Free · Indoor · All ages
Family Matinee: Monsters, Inc.
Big-screen movie with popcorn. Rated G. Register each person: 860-844-5275.
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Granby, Connecticut
Things to do with kids in Granby this weekend
Verified, kid-friendly plans for ages 2–10 in and around Granby, CT. Updated every Thursday.
This weekend in Granby.
Weekend of Oct 16–18, 2026. Checked against each source on Oct 13, 2026.
Outdoor · Farm
Clark Farms at Bushy Hill
Pick-your-own apples (weather permitting), farm animals and apple cannons. No strollers in the picking fields.
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Every week in Granby.
Recurring story times and toddler programs. Full Valley calendar ›
| Program | Day | Time | Ages | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Rhyme Time | Tuesday | 10:30–11 AM | 0–14 mo | Registration required. | Granby Drummer (library listing) |
| Mother Goose on the Loose | Wednesday | 10:15–10:45 AM | 18 mo–2 yrs | Registration required. | Granby Drummer (library listing) |
| Tales Together | Wednesday | 11–11:30 AM | 3–4 | Registration required. Fully booked for October. | Granby PL |
| Toddler Time | Thursday | 10:30–11 AM | 15–24 mo | Registration required. Oct 15 and 22 are full. | Granby Drummer (library listing) |
| Nightfall Stories & Stretch | Thursday | 6–6:30 PM | 4–7 | Mindfulness story time. Registration required. | Granby PL |
| Mini Movers | Friday | 10:30–11 AM | 14 mo–4 yrs | Oct 9 & 23 only. | Granby Drummer (library listing) |
Go-to spots in Granby.
Parks, hikes, libraries and indoor play, good any weekend.
Granby · Free · Indoor
Granby Public Library
Story times for babies through age 7, plus family movie matinees.
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Free · Outdoor
Salmon Brook Park
Two playgrounds: a tot lot for ages 2–10 by the tennis courts and a playscape for ages 5–12 by the basketball courts. Also a pond, trails and a bandshell.
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Free · Meadows
Holcomb Farm Eastern Trails
Mowed meadow paths through the arboretum, then woodland trails. Some trails have moderate climbs. Leashed dogs OK.
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Free · Woods
McLean Game Refuge
20+ miles of trails and forest roads. Pick a short loop. No bikes, and dogs aren't allowed on some trails.
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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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