Lyman Orchards in Middlefield celebrates Berry Fest this weekend. Pick berries, enjoy live music, face painting, pony rides, pie-eating contests and much more. Need some ice cream to go with those berries? Consult our post on Best Ice Cream Parlors in New London County for new ideas. 

If you missed any 4th of July excitement last week, don't worry! Visit the Lime Rock Park Fireworks Extravaganza Saturday. Sailfest in New London also features an impressive fireworks display. There will also be live music, boat sailings, kids' rides and activities, street vendors and more. This three-day festival is very popular, and attracts over 300,000 people, so you'll want to arrive early! If you like boats, then you'll want to check out the Float Your Boat Regatta on Bantam Lake. See how creative the construction can get, and there will be plenty of food and fun for all ages. 

While you are out and about this summer, you'll probably want to get some food on the go. Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in Central CT  and Family-Friendly Restaurants in New Haven County will help you save time, money and sanity. 

McLevy Green hosts Bridgeport Arts Fest where artists, crafters and musical performers share their talents with you. This is a free, family event with many activities and local food to sample. Sounds of Summer 3 in Hamden celebrates  live and local music all Sunday long. Riverfront Summer Pops continues Saturday at East River Park.  The Middletown Symphonic Band provides this free, outdoor show with tunes from around the globe like German polkas, Irish jigs and Italian melodies. 

Other fun festivals this weekend include Pork in the Park BBQ Festival in Stamford, Rowayton River Ramble, Summer Festival and Sidewalk Sale in Bethel and Family Day Music Festival in Norfolk. You'll also want to read our suggestions of Fairs and Carnivals in Fairfield County and New Haven County including Bethel's Summer Festival.

Animal lovers should visit Family Fun Day at Creamery Brook Bison in Brooklyn, CT. You'll make butter and ice cream, see barnyard animals, play games, make crafts and take a special wagon ride to see the 150 plains bison on this picturesque farm. Meet alpacas and their new babies at the Daylily Alpaca Fest at Southwind Farms in Watertown. There will also be a yarn sale and lovely daylilies to admire. 

We've created the CT Go List where we help you plan ahead and select the best events happening all month long. Our Connecticut Beaches and Water Fun Guide is a wonderful resource on ways to keep cool. Be sure to Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for updated information throughout the week.  You can also check out our Pinterest boards to get some great summer ideas.  And as always, visit our events calendar for even more fun events to enjoy with your family. If you enjoy Mommy Poppins CT, please tell your friends and local businesses about us! 

Have a wonderful weekend! If you happen to go to one of the above mentioned events let us know how it is on our facebook page. We love to hear from our readers.