CHILDREN
Pick Your Own (PYO) Tulips at Wicked Tulips Flower Farm
Beckett Farms 1287 Main Street, GlastonburyEstimated opening dates: April 25th until May 10th Every spring, Wicked Tulips offers "U-pick" (also known as "pick your own") farm events, when our fields are in beautiful bloom! U-Pick events last around +/- 14 days at each farm. General Admission Tickets will be released 2-3 days before each farm opens. We email opening day alerts & ticket […]
RJ Julia’s Poetry Contest and Poetry Slam! Grades 1 through 6
RJ Julia Booksellers 768 Boston Post Road, MadisonNational Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, families, and—of course—poets, marking poetry’s important place in […]
Day Out with Thomas 2024 Bubble Tour! Essex Steam Train
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat 1 Railroad Ave, EssexApril 27-28 & May 4-5 ‘Pop’ on board a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine! Day Out With Thomas “Bubble Tour” is heading to Essex Station! We encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance as these events sell out each year! Arrive early to enjoy all the included activities! Thomas & Friends […]
New London County Spring Festival: Colchester Food Truck Extravaganza
Priam Vineyards 11 Shailor Hill Rd, ColchesterApril 27 - 28, 2024 Sip on fine wines while shopping amongst 75 crafters and small businesses local to New London County and Connecticut. A Great selection of food trucks from Petrillo's Event Co. will be on site for a wonderful lunch, dinner, or snack!!!! Music, Kids Activities, free admission! TWO DAY EVENT For more […]
“Alice in the Mill” Open Studios at Whiting Mills
Whiting Mills 100 Whiting St, WinstedApril 27th & 28th Step into a world of arts and imagination and join us for a one-of-a-kind Spring Open Studios Event! Celebrating an incredible 20 years, enjoy a fun and whimsical weekend with special décor inspired by the timeless tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. And as always, there will be over 50 artists […]
Family Day: Mixing It Up with Color at Fairfield University Art Museum
Fairfield University Art Museum 200 Barlow Road, FairfieldJoin us for Family Day: Mixing It Up with Color on Saturday, Two sessions April 27: 12:30-2 p.m., 2:30-4 p.m. in Bellarmine Hall, Museum Classroom. Each session will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m. This event is inspired by the exhibition Suzanne Chamlin: Studies in Color (Bellarmine Hall Galleries, April 5-July 27)! Kids ages […]
Parkville Market Princess Brunch!
Parkville Market 1400 Park Street, HartfordYou are cordially invited to a Parkville Market Princess Brunch! We’re calling all princesses and princes to get all dressed up and join us for a sing along with some of your favorite princesses! Admission is $30 per person and includes a full breakfast buffet and assorted juices starting at 11AM. Children must be accompanied […]
Kid’s Cooking Classes at Auerfarm
Auerfarm 158 Auer Farm Road, BloomfieldTuesdays & Thursdays in May 5:30 – 6:30 PM Come join us for our kids’ cooking classes at Auerfarm! Your little ones will have a blast learning how to cook and bake delicious treats in person. Auerfarm’s resident Chef Kristiann will guide them through fun and educational cooking activities. Every class will talk about kitchen […]
The 87th Dogwood Festival: Fairfield
Greenfield Hill Congregational Church 1045 Old Academy Road, FairfieldMay 11-12, 2024! Crafts Fair (and more!): Dozens of New England vendors offering jewelry, accessories, hand-crafted items, photography, artisanal foods and so much more! INTERESTED CRAFTERS: CLICK HERE FOR OUR 2024 CRAFTER APPLICATION! Children’s Crafts and games: Fun crafts to create, games to play, and a bounce house too! Located on the church playground. Live Music: A wonderful […]
Mothers’ Day Flower Class at White Gate Farm
White Gate Farm 83 Upper Pattagansett Road, East LymeCome gather flowers at the farm and make your own beautiful creation to take home or give to a lucky mother. We provide vases, flowers, quiche, scones, coffee & tea, as well as instruction and clean up. The class is led by farmer Dan Wood and farm owner Pauline Lord. REGISTER
New Canaan Food Revolution: A Tasting Event Fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids
Berkshire Hathaway 98 Park St, New CanaanThe New Canaan Food Revolution, founded by Jamie Oliver returns for a 9th year on Saturday, May 18th between 9.30–11:45am. Enjoy a morning strolling downtown and sampling bites to eat at different locations. Earn a stamp for everything you taste, if you complete your passport then you will be entered into a prize draw. EVERYONE […]
Happy Birthday Connecticut’s Old State House
Connecticut’s Old State House 800 Main St, HartfordJoin us in celebrating Connecticut’s Old State House’s 228th birthday on Saturday, May 18th from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. This free event will feature a Spring Craft Market, activities for kids, and cake made by 2023 Election Cake Bake-Off winner Amy Hodder of Amy Cakes in Wallingford. Enjoy an outdoor concert with Jake Kulak and […]