What's the Buzz? Weekend Activity Picks for 3/10/17-3/12/17

by Cait 8:07 AM 0 comments Family Activities FREE Things To Do In Connecticut Weekend

This weekend it's St. Paddy's Day, a wee bit early!  There are many parades happening this weekend. Who doesn't love a parade?  Plus, the kids will love getting all decked out in green!

Fairfield County
Activity: Lego Club
Date: 3/11
Time: 2PM-4PM
Location: Darien Library, 1441 Post Rd., Darien
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Are you a Lego fan? Let's build something together! Stop by every Saturday to participate in collaborative Lego building with other kids. Ages 5 and up."
For More Info: (203) 669-5235

Litchfield County
Activity: Maple Syrup Demonstrations
Date: 3/11
Time: 1PM-4PM
Location: Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust, 5 Church Hill Road, Woodbury
Cost: $3 per person donation recommended
Overview: "Everyone is welcomed to drop by as Flanders staff and volunteers will demonstrate turning sap into syrup with an entertaining mix of science, stories and humor."
For More Info: Flanders Nature Center

New Haven County
Activity: St. Patrick's Day Parade
Date: 3/11
Time: 1PM
Location: River & Broad Sts., Milford
Cost: FREE
Overview: "One of the state's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade. After parade activities include music and family fun activities at the Clubhouse (131 Bridgeport Ave.)."
For More Info: Milford St. Patrick's Day Parade

Hartford County
Activity: Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade
Date: 3/11
Time: 11AM
Location: Begins on Capitol Ave., Ends at Bushnell Park, Hartford
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Traditionally this event brings together many different communities from the Greater Hartford area to celebrate the Celtic culture."
For More Info: Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade

Middlesex County
Activity: Essex Go Bragh Parade
Date: 3/11
Time:10:30
Location: Essex Main St., 29 West Ave., Essex
Cost: FREE
Overview: "A great day for a horse drawn wagon ride, face painting, music and more at the annual Essex Go Bragh Irish Parade. The parade begins at the Essex Town Hall at 10:30 a.m. Decorate your car, bike or tractor and come march with us."
For More Info: recreation@essexct.gov

New London County
Activity: St. Patrick's Day Parade
Date: 3/12
Time: 1PM
Location: Main St., New London
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Join in the celebration by wearing green because everyone is Irish for the day."
For More Info: New London St. Patrick's Day Parade