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Catch all the family fun in Connecticut with the top things to do this Veterans Day Weekend 2025! Photo courtesy of CT Science Center
Catch all the family fun in Connecticut with the top things to do this Veterans Day Weekend 2025! Photo courtesy of CT Science Center
11/5/25 - By Jennifer Coe

Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut this Veterans Day Weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

This weekend Connecticut families can honor and thank American veteran's and attend one of the many ceremonies and celebrations going on. The Veteran's Day Celebration in New Britain will be presented by the Iwo Jima Historical Foundation, and the Stamford Veteran's Day Parade & Ceremony will take place on Sunday, Nov. 9.

This weekend has some special events for fans of Pokemon! All the "trainers" can attend Pokemon Day at CT Science Center, where kids can enjoy a Pokemon scavenger hunt, trade cards, dress up, and more. Additionally, this month is a celebration of Native American Heritage, so this coming weekend there will be a special Native American Heritage Celebration at Stepping Stones Museum, with hands-on activities, indigenous folktales, and Native American history.

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Saturday, November 8, 2025
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Saturday, November 8, 2025
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Saturday, November 8, 2025
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Saturday, November 8, 2025
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Saturday & Sunday, November 8-9, 2025
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Saturday & Sunday, November 8-9, 2025
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Stamford Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony

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Sunday, November 9, 2025
The Stamford Patriotic & Special Events Commission in conjunction with Stamford Veterans Council, Stamford Veterans Park Partnership, and Stamford Veterans Resource Center invite all to the annual Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony on Sunday, November 9, 2025.  This year's Grand Marshal will be Mr. Dan Sanford. READ MORE

Canine Stars at the Garde Arts Center

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Sunday, November 9, 2025
As seen on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, Nickelodeon Unleashed and American Ninja Warrior, these incredible pups have gone from Rescues to Rockstars! The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show features a world-class team of dog trainers and their adopted dogs. READ MORE

Hamden Veterans Day Ceremony

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Sunday, November 9, 2025
Come and celebrate with a special Veteran's Day Ceremony - Special Guestnote Speaker is Ms. Karimah Mickens, Hamden Town Clerk.  READ MORE

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Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Veteran's Day at New England Air Museum

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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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