All Weekend

Chester Carnival (Middlesex County)
Street performers, face painting, chili cook-off, ice carvings, a tractor parade, and other special events all day. Free admission.

The New Haven Mineral Club 42nd Annual Show (New Haven County)
Enjoy minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, crystals, metaphysical stones, demonstrations, kids’ activities, and refreshments. 

Historical Performance at Strong-Howard House Museum (Hartford County)
History comes alive as you visit Windsor Historical Society’s Strong-Howard House museum and meet Captain and Mrs. Howard in their 1810 home. Costumed actors portraying this historic couple will welcome visitors into their newly renovated historic house where you can touch everything. Pre-registration is necessary.

Saturday, April 11

Greenwich Kite Festival (Fairfield County)
Bring your kites of all shapes and sizes, and fly high. Free.

Family Raptor Day at Roaring Brook Nature Center  (Hartford County)
Join in for a day of fun featuring the Roaring Brook birds of prey. 

Second Saturdays at Wadsworth Atheneum (Hartford County)
Get inspired by MATRIX 171 artist Michael C. McMillen, then use parchment paper to construct your own imaginary cities - and light them up. Free.

Wake Up Sleepy Critters at Trumbull Nature and Arts Center (Fairfield County)
Hike around the nature center in search of hibernating animals. Also enjoy a story and a craft. 

Chinese Dancing at Simsbury Library (Hartford County)
The Phoenix Performing Arts Connecticut will present a program of modern and traditional Chinese dance with traditional instruments and music. For students in grades K-6. Free.

Pancakes with Penguins at the Mystic Aquarium (New London County)
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so spend it with the penguins at Mystic Aquarium. The buffet-style breakfast experience includes a visit by South African Penguins and the Aquarium's mascot, “Petey the Penguin.” 

UConn Football "Blue-White" Spring Game & Fan Fest (Hartford County)
Join fellow UConn fans of all ages at Rentschler Field. Tickets are not required. From tailgating with the game day crew to visiting the family-friendly “Fan Fest”, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Spring Game. Free.

Westport Country Playhouse Season Kickoff Block Party (Fairfield County)
Come get the "Backstage Experience" and see the theater through an actor's eyes. Hear special insight on the upcoming 2015 Season. Complimentary custard from Shake Shack. Fun games and activities for adults and kids alike. Free.

Open Farm Days at Common Ground (New Haven County)
Every Saturday in April, explore this beautiful urban farm, help dig and plant in the children’s garden, and ask farm staff your backyard gardening and composting questions. The animal yards are open for visitors to meet their chickens, ducks, turkeys, goats, sheep, and pigs. Trail maps are available for self-guided hikes in West Rock Park, including the family-friendly Old Oak Nature Trail. Free.

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Sunday, April 12

"The Amazing Max" at Stamford Palace Theater (Fairfield County) 
Enjoy a hilarious live magic show with striking visuals and tricks performed inches from spectators' faces. 

Family Sundays at the New England Carousel Museum (Hartford County)
Learn about the history of music and the carousel, and then create your own working musical instruments. Admission includes a free ride on the working carousel and entry to the museum exhibits. 

Super Zeros at The Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport (New Haven County)
The Bijou Kids’ Theatre Series closes out its season with an original adventure of heroic proportion. Join a misfit group of misplaced super kids as they learn what it takes to become a hero and save the day. With some help from the audience they might just make it out changed for the better. 

Second Sunday Hikes at Greenwich Audubon (Fairfield County) 
Enjoy nature and get some exercise during this 1.5 hour guided hike. 

SkyQuest at Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium at Yale University (New Haven County)
The digital planetarium theater uses a Spitz SciDomeHD system to simulate the Universe at any time from any place or to play back high-definition, full-dome videos. All shows are first come, first served. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Free.

Llama Walk at White Memorial Conservation Center (Litchfield County) 
Stroll along the trails with a new friend. Registration required.

Sensory Sunday for Children with Special Needs at Imagine Nation (Hartford County)
On the second Sunday of each month Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center is open an hour early for children with special needs and their families. In addition to multi-sensory interactive exhibits, which invite children to touch, discover and create, the museum will be transformed into a sensory friendly environment with modified lighting and sound adjustments. The museum is fully wheelchair accessible and equipped with an elevator.

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