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This weekend with kids in Hartford, CT: Nov 13–15

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

More big outings

Museums, gardens & more

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

Sunday, Nov 15

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

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This weekend (Nov 13–15) Hartford, CT has 10 kid-friendly events, 8 of them free. Top picks: Second Saturdays for Families: Monet Moments at the Wadsworth and WonderLight's Christmas. Rainy-day options: Holiday Enchantment at the Connecticut Science Center and Pumpkin Contest. Plus 7 free library programs.

10 family events across the Hartford area this weekend: 2 big outings (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Hartford-area libraries. Use the filters to narrow it down.

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