Shut down those video games! There are always some cool activities for kids going on in Connecticut. 

Thanks to mommypoppins.com for the recommendations.

 

1. Curious George Live: The Golden Meatball

When - Saturday, May 7 @ 11am

Cost - $15 [ages 5 - 9)

"Curious George" To Be Made Into Movie
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2. Kid's Festival

Where - Ballard Park in Ridgefield

When - Saturday, May [Raindate is Sunday, May 8]

What - Crafts, Carnival Games, Air-Brush Tattoos, Face Painting [Admission is                              Free]

Olympics Day 7 - Women's Football Q/F - Match 20 - USA v New Zealand
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3. Festival of the Arts at Quassy Amusement Park

When - Saturday, May 7

Where - Quassy Amusement Park From 11am to 6pm

What - Annual Walkway Chalk Art Competition and area school jazz bands

will be performing at the Carousel Theatre

Cost - $20 and up [quassy.com]

Manhattan's Museum Mile On 5th Avenue Closed To Traffic For Arts Celebration
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4. H.O.R.S.E Spring Open House

When - Saturday, May 14 [10am to 3pm - All ages]

Where - H.O.R.S.E of CT @ 43 Wilbur Road Washington, CT

What - Pony rides for the little kids from 12pm to 2pm, boutique and tack sale, and hourly tours.

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5. Mother's Day at the Mystic Aquarium

When - Saturday & Sunday, May 7 and May 8 [9am to 5pm]

Where - Mystic Aquarium in Mystic Connectiocut

What - Moms receive free admission to the aquarium with purchase of full price ticket.

More - Aquarium's Ocean Blue Catering hosting a Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 8 at the Mystic Yachting Center. Click here for prices and more info.

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Mommypoppins.com is a great website if you're looking for things to do with your kids of all ages.

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