Maple Tapping Winter Walk—Greenwich
See a maple tapping and and learn what goes into making this breakfast favorite while exploring the woods as it begin to emerge from its winter slumber.

Lapham Preserve, 85 Richmond Hill Road 203-629-2151

New Canaan Nature Center—New Canaan
Head out to the Sugar Shack to watch the naturalists boil down the sap collected every Friday (and select Saturdays and other days) throughout the syrup season (call the visitor's center before heading out to double check the schedule). Also, on March 19th, celebrate the end of sugaring season with a Pancake Brunch and other maple-themed activities. There is no charge to attend the boil downs.

144 Oenoke Ridge, 203-966-9577

Warrup's Farm—Redding
During the first three weekends in March, you can watch the wood fired evaporator boil away, see the buckets on the trees, and visit the barnyard animals. Maple syrup and maple candy will also be available for sale. Free.

11 John Read Road, 203-938-9403

Maple Sugar Festival Weekend—Stamford
On March 5th and 6th, you can celebrate the sweetness of the maple sugaring season at this annual festival at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. See firsthand how sap is turned into maple syrup, make a maple-themed craft, go on a scavenger hunt, and enjoy other activities including face painting, live music, and a teen chefs cooking challenge.

39 Scofieldtown Road, 203-977-6521

Ambler Farm Maple Syrup Open House—Wilton
Visit with Farmer Jonathan while he shares the fine New England tradition of maple sugaring. Kids and families will have an opportunity to tap a tree, take the maple syrup taste test, and more. Free.

257 Hurlbutt Street, 203-834-1143

For an even grander maple-themed adventure, you might consider making a road trip out of some of the many fine maple festivals across the state including the Plymouth Maple Festival on March 5th and the Hebron Maple Festival on March 19th and 20th or, just over the New York State border, Sugarfest at the Westmoreland Sanctuary on March 12th.