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📅 CT Weekend Plans? Here’s What You Can’t Miss
🎉 Happy Friday, CT friends!
The weekend’s almost here, and we’ve got your go-to guide for things to do across the state. Whether you're looking to get outside, enjoy some good eats, or just try something new, there’s plenty to discover right in your backyard.
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.
👻 Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours (Mystic): Take a spooky stroll through one of Connecticut’s most charming historic towns.
🌈 Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 43 at the Bruce Museum (Greenwich): This large-scale, vibrant installation by Gabriel Dawe, a Mexican-born artist based in Dallas, uses thousands of multicolored sewing threads meticulously woven together to capture the full spectrum of visible light.
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.
👑 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
🌊 Crocodile Cove Opening Weekend at Lake Compounce (Bristol) - Enjoy family-friendly attractions and Connecticut’s largest water park.
🎨 DIY Crafts After Dark at DIY Crafts After Dark (Middlefield) - Join us for a night full of crafting, good food, and great friends.
🌿 Forest Bathing at Forest Bathing (Location TBA) - Experience the art of forest bathing and connect with nature through your senses.
🌸 Lady Slipper and Wildflower Walk at the Peace Sanctuary at the Peace Sanctuary (Mystic) - Discover Southern New England’s wildflowers on this guided walk.
🧺 Farmers Market Opening Day at The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens (Washington) - Enjoy fresh produce and local goods at the seasonal farmers market.
🩰 New Haven Ballet at Shubert Theatre (New Haven): This engaging performance features a variety of classical and contemporary works performed by students of New Haven Ballet School and the New Haven Ballet Company.
🏰 Royal Family & Market Weekend at Robin Hood's Medieval Faire at Harwinton Fairgrounds (Harwinton) - Experience the legend of Robin Hood with exciting family-friendly entertainment.
🚢 2025 Cruise And Tour to Sheffield Island Lighthouse Museum at Sheffield Island Lighthouse Museum (Norwalk) - Enjoy a narrated tour of the Norwalk harbor with a stop at Sheffield Island Lighthouse.
🛍️ Community Tag Sale at Lyman Orchards at Lyman Orchards (Middlefield) - Participate in a community tag sale and declutter your home.
💎 You Never Know – Trash or Treasure? at ANTIQ’S LLC (Farmington): Visitors can bring their unexpected finds, heirlooms, or curiosities to discover their hidden value.
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SUNDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT
🦞 Lobster Eggstravaganza Sunday Brunch at Lobster Eggstravaganza (Location TBA) - Indulge in a luxurious brunch featuring chef-crafted lobster specialties.
🦅 2025 Norwalk Islands Bird Watching Tour at Norwalk Islands (Norwalk) - Join a bird-watching cruise and explore the unique wildlife of the Norwalk Islands.
🎨 WEEKLY DROP-IN PROGRAM: Discovery Sundays at Hartman Education Center (Old Lyme) - Enjoy hands-on craft projects and plein-air painting fun for the whole family.
👠 Wickedly Good Wizard of Oz Tribute Drag Brunch at Hartford Funny Bone (Manchester) - Enjoy a fabulous drag brunch tribute to Wicked and the Wizard of Oz.
🥗 A Vegan Tour of Greek Cuisine 4 w/ Chef Dino Kolitsas - Sun. May. 25 @ 3pm (New Milford) - Dive into vibrant vegan Greek dishes with Chef Dino.
🎤 Open Mic Night at Hartford Funny Bone (Manchester) - Enjoy a night of comedy featuring up-and-coming comics.
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TODAY IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY
Guilford’s Stealth Strike: A Revolutionary Raid That Turned the Tide
In the early morning hours of May 1777, Connecticut’s coast became the launchpad for one of the most daring and successful Revolutionary War raids — all led by Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs from the quiet shoreline of Guilford.
Fueled by revenge for a brutal British attack in Danbury just weeks prior, Meigs rallied 170 patriots, packed them into 13 whaleboats, and set off across Long Island Sound under cover of darkness. Their target? Sag Harbor — a vital British stronghold stocked with supplies and guarded by enemy ships.
In a single, swift night, Meigs and his men destroyed a dozen British vessels, torched enemy stockpiles of hay, grain, and rum, and captured 96 prisoners — all without losing a single patriot. The raid was hailed as a bold victory and a major morale boost for the Continental cause.
But the fight wasn’t over. Four years later, Guilford itself faced retaliation. British forces — including Loyalist troops — landed on Leete’s Island and burned homes before being driven off by the local militia. Two young defenders lost their lives, a grim reminder of the war’s reach.
Meigs’ raid remains one of the most precise and successful tactical strikes of the Revolutionary War — and it all started on the Connecticut shoreline.
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🍽️ Light bites in a cozy café setting
🎉 A relaxed, good-vibes-only atmosphere that’s perfect for friends, couples, or anyone curious about the craft
Thanks!
Thanks for hanging out with us while you plan your weekend! We hope you try something new and make the most of your days off. Know someone who’s all about discovering cool events? Share this email with them!
Wishing you an awesome weekend ahead!
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