Fairfield County
Activity: Sunday Explorers
Date: 5/22/16
Time: 12PM-4PM
Location: Stamford Museum and Nature Center
Overview: "Our popular Sunday drop-in programs return for the spring. Join us for a weekly hike on our trails or for a chance to meet or feed some of our Heckscher WILD! animals. Explore Heckscher Farm as we greet goats, plant in our garden, and peek into barns to see if any baby animals were born. Visit the Overbrook Nature Center for some great self-guided crafts, additional animals, and exhibits too!"Fee: Members are Free | Non-Members are Free with gate admission
1 pm Guided Hike
1:30 pm Animal Meet & Greet
2:30 pm Explore the Farm (meet at chicken coop)
3 pm Animal Meet & Greet
For More Information: call 203.977-6521, e-mail info@stamfordmuseum.org or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org
Litchfield CountyActivity: Fairy Festival
Date: 5/21/16
Time: 12PM-4PM
Location: The Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden, 9 Main Street North Bethlehem
Fee: Families are $25; adults are $10; children ages 6-12 are $8
Overview: "Enjoy tea with a fairy godmother, stroll along the woodland walk & build a fairy house, or create your own fairy house at home and enter the contest. $2 off admission for anyone dressed as a fairy or other magical creature."
New Haven County
Activity: Touch-A-Truck
Date: 5/22/16
Time: 11AM-2PM
Location: Jewish Community Center, 360 Amity Road, New Haven
Fee: FREE
Overview: "The JCC is gearing up for our annual Family Fun Day featuring Touch-A-Truck on Sunday, May 22, 2016, from 11 am-2 pm at the JCC of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. Sam Kantrow from WTNH8 will be hosting and bringing the StormTeam8 Mobile Weather Lab. Hundreds of families attend this popular event that features more than 20 trucks on display, train rides, pony rides, a DJ and dancing, Kids’ Zumba, food, bounce house, crafts, vendors, and more. Free Touch-A-Truck and free parking at the JCC, with some fee-based activities. Come join the fun!"
Activity: Robin Hood Springtime Festival
Date: 5/21/16-6/5/16
Time: 11AM-7PMLocation: North Haven Fairgrounds, 300 Washington Avenue, North Haven
Fee: Children 6 and under are FREE, Adults are $19, and children 7-12 are $12
Overview:
"There is magic and revelry abound as you step into the past at The Robin Hood Springtime Festival. It is there you can leave your cares behind and boost your spirits as fond memories are made. Let the sounds of laughter and cheering revives you as you take a leisurely stroll along the bustling streets of an old world marketplace.
While you visit, rub elbows with Robin Hood, Maid Marion, Friar Tuck, Little John, nobles, peasants, jousting knights, fire-eaters, magicians, jesters, and numerous interactive characters that breathe life into the village."
For More Info: robinhoodsfaire.com
Hartford County
Activity: Planting Pencils Hosts 1st Annual Family Fundraiser
Date: 5/21/16
Time: 1PM-4PM
Location: 710 Main St. in Plantsville
Fee: FREE
Overview: "Planting Pencils hosts its 1st Annual Family Fun-draiser to raise awareness and collect school supplies for underserved students in Connecticut and beyond on Sunday, May 22nd in Plantsville. Ishaan Patel, the 13 year-old founder of Planting Pencils, was inspired to create the charity when his aunt visited underserved schools in developing countries. Event highlights include: · Music and giveaways from 102.9 The Whale radio station van · Stuff a Southington Police Squad Car with school supplies · Touch and tour a Fire truck · Kid’s activities · Food vendors · Legislative leaders and representatives from their offices · Local sport’s team costumed mascots · Arts & Crafts"
Middlesex County
Activity: Saturday Storytime
Date: 5/21/16
Time: 11AM-12PM
Location: Rathbun Memorial Library, 36 Main Street, East Haddam
Fee: FREE
Tolland County
Activity: "Beauty And The Beast" by Stevens Puppets
Date: 5/22/16
Time: 2PM
Location: Ballard Institute Theater, 1 Royce Circle, Storrs
Fee: Adults: $12; Students: $8; Kids: $6
Overview: "Beauty and the Beast is a touching and humorous marionette play full of chuckles and drama. Artistic staging and clever effects accented with beautiful harp music bring this ever-popular classic triumphantly to life. Zan Raynor created Beauty and the Beast in 1999. After taking four years to make, it is the first new show to tour under the Stevens’ name since Aladdin in 1980. All the marionettes are fully carved of wood, hand painted, and dressed in hand-made costumes."
Windham CountyActivity: Spring Farmers Market Rendezvous
Date: 5/22/16
Time: 11AM-2PM
Location: Jillson Square, 1 Jillson Square, Willimantic
Fee: FREE
Overview: "A celebration of Connecticut's food and farm. This farmers' market boasts 50+ vendors offering gorgeous asparagus, rhubarb, greens and other spring produce, vegetable plants, eggs, meats, cheeses, artisan foods, and more!"
New London County
Activity: The 2nd Annual Food Truck Rally
Date: 5/21/16- 5/22/16
Time: 11AM-8PM on Saturday and 11AM-5PM on Sunday
Location: Mystic Aquarium Parking Lot
Fee: $5 Admission, Children 12 and under are FREE
Overview: "Foodies delight! Join Mystic Aquarium and Ocean Blue Catering as they host the second annual Mystic Food Truck Rally. Guests can enjoy this delicious event outside the Aquarium. Indulge in gourmet cuisine prepared by local food truck chefs. Bring your family, friends, and appetite! Follow the event's Facebook page for vendor updates."
Activity: The 2nd Annual Food Truck Rally
Date: 5/21/16- 5/22/16
Time: 11AM-8PM on Saturday and 11AM-5PM on Sunday
Location: Mystic Aquarium Parking Lot
Fee: $5 Admission, Children 12 and under are FREE
Overview: "Foodies delight! Join Mystic Aquarium and Ocean Blue Catering as they host the second annual Mystic Food Truck Rally. Guests can enjoy this delicious event outside the Aquarium. Indulge in gourmet cuisine prepared by local food truck chefs. Bring your family, friends, and appetite! Follow the event's Facebook page for vendor updates."
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