Community Corner

Clowns, Movies and a Soiree!

This weekly column will help you plan something to do with the family this week.

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

In this quick grab-and-go calendar, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

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CLASS CLOWN

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Where/When: Hartford Children's Theatre, March 11-20, various times

Why Go: A new play commissioned by Hartford Children's Theatre and written by children's author Johanna Hurwitz. A story about how a fourth grade students tries to prove to his teacher that he may be the "class clown," but he has the abilities to be a ring leader. 

Pricing: Vary from $10 to $18 depending on membership and age. 

Kidcity Children's Museum

Where/When: 119 Washington St, Middletown, March 17, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Why Go: Kids 1 to 8-years-old can enjoy the multiple kid-themed rooms with their older siblings and an adult.

Pricing: Free!

Where/When: Somers Public Library, March 18, 3 p.m.

Why Go: Need something to do the afternoon of a half-day of school? Come watch the new movie Megamind at the public library. The movie is rated-PG. No registration is required but children younger than 12 years must be  accompanied by an adult.

Pricing: Free!

Where/When: Ellington Middle School, March 19, 9 a.m. - noon

Why Go: Professional pitchers and catchers have been at camp for weeks now. This local clinic will help players who are 7 to 10 years old (prior to May 1, 2011) get a glove in their hand and have their own spring training experience.

Pricing: Free!

FANCY NANCY PARTY

Where/When: Kent Memorial Library, Suffield, March 19, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Why Go: Dress in your fanciest ensemble (that's fancy for outfit) and come to a soiree (that's fancy for party)! The library is hosting a glamorous tea party for children from 4 to 8 years old. Fancy Nancy books will be read, crunchy crudités will be nibbled and accessories will be given out. Registration is limited so call ahead. 

Pricing: Free


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