Things to do with kids in Hartford, CT this weekend

Wondering what's happening for kids around Hartford this weekend (Oct 16–Oct 18)? We found 13 family-friendly events in Hartford in Hartford County from Friday to Sunday, including 10 free ones. Highlights include Family Literacy PACT and Community Challenge. Listings come from local library, parks & rec and venue calendars, updated nightly. Always confirm with the organizer before you go.

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Oct 16–Oct 18

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Family Literacy PACT

Fri, Oct 16, 10:00 AM–12:00 PMHartford Public Library – Downtown

👨‍👩‍👧 Family & CommunityFree📍 Hartford

Community Challenge

Fri, Oct 16, 12:00 PM–3:00 PMHartford Public Library – Albany

🎧 Teens & TweensAges 12–18Free📍 Hartford

Hear Me Out: Debate Club

Fri, Oct 16, 12:00 PM–3:00 PMHartford Public Library – Albany

🎧 Teens & TweensAges 12–18Free📍 Hartford

Monster of the Week

Fri, Oct 16, 1:00 PM–4:00 PMHartford Public Library – Albany

🎧 Teens & TweensAges 12–18Free📍 Hartford

Fidget Toy Workshop @ YOUmedia

Fri, Oct 16, 2:00 PM–4:00 PMHartford Public Library – Downtown

🎧 Teens & TweensAges 12–18Free📍 Hartford

DJ Foundation Lab @ YOUmedia

Fri, Oct 16, 2:30 PM–4:30 PMHartford Public Library – Downtown

🎧 Teens & TweensAges 12–18Free📍 Hartford

Makerspace

Fri, Oct 16, 3:30 PM–4:30 PMHartford Public Library – Albany

🎨 Arts & CraftsAges 6–12Free📍 Hartford

Friday Market

Fri, Oct 16, 3:00 PM–5:00 PMHartford Public Library – Downtown

👨‍👩‍👧 Family & CommunityFree📍 Hartford

Single Mom's Club

Sat, Oct 17, 1:00 PM–2:30 PMHartford Public Library – Albany

🎵 Music & TheaterFree📍 Hartford

Science on Screen: Agent of Happiness

Sat, Oct 17, 3:00 PMConnecticut Science Center

🔬 STEM & Learning

DIY Bag Charm Bar

Sat, Oct 17, 3:00 PM–4:00 PMHartford Public Library – Albany

🎧 Teens & TweensAges 12–18Free📍 Hartford

The Sea Tea Improv Family Show! Comedy You Can Bring Your Grown-Ups To

Sun, Oct 18, 10:00 AM–Hartford Business Improvement District

🎵 Music & TheaterAges 12+

Spooktacular

Sun, Oct 18, 10:30 AM–2:30 PMConnecticut Science Center

🏛️ Museums & Attractions

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Things to do with kids in Hartford, CT this weekend

This weekend in Hartford

Family Literacy PACT

Community Challenge

Hear Me Out: Debate Club

Monster of the Week

Fidget Toy Workshop @ YOUmedia

DJ Foundation Lab @ YOUmedia

Makerspace

Friday Market

Single Mom's Club

Science on Screen: Agent of Happiness

DIY Bag Charm Bar

The Sea Tea Improv Family Show! Comedy You Can Bring Your Grown-Ups To

Spooktacular

Nearby towns this weekend

The weekend, sorted.