Family Arts Festival

A free, all-ages community arts celebration featuring live performances and hands-on workshops led by professional Teaching Artists.

Produced by Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT), the Family Arts Festival is a dynamic, interactive celebration designed for families to create, move, listen, and learn together. The event features hands-on arts workshops and live performances led by professional Teaching Artists and is designed to be welcoming, accessible, and engaging for participants of all ages.

What You’ll Experience

Come for an hour or stay all day—this event is designed for easy drop-in participation. Families can rotate through hands-on activities, join mini-workshops, and catch live performances throughout the festival.

• Hands-on artmaking stations led by professional Teaching Artists
• Mini-workshops in visual art, music, dance, and theater
• Live performances and interactive sets for kids and adults
• Community-friendly, accessible indoor space with easy parking

Location & Logistics

West Hartford Senior Center
15 Starkel Rd, West Hartford, CT 06117

• Indoors: The entire event takes place inside the building.
• Drop-in friendly: Arrive anytime between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
• Donations: Optional and appreciated to help support Teaching Artist fees and materials.