What's the Buzz? Weekend Activity Picks for 6/10-6/12

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Fairfield County
Activity: Family Farm Fridays
Date: 6/10/16 & 6/17/16
Time: 4PM- 5PM
Location: Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford
Fee: $8
Overview: "Explore the farm and garden and learn what products come from our local farms through cooking and creative projects. Each week will have a separate theme, so join us for one or all. Registration is not required. Recommended for ages 5 and up."
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Litchfield County
Activity: 82nd Laurel Festival
Date: 6/10/16- 6/12/16
Location: On the Green, Winsted
Fee: FREE
Overview: "Winsted, Connecticut, nicknamed "The Laurel City" for its abundance of Connecticut's beautiful state flower, is celebrating the 82nd  Anniversary Laurel Festival.  On Friday, The Laurel Ball at Crystal Peak Banquet Hall from 6 to 11:30PM.  Dinner and dancing.  Saturday:  First Community Fair from noon to 4PM at East End Park.  Includes demonstrations of emergency preparedness,.  The fair also will include a variety of games and other activities.  Sunday:  Laurel Parade begins at 2PM down Main Street.  Ends at East End Park where the new Laurel King and Queen will be crowned. "
For More Info: 860-307-2846

New Haven County
Activity: Pirates Day- Cap'n Kidd Treasure Hunt
Date: 6/12/16
Time: 12PM- 5PM
Location: Throughout Downtown Milford, 5 Broad Street, Milford
Fee: FREE
Overview: "For over 300 years, people of all ages have searched for Captain Kidd's treasure. On Sunday, June 12th, join Captain Kidd and his crew as they sail into Milford Harbor, 'kidnap' Mayor Blake and "take over" downtown Milford.  Come dressed as a pirate and be a part of Connecticut's best and largest scavenger hunt!"
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Hartford County
Activity: FREE Tours For Open House Day
Date: 6/11/16
Time: 9:30AM- 5PM
Location: Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, 77 Forest Street, Hartford
Fee: FREE
Overview:
  • "Free Stowe Center tours 
  • 'Meet' Harriet Beecher Stowe
  • 'Plein air' painting and craft activities
  • Hands-on family-friendly activities 
  • Historic gardens in fragrant bloom
  • 19th century lawn games: croquet, games of graces, and hoop rolling
  • Museum Store with books and unique gifts for children and adults
  • Walking tours of historic sites in our Nook Farm neighborhood ."
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Middlesex County
Activity: Strawberry Festival
Date: 6/11/16
Time: 9AM- 4PM
Location: Lyman Orchards
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Tolland County
Activity: Coventry Farmers' Market at the Hale Homestead
Date: 6/12/16
Time: 11AM- 2PM
Location: Hale Homestead, Coventry
Fee: FREE
Overview: "Visit the all new Farmers’ Market at The Hale Homestead now managed by the Town of Coventry in collaboration with Connecticut Landmarks! Free admission to the first floor of the Homestead."

Windham County
Activity: FARE
Date: 6/11/16
Time: 5PM- 8PM
Location: 1 Jillson Square, Willimantic
Fee: FREE
Overview: "#FoodJam with 65 vendors including 10 food trucks, featuring: Street Foods, Local Brews, Farmers' Market, Makers, Design, Vintage. "
For More Info: Click Here

New London County
Activity: Discounted Admission and Dino Lollipops for Kids
Date: 6/11/16
Time: 10AM-6PM
Location: The Dinosaur Place, 1650 Hartford New London Turnpike, Montville
Fee: $3 OFF park admission
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