Indoor · Kids free
Quilt Show & Craft Fair
200+ quilts in the 1819 meetinghouse, with a café and raffles. $10 adults; kids 12 and under free.
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Avon, Connecticut
Things to do with kids in Avon this weekend
Verified, kid-friendly plans for ages 2–10 in and around Avon, CT. Updated every Thursday.
This weekend in Avon.
Weekend of Oct 16–18, 2026. Checked against each source on Oct 13, 2026.
Also nearby · Free · Indoor · Ages 2–7
Story Time at Barnes & Noble
Weekly story time in the Kids Corner. No RSVP needed.
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Also nearby · Free · Outdoor
Fall Gather-ing Artisan Market
Arts and crafts, food and live music at this Simsbury art studio's outdoor market.
Verified Oct 13, 2026 · Gather on Hopmeadow · Report a mistake
Free this week.
Free · 1–5
Fall Stories & Scribbles
Story time, then coloring in the art studio. Ages 1–5.
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Also nearby · Free · Drop-in · 0–6
Music & Movement
Songs, dancing and the parachute. Birth to 6, drop-in.
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Also nearby · Free · Drop-in · 2–3
Toddler Time
Ages 2–3, drop-in, siblings welcome.
Verified Oct 13, 2026 · Farmington Libraries · Report a mistake
Every week in Avon.
Recurring story times and toddler programs. Full Valley calendar ›
| Program | Day | Time | Ages | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signing Storytime | Monday | 11 AM–12 PM | All ages | Stories, songs and an ASL sign each week. No registration. | Avon Free PL |
| Fall Stories & Scribbles | Friday | 11 AM–12 PM | 1–5 | Register for reminders. Fall session runs Sept 11–Oct 23. | Avon Free PL |
Go-to spots in Avon.
Parks, hikes, libraries and indoor play, good any weekend.
Avon · Free · Indoor
Avon Free Public Library
Children's art studio and weekly story times.
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Free · Outdoor
Sycamore Hills Recreation Area
Three playscapes for different ages, a pavilion and a basketball court.
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Free · Outdoor
Fisher Meadows Recreation Area
Playground area by the Farmington River, plus a pond, pavilions, fields and nature trails.
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Kids' menu
Max a Mia Ristorante
Kids' menu with mac & cheese, pasta shells, pizza, chicken fingers and more ($9–16).
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Indoor · Ages 5+
Farmington Valley Arts Center
Two-hour art party led by an instructor, with materials included. Up to 14 kids; projects recommended for ages 5 and up. Saturdays from 1 PM, or Sundays.
Verified Oct 13, 2026 · FVAC · Report a mistake
Guides for any weekend.
Playgrounds
Five town parks for little climbers.
Easy hikes
Short, gentle walks.
Rainy-day finder
Indoor spots by town and age.
Weekly calendar
Story times and toddler programs.
Kid-friendly restaurants
Kids' menus, no side-eye.
Sign-up deadlines
Rec leagues and camps.
Birthday party spots
Art studios, farms, indoor play.
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