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Best Things to Do in CT with Kids in September 2025, According to Mommy Poppins Editors

Ready Go Dog Show will be at the Norwalk Oyster Festival for family fun in CT this September 2025. Photo courtesy of JLS Communications
Ready Go Dog Show will be at the Norwalk Oyster Festival for family fun in CT this September 2025. Photo courtesy of JLS Communications
8/29/25 - By Jennifer Coe

September is all about fairs in Connecticut! In September 2025, there's the rustic Hebron Harvest Fair, the ag-terrific Four-Town Fair, North Haven Fair (tons of rides) and the Haddam Neck Fair. For a fair that celebrates coastal Connecticut, head to the Norwalk Seaport Association's Oyster Festival for amazing food, kids activities, and live music for the whole weekend. 

Also this month, travel back in time to the Renaissance Fair and devour a turkey leg, or watch a jousting match and shop for a kid-size armor get up. Or maybe you've got someone in your family who'd rather wear a princess dress at the Fairy Tails Day at the Beardsley Zoo where there will be a meet and greet with princesses and heroes!

Explore our Fall Fun Guide for our top picks for autumn activities. You can find family-friendly ideas for things to do on our ever-growing event calendar. 

Ye olde-fashioned fun is galloping to CT this September 2025. Photo courtesy of The Connecticut Renaissance Faire
Ye olde-fashioned fun is galloping to CT this September 2025. Photo courtesy of The Connecticut Renaissance Faire

Best of September 2025 - Events in Connecticut

The Connecticut Renaissance Faire

Lebanon
Weekends in September 2025
Step back to the past at The Connecticut Renaissance Faire. It's a time to play and unwind, to feast and drink, and a time to celebrate the old-fashioned way. READ MORE

Bishop's Fall Festival in Guilford

Guilford
September 1-30, 2025
Join Bishop's for their annual Fall Festival, running August 30 through November 1, where classic autumn fun meets Connecticut pizza pride. Enjoy apple picking, corn maze, activity area, wagon rides, cider, and more — this year, all infused with a special nod to the state’s most iconic food …stay tuned for more, this year’s Fall Festival is one you knead to experience.  READ MORE

Haddam Neck Fair

Haddam Neck
All weekend long, there will be rides, concessions, petting zoo, children's activities, agricultural contests, entertainment, and more. READ MORE

Puppet Fest at Stepping Stones Musem

Norwalk
September 1, 2025
Step into the whimsical world of puppetry at our third annual Puppet Fest—a museum-wide celebration of storytelling, creativity and hands-on fun! During this exciting three-day festival, enjoy awe-inspiring performances from acclaimed puppeteers, take part in guided and self-guided puppet-making activities and get creative during interactive workshops designed to spark imagination. READ MORE

Hebron Harvest Fair

Hebron
September 4-7, 2025
One of the largest fairs in Connecticut, the Hebron Harvest Fair is an agricultural event that features animal displays, various food, animal pulls, truck pulls, country music, carnival midway, and something to do for the entire family.  READ MORE

Annual North Haven Fair

North Haven
September 4-7, 2025
The annual North Haven Fair features lawn mower racing, kid's entertainment, a petting zoo, magic shows, and more. There will also be rides and games by Rockwell Amusements. READ MORE

Back to School Glow Party at Darien Arts

Darien
September 5, 2025
Join Darien Arts Center for an electrifying Family Glow Party to kick off the school year! They will be turning our Black Box Theater into a neon wonderland—so wear your brightest colors and get ready to dance under the lights. READ MORE

Norwalk Seaport Association's Oyster Festival

Norwalk
September 5-7, 2025
The beloved annual Oyster Festival features live music from dozens of bands on multiple stages, as well as festival entertainment and attraction for the whole family.  READ MORE

Granby Open Farm Day

Granby
September 6, 2025
Visit 15 farms across Granby to meet the farmers, tour the properties, see how your favorite products are made, enjoy samples, and watch demonstrations. Fun for the whole family. READ MORE

Bingo with Bluey at Stew Leonards in Danbury

Danbury
September 6, 2025
Come join us for "Bingo with Bluey". Kids will get the chance to win prizes all throughout the event.  READ MORE

Pancake Breakfast at Lachat Farm

Weston
September 7, 2025
Join Lachat Town Farm and celebrate the unofficial start of fall. A delightful old-fashioned pancake breakfast, including pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee, and orange juice, will be served from 8:30am - 10:30am. READ MORE

Music and Muffins with Judy Pancoast in West Haven

West Haven
September 8, 2025
Celebrate the return of storytimes with a special musical performance by Grammy-Nominated artist, Judy Pancoast. Judy's songs are engaging, interactive and sure to get your little one up and dancing. READ MORE

Four Town Fair in Somers

Somers
September 11-14, 2025
Music, entertainment and fun for the whole family at the annual Four Town Fair in Somers where you will find various agricultural contests, livestock competitions, music, jugglers, a midway and more. READ MORE

Family Day: Imagine, Write, Create! at American Mural Project

Winsted
September 13, 2025
Spend the day creating together at AMP’s Family Day—designed for all ages, from toddlers to teens. With a mix of hands-on art activities, story time, a kid-friendly tour, and a special drop-in studio just for teens, there’s something for everyone in the family. READ MORE

Fairy Tails Day at Beardsley Zoo

Bridgeport
September 13, 2025
​Fairy Tails Day turns the Zoo into a magical land, with a day full of fun activities, including princesses, story time at multiple locations on grounds, face painting, performances and animal presentations. READ MORE

Wicked in the Park at Wickham Park

Manchester
September 14, 2025
Join Glinda and Elphaba as they tell their (and sing) their stories before Dorothy Gale's Arrival in Oz and how they became friends... and it all takes place in the Emerald Room of the Irish Garden. Pictures will be taken after the event. READ MORE

Farmer's Fall Adventure at Farmer's Hay Ride

Broad Brook
September 27, 2025
You can’t even buy a fancy coffee for $6… …but you can get a whole day of fall fun at Farmer’s Hayrides! You’ll get: Scenic hayrides,Petting zoo snuggles, Sunflower maze strolls, Cow feeding, Kernel Kingdom corn pit, and Photo ops. READ MORE

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About the Author

Jenny Coe
Jenny Coe is a longtime Mommy Poppins writer and contributor and full-time mom to three boys. Jenny has also been a contributor at Patch and The Reminder (Hartford Courant). Here at Mommy Poppins, Jenny writes about great things for kids to do in Connecticut and New England, affordable fun, and nature experiences (her favorite!).
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