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Ken-DUCKY Derby Fundraiser for the Little Red Schoolhouse in Northford
Millpond Gatherings 1565 Middletown Ave, NorthfordA rubber-duck race on the Farm River will take place Saturday, May 4, starting at 3 p.m., at Mill Pond Gatherings, 1565 Middletown Avenue (Route 17), in the Northford area of North Branford. Sponsored by the Tototket Historical Society of North Branford, the event will raise funds to restore the Little Red Schoolhouse, a historic […]
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 […]
CT Book Trail Passport Challenge: Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day
In celebration of Indie Bookstore Day on April 27th, twenty-one Connecticut bookstores have come together for another year of its special passport challenge with over $4,000 in prizes! Visit as many bookstores as you can Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th. At each stop, get your passport booklet stamped! (You can download a printable version right here or […]
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 […]
YANKEE Cider Barn Spring Hours and Trivia Night
Yankee Cider Company 23 Petticoat Lane, East HaddamStill fighting off the last of the “cold weather blues”? You’re in luck! Beginning on Thursday, May 2nd (along with our first ever Trivia Night - Read on for details!), our tap room will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 4-8pm! Want even more good news? You can hang out with us for a whole […]
Sweet Pete’s Pickle Fest at March Farm
March Farm 160 Munger Lane, BethlehemMay 4-5, 2024 We’re doing it again… but this year we’re moving it to The Hilltop, and adding WAY more food trucks, vendors & fun activities 🥒 MARK YOU CALENDAR for the 2nd annual Sweet Pete’s Pickle Fest 2024!!! For more information
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 […]
Indigo Dye & Needle Felting Workshop + Supper at White Gate Farm
White Gate Farm 83 Upper Pattagansett Road, East LymeBack by popular demand ! Join fiber artist Nicole Clark and WGF Chef Tami Grooney to learn needle felting and indigo dyeing. All participants will take home a felted “painting” and an indigo dyed dishtowel. Class will be followed by a simple dinner. BYOB is welcome! For more information
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 […]