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Apr

4:30 PM16:30

Family Fun

Family Fun Event

Friday, April 24, 2026
4:30 PM 7:30 PM 16:30 19:30
Mansfield Community Center (map)
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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May

6:00 PM18:00

Date Night, Dining, Family Fun, For Kids

Kids' Night Out

Friday, May 1, 2026
6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
Mansfield Community Center (map)
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Parents, find your own fun!

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Nov

8:00 AM08:00

All Ages, Family Fun, Fitness, Fundraiser

Husky Run & Ruck

Sunday, November 8, 2026
8:00 AM 10:30 AM 08:00 10:30
UConn Student Recreation Center (map)
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Multiple age groups and distances!

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Apr

10:30 AM10:30

Family Fun, For Kids, Visual Arts

Storytime & Craft at The Benton

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
William Benton Museum of Art (map)
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Learn about UConn’s dairy cows & make a cute cow craft!

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Apr

12:30 PM12:30

Family Fun

Family Fun Event

Saturday, April 11, 2026
12:30 PM 3:30 PM 12:30 15:30
Mansfield Community Center (map)
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Spring celebration

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She Thinks She’s Queen Elizabeth But She’s Dirty Gerts To Me

Mar

2:00 PM14:00

Family Fun, Puppetry

She Thinks She’s Queen Elizabeth But She’s Dirty Gerts To Me

Saturday, March 21, 2026
2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry (map)
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a groovy blend of historical fiction, 60s pop culture, and colorful confetti in a one-of-a-kind show for families

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Mar

11:00 AM11:00

Family Fun, Puppetry

She Thinks She’s Queen Elizabeth But She’s Dirty Gerts To Me

Saturday, March 21, 2026
11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry (map)
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a groovy blend of historical fiction, 60s pop culture, and colorful confetti in a one-of-a-kind show for families

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Feb

2:00 PM14:00

Family Fun, Puppetry

Tiger Tales

Saturday, February 28, 2026
2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry (map)
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an artful blend of Eastern, Western, ancient, and contemporary performance

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Feb

11:00 AM11:00

Family Fun, Puppetry

Tiger Tales

Saturday, February 28, 2026
11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry (map)
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an artful blend of Eastern, Western, ancient, and contemporary performance

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Feb

2:00 PM14:00

Family Fun, For Kids, Theater

Curious George: "The Golden Meatball"

Sunday, February 22, 2026
2:00 PM 3:30 PM 14:00 15:30
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (map)
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What could George be up to now?

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Feb

10:30 AM10:30

Family Fun, For Kids, Learning, Visual Arts, History

Learn about Lincoln!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
Williamt Benton Museum of Art (map)
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Designed for ages 4-10

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Feb

2:00 PM14:00

Family Fun, Theater

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical

Sunday, February 8, 2026
2:00 PM 4:00 PM 14:00 16:00
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (map)
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Recommended for Grades PreK-3

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Oct

6:00 PM18:00

Athletics, Family Fun, For Kids, Halloween

SAAC-o-Lantern

Monday, October 27, 2025
6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
UConn Volleyball Center (map)
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Trick or Treat!

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Oct

3:00 PM15:00

Free, For Kids, Family Fun, Halloween

Downtown Boo Bash

Saturday, October 25, 2025
3:00 PM 5:00 PM 15:00 17:00
Betsy Paterson Square (map)
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Calling all goblins, ghouls, & ghosts!

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Sep

2:00 PM14:00

All Ages, Fall Fun, Free, For Kids, Outdoors Fun, Senior Fun, UConn Students, Puppetry, Music, Family Fun, Dining, Dance, Adults

Celebrate Mansfield Festival

Saturday, September 27, 2025
2:00 PM 8:00 PM 14:00 20:00
Downtown Storrs (map)
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Our biggest event of the year is free and open to everyone!

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Sep

10:00 AM10:00

All Ages, Family Fun, Fall Fun, Free, Puppetry, Puppets

Community Puppet Building Workshop

Sunday, September 14, 2025
10:00 AM 5:00 PM 10:00 17:00
Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry (map)
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Be a part of a unique tradition!

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Sep

10:00 AM10:00

All Ages, Family Fun, Fall Fun, Free, Puppetry, Puppets

Community Puppet Building Workshop

Saturday, September 13, 2025
10:00 AM 5:00 PM 10:00 17:00
Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Be a part of a unique tradition!

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Sep

7:00 PM19:00

Family Fun, Film, Music

Disney's "Moana": Live-to-film Concert

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (map)
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Sing along!

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Aug

11:00 AM11:00

All Ages, Family Fun, Free, For Kids, Outdoors Fun, Puppetry, Summer Fun

“Whale Tales” by Talking Hands Theatre

Saturday, August 2, 2025
11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
Betsy Paterson Square (map)
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It’s the aquarium that comes to you!

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"The Little Red Hen" by WonderSpark Puppets

Jul

11:00 AM11:00

All Ages, Family Fun, Free, For Kids, Outdoors Fun, Puppetry, Summer Fun

"The Little Red Hen" by WonderSpark Puppets

Saturday, July 26, 2025
11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
Betsy Paterson Square (map)
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feat. UConn Puppet Arts Alumna Julia Darden!

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Jul

4:30 PM16:30

Family Fun

Family Fun Night!

Friday, July 25, 2025
4:30 PM 7:30 PM 16:30 19:30
Mansfield Community Center (map)
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Today’s theme: Ice cream!

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Jul

12:30 PM12:30

Family Fun

Family Fun Day!

Saturday, July 12, 2025
12:30 PM 3:30 PM 12:30 15:30
Mansfield Community Center (map)
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Today’s theme: Under the Sea!

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Jul

11:00 AM11:00

All Ages, Family Fun, Free, For Kids, Outdoors Fun, Puppetry, Summer Fun

"An Hour of Clown" by BreakFAST Puppets

Saturday, July 12, 2025
11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
Betsy Paterson Square (map)
Google Calendar ICS

feat. UConn Puppet Arts Alum Anthony Sellitto-Budney!

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Jun

12:30 PM12:30

Family Fun

Family Fun Day!

Saturday, June 14, 2025
12:30 PM 3:30 PM 12:30 15:30
Mansfield Community Center (map)
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It’s “Movie Night!”

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Apr

8:00 AM08:00

All Ages, Family Fun, Free, Outdoors Fun

Celebrate Earth Day!

Saturday, April 26, 2025
8:00 AM 1:00 PM 08:00 13:00
Mansfield Community Center (map)
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CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

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Nov

2:00 PM14:00

All Ages, Family Fun, Theater

My Father's Dragon

Sunday, November 10, 2024
2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Talking animals, a daring rescue, a flying dragon, buried treasure, and lots of humor!

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Oct

3:00 PM15:00

All Ages, For Kids, Free, Family Fun

Downtown Boo Bash

Saturday, October 26, 2024
3:00 PM 5:00 PM 15:00 17:00
Betsy Paterson Square (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Calling all goblins, ghouls, and ghosts!

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Oct

6:30 PM18:30

All Ages, Family Fun, Film, Music

Encanto: The Sing-along Film Concert

Thursday, October 3, 2024
6:30 PM 8:00 PM 18:30 20:00
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (map)
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Get ready to sing!

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Sep

2:00 PM14:00

All Ages, Fall Fun, Family Fun, Free, Outdoors Fun, Music, Puppets, Senior Fun, Visual Arts, UConn Students, Adults, Dance

CELEBRATE MANSFIELD FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 28, 2024
2:00 PM 8:00 PM 14:00 20:00
Betsy Paterson Square (map)
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Mansfield’s largest annual event!

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Pop-Up Puppet Show: Magnificent Monster Circus

Jun

2:00 PM14:00

All Ages, Family Fun, For Kids, Free, Outdoors Fun, Puppetry, Puppets, Summer Fun

Pop-Up Puppet Show: Magnificent Monster Circus

Friday, June 14, 2024
2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
Betsy Paterson Square (map)
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Come one, come all to the Magnificent Monster Circus!

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Apr

1:00 PM13:00

All Ages, Free, Family Fun, Science, Puppetry

Family Day with CSMNH

Saturday, April 13, 2024
1:00 PM 5:00 PM 13:00 17:00
Gant Science Complex (map)
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What Makes a Treehopper?

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Mar

2:00 PM14:00

All Ages, Family Fun, Theater

Giraffes Can't Dance

Sunday, March 17, 2024
2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Based on the book written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

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Mar

10:00 AM10:00

All Ages, Family Fun, Free, Outdoors Fun

Maple Festival

Sunday, March 10, 2024
10:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 16:00
E. O. Smith High School (map)
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Eastern Connecticut Maple Festival

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