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Mostly Free and Fun Things to do With Kids in CT This Weekend, December 28-29: Kwanzaa, Songs, Stories, Shows and Dancing
All of us here at Mommy Poppins CT wish you and your families joy and happiness during this holiday season, and heading into 2014. We want to thank all of our readers and subscribers who helped us grow the site by 45% and gain over 30,000 social media followers. We appreciate you trusting us as your top resource to find out about local, fun and mostly free events around the state.
Kwanzaa begins Thursday, December 26, and Charter Oak Cultural Center is holding Hartford's largest Kwanzaa Celebration. Learn the seven values of the holiday through story, song and dance. All ages are welcome to this free, community event.
If you need to purge the playroom of old toys after Santa arrives, consult our post on Where to Donate Toys in CT. Many children in need will be grateful!
Do you have plans for New Year's Eve? Check out our list of Family Friendly New Year's Events in Fairfield County. If you are in the Hartford area, you might want to try First Night Hartford. It is an alcohol-free, family celebration with several open venues, performers and fireworks.
Here are suggestions for events this weekend.
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Friday, December 27
Live Raptor Show at Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill (Hartford County)
Come enjoy a live raptor show as part of the "Wild Inside" vacation week program. The event will be limited to 100 people, and tickets will be available starting at 9am on Friday. It is recommended for ages 5 and up, and is included in your park admission.
Adults - $6; children - $2; ages 5 and under - free
Family Stories and Songs with Ryan SanAngelo at Norwalk Library and Danbury Library (Fairfield County)
Local children's author Ryan SanAngelo will be reading stories and performing songs at two libraries in Fairfield County. His famous books include "Spaghetti Eddie" and "Bye Bye Balloon." Bring the whole family and get your boogie shoes on.
Free.
Rock N' Bounce Kids Party in Clinton - (Middlesex County)
Are the kids getting antsy inside the house? Get them out for the ultimate party for all ages that will have them jumping the night away. Three hours of music, lights and fun. Bounce! will be giving away glow-in-the-dark glasses as well.
$12 per person; save $2 by booking online.
Whaling Program at Ives Main Library (New Haven County)
Mystic Seaport staff will be visting the main branch of the New Haven Free Public Library. You'll learn about whaling, whales and the life of whalers. For ages 5 and up. Please call ahead to register.
Free.
Saturday, December 28
Take a Break at Creamery Brook Bison (Eastern CT)
Come out and visit a working bison farm in CT's northeast corner. The kids will love taking a wagon ride to see the amazing animals. Then you'll warm up with bison soup and the little ones will make a snowman craft project.
$10 per person.
Wolf Pack Hockey Game at XL Center (Hartford County)
This a wonderful opportunity to take the entire family to a semi-pro hockey game at a very affordable cost! Come see the Wolf Pack take on Worcester. The kids will love seeing Sonar the mascot and the zamboni on Military Appreciation Night.
Tickets start at $12 per person.
Kwanzaa Celebration in New Britain (Hartford County)
Trinity-on-Main hosts the 24th annual installment of this festive event. There will be several performers including dancing, drumming, and various musical genres. The entertainment will feature both children and adults.
Adults - $15; children - $10
Sunday, December 29
Rainbow Loom Sundays in Rocky Hill (Hartford County)
From 12:30pm til 4pm on Sunday, ages 8 and up can drop in and have some Rainbow Loom fun at the Belden Library. They provide the bands and c-clips. You can even borrow one of the library's looms, but supplies are limited. No need to register.
Free.
EverWonder Experience in Newtown (Fairfield County)
The EverWonder Children's Museum gives a sneak peek into what will be offered permanently. Activities include science and art projects, and a Cool Moves exhibit. Best for kids 12 and under.
Free. Runs Saturday as well.
Christmas Concert at Saint Ann Church in Milford - (New Haven County)
Even though Christmas will be over, come enjoy beautiful sounds of the season on Sunday afternoon. Children of all ages will enjoy the music at this free event open to the public.
Free.
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