Morven Museum & Garden - 10:00 AM
Long Branch Free Public Library - 10:00 AM
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Morven Museum & Garden - 10:00 AM
The Museum of American History at Deptford, NJ - 10:00 AM
New Jersey Convention & Expo Center - various times Pick
Morven Museum & Garden - 10:00 AM
The Museum of American History at Deptford, NJ - 10:00 AM
Edison Public Library - 10:00 AM Pick
New Jersey Convention & Expo Center - various times Pick
Watershed Institute - 9:00 AM
Animal Welfare Association - 9:00 AM
New Jersey Convention & Expo Center - various times Pick
Watershed Institute - 9:00 AM
Fanwood's Famous Christmas House - 4:00 PM
PNC Bank Arts Center - 5:00 PM
Diggerland - 5:30 PM
Skylands Stadium - 5:00 PM
Red Firecrackers, The Legend of the Lunar New Year
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company at New Jersey City Univeristy
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Weekday Picks for Connecticut Kids: Greek Festival, Gardening, and a Sunset Sail May 4-8
Oh May, how we've missed you! What a beautiful first weekend you've given us. Happily, this week leading up to Mother's Day is supposed to be just as gorgeous. Time to go outside and revel in the spring air! Enjoy a sunset sail, a gardening expo or even a Greek Festival. Remember, if you are still trying to decide on summer camps, check out our Camp Guide, which includes both day and sleepaway options. Although we just highlight one pick per day in this post, you can find lots of other suggestions in our Event Calendar and our Connecticut Day Trips Guide.
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Monday, May 4
Sunset Sail – Mystic
Enjoy a beautiful sunset cruise aboard the Schooner ARGIA. Relax as you sail by scenic coastlines, islands, and lighthouses, or help the crew hoist and trim the sails.
See all Monday events.
Tuesday, May 5
Mother's Day Tea Party – Newington
Little chefs ages 2-5 are invited to attend this tea party to celebrate Mother’s Day. Little ones will prepare tea sandwiches, mini yogurt parfaits and make a special gift for mom at Stew Leonard's (parents must attend).
Wednesday, May 6
Open Play at Bounce Town – Canton
Free to jump, run, slide and climb, allow your children burn off that extra energy at Bounce Town.
Thursday, May 7
43rd Annual Greek Festival – Waterbury
I can smell the baklava now....have fun at this annual Greek Festival featuring world-renowned cuisine and music. Eat, dance, and learn about Greek heritage and customs.
See all Thursday events.
Friday, May 8
May Market at Hill-Stead Museum – Farmington
Welcomes the arrival of spring with this signature two-day gardening and crafts event. More than 75 exhibitors set up booths throughout the scenic grounds and historic stone buildings, offering fine hand-made arts and crafts as well as unique plants, trees, shrubs, and antiques for home and garden.
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About the Author
Mary Beth Lawlor
After fulfilling a childhood dream of one day living in a high-rise building in a big city (eight years in LA and 10 in Manhattan), Mary Beth is now partially fulfilling another childhood dream. As a kid, she envisioned her four gorgeous children running through the idyllic countryside while she created pottery in her studio. Well, fast forward 30 years and there is no pottery studio and only two kids but she has the idyllic countryside part down. After studying business and art, and then working in corporate marketing, graphic design as well as event planning and development, Mary Beth is now happily blogging.
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