Kids around Mashantucket for free
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For a rainy Wednesday or a Sunday in the open air, the right idea is right below.
Events — kids around Mashantucket for free
Fri13
Today
At 10:30 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers0–2 yrs
Baby + Me Playgroup
The Public Library of New London
At 1 PMFree
Kids5–15 yrs
Homework Helpers
The Public Library of New London
At 1:30 PMFree
Kids5–15 yrs
Homework Helpers
The Public Library of New London
At 3 PMFree
Creative workshop12–18 yrs
LoFi Fridays
Otis Library
Sat14
Tomorrow
TomorrowFree
Creative workshop3–12 yrs
Children's Interactive Movie Kits
The Public Library of New London
TomorrowFree
Creative workshop3–15 yrs
Children's Take and Make Kits
The Public Library of New London
Tomorrow · 11 AMFree
LiteratureStory time
An Afternoon with Deb Adamson
Books-A-Million
Tomorrow · 12:30 PMFree
Chess
Children's Board Game Club
The Public Library of New London
Sun15
Sunday 15 November
Mon16
Monday 16 November
Mon 16Free
Creative workshopfrom 3 yrs
Children's Take and Make Kits
The Public Library of New London
Mon 16 · 10:30 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers0–1 yrs
Baby & Me
Otis Library
Mon 16 · 1 PMFree
Kids6–15 yrs
Homework Helpers
The Public Library of New London
Mon 16 · 3 PMFree
Creative workshopup to 15 yrs
Make it Mondays: Paper Mache Animals
The Public Library of New London
Mon 16 · 3 PMFree
Board games12–17 yrs
Teen Hang Out
The Public Library of New London
Mon 16 · 4 PMFree
Creative workshopStreet party3–10 yrs
Teddy Bear Pizza Party
The Public Library of New London
Mon 16 · 4:30 PMFree
Story timeAccessible3–11 yrs
Sensory Storytime at Otis Library
Otis Library
Tue17
Tuesday 17 November
Tue 17Free
Creative workshopCinema0–15 yrs
Children's Interactive Movie Kits
The Public Library of New London
Tue 17Free
Creative workshop3–15 yrs
Children's Take and Make Kits
The Public Library of New London
Tue 17 · 10:30 AMFree
Creative workshop2–2 yrs
Mini Makers
Otis Library
Tue 17 · 4 PMFree
Story time
Dino Terrariums
The Public Library of New London
Wed18
Wednesday 18 November
Wed 18Free
Creative workshop
Children's Interactive Movie Kits
The Public Library of New London
Wed 18Free
Creative workshopStory timefrom 3 yrs
Children's Take and Make Kits
The Public Library of New London
Wed 18 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time0–4 yrs
All-Ages Storytime
The Public Library of New London
Wed 18 · 10:30 AMFree
Animals
Owl Prowl with DPNC
The Public Library of New London
Wed 18 · 4 PMFree
AnimalsStory time0–15 yrs
Therapy Dogs: Gracie & Frankie
Otis Library
Wed 18 · 4 PMFree
Cooking3–10 yrs
Cooking for Kids!
The Public Library of New London
Wed 18 · 5 PMFree
Creative workshopStory time9–13 yrs
Page Turners Book Club at Otis Library
Otis Library
Wed 18 · 5 PMFree
Creative workshopWriting12–18 yrs
YA Writing Group
Otis Library
Thu19
Thursday 19 November
Thu 19Free
Creative workshopAnimals0–15 yrs
Children's Interactive Movie Kits
The Public Library of New London
Thu 19Free
Creative workshop3–15 yrs
Children's Take and Make Kits
The Public Library of New London
Thu 19 · 10:30 AMFree
Kids3–5 yrs
Preschool Playtime
Otis Library
Thu 19 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time0–4 yrs
All-Ages Storytime
The Public Library of New London
Thu 19 · 4 PMFree
AnimalsScience5–11 yrs
Creatures of the Night with DPNC
The Public Library of New London
Later
Fri 20Free
Creative workshop3–10 yrs
Children's Interactive Movie Kits
The Public Library of New London
Fri 20Free
Creative workshop3–15 yrs
Children's Take and Make Kits
The Public Library of New London
Fri 20 · 9:30 AMFree
Drop-in servicesStory time
The Arc - Activities
The Public Library of New London
Fri 20 · 10:30 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers0–2 yrs
Baby + Me Playgroup
The Public Library of New London
Fri 20 · 10:30 AMFree
Story timeKids' show0–4 yrs
All-Ages Storytime
The Public Library of New London
Sat 21Free
Creative workshop
Children's Interactive Movie Kits
The Public Library of New London
Sat 21Free
Creative workshopStory timefrom 3 yrs
Children's Take and Make Kits — Thankful for Fall (November)
The Public Library of New London
Sat 21 · 10:30 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers0–4 yrs
All-Ages Storytime
The Public Library of New London
Sat 21 · 12:30 PMFree
Chess
Children's Board Game Club
The Public Library of New London
Sun 22Free
Creative workshopOutdoors
Children's Interactive Movie Kits
The Public Library of New London
Sun 22Free
Creative workshopStory timefrom 3 yrs
Children's Take and Make Kits — Thankful for Fall (November)
The Public Library of New London
Sun 22 · 10:30 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers0–4 yrs
All-Ages Storytime
The Public Library of New London
Mon 23Free
Creative workshop
Children's Interactive Movie Kits
The Public Library of New London
Mon 23Free
Creative workshopStory timefrom 3 yrs
Children's Take and Make Kits — Thankful for Fall (November)
The Public Library of New London
Mon 23 · 10:30 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers0–4 yrs
All-Ages Storytime
The Public Library of New London
Mon 23 · 3 PMFree
Creative workshop
Make it Mondays: Paper Mache Animals
The Public Library of New London
Mon 23 · 3 PMFree
Creative workshopBoard games13–17 yrs
Teen Hang Out
The Public Library of New London
Tue 24Free
Creative workshopOutdoors
Children's Interactive Movie Kits
The Public Library of New London
Tue 24Free
Creative workshopStory timefrom 3 yrs
Children's Take and Make Kits — Thankful for Fall (November)
The Public Library of New London
Tue 24 · 10:30 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers0–4 yrs
All-Ages Storytime
The Public Library of New London
Tue 24 · 4 PMFree
Story timeCreative workshop6–12 yrs
Children's Book Club: The Traveler's Tricks
The Public Library of New London
Tue 24 · 4 PMFree
Kids
Thankfulness Cards
The Public Library of New London
Wed 25Free
Creative workshop
Children's Interactive Movie Kits
The Public Library of New London
Wed 25Free
Creative workshopStory timefrom 3 yrs
Children's Take and Make Kits — Thankful for Fall (November)
The Public Library of New London
Wed 25 · 10:30 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers0–4 yrs
All-Ages Storytime
The Public Library of New London
Thu 26 · 5 PMFree
Story time
Art Class with Miss Dana
The Public Library of New London
Sat 5 · 2 PMFree
Kids0–15 yrs
Cookies, Cocoa, & Claus
Weekapaug Inn
Mon 7 · 1 PMFree
Kids5–15 yrs
Homework Helpers
The Public Library of New London
Tue 8 · 3:30 PMFree
Creative workshop0–12 yrs
Anime Ornaments
The Public Library of New London
Wed 9 · 4:30 PMFree
Music for toddlers0–15 yrs
Music City Strings: Violin Lessons
The Public Library of New London
Wed 30 Dec · 11 AMFree
Creative workshop4–8 yrs
Magic Fairy Makers
Otis Library
Sat 2 Jan · 11 AMFree
Exhibition0–15 yrs
Free First Saturday – January 2027
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
See also around Mashantucket for free
Fri 20 · 8 PM
ReggaePop
Shaggy with The Original Wailers
Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket
Today
RockConcert
Goose (USA) @ Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville
At 8 PM$17.85
RockSmall gig
Grateful Dead tribute night feat: Mystic Dead
Strange Brew Pub, Norwich
At 11 PM
Concert
Saxsquatch @ Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun
Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville
Sun 15 · 8 PM
PopConcert
KELS @ Cabaret Theatre, Mohegan Sun Casino
Cabaret Theatre, Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville
Fri 20 · 8 PM$289–1,323
RockConcert
Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime
Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods, Mashantucket
Sat 21 · 5 PM$28.52
Singer-songwriterFolk / Acoustic
Love & Loss with Bergin O'Malley, Chris Kennedy and Sarah Bruno
The Dragon's Egg, Ledyard
Tomorrow · 7:30 PM$33.85
ClassicalTalk
NECO CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES: Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio - The Story Behind It
Connecticut College, New London
Thu 19 · 7:30 PM$28.52–49.87
PopRock
Dueling Pianos featuring Savage Pianos, at Hilton Mystic, Mystic, CT
Hilton Mystic
Tomorrow · 8 PM$23.18–321.96
DJ set
Freestyle VS 90's w/DJ Jay R One
Novelle, Montville
Sun 15 · 2 PM$0
Street partySalsa
Fiesta de la Puertorriqueñidad
607 Norwich Ave
Sat 21 · 9 AMFree
Street party
O'tis a Festival
Otis Library, Norwich
Sat 21 · 2 PM
Street partyOutdoors
Foxwoods Beerfest: Battle of the Brews
Rainmaker Expo Center, Mashantucket
Sat 21 · 1 PMFree
Outdoors
Breaking Bread 5th Annual Friendsgiving Brunch Potluck
TO BE DETERMINED, New London
Fri 20 · 5 PM
OutdoorsStreet party
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Olde Mistick Village
Olde Mistick Village, Mystic
Sat 21 · 9 PM
DJ setClub
DJ Scuff @ Mambo Bar & Restaurant
Mambo Bar & Restaurant, New London
Sat 21 · 8 PM$64–150
Stand-up
Jo Koy Live LIVE at Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket
Sat 21 · 8 PM
Stand-up
Jo Koy
Foxwoods Resort Casino, MASHANTUCKET
At 7 PM$25
Theatre
Write Me At Every Opportunity at Leffingwell House
Leffingwell House Museum, Norwich
At 8 PM
Theatre
Bear Grease
Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket
Thu 19
Stand-up
Adam Ferrara @ Comix Roadhouse
Comix Roadhouse, Uncasville
Tomorrow · 7 PM$20
Stage
A November to remember
Montville VFW, Uncasville
At 11 AM$37.65–61.18
Food
Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods Dining Experience
Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods, Ledyard
Tomorrow · 10 AM
CraftsOutdoors
2026 Norwich Artisan Craft Show
Slater Memorial Museum at Norwich Free Academy
Thu 19
Heritage
Open Collections Day – August
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London
Tomorrow · 2 PMFree
Art & Culture
Cultural Intelligence Workshop
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London
Sun 15 · 2 PM
Talk
Animals prepping for Winter
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Thu 19 · 6 PM$33.85
Food
SPENCER & LYNN PRESENTS: BEAUJOLAIS DAY PARTY VOL. 3!
Spencer & Lynn, Mystic
Sun 29 · 10 AM$55.20–81.88
MarketCrafts
Holiday Magic Market at the Haley Mansion
Haley Mansion at Inn at Mystic, Stonington
Your passions nearby
Tap what you're into — we'll find the outings around you.
Venues — kids around Mashantucket for free
Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino
2 events
St. Mary Church
1 event
Otis Library
10 events
Delamar Mystic
1 event
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
6 events
Stonington Free Library Association
4 events
City Of Groton Municipal Building
8 events
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
1 event
The Public Library of New London
53 events
Books-A-Million
1 event
Watch Hill, RI
1 event
Langworthy Public Library
2 events
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do with kids around Mashantucket for free this weekend?
Shows for young audiences, workshops, storytelling and days out in the fresh air. Filter by age on each event to find what suits yours.
Are there free kids' activities around Mashantucket for free?
Yes, plenty of library workshops and outdoor activities are free. The price is shown on every event.