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ST PAUL, MN - FEBRUARY 03: The Night Before Dave Matthews Band Presented by Entercom on February 3, 2018 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Entercom)
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for CBS Radio Inc.This Father's Day weekend features BBQ cookouts for dad, concerts and as well as special ceremonies to honor Juneteenth.
Here are some things to do this weekend:
ST PAUL, MN - FEBRUARY 03: The Night Before Dave Matthews Band Presented by Entercom on February 3, 2018 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Entercom)
The Dave Matthews Band, known for their hits like "Crush" and "Crash Into Me," will be performing at the XFINITY Theatre on Saturday.
A Brooklyn Rapid Transit trolley car at the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven photographed on March 2, 2022.
The Shore Line Trolley Museum is letting guests bring their dads (or any other father figure) for free on Sunday. Visitors will get a chance to see the train car restoration in action, according to their event description.
Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, Conn. welcomed two new bison — mother and daughter duo Clara and Eleanor — in September 2021.
This festival celebrates Beardsley Zoo being open for a century with free admission and carousel rides on Saturday.
Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford held its annual Road Jam Music Fest on June 21-22, 2019. Festival goers enjoyed music from live bands, local food trucks and, of course, plenty of beer. Were you SEEN?
Two Roads Brewing Company is hosting this boozy music festival all weekend, which features musicians like Bella's Bartok and The Alpaca Gnomes.
The New Britain Museum of American Art celebrates Martin Luther King Day this year with a series of events and free admission.
New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting its 21st annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring drumming, dancing and poetry on Saturday.
A Pride flag flow in Connecticut in June 2022.
Enfield is hosting their first annual Pride celebration at Enfield Square Mall on Saturday. The event will have live performers as well as crafters and vendors, according to its event description.
NAPA, CA - MAY 27: Michael Franti of Michael Franti & Spearhead performs during BottleRock Napa Valley on May 27, 2017 in Napa, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)
Award-winning muscian Michael Franti, known for songs like “Sound of Sunshine" and "I Got You,” will be performing at the Levitt Pavillion for Performing Arts on Sunday.
More information about the artist here.
The empty auditorium inside the Palace Theatre in Stamford, Conn., photographed on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., is advocating for legislation that would provide more funding for embattled performing arts venues like the Palace Theatre in Stamford.
The Grammy-winning jazz band will be performing songs from their newest album, “Raising Our Voice,” at The Palace Theatre on Friday.
Spring Hill Arts Gathering, also known as SHAG, has shared its lineup for the 2022 festival, set for June 16-19.
The live event brings together performers like Deborah Cox and Betty Who with artists like Edgar Heap of Birds and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith to celebrate nature and creativity. It runs at the Spring Hill Vineyards all weekend.
Contributed photos Children of all ages are invited to have fun at the Norfolk Farmers Market Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. when Kids Play, a children’s museum in Torrington, will be on site with interactive exhibits. New York Life representatives will also be at the market with information about their child safety program.
This farmers market features live music and cooking demonstrations. It's hosted every Saturday on the Town Hall Lawn until Oct. 1.
Ribs
1741 Pub and Grill is offering a BBQ feast for dads, featuring ribs, roasted corn and more, on Sunday.
Infinity Hall Music in Norfolk
This tribute band aims to mimic the sounds of the famous band the Eagles. They will be performing at Infinity Hall in Norfolk on Friday.
An overhead image of Newtown’s Fairfield Hills campus.
This family-friendly race aims to raise money for the Newtown Scholarship Association. It kicks off at Newtown’s Fairfield Hills campus on Saturday.
Livia Clark, 7, of Mendham, NJ, rides a zip line during her first ever ropes course with her family during opening day at The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, Conn., on Friday, April 1, 2022.
Guests who bring their father to The Adventure Park at Storrs will get a free ticket for him to enjoy the park on Sunday.
More information about the park here.
The New Haven Museum will host the founder and executive director of the Witness Stones Project at the Pardee-Morris House on Sunday, June 19 to share the lives of Pink and Stepna, who were both enslaved and are now memorialized at the site from noon to 2:30 p.m.
This event recognizes Juneteenth by honoring the lives of two enslaved individuals at the Pardee-Morris House on Sunday.
An exterior view of Cinestudio on Wednesday Dec. 11, 2019, located on campus of Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. The theater will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year.
Cinestudio will be hosting a hybrid of both in-person and online screenings for this year's LGBTQ Film Festival. The screenings last until Jun. 21.
The Essex Steam Train is running more often during the summer.
The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat is giving guests a chance to celebrate Father's Day with donuts, coffee and tea on Sunday.
The Harwinton Fair in 2019. This year’s fair opens Oct. 1 and continues through Oct. 3 at the Harwinton Fairgrounds, Locust Road, Harwinton.
This faire recreates an old-world spring festival filled with jousting knights, combat and circus-style performers at the Harwinton Fairgrounds. This weekend's theme is Vikings, barbarians and other medieval hordes.
Strawberrys
This festival features strawberry creations including cakes, ice cream and jams, as well as a petting farm and live music. It takes place at Lyman Orchards on Saturday.
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark is inviting guests to enjoy three different types of chicken wings as well as the rides the park has to offer on Friday.
Splash pads across the state have turned their sprinklers on and offer a way for kids to cool down for free.
Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium will open a new butterfly exhibit on May 28. The "Flutter Zone," is a walk-through exhibit in a floral habitat on the aquarium's riverfront courtyard.
The Maritime Aquarium will be hosting a habitat filled with colorful butterflies that guests can walk through. The "Flutter Zone" will be available until Sept. 5.
Work continues on construction projects and the roof repairs at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum on Monday August 27, 2018 in Norwalk Conn.
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will be hosting antique and vintage doll and toy collections starting on May 25 and lasting until Jan. 8, 2023.
A sailboat heads into Norwalk Harbor with Manresa Island and the decommissioned power plant in the background on June 10, 2018 in Norwalk Conn.
Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Harbor Tour is offering cruises through Norwalk Harbor and Long Island Sound starting from May 26 and lasting until Sept. 4.
The Glass House in New Canaan was designed by Philip Johnson, one of "The Harvard Five."
The Glass House is featuring a new exhibition of paintings and videos that explore life at the turn of the century. The exhibit will be on display until Nov. 15.
Aerial view of the Connecticut River and Essex Harbor. The Connecticut River Museum in Essex will hold an event on its waterfront lawn on Saturday
This exhibit covers the era of racing on the Connecticut River by showcasing photographs, trophies and vintage outboard racing motors. It's on display at the Connecticut River Museum until Oct. 9.
More information about the exhibit here.
This special exhibition lets patrons get up close and personal with reproductions of Michelangelo's most famous works. The exhibition runs until June 26 at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Outdoor dining at the Hopkins Inn
Summer's warm weather makes it the perfect time to grab a bite to eat outside.
More information about the best locations to eat outdoors, according to Connecticut Magazine.
This is a rendering of the Alyson Shotz sculpture, which will be one of the many changes at Grace Farms in New Canaan when it reopens in September. Photo contributed July 2021
Grace Farms is letting visitors experiment with new materials and art-making techniques every Saturday until Nov 30.
Mashamoquet Brook State Park, Pomfret
This program aims to connect visitors to the waters, lands and trails throughout The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. It runs at The Last Green Valley until the Summer Solstice on June 21.
Find out about the trails here.
The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Conn. July 2021.
Tour the gardens at the Florence Griswold Museum until Dec. 31.
Find out more about the gardens here.
Illustration of paddle boarders
Connecticut offers plenty of outdoor dining, day trips and festivals during the summertime. Check our list to start checking off some items.