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Things To Do In Connecticut
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Fairfield CountyActivity: The House at Pooh Corner
Date: 5/6
Time: 11AM
Location: The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Rd., Ridgefield
Cost: $15
Overview: "Whether young and wide-eyed or wise to the ways of the world, every so often one must “get back to the House at Pooh Corner” to spend some tender time with faithful friends. Piglet, Tigger, Christopher Robin, and that lovable bear called Winnie-the-Pooh lift our spirits and warm our hearts in this charming production, faithfully based on the A. A. Milne classic of the same name.
For More Info: Ridgefield Playhouse
Litchfield County
Activity: Elephant's Trunk Country Flea Market
Date: 5/7
Time: 7AM-2PM
Location: 490 Danbury Rd., New Milford
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Since 1976, treasure hunters, antique collections, farmers, foodies, up-cycler, deal seekers and entrepreneurs of all kinds flocked to the well-known flea market." This is a fun opportunity to treasure hunt with your kids.
For More Info: Elephant's Trunk Flea Market
New Haven County
Activity: 11th Annual Kite Fly
Date: 5/6
Time: Noon-3PM
Location: Walnut Beach, 17 Broadway, Milford
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Children of all ages are welcome to participate. The ConnectiKiters will be there with their remarkable dazzling kites. They maneuver their kites into astonishing dips and twirls. See a variety of kites from diamonds to incredible colorful creatures. Pack a picnic."
For More Info: Milford Living
Hartford County
Activity: FREE Families Learn and Play With History
Date: 5/6
Time: 9AM-11AM
Location: Windsor Historical Society, 96 Palisado Ave., Windsor
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Bring the whole crew and enjoy our Windsor history galleries and Hands-on-History Learning Center at your own pace. Meet other families, try out our train table, build something spectacular with Legos, “milk” Flavia the cow, don colonial costumes and “cook” up a feast. Perfect for even the youngest learners (crawling is encouraged) with artist Sue Tait Porcaro offering face painting at 10 a.m."
For More Info: Windsor Historical Society
Middlesex County
Activity: Open Playgroup
Date: 5/5
Time: 9:30AM-11AM
Location: Family Wellness Center, 635 Main St., Middletown
Cost: FREE
Overview: Open Playgroup. Call for more information. (860)347-6971 ext. 3662
For More Info: Family Wellness Centers of Connecticut
Tolland County
Activity: Jack and Jill
Date: 5/6
Time: 11AM & 2PM
Location: Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, 1 Royce Circle, Storrs
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Jack & Jill is a one-man puppet show featuring hand-carved, folk-toy-inspired puppets and live music. The show addresses water conservation and water rights in the tradition of the Appalachian Jack Tale. A young coal miner and his companion go “up a hill to fetch a pail of water” just like they do in the nursery rhyme, but this time there is one BIG problem. They have to take on a selfish giant and save a whole neighborhood! Travel by train with Jack and Jill to meet a colorful cast of characters in a world created solely from wood, steel and leather. Everyone is welcome to a big ol’, heapin’ helpin’ of this good-natured, heartland American story of teaming up and looking out for the little guy. This production was funded in part by the Mark’s Family Endowment Award.
Indoor performances will take place in the Ballard Institute Theater, located at 1 Royce Circle, Storrs Center, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29 and Saturday, May 6.
"Outdoor performances in the Betsy Paterson Square in downtown Storrs will occur at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, Sunday, April 30, Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7. Seating is not provided for outdoor shows, so patrons are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets."
For More Info: (860) 486-8580
Windham County
Activity: Build a Flower Pot
Date: 5/6
Time: 9AM-12PM
Location: Windham Home Depot, 418 Boston Post Road, North Windham (This happens at most Home Depots the first Saturday of each month.)
Cost: FREE
Overview: "Join our hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a flower pot to hold spring flowers to keep or give to Mom. Once the project is complete, your child can paint their project to personalize it. All kids get to keep their project, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin."
For More Info: (860) 465-5631
New London County
Activity: Dollar Night
Date: 5/5
Time: After 4:30 PM
Location: Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main Street, Niantic
Cost: $1
Overview: "An affordable Friday night at the museum due to the generosity of Electric Boat Employees Community Service Association. Admission is only $1 per person after 4:30pm."
For More Info: Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
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