lemon shark and othercreatures. Thanks to a cool communication link, you can even talk with the divers while they're in the exhibit with the sharks!

Art Explorers at the New Britain Museum of American Art at New Britain Museum of American Art. Art Explorers students at the New Britain Museum of American Art learn to express their creativity using varied art methods and materials to create personal works of art. New themes will be explored each month with different projects weekly.

Open Play For Kids Aged 2 - 6 at Jump!Zone in Canton! at Jump Zone. Your youngest kids can have fun safely at this special Open Play at Jump!Zone just for them! They'll have a ton of fun and you'll worry less knowing that big kids aren't allowed!

Sunday's highlights (click here to see what else is on our calendar for Sunday, February 9):

Sunday Morning LaLa at the Bean and Leaf in New London at Bean and Leaf Artisanal Roasters. Bring your kids to the Bean and Leaf for a fun, musical morning! Families will be able to start the day with delicious food and singing and dancing in the shop each Sunday!

Chocolate Factory Experience Tour of Fascia's Chocolates! at Fascia's Chocolate. Come to Fascia's Chocolates factory for a tour you won't forget! Check out the manufacturing process and learn how chocolate is made! Of course, you'll sample chocolate and even make your OWN chocolate bar!RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED.

Public Skate  at Norwich Municipal Ice Rink. Public Ice Skating

The Downtown Hartford Experience: 1930's - 60's Exhibit at the Hartford Public Library - Downtown at Hartford Public Library, The Downtown Library. Travel back in time with your kids to mid-20th century Hartford and discover or revisit your own memories of vibrant downtown landmarks from a bygone era!


Visit our website for a full list of events.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?