28

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

28

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)
Google Calendar ICS

an artful blend of Eastern, Western, ancient, and contemporary performance

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Feb

22

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)
Google Calendar ICS

What could George be up to now?

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Feb

17

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)
Google Calendar ICS

Designed for ages 4-10

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Feb

8

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)
Google Calendar ICS

Recommended for Grades PreK-3

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Oct

27

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)
Google Calendar ICS

Trick or Treat!

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Oct

25

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)
Google Calendar ICS

Calling all goblins, ghouls, & ghosts!

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Sep

27

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)
Google Calendar ICS

Our biggest event of the year is free and open to everyone!

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Sep

14

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)
Google Calendar ICS

Be a part of a unique tradition!

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Sep

13

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

10

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)
Google Calendar ICS

Sing along!

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Aug

2

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)
Google Calendar ICS

It’s the aquarium that comes to you!

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"The Little Red Hen" by WonderSpark Puppets

Jul

26

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)
Google Calendar ICS

feat. UConn Puppet Arts Alumna Julia Darden!

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Jul

25

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)
Google Calendar ICS

Today’s theme: Ice cream!

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Jul

12

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)
Google Calendar ICS

Today’s theme: Under the Sea!

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Jul

12

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

14

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)
Google Calendar ICS

It’s “Movie Night!”

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Apr

26

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)
Google Calendar ICS

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

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Nov

10

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

26

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

3

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)
Google Calendar ICS

Get ready to sing!

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Sep

28

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)
Google Calendar ICS

Mansfield’s largest annual event!

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Pop-Up Puppet Show: Magnificent Monster Circus

Jun

14

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)
Google Calendar ICS

Come one, come all to the Magnificent Monster Circus!

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Apr

13

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)
Google Calendar ICS

What Makes a Treehopper?

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Mar

17

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

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)
Google Calendar ICS

Eastern Connecticut Maple Festival

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Mar

9

10:00 AM10:00

All Ages, Family Fun, Free, Outdoors Fun

Maple Festival

Saturday, March 9, 2024
10:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 16:00
E. O. Smith High School (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Eastern Connecticut Maple Festival

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Jan

28

12:30 PM12:30

All Ages, Family Fun

Family Fun Day

Sunday, January 28, 2024
12:30 PM 3:30 PM 12:30 15:30
Mansfield Community Center (map)
Google Calendar ICS

It’s LEGO Day!

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Dec

15

4:30 PM16:30

All Ages, Family Fun, Free, Music

Celebrating Taylor

Friday, December 15, 2023
4:30 PM 7:30 PM 16:30 19:30
Mansfield Community Center (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Calling all Swifties!

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Dec

8

8:00 PM20:00

All Ages, Family Fun, Holiday Fun, Music

Holiday Pops

Friday, December 8, 2023
8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (map)
Google Calendar ICS

Shipping down from Boston

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