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🗓 Weekend of February 28–March 1, 2026 🤍 Community & Connection 🤰 Community Baby Shower at KINN 📅 Feb 28 | 1:00–4:00 pm 📍 KINN (location TBD) A supportive community event offering resources, giveaways, and services for growing families. 🐍 Snow Snake Meet and Greet...

🗓 Weekend of February 21–22, 2026 🌸 Connecticut Flower & Garden Show 📅 Feb 19–22 | Time TBD 📍 CT Convention Center, Hartford Stunning garden displays, vendors, workshops, and family-friendly activities. Tickets start around $17; kids 5–12 typically $5. 🌸 LunarFest...

🗓 Weekend of February 14–15, 2026 💖 Valentine’s Weekend with a Magical Twist Celebrate Valentine’s Day with music, magic, and meaningful family moments. 💖 Pinkalicious: The Musical 📅 Feb 14 | 1:00 pm 📍 The Bushnell, Hartford A colorful and upbeat musical celebrating...

🗓 Weekend of February 7–8, 2026 ❄️ Winter Festivals, Art, and Library Fun This weekend is packed with outdoor adventures, library celebrations, and imaginative play. 📖 Frozen Fun: Take Your Child to the Library Day 📅 Feb 7 | 10:30 am 📍 East Granby Public Library...

🎉 February Family Events Around Greater Hartford (2026) 🎭 Kids Improv Workshop 📅 Feb 1 | 1:00 pm 📍 Sea Tea Improv Studios, Hartford Get kids moving and laughing with improv games taught by local pros — fun, active learning and teamwork! Ticketed workshop (usually...

🗓️ Weekend Roundup: January 24–25 Family-Friendly Things to Do Around Greater Hartford Looking for something fun to do this weekend? From creative art experiences to a sweet community event for kids and their favorite stuffed animals, there are a few standout...

Weekend Roundup: January 17–19 (MLK Weekend) Family-Friendly Things to Do Around Greater Hartford MLK Weekend offers a mix of reflection, creativity, and fun for families across Greater Hartford. Whether you’re looking for an educational experience, a big-ticket show,...

🗓️ Weekend Roundup: January 10–12 Family-Friendly Things to Do Around Greater Hartford Looking for plans this weekend? Whether you’re in the mood for a quick craft, an indoor cultural outing, or something a little more adventurous, there are some great family-friendly...

Looking for ways to get out of the house this January—without breaking the bank or losing your mind during winter break? From free ice skating and storytimes to hands-on science, dinosaurs, and creative workshops, there’s no shortage of family-friendly fun happening across Greater Hartford this month.

Your local list of Santa photo ops, train rides, brunches & surprise sightings — all in one place, because moms deserve easy answers when the magic season begins. 🎅✨ 🎅 Santa Photos & Meet-and-Greets 📍 Westfarms Mall — Santa HQ West Hartford / FarmingtonA...

🎄 December Happenings in Greater Hartford December is overflowing with holiday magic across Greater Hartford — from pajama parties and light festivals to Nutcracker performances and festive train rides. Here’s your guide to everything happening December 5–22,...

✨ Holiday Markets in Greater Hartford & Beyond (2025 Edition) Presented by Maddy Ceruti, Realtor Your go-to guide for festive shopping, local makers, and magical holiday vibes, right here in Connecticut. Pratt Street Winter Village — Hartford 📅 12/6–12/7 &...

Greater Hartford Halloween & Fall HappeningsDates listed in chronological order. Recurring events at the end. October 18 Downtown Manchester Halloween Happenings — https://www.downtownmanchester.org/2025/10/18/267117/halloween-happenings-2 Lutz Spooktacular —...