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🍎Spring Apple Hunt, Family Days, Trolley Rides, & More
There’s a lot happening around Connecticut this week—especially for families looking to enjoy time together outdoors. From a spring apple hunt at Lyman Orchards to Family Day fun in Winsted to trolley rides with the Easter Bunny, this weekend is stacked with festive events. Plus, don’t miss the exclusive Groupon deal on the magical Water Lantern Festival coming in May!
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Marcello’s Italian Eatery is pulling out all the stops for their Palm Sunday & Easter Brunch Buffet! Indulge in a mouthwatering spread featuring eggs benedict, French toast, gourmet antipasto, a raw bar, penne alla vodka, eggplant rollatini, stuffed chicken valdonstano, assorted desserts, and so much more.
Two seatings available at 12 pm and 2 pm — $49.95 for adults, $25.95 for kids 10 and under.
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Kids can search for apples—and score pie!
The beloved Spring Apple Hunt is back at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield on Saturday, April 12, giving kids ages 1 to 10 the chance to hunt for eco-certified apples hidden in hay bales near the Apple Barrel Farm Market. Each child receives a T-shirt, apple bucket, and a coupon for a 6″ cream pie.
Admission is $17 per child and advance registration is required. Hunt times are organized by age group throughout the morning.
Make it a full day with breakfast at the Apple Barrel and a walk through the orchards. Rain date is Sunday, April 13.
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Hands-on art, storytime, and teen makerspace activities
Bring the whole family to the American Mural Project in Winsted on Saturday, April 12 for a full day of hands-on fun and discovery.
Kids can enjoy story hours, scavenger hunts, games, crafts, and more. April’s theme focuses on pollinators, with activities about the role of biologists and native plant species.
Admission is free for children under 18. The Teen Art Studio runs from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and invites youth ages 13–18 to get creative with guidance from a teaching artist. General admission is $15 for adults.
A festive springtime experience at the Shore Line Trolley Museum
Hop aboard a vintage trolley and visit with the Easter Bunny at the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven on Saturday, April 12. Kids can complete a spring scavenger hunt for prizes and take photos with the Easter Bunny along the scenic trolley ride route.
The event runs from 11 am to 3 pm with rides offered throughout the day. Admission is $13 for adults, $10 for kids, and free for children under 2.
Save big on one of Connecticut’s most magical nights
The Water Lantern Festival returns to Newington on May 3—and you can score up to 18% off admission with this limited-time Groupon deal. Tickets include a floating lantern kit, LED candle, commemorative bag, and access to food trucks, music, and games.
✨ Don’t miss your chance to watch thousands of glowing lanterns drift peacefully across the water under the stars. It’s one of the most beautiful and emotional festivals in the country.
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If you've ever struggled to enjoy cannabis due to the harshness of smoking or vaping, you're not alone. That’s why these new cannabis gummies caught our eye.
Mood is an online dispensary that has invented a “joint within a gummy” that’s extremely potent yet federally-legal. Their gummies are formulated to tap into the human body’s endocannabinoid system.
Although this system was discovered in the 1990’s, farmers and scientists at Mood were among the first to figure out how to tap into it with cannabis gummies. Just 1 of their rapid onset THC gummies can get you feeling right within 5 minutes!
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BIG NEWS FOR COFFEE LOVERS👇
DID YOU KNOW?
Mystic Seaport has the last wooden whaleship in the world. The Charles W. Morgan was launched in 1841 and is now fully restored as a floating museum.
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HEADLINES AROUND THE STATE
Walgreens will be closing 7 different Connecticut stores over the next two months.
The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has stopped sewage from leaking into the Connecticut River in East Windsor after last week's sewer line break and is now working on a permanent repair.
Wednesday starts off chilly with temps in the 20s and wind chills as low as 18, but sunny skies will bring highs near 50. The rest of the week stays mild with rain expected Friday and a soggy Saturday with highs in the low to mid 40s.
As part of National Healthy Schools Week, lawmakers and advocates gathered Wednesday to push for improved air quality in Connecticut schools. The event, led by Rep. Jennifer Leeper and the CT Working Group on School Indoor Air Quality, highlights concerns in districts across the state.
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