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The Weekend Guide: Mary Poppins, Circus Train, Drive-In & Food Trucks

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Here are just a few of the great events happening in the area this weekend.  Check out our full calendar.

Select Dates from July 19 - August 3
Disney's Mary Poppins
Landmark Community Theatre in Thomaston

Friday, July 18
2014 Free Summer Concert Series featuring The Platters
Town of Hamden

Saturday, July 19

Circus Train!
Essex Steam Train
The Ringmaster welcomes you aboard an authentic Circus Train ride from off-site parking to the event grounds at Essex Steam Train. Experience the thrills of an Acrobat Show in the "Big Top Tent"

Connecticut Food Truck Festival at the North Haven Fairgrounds
50 food providers, bands playing throughout the weekend, a bunch of bounce houses, inflatable obstacle course, games, contests and DJ all provided free for the kids as well as clowns providing free face painting.

Southington Drive-In is showing Stand By Me

Saturdays at 2 at the Connecticut Children's Museum
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson read by Robert Rivest '€

Sunday, July 20

Polo @ Giant Valley Polo at Giant Valley Polo Club
Pack a picnic and enjoy the beauty of Sleeping Giant while watching a Polo Match

Customer Appreciation Day @ Monkey Joe's
Free Ice Cream and $7 admission!

Check out all of the great events happening in the New Haven area at www.hulafrog.com/new-haven-ct.  And don't forget to subscribe for FREEand get “Our Picks” in your inbox for the best local events, destinations & deals for families.



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