All Weekend 

Rowayton School Carnival (Fairfield County) 
The Rowayton Elementary School Spring Carnival features plenty of rides and games for all ages, food provided by some of the area’s top food trucks, the famous Louisa Lima Fried Dough Tent, and a couple of new sweet treats you won’t want to miss. Be entertained by the endless arts and crafts, face painting, the JAM Art Tent, Andrew Stefannou Salon Tent and more as this yearly tradition continues. Admission is free. Ride tickets and unlimited ride bracelets will be for sale. Friday and Saturday.

A Year with Frog and Toad (Hartford County) 
In this shortened version of the Tony-nominated musical by Willie and Robert Reale, the story follows the two friends--the very cheerful Frog and the rather grumpy Toad--in their adventures through the four seasons. The two best friends learn life lessons and celebrate their differences with some vaudeville, some make believe, and a lot of charm. Saturday and Sunday. $15 adults; $13 children. Recommended for kids ages 3 and up.

Spring Fling at the CT Science Museum (Hartford County) 
Take a trip to the jungle! Meet Curious George, have your face painted, jump around in a bounce house, see live animals, pose in the fun and fabulous photo booth, and experience Casey Carle’s internationally touring bubble extravaganza, Bubblemania. Saturday and Sunday. $5 for members; $8 for non-members.

17th Annual Westville Village Art Walk (New Haven County) 
This community-based arts festival spans three blocks in historic Westville Village. Kicking off on Friday evening and and stretching into  Saturday, this event includes live music, art exhibitions and demonstrations, interactive art-making for kids and adults, theater performances, walking tours, and an Artist & Artisan Market. Friday and Saturday. Free.

Saturday, May 10

Hindley Happening (Fairfield County) 
Hindley Happening school carnival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at the Hindley School at the corner of Nearwater Lane and the Post Road in Darien. The event includes carnival rides, games, cotton candy and snow cones, as well as a silent auction that includes donations from local merchants and individuals that range from fabulous vacations to personal training sessions to sporting event tickets. Admission is free. Ride tickets and food are available for purchase.

Celebration of Young Writers Event and ASAP Benefit Auction (Litchfield County)
13 children were chosen across the state to be celebrated for their effort in their creative writing pieces. Frank Delaney, author, will host the event with the children. A silent auction and cocktail party will proceed with live music and many great auction items. Families are welcome.

Accessibility Day at Stepping Stones (Fairfield County) 
Stepping Stones offers free admission for families of children with special needs. Families with special needs children may enter anytime between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to enjoy the museum’s engaging exhibits, mingle with other families, and learn with your child in a safe, welcoming, ADA compliant environment. Free. 

Fairfield County Children's Choir Presents a Celebration of the American Songbook (Fairfield County)
More than 300 young choristers will demonstrate and celebrate the positive power of this body of the uniquely American songs of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, and Richard Rodgers. Founded in 1995, the FCCC provides children the opportunity to experience music making of the highest caliber. Ticket prices start at $15.

Call of the Wild (Litchfield County) 
The Institute for American Indian Studies welcomes the staff from the Wolf Conservation Center of South Salem, New York and Atka, their oldest and most traveled ambassador wolf. Families will learn more about wolves, their behavior, their unique relationship with the environment and our role in protecting their future.  $10 for adults; $6 for children. Pre-registration required.

Caroline's Enchanted Garden: Fairy and Wizard Festival (Litchfield County)
The festival will offer families a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on craft activities, music, storytelling, pony rides, puppetry, magic, woodland walks and more. Children and families have the opportunity to create a basket fairy house out of all natural materials including bark, leaves, twigs, pine cones, and moss to create a charming little home that any fairy would be pleased to move in to. Bring the fairy house home as a souvenir or find a place for it in the Fairy Village to remain throughout the summer. $5 per person or $20 per family.

Sunday, May 11

12th Annual Mother's Day Bike Ride (Fairfield County) 
This Mother’s Day, join family, friends and neighbors on a 6.1-mile easy bike ride from Old Greenwich to Tod’s Point and back again sponsored by the Old Greenwich Riverside Community Center. Meet representatives from many local bike shops and other businesses at Old Greenwich School who will be on hand to tune-up your bike for spring, demonstrate safety techniques, help with your helmet, and more. $15 for adults; $10 for children 12 and under ($10 for adults; $5 for children if tickets purchased online).

Mother's Day Card Making at the New England Carousel Museum (Hartford County) 
Spend part of your Mother's Day with this fun and interactive craft program at The Carousel Museum in Bristol. Children will learn the art of printmaking to create lovely Mother's Day cards that you will cherish for years to come. $6 for adults ($3 for mothers); $5 for children.

Guided Hike at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center (New Haven County) 
Join the staff on the grounds of this former, family-owned dairy farm and explore the park that is laced with two and one-half miles of nature trails. The land encompasses almost 150 acres of wooded hills and grassy fields bisected by streams, a two acre pond, wet meadows, and an upland swamp, as well as a large playscape for younger children. Free.

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