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Father's Day Weekend 2025 Things To Do in Connecticut: Plus, Honoring Juneteenth and More

Get on board for a Father's Day Weekend full of fun things to do in Connecticut! Father's Day Weekend Trolley Rides, photo courtesy of the Shoreline Trolley Museum.
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6/11/25 - By Jennifer Coe

Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut this Father's Day weekend 2025? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

It's Father's Day weekend so let's find something to do with the whole family that will make Dad feel special! Take a drive to the Lyman Orchards' trawberry Fest to pick strawberries, listen to live music, and participate in free activities. See live cultural dancing and music at the Strawberry Moon Farmer's Market at Pequot Museum or attend South Windsor Strawberry Festival & Craft Fair, one of the largest festivals in the state. 

Dad gets a special entry deal at lots of places including: Dad Zips Free at IT Ropes Course and Dads Dino Day at the Dinosaur Place and more! Check our calendar for all the Dad events. 

Don't forget, it's Connecticut Open House Day Statewide this weekend, when so many different museums, parks, historical homes, farms, and more will be open and free to the public! 

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Family Fun Night: Popping for Pop at The Children's Museum

West Hartford
Friday, June 13, 2025
Kick Off Father’s Day Weekend with us! Make the whole weekend all about Dad—starting with our Family Fun Night: Popping for Pop at the museum. It's a  special evening packed with popcorn snacks, story time, and exclusive after-hours access to all our exhibits. READ MORE

Yankee Doodle Fair in Westport

Westport
All weekend, June 13-15, 2025
Once again on Father’s Day Weekend, “kids of all ages” will gather at the Westport Woman’s Club to enjoy one of the town’s oldest and best-loved family events, The Westport Woman’s Club’s Yankee Doodle Fair.   READ MORE

Dad Zips Free at It Ropes Course

New Haven
All weekend, June 13-15, 2025
Celebrate Father’s Day with an Epic Adventure! ‍Join It Adventure Ropes Course in New Haven for a high-flying Father’s Day weekend. READ MORE

MacBeth for Kids at Pinkney Park

Rowayton
All weekend, June 13-15, 2025
Opening Weekend
Shakespeare on the Sound is thrilled to present its 29th summer season with a production of MacBeth by William Shakespeare. Directed by Axel Avin, Jr. A nobleman and his wife plot to murder their monarch in their ambitious quest to become King and Queen of Scotland, only to fall into a nightmare of disquiet. READ MORE

South Windsor Strawberry Festival & Craft Fair

South Windsor
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Nevers Park hosts one of the largest strawberry festivals in the state! Enjoy train rides, face painting, Craft Fair, the Little Miss Strawberry Pageant, food trucks, and, of course, plenty of strawberry delights. READ MORE

Father's Day Parent and Child Donut Event at Giggling Pig

New Haven
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Join Giggling Pig for a fun Saturday morning of fun making donut creations in clay. READ MORE

CT Open House Day Statewide

Statewide
Saturday, June 14, 2025
More than 100 tourism attractions (and growing) across the state, including museums, arts and cultural venues, historical sites, farms and restaurants, will welcome visitors with free or discounted admission or special offers. READ MORE

Lyman Orchards' Strawberry Fest

Middlefield
Saturday, June 14, 2025
There’s no sweeter way to celebrate the start of Summer ‘25 than by joining in on all the fun at the Lyman Orchards Strawberry Festival.  It’s all happening at the Apple Barrel Farm Market and grounds on Saturday, June 14. READ MORE

Strawberry Moon Farmer's Market at Pequot Museum

Mashantucket
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Join the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and experience a sweet treat in appreciation of the solstice and kick-off the summer with indigenous artist and culture for a family-friendly day full of activities. READ MORE

The Lawn Party at Nook Farm at Harriet Beecher Stowe House

Hartford —FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Join us in celebration for the Lawn Party at Nook Farm, presented by The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, The Mark Twain House & Museum, and the Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association. READ MORE

Father's Day Workshop in Shelton

Shelton —FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Join Playful Palette for an hour-long immersive workshop that will encourage play and creativity for the whole family. Participants will enjoy arts and crafts with a Father's Day theme, engaging themed sensory play and social interaction with families in the community. READ MORE

CAR-nival at The Lutz

Manchester
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Trucks, cars, and all things wheely-awesome! There will be some vehicles that you can touch, some to jump into and explore, and others to just gawk at in awe. Come join us at the Lutz Children's Museum as we celebrate CT Open House Day with a fun event, snack truck, vendors, yard games, and FREE ADMISSION. READ MORE

Kidz Bop at the Palace Theatre

Stamford
Saturday, June 14, 2025
The KIDZ BOP Kids are back in 2025 with their all new KIDZ BOP Live Certified BOP Tour, coming to a city near you. Sing and dance along to today biggest BOPs live on the big stage including “espresso”, “HOT TO GO”, & “Dance Monkey”.  Join us for the ultimate pop concert experience for kids (and their grown-ups!) with eye-popping new stage design and interactive elements kids will love, as well as the return of the popular (and hilarious!) Daddy Dance Off. READ MORE

Juneteenth Celebration at the Hempsted Houses

New London—FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War. Partnering with the New London NAACP and OIC New London, the Hempsted Houses are home to this yearly community event celebrating Juneteenth and highlighting the African American history of the Hempsted Houses and the surrounding New London neighborhood. READ MORE

Symphony in the Park in Hartford

Hartford—FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Join the Hartford Symphony and the Carolyn Kuan, conductor Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Also, Michael Sigal, violin, 2024 Young Artist Competition Winner Schauntice Shephard, and soprano Hartford Gay Men’s Chorus. READ MORE

Rose Weekend at Elizabeth Park

West Hartford —FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Join Elizabeth Park for a free educational and family-friendly activities while showcasing the Helen S Kaman Rose Garden at the peak of its seasonal beauty. All Rose Weekend events are FREE (except for the Watercolor Class) and open to the public. READ MORE

Dads and Grads Event at Olde Mystic Village

Mystic —FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
This Father’s Day weekend (6/14 – 6/15) join Olde Mistick Village for their first ever “Dads & Grads” event. Stop by to enjoy a weekend full of live music and celebrate a day out with dad and the recent/upcoming graduates. READ MORE

Father's Day Public Art Stroll in Hartford

Hartford
Saturday,June 14, 2025
Join RiseUP for Arts for a special Father’s Day Public Art Stroll in Downtown Hartford! Bring the kids and start the morning with a casual breakfast, coffee, and a chance to meet other dads before heading out on a guided, interactive walking tour exploring Hartford's incredible murals and public art. READ MORE

Juneteenth Events in Norwalk

Norwalk—FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Juneteenth in Norwalk: A Celebration of Freedom, Culture & Community Experience a week of events honoring Black history, culture, and community In Norwalk. READ MORE

Donuts for Dads at Bristol Bazaar

Bristol
Sunday, June 15, 20225
To celebrate all of the Dads out there - Bristol Bazaar invites you to come pick a FREE donut off of their donut wall and see if you win an additional prize. READ MORE

Dads, Donuts, Tractors, Trucks and Hot Dogs at Hein Farm

Farmington
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Explore the farm with Dad this Father's Day and enjoy Dude's Donut Truck, Happy Tails Coffee truck an the Dawg Tour hot dogs. Live music, antique truck & tractor show and the ponds will be open for fishing. READ MORE

Dads and Donuts at Create Escape

New Milford
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Bring the whole family in to celebrate Dad! Enjoy a delicious Donut and Coffee or Juice and create art and memories together while painting pottery.   READ MORE

BBQ and Beer with Designs by Lee

Stamford
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Celebrate Dad with us at Designs by Lee for a Father's Day BBQ & Beer event you won't want to miss! Designs by Lee is teaming up with Coalhouse Pizza to bring you slow-smoked BBQ, ice-cold beer, and a fun afternoon in the garden. READ MORE

Dads Skate Free for Father's Day

Waterbury
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Come on down to skate on Father’s Day!  **Father’s Skate Free** READ MORE

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Jenny Coe
Jenny Coe is a longtime Mommy Poppins writer and contributor and full-time mom to three boys. Jenny has also been a contributor at Patch and The Reminder (Hartford Courant). Here at Mommy Poppins, Jenny writes about great things for kids to do in Connecticut and New England, affordable fun, and nature experiences (her favorite!).
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