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Family Fun Calendar – July 2008
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
In Theaters July 2
 Kit
Kittredge: An American Girl will debut in theaters on
Wednesday, July 2. This family movie for all ages is the
first feature film based on the American Girl book series.
Heartwarming, entertaining and suspenseful, the movie stars
Abigail Breslin as an aspiring reporter who doesn’t know the
meaning of the word “quit.” Ten-year-old Kit’s bravery,
compassion and determination help her solve a mystery that
not only saves her family’s home during the Great
Depression, but also clears the name of a young man who has
been accused of crimes he didn’t commit. Children will enjoy
the combination of contemporary life lessons and historical
fact as they watch Kit get a hands-on education in
sacrifice, compassion and the challenges of daily life
during one of America’s most infamous economic crises. The
movie doesn’t shy away from the difficulties in
relationships during tough times, but emphasizes cooperation and community as a way to weather the
worst storms. For more information visit
www.KitKittredge.com.
Riverfest
Saturday, July 5 • Hartford
Celebrate the country’s independence at Riverfest, taking
place on Saturday, July 5 from 4-10:15 p.m. Held along the
Connecticut River, this annual festival is filled with food,
activities for all ages and live entertainment. New this
year is the Red Bull Airforce Skydivers, who will descend
upon the river. A grand finale of spectacular fireworks will
be shot from a barge. Riverfest will take place at Mortensen
Riverfront Plaza, Charter Oak Landing and Great River Park
in Hartford and at East Hartford’s Founders Plaza. Admission
is free. The festival takes place rain or shine; the rain
date for the fireworks is Sunday, July 6. For more
information, call 860-713-3131 or visit
www.riverfront.org.
 Powwow Festival
July 9-10 • Mashantucket
Families can enjoy and share the traditions of colorful
Native American gatherings during the Mashantucket Pequot
Museum’s annual Powwow Festival, taking place on Wednesday
and Thursday, July 9-10. The festival is a kaleidoscope of
color, storytelling and movement, as well as handmade Native
American creations and traditional dishes. Learn the
different dances, listen to ageless stories and move to the
sound of powwow drummers and singers. Free with museum
admission, the festival will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The
impressive Grand Entry of the dancers will take place at 11
a.m. and 1 p.m. each day. The Mashantucket Pequot Museum is
located at 110 Pequot Trail in Mashantucket. For more
information, call 800-411-9671 or visit
www.pequotmuseum.org.
Family SummerFest Carnival
Saturday, July 12 • Norwalk
Join Stepping Stones Museum for Children for an evening
of family summer fun on Saturday, July 12. The museum’s
Family SummerFest Carnival, which runs from 6-8 p.m., will
include carnival games, food, entertainment and more. The
cost to attend is $10 for members and $12 for non-members.
Children under one will be admitted free. Stepping Stones
Museum for Children is located at 303 West Avenue in
Norwalk. For reservations or more information, call
203-899-0606, ext. 247 or visit
www.steppingstonesmuseum.org.
Bluefish Festival
July 18-19 • Clinton
The 34th Annual Clinton Bluefish Festival will take place
on Friday, July 18 from 6-10 p.m. and Saturday, July 19 from
noon to 11 p.m. This fun-filled event will feature live
music, great food, a variety of contests including the
popular blueberry pie eating contest, a dunk tank,
children’s area, games, crafts, a fishing tournament and
much more. Kids will enjoy activities including spin art, a
bean bag toss and festival-style paint ball. There will also
be karaoke, stock car racing, a police dog demo and an
all-new teen area. The festival will take place behind the
Clinton Andrews Memorial Town Hall at 54 East Main St. For
more information, call 860-669-1195 or visit
www.clintonbluefishfest.com.
 Shalamazoo
Sunday July 20 • Danbury
Shalamazoo, a musical theater show based on the
children’s book of the same name, will be performed at Ives
Concert Park on Sunday, July 20 at 1 p.m. Joe Shaboo, author
of Shalamazoo, calls the book “the story of a king, a
castle and the miraculous world of laughter.” Featuring the
Ulbs of Ulbania along with their king, the story shows how
laughter can bring a divided world together. The play
premiered in 2001 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in
Scotland, where a reviewer wrote, “The play provides plenty
of opportunities for the children to climb on stage and
march and dance with the Ulbs, or sit enraptured as the cast
leave the stage to run, play and hide amongst the audience.”
Tickets to Shalamazoo are $20 for adults and $10 for
seniors and children under 12. Ives Concert Park is located
on the Western Connecticut State University Westside campus,
Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury. For tickets to the show
and more information, call 203-837-9226 or visit
www.ivesconcertpark.com.
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