Indigo Dye & Needle Felting Workshop + Supper at White Gate Farm

White Gate Farm 83 Upper Pattagansett Road, East Lyme

Back 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

$85

Kid’s Cooking Classes at Auerfarm

Auerfarm 158 Auer Farm Road, Bloomfield

Tuesdays & 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 […]

$40

Misquamicut Spring Fest Weekend 2024

https://www.misquamicutfestival.org/ 257 Atlantic Avenue, Westerly

May 10, 11 & 12, 2024 Signaling the unofficial start of the summer and beach season, the Misquamicut Springfest Weekend features World Class Carnival and Amusements, Food Truck Rodeo, Classic Car Show, Knockerball, games, and a great lineup of headline bands. For more information Rockwell Amusements is a world-class carnival featuring spectacular rides, such as the […]

$12

The 87th Dogwood Festival: Fairfield

Greenfield Hill Congregational Church 1045 Old Academy Road, Fairfield

May 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 Lyme

Come 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      

$58

GERMANIA of POUGHKEEPSIE PRESENTS: MAIFEST 2024!

Germania Festival Grounds Old Degarmo Road, Arlington, NY

May 17, 18, 19, 2024 A fun, festive and authentic Maifest! will be held at Germania Festival Grounds, 51 Old DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, NY! – Friday May 17, 5-10pm, Saturday May 18, 1pm-10pm, and Sunday May 19, Noon-5pm. Event features live German bands, German food, home baked German desserts, traditional German Bier, children’s entertainment, Bavarian […]

$1 – $5

Happy Birthday Connecticut’s Old State House

Connecticut’s Old State House 800 Main St, Hartford

Join 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 […]

Colonial Field Day at Westport Museum for History and Culture

Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Westport

Ever wondered how to play hoop and stick? Or break flax? What about spinning yarn? Bring the whole family and see for yourself at the museum’s Colonial Field Day! Take part in activities that were commonplace in the 18th century. Speak with costumed staff and volunteers about the lives of those in the colonial era. Try your […]

Free – $5

Broadway Rave: Musical Theater Dance Party‎‎ at Space Ballroom

Space Ballroom 295 Treadwell Stree, Hamden

BROADWAY RAVE Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in show-tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. We’ll have surprise guests from some of […]

$15 – $20

Destination Westport: In Gatsby’s Shoes with the Westport Museum for History and Culture

Longshore Marina 260 Compo Rd S Lot F Parking Area, Westport

Imagine it’s the summer of 1920. Westport is a sleepy farm community that lures New York’s most glamorous couple-F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald—to its shores. Seeking respite from their whirlwind Jazz era lives, the Fitzgeralds set up in an 18th century farmhouse that has seen Revolution and the building of a nation over many decades. Zelda […]

$25

Memorial Day Celebration at White Flower Farm

White Flower Farm 167 Litchfield Road (Route 63), Litchfield

Start your holiday weekend off with a visit to the farm for complimentary refreshments and family fun. Kids will enjoy face painting and playing cornhole. Other activities include a children’s scavenger hunt with prizes. (Just ask a staff member for a list of clues.) No fee or registration required. Veterans and active service members receive 10% off […]