Family events in Manchester, CT

At the Connecticut Convention Center, the 5th Annual No Hair Left Behind brings together community members, families, volunteers, service providers, and leaders for a barber-led resource fair that ranks among Hartford’s largest. Nonprofits, healthcare providers, workforce development programs, educational institutions, faith-based groups, government agencies, and other community partners are invited to participate. Organizations can secure a resource table, highlight programs and services, recruit volunteers and engage participants, connect with the community face to face, and explore sponsorship and collaboration opportunities. Planning deadlines are approaching, and the focus is on collective service with everyone at the table so no one is left behind.

Explore a signature Hartford landmark in Bushnell Park, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, which commemorates 4,000 local residents who served in the Civil War. Volunteer guides provide free, informal tours that cover the Arch’s history, its design and construction, and the symbolism in its carvings and sculptures. Tours are brief and require no advance registration. Those with only a little time can skip the tour and climb 96 steps to the top for views of the park and the State Capitol. If the forecast is uncertain, the organizers share cancellation updates on their website. Street parking is available around the park, and payment at the kiosk is required.

At Dunkin' Park, the Yard Goats take on the Phillies affiliate, with a fireworks show and a concert after the final out. The first 1,000 fans to enter will receive a Goat Horn Bucket Hat. The event is presented by the University of Saint Joseph.

Promoted as Connecticut’s first and largest creator-focused food festival, Foodie Fam Fest fills a single day with food, culture, community, and creator-driven energy. A lively mix of leading food vendors, content creators, and DJs comes together with food lovers for a day of great flavors, an upbeat atmosphere, and exclusive moments. The festival is hosted and created by Daymon "Daym Drops" Patterson, with Jimy Official as co-host.

Enjoy Cosmic Bowling at Kickback n Bowl. Lanes are available on a first come, first served basis. If your group has more than six people, please call ahead so the staff can try to keep lanes together for you.