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October Events

Have you seen the new exhibit at the Connecticut Science Center? 

Runs until Saturday, October, 28th: 

7 – 9:30pm: Rails to the Darkside in East Windsor

Runs until Sunday, October 29th: 

Runs until Tuesday, October 31st: 

Runs until Saturday, November 4th:

6 – 8pm: Dracula at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre in Berlin

Tuesday, October 10th: 

Thursday, October 12th: 

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October Events

Monday, October 2nd – Sunday, October 29th:  Monday, October 2nd:  10am: Homeschool Day at Connecticut Historical Society

Tuesday, October 3rd: 

Tuesday, October 3rd – Sunday, October 8th: Tuesday, October 3rd – November 21st: 9:30 – 10:30am: Trail Runners Club at Winding Trails in Farmington Wednesday, October 4th: 

Thursday, October 5th: 

5 – 8pm:

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We visited the Connecticut Science Center recently and wanted to share with you some insider information that we took away from our visit.

Did You Know:

The quietest time to visit, is when the weather is nice outside and in the late afternoons (school/camp groups who are visiting, usually arrive around 10am and leave around 2pm) so anytime after 2pm would be ideal, please note closing time is at 5pm. 

You can bring your own lunch (check out the gorgeous outdoor seating)! Milk your visit and take a stroll on the Riverfront!

Psst, while you are there, check out the Solar and Wind Powered Air Monitoring Station. You can also order lunch at Subway (located inside the Science Center) and try the Subway app for convenient ordering (downtime is uptime). 

Bike Racks are available, which you can also use for a stroller – just remember to bring a lock. Note: There are also small indoor lockers available during your visit. 

Save room for dessert because there is a Froyo World on site.

Over the Summer also be sure to stop and enjoy the rooftop garden – perfect time to get some sun, while little one’s nap. 

You can just see a movie! No need to pay for admission to the Science Center to do so. 

The Science Center recognizes: 

Homeschoolers: Tuesday – Sunday from 10am – 5pm and admission is $11 per person (proper homeschool identification is required) and movies are $6 per person. Discovery Center Programs for K-9 are also available for 10 students for an additional $7.50 per person and they can be run at 9:45am, 11am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm and 2:45pm. Homeschoolers also save 15% on all memberships.

Scouts: Come on a special just for Scouts (Scout Day) or take advantage of Scout Group Pricing and come any day with your troop for a visit full of hands-on fun.

Scouts Day: Scouts visiting on special days will experience additional fun programming including Live Science. Complete the scout activity for the day and receive a brand new Connecticut Science Center Fun Patch. New patches are created for each event. Collect them all. 

Scout Appreciation Weekends – the next one will be August 19-21 to celebrate the upcoming Solar Eclipse. 

Group Outings: Come any day with 10 or more participants and benefit from group pricing. Invite your child’s classmates or organize a group playdate!

Special Needs: Sensory-friendly days for those with special needs. Save the dates for upcoming sensory friendly days on September 24th and October 4th. You will also save $2.95 if you purchase your ticket in advance and online. 

General admission is $23.95 for an adult and $16.95 for a child (ages 3-17). Children under 2 are always free. 

Membership Tips:

If you plan on visiting the Science Center at least three times in one year, a membership may be worth it.

If you want to experience your first visit before deciding, pay normal admission and you have 30 days to decide to become a member to pay the difference.

If you decide the day off you will save $10 if you become a member before you leave. 

The Science Center also has many perks for its members. 

unlimited admission all year with no extra charge for special events;

your membership is fully tax-deductible as the Science Center in a non-profit organization;

you receive flat rate parking which is $5 no matter how long you stay;

the Science Center has rotating reciprocals with other museums; now until October 2017 it is the Connecticut Beardsley Zoo, so you can get in there for free; the future reciprocal museum is Mystic Aquarium at Norwalk in January 2018 through March 2018. 

the Science Center hosts previews of new exhibits exclusively for members;

express entry – skip the line even during the busiest times;

movies are $2 less at $5;

if you decide to sign up for a camp, birthday party or purchase something from the gift shop or Froyo World you will save 10% with your membership card.

you also get discounts at local area restaurants: Bear’s Smokehouse, City Steam Brewery, The Blind Pig, Qdoba, Ted’s Montana Grill and Vivo Seasonal Trattoria. 

Hartford residents get free admission to the Science Center for the month of August available at the Hartford Public Library. 

There is a gift shop on site, and a few interesting things about it are:

They carry an exclusive collection for Science Centers only. 

They are currently carrying an exclusive Hello Kitty Collection.

One of their biggest sellers is the Himalayan Rock Salt Lamps!

Take a selfie with their LEGO statue – yes they also sell LEGO products.

As part of the Dino Trail, they carry hundreds of dinosaur related products!

We thought the Venus Fly trap was pretty cool and it reminded me of the Little Shop of Horrors! 

Another tip:

I visited on a Monday afternoon and was able to find two-hour street parking for $2. 

The parking meter kiosks also display local event info – or of course you have Momford County!

The Connecticut Science Center also offers ample programs for adults including workshops, luncheons, teacher training, as well as an annual gala and a quarterly Museum After Dark Program, which they call Liquid Lounge. 

CT Science Center: Insider Tips We visited the Connecticut Science Center recently and wanted to share with you some insider information that we took away from our visit.

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Sept 25th - Oct 1st

Sept 25th – Oct 1st

Monday, September 25th:

Homeschool Day from 10am – 3pm at NEAM

Monday, September 25th – Saturday, September 30th:

Tuesday, September 26th:

Tuesday, September 26th – Sunday, October 8th:

Wednesday, September 27th:

Wednesday, September 27th – Sunday, October 8th:

Thursday, September 28th:

Deconstructing Hamilton! with Frank Rizzo from…

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September 18 - 24

September 18 – 24

Monday, September 18th:

Tuesday, September 19th:

Tuesday, September 19th – Sunday, October 8th:

Wednesday, September 20th:

Wednesday, September 20th – Sunday, October 8th:

Thursday, September 21st:

Thursday, September 21st – Saturday, September 23rd: 

Thursday, September 21st – Sunday, September 24th: 

Friday, September 22nd:

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September 11 - 17

September 11 – 17

Monday, September 11th:

Monday, September 11th & Wednesday, September 13th: 

Tuesday, September 12th:

Tuesday, September 12th – Sunday, October 8th:

Wednesday, September 13th:

I am an Artist Day

Wednesday, September 13th – Sunday, October 8th:

Thursday, September 14th:

Thursday, September 14th – Friday, September 14th: 

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September 5 - 10

September 5 – 10

Tuesday, September 5th:

9:30 – 10:30am: Little Brooke Trail Runners ClubWhether you are a novice or a comfortable trail runner this club if for you. Even if you can only run-walk, you will be taught how to build up your stamina and eventually run longer. Running trails is easier on the joints and works all muscle groups all while building up your cardio fitness. For the beginners, you will learn…

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September Events

Monday, September 4th: 

Wednesday, September 6th: 

Thursday, September 7th: 

Thursday, September 7th – Sunday, September 10th:

Thursday, September 7th – Sunday, October 8th: 

Friday, September 8th: 

Friday, September 8th – Saturday, September 9th: 

Friday, September 8th – Sunday, September 10th: 

Saturday, September 9th: 

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Farm Day Giveaway Come to Farm Day on the Fish Family Farm in Bolton this Saturday, September 2nd for Lutz Children's Museums' annual end-of-summer festival which will run from 9am - 5pm.

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August 28th - September 3rd

August 28th – September 3rd

Monday, August 28th: 

8 – 10:30am: Hartford Public Schools Convocation 2017 Please join Superintendent Leslie Torres-Rodriguez for “One Team, Our Team” championing Hartford Public Schools students. Free. Dunkin Donuts Park, Hartford

10am – 4:30pm: East Windsor Day Half price admission special for East Windsor residents. Proof of residency required. Connecticut Trolley Museum, East Windsor

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August 21 - 27

August 21 – 27

Monday, August 21st: 

{Last Call} 10am: Free Summer Movies: Shrek Forever After Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Free. Spotlight Theatres, Hartford.

{Last Call} 10am: Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: The Lego Batman Movie featuring $1 movies in Enfield and Manchester

10am – 3pm: Archaeology DayThe Historical Society of Glastonbury invites anyone twelve years or older to…

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August 14 - 20

August 14 – 20

Monday, August 14th: 

{Reoccurs} 10am: Free Summer Movies: Despicable Me Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Free. Runs until 8/21. Spotlight Theatres, Hartford.

{Reoccurs} 10am: Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: Secret Life of Pets featuring $1 movies in Enfield and Manchester (Runs until 8/23)

10am – 4:30pm: East Windsor DayHalf price admission special for East Windsor…

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August 7 - 13

August 7 – 13

Monday, August 7th: 

{Reoccurs} 10am: Free Summer Movies: The Lego Movie Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Free. Runs until 8/21. Spotlight Theatres, Hartford.

{Reoccurs} 10am: Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: Sing featuring $1 movies in Enfield and Manchester (Runs until 8/23)

1 – 4pm: Slooh Airstream Bus Launches Transcontinental Road TripIn anticipation of the celestial…

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July 31 - August 6

July 31 – August 6

Monday, July 31st: 

{Reoccurs} 10am: Free Summer Movies: Shrek Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Free. Runs until 8/21. Spotlight Theatres, Hartford.

{Reoccurs} 10am: Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: The Angry Birds featuring $1 movies in Enfield and Manchester (Runs until 8/23)

12:30pm: Magic MondaysBlaise Serra is an actor and magician with an original perspective on…

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Passport to Summer Fun in Windsor

Passport to Summer Fun in Windsor

The Windsor Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual Summer event called Passport to Summer Fun, every June 23rd – August 31st. Follow the chamber on Facebook or twitter. 

Summer is a great time for casual dining and family fun! Windsor offers a wide variety of restaurants, shops and fun attractions. Have loads of summer fun going out and eating out with family and friends, while earning stamps…

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July 24 - 30

For what to do and where to go this week across Hartford County, Connecticut look no further!

Monday, July 24th: 

Happy National Tequila Day and National Drive-Thru Day! If you are out celebrating either national holiday, please let us know by tagging us on social media!

{Reoccurs} 10am: Free Summer Movies: SING Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Free. Runs until 8/21. Spotlight Theatres, Hartford.

{Reoccurs} 10am: Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhousefeaturing $1 movies in

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July 17 - 23

July 17 – 23

Monday, July 17th: 

{Reoccurs} 6pm – 9pm: Monday Night Jazz at Bushnell Park in Hartford (runs until 8/14)

6:30 – 8:30pm: Make a Painted Wooden Sign Decorate a wooden sign with craft paint, shells and a beach-themed message. Supplies are not included and may cost up to $33. Michaels locations

Monday, July 17th – July 21st:

9am – 4pm: Archaeology DigThe public is invited to the historic…

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