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Hartford, CT family events this month

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 10am–2pm

Second Saturdays for Families: Monet Moments at the Wadsworth

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art — Hartford · Hartford Co. · Hartford

Free admission day with family art activities celebrating Claude Monet's birthday, plus children's films.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free
Indoors

Details at Wadsworth Atheneum ↗

Nov 14 – Dec 23

Holiday Enchantment at the Connecticut Science Center

Connecticut Science Center — Hartford · Hartford Co. · Hartford

Holiday science shows and seasonal fun at the science center.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: See Science Center site
Indoors

Details at Connecticut Science Center ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10pm

WonderLight's Christmas

Hartford Fairgrounds — Hartford · Hartford Co. · Hartford

Drive-through Christmas light show.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Paid: See site

Details at WonderLight's Christmas ↗

Library storytimes & programs (7, free)

From Hartford-area libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

9:30amPumpkin Contest · Downtown (Hartford Public Library), Hartford 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amFamily Literacy PACT · Downtown (Hartford Public Library), Hartford 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amBabytime (NWL) · Noah Webster Library, West Hartford 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

3:30pmMakerspace · Albany Library, Hartford 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

9amPumpkin Contest · Downtown (Hartford Public Library), Hartford 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amTween Chess (FX) · Faxon Branch, West Hartford 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

1pmPumpkin Contest · Downtown (Hartford Public Library), Hartford 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 14 – Dec 23

Holiday Enchantment at the Connecticut Science Center

Connecticut Science Center — Hartford · Hartford Co. · Hartford

Holiday science shows and seasonal fun at the science center.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: See Science Center site
Indoors

Details at Connecticut Science Center ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10pm

WonderLight's Christmas

Hartford Fairgrounds — Hartford · Hartford Co. · Hartford

Drive-through Christmas light show.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Paid: See site

Details at WonderLight's Christmas ↗

Library storytimes & programs (6, free)

From Hartford-area libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10amFamily Literacy PACT · Downtown (Hartford Public Library), Hartford 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amBabytime (NWL) · Noah Webster Library, West Hartford 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

11amFamily Sensory Storytime · Downtown (Hartford Public Library), Hartford 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmTrees for Hartford Lab · Albany Library, Hartford 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmMakerspace · Albany Library, Hartford 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

1pmDiwali: Festival of Lights Celebration · Downtown (Hartford Public Library), Hartford 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 14 – Dec 23

Holiday Enchantment at the Connecticut Science Center

Connecticut Science Center — Hartford · Hartford Co. · Hartford

Holiday science shows and seasonal fun at the science center.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: See Science Center site
Indoors

Details at Connecticut Science Center ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10pm

WonderLight's Christmas

Hartford Fairgrounds — Hartford · Hartford Co. · Hartford

Drive-through Christmas light show.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Paid: See site

Details at WonderLight's Christmas ↗

Library storytimes & programs (4, free)

From Hartford-area libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

10amFamily Literacy PACT · Downtown (Hartford Public Library), Hartford 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmBook Nook: Holiday Craft · Downtown (Hartford Public Library), Hartford 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmMakerspace · Albany Library, Hartford 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

10:30amTween Chess (FX) · Faxon Branch, West Hartford 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 14 – Dec 23

Holiday Enchantment at the Connecticut Science Center

Connecticut Science Center — Hartford · Hartford Co. · Hartford

Holiday science shows and seasonal fun at the science center.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: See Science Center site
Indoors

Details at Connecticut Science Center ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10pm

WonderLight's Christmas

Hartford Fairgrounds — Hartford · Hartford Co. · Hartford

Drive-through Christmas light show.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Paid: See site

Details at WonderLight's Christmas ↗

Library storytimes & programs (5, free)

From Hartford-area libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

10amFamily Literacy PACT · Downtown (Hartford Public Library), Hartford 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amBabytime (NWL) · Noah Webster Library, West Hartford 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

11amFamily Sensory Storytime · Downtown (Hartford Public Library), Hartford 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmFirst Fridays with Advocacy to Legacy · Albany Library, Hartford 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmTrees for Hartford Lab · Albany Library, Hartford 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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25 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Hartford, CT this weekend.

Updated November 11, 2026