Wednesday, July 13th:
Carousel Rides for Mad About Madeline!
When/Where: All day at Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale in Madison
Cost: 100% of all donations from today's rides go directly to Mad About Madeline!
If You Go: Ride the Magical Charity Carousel at the Madison Fish Tale, (1301 Boston Post Road, Madison), in support of Mad About Madeline!
Float Your Boat
When/Where: All day at the Mystic Seaport
Cost: Free with admission
If You Go: Make & take a toy boat souvenir for free!
Year of the Turtle
When/Where: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Mystic Aquarium
Cost: Free activities with admission
If You Go: Learn all about turtles with close-up, hands-on activities! Kids participate in turtle-themed crafts and maybe a turtle tattoo!
Save Ocean Beach Kids Day
When/Where: 10:30 a.m. at Ocean Beach Park
Cost: Free activities with admission
If You Go: Learn all about birds with the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and have fun with a craft project!
Crazy Catapult Science
When/Where: 1:30 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of SECT
Cost: $9 member/$15 non-member (includes child admission)
If You Go: Children ages 4-6 learn all about the fun science behind
catapults!
Boardwalk Magic
When/Where: 7p.m. at Ocean Beach Park
Cost: $5.00 (parking fee)
If You Go: Be amazed by the magic of Jim Sisti & Sandy!
Thursday, July 14th:
Sock Hop
When/Where: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Ocean Beach Park
Cost: $5.00 (parking fee)
If You Go: Have fun with DJ Bill Rinoski! Lots of kids prizes and dancing!
Friday, July 15th:
Little Bits & Pieces
When/Where: 10:30 a.m. at the Children’s Museum of SECT
Cost: $9 member/$15 non-member (includes child admission)
If You Go: Children ages 3-5 build creative mosaics!
Steve Elci & Friends open for Dan Zanes & Friends!
When/Where: 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Parade Plaza in New London
Cost: Free to attend
If You Go: Rock out with local favorite Steve Elci & Friends when they open for Dan Zanes & Friends! Enjoy the biggest family music event of the season!
Fireworks & Music
When/Where: 8pm at Ocean Beach Park
Cost: $5 parking fee per car
If You Go: Mike Buscetto sponsors 4th of July fireworks fun at Ocean Beach with opening act Steve Smith and the Nakeds at 8pm!
Saturday, July 16th:
Celebrate East Lyme Festival & Fireworks!
When/Where: 3p.m. – 9 p.m. on Main Street, Downtown Niantic
Cost: Free admission
If You Go: Family-friendly event with something for everyone! Fantastic food, 4 live music stages & performance stages, Art & Author Walk, over 190 local vendors, live food demos and so much more! Expansive Children’s Area including rock climbing, bounce house, giant twister, soccer, painting with the Clayroom, face painting and more. Meet Ronald McDonald at the McDonald’s interactive tent at 5:30 p.m. at the children’s area!
Waterford Farmers MarketWhen/Where: Saturday's from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m./Waterford Town Hall Parking Lot
If You Go: Truly shop local and get fresh summer veggies and herbs. They have native grasses, perennials & hanging baskets too! Check out the fresh baked breads & pastries as well as local art and jewelry, soaps, pottery, tie dyes, and seaglass jewelry!
Sunday, July 17th:
Autism Spectrum Morning
When/Where: 10 a.m. at the Children’s Museum of SECT
Cost: Free event/Must pre-register by calling 860-691-1111
If You Go: Children on the Autism Spectrum and their families enjoy a quiet, self-guided experience at the Museum.
Hands On Program
When/Where: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Florence Griswold Museum
Cost: Free with Museum admission
If You Go: Go down by the river or in Miss Florence’s garden to paint in the open air! The Museum provides painters with brushes, palette, paint, canvas, and smock! All ages/skill sets bring the creativity! Complete your day with scavenger hunts, hands-on art projects, games and a visit to the artist studio.
Free Arboretum Tour
When/Where: 2 p.m. at Connecticut CollegeArboretum
Cost: Free
If You Go: Enjoy the beauty of the Conn College Arboretum with your
family. Tours are free and open to the public.
Monday, July 18th:
KOOL 101 Classic Car Cruise Night
When/Where: 6 p.m. at OceanBeach Park
Cost: Free Parking
If You Go: Enjoy a coastal cruise evening experience complete with live music and more!
Tuesday, July 19th:
Beach Blanket Movie
When/Where: Sunset at OceanBeach Park
Cost: $5 per car for parking fee
