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🎉 Big Weekend Ahead: Food Fests, Art Shows & Spring Fun Across CT!
Hey there, Connecticut explorers!
The weekend is shaping up to be a great one, and we’ve rounded up some of the best events happening across the state—whether you’re in the mood for food festivals, outdoor adventures, live music, or family fun.
You can click on any event below to get more details, and if you're looking for even more ideas, check out our full Weekend Guide for a complete list of things to do across Connecticut.
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ALL WEEKEND LONG
🌳 Spring Outdoors in The Last Green Valley (Danielson): Explore hikes, paddles, and nature activities in one of Connecticut’s most scenic regions.
🌷 Colorblends House & Spring Garden (Bridgeport): A stunning display of 60,000 blooming spring bulbs in Bridgeport.
🍽️ Tastes of Danbury: A Culinary Extravaganza (Danbury): Sample dishes from top restaurants and food vendors all weekend long.
🧪 April Vacation Daily Fun at the Connecticut Science Center (Hartford): Hands-on exhibits and family-friendly fun in Hartford.
🌼 Dancing Daffodils: Pick-Your-Own Daffodils 2025 at Halfinger Farms (Higganum): Celebrate spring in bloom at this scenic flower farm.
🚤 Connecticut Spring Boat Show at Safe Harbor Essex Island (Essex): Tour beautiful boats and browse nautical gear by the water in Essex.
👻 Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours (Mystic): Take a spooky stroll through one of Connecticut’s most charming historic towns.
🎠Primary Trust at TheaterWorks Hartford (Hartford): See this moving and acclaimed new play at one of the state’s top theaters.
FRIDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT
⚾ Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter in Waterbury at Mattatuck Museum (Waterbury): Explore the life and legacy of one of baseball’s greatest hitters in this compelling exhibit.
🎶 Live Music Series: Acoustic SoNo at SoNo 1420 Distillery (Norwalk): Unwind with live acoustic music and craft spirits in SoNo.
🎲 Heavy Game Night at Back Again Board Game Café (Middletown): Dive into strategic and complex board games with fellow enthusiasts.
đź‘‘ Tiaras Over Teaneck at the Milford Arts Council (Milford): Laugh out loud at this original musical comedy set during a blackout and a beauty pageant detour.
🎸 John Oates at Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (Old Saybrook): Enjoy an intimate solo performance from the Hall & Oates legend.
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SATURDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT
🔨 Railroad Spike Knife Class at Hyner Forge (Norwich): Try your hand at blacksmithing in this hands-on workshop forging knives from real railroad spikes.
🌽 Wallingford Winter Farmers Market at 128 Center Street (Wallingford): Shop seasonal produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts from local vendors.
🧺 Indoor Farmers Market at The Silo (New Milford): A cozy market experience inside a historic barn with plenty of local flavor.
🕰️ You Never Know – Trash or Treasure? at ANTIQ’S LLC (Farmington): Bring your antiques for a free appraisal and find out what they’re really worth.
🎨 Time Travelers KidStudio at Greenwich Historical Society (Cos Cob): Kids get creative while learning about the past through hands-on crafts and storytelling.
🦉 Family Day at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (Old Lyme): Enjoy nature walks, critter encounters, and Earth-friendly fun for all ages.
🎤 Encore! Pop Rocks! Fundraiser at Bristol Event Center (Bristol): A high-energy night of food, music, and support for the arts at Playhouse on Park’s annual bash.
đź‘‘ Tiaras Over Teaneck at the Milford Arts Council (Milford): Hilarious musical misadventures unfold in this original pageant-themed comedy.
🎠Colin Jost and Friends at Mohegan Sun Arena (Uncasville): SNL’s Colin Jost headlines a night of stand-up comedy featuring fellow cast members and surprise guests.
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SUNDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT
🍳 Sunday Breakfast at Dockside Brewery (Milford): Start your morning right with a laid-back waterfront breakfast and brewery vibes.
📸 Their Kindred Earth: Photographs by William Earle Williams at Florence Griswold Museum (Old Lyme): A powerful photography exhibit spotlighting overlooked American landscapes and histories.
🌀 Kenji Nakahashi: Strange Beauty at the Bruce Museum (Greenwich): Known for his conceptual and street photography, Nakahashi created visually arresting images from everyday life, transforming ordinary subjects—such as eggs, pencils, and subway scenes—into playful, surreal compositions.
🖼️ The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography at Yale Schwarzman Center (New Haven): See how Yale student-photographers explore new ways to experience art through the lens.
đź‘» Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours (Mystic): Take a spooky stroll through historic Mystic and hear chilling tales of the past.
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TODAY IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY
The British Attack Danbury – April 25, 1777
On this day in 1777, during the height of the Revolutionary War, British troops landed at the mouth of the Saugatuck River in what would become one of the most significant raids in Connecticut’s wartime history.
Acting under orders from General William Howe, Major General William Tryon led a force of roughly 1,800 British soldiers inland with a clear mission: destroy the Continental Army’s supply depot in Danbury.
Over the course of their march, Tryon’s troops encountered minimal resistance. When they reached Danbury on April 26, they torched twenty homes along with critical storehouses and barns packed with supplies for the patriot cause.
The raid sparked outrage across the colonies and helped galvanize Connecticut’s militia. Although the British succeeded in their goal, their actions also reinforced local resolve, setting the stage for future patriot victories.
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Thanks!
Thanks for reading and spending part of your planning time with us! We hope you get out there and enjoy something new this weekend. If you know someone who’d love discovering events like these, feel free to pass this email along.
Have a fantastic weekend!
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