ALL WEEKEND

Fairfield Public Library Pre-Summer Book Sale - Fairfield
The Friends of the Public Library will have a Special Pre-Summer Book Sale. There will be Hardback Fiction, Non Fiction, Paperbacks, Children's and Young Adult books as well as Videos and CD's for sale.

Beardsley Zoo opens a new "Wild Open Space Play Area" - Oakdale
The Zoo will open a new "Wild Open Space Play Area" on May 21 for our guests to enjoy. Designed to inspire active playing, the new open space area includes rocks for climbing, a spider web to crawl on, a log to crawl through, and several rocks and logs to leap off. It is located on the top tier of the Picnic Grove right outside our Carousel Building.

Pippi Longstocking - Ridgefield
Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Macrelmint Ephraim's Daughter Longstocking - or Pippi for short - lives by herself with a horse and monkey in an old abandoned villa. Her father is a pirate, her mother is in heaven, and she is the strongest girl in the world. American Family Theatre's production of Astrid Lindren's popular children's story brings this most outrageous redhead to life in an enjoyable performance for the whole family.

Robin Hood Springtime Festival - Guilford
Escape to the past and experience a romantic age lost to time as you wander the streets of an 11th century springtime faire! Thrill to a full day of musicians, acrobats, fire eaters, knights, jousting, comedy and magic on nine stages featuring the best variety entertainment at any festival in New England – all included with your admission! New acts and old favorites return from around the world to chase thy cares away with smiles and laughter. Dine like a King on succulent turkey legs, exotic foods, traditional festival fare, tasty treats and scrumptious desserts at our food stalls.

Goldie Locks - Bridgeport
Welcome to the BIG TOP CIRCUS. A world full of magic, and wonder awaits as we meet the stars of the circus, the Clowns, the Old Lion, The Giraffe Sisters, Goldie Locks, and of course, The Three Bears. Our bears sing and dance to a brand new tuneful score that will have you humming and dancing along.

The Child's Tour at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center - Hartford
A kid's eye view of where the Stowe family lived.  Recommended for kids 5-12. Surrounded by Victorian-style gardens and sheltered beneath arching trees, Harriet Beecher Stowe's home (1871) illustrates the lasting popularity of the gothic-revival cottage and the influences of architects Andrew Jackson Downing and Calvert Vaux.

MAY 21

Night Hike and Smore's - Mystic
Let the kids have a night out as they learn about the nocturnal world, enjoy a pizza dinner and go on a night hike. They'll round out the evening with a campfire and s'mores.
 

Family Movie Night Kung Fu Panda - Durham
Fun for the whole family on a 2 story high inflatable screen. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets and dress for the weather. Entertainment provided by Karma Brothers Band.

A Night of Improv! - Kent
Calling all class clowns! We'll have theater games and improvisational fun. What a fun night out with friends. Bonus - desert will be served. Please register.

Seedling Sale & Farm Festival - New Haven
Celebrate community and the beginning of a new growing season. Festivities include tractor-pulled hayrides, music, face-painting, ice creammaking, games, and live sheep shearing! Admission to all events is FREE!

May 22

Fun Sundays at the Litchfield Historical Society Museum - Litchfield
Stop by the Historical Society anytime from 1:00 to 4:00 for fun, games, or to learn a new skill. Activities will range from outdoor games to quill pen writing to ice cream making.

Soccer Day at The Dinosaur Place  - Oakdale
Buy one adult admission, get one Soccer Player in uniform FREE.