All Weekend

Thomas the Tank Engine is in town! - Essex, CT
A ticket for Day Out With Thomas includes the train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, as well as a variety of Thomas & Friends themed entertainment, including Storytelling and Video Viewing, Temporary Tattoos of Island of Sodor friends, and an Imagination Station with Arts & Crafts and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Controller of the Railway on the Island of Sodor.

“Goldie Locks” - Bridgeport, CT
It's a brand new Goldie! The creators of Cinderella Girl and The Witch of Pirate Island put a twist to the classic tale. GOLDIE LOCKS 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. Goldie Locks, our escape artist, is the great niece of Uncle Houdini, who owns the circus. Goldie Locks is not happy that the bears are the stars of the circus, and when she finds out that her uncle is giving the circus to her on her 18th birthday, she causes quite an upset. She begins to take over by invading the bears' dressing room. She eats their food, sits in their chairs, and even sleeps in their beds! The animals call a meeting to decide how they are going to get back at Goldie Locks, but the wise Old Lion convinces them all that nothing will ever be gained by anger. Goldie Locks, who thinks she can get out of anything, creates a new act, but the first attempt at escape goes horribly wrong. In spite of her cruelty to them, The Bears come to her rescue. Goldie Locks sees the error of her ways, and vows never to be selfish again. She gives the Bears their starring billing back and the circus goes on to delight young and old once again. Saturdays and Sundays at noon and 2:30 p.m.

Aquatic Dance Festival at the Mystic Aquarium - Mystic, CT
Mystic Aquarium, Elm City Dance Collective and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) have partnered to bring a cutting edge contemporary dance piece depicting the amazing aquatic life at Mystic Aquarium. Check here for a schedule of events.

Robin Hood Springtime Festival - Guilford, CT
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.
Shop ‘til ye drop at New England’s largest Medieval Marketplace featuring hand crafted and unique items you can't find anywhere else! Dine like a King on succulent turkey legs, exotic foods, traditional festival fare, tasty treats and scrumptious desserts at our food stalls! Whatever strikes your fancy, you and your family will find it here at The Connecticut Renaissance Faire -- A great day of fun that won’t cost you a “King’s” Ransom!

"Seussical the Musical" at Bridgeport Theater - Don't miss your last opportunity to be part of this inaugural season and see the last show this year. With a loveable and talented cast and the creativity and blessings of Dr. Seuss BTC has brought magic to the stage! You have four more chances to see it this weekend, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm, and Sunday at 3pm.


Saturday May 14

Litchfield Awake! A Civil War Commemoration - Litchfield, CT
Join the Litchfield Historical Society and the 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery reenactment group as they commemorate the 150th anniversary of Connecticut in the Civil War. The program will welcome visitors to Camp Dutton to learn about camp life and follow the reenactors as they march from Chestnut Hill to the Village Green. Additional activities, demonstrations, and reenactors will be on the green. 

Primitive Skills Day at The Institute for American Indian Studies - Washington, CT
What would you do if you didn’t have a match to start a fire? Or a metal pot to cook in? Or a grocery store to buy food?
How did early peoples survive without these luxuries?
Come and discover first hand! Join Primitive Technologists Jeff Kalin (Cherokee descent), Jamie Leffler, and others for an
afternoon of building simple survival shelters, creating fire from friction, shooting bows and arrows and learning about Flintknapping.

Farm Day 2011 - West Hartford, CT
Come celebrate spring on the farm, meet our resident farm animals, as well as the new arrivals! There will be sheep shearing, wool spinning, farm games, face painting,  butter-making, hayrides for all, and much more!

Fun Felt Jewelry Workshop - New Haven, CT
Creating with felt, with its bright colors and tactile appeal, is lots of fun. In this workshop students will learn techniques for rolling, cutting and stringing felt pieces to make delightful necklaces and bracelets.

Borders of the Mind Family Show - Fairfield, CT
Joshua Kane returns with his one-man, interactive show, “Borders of the Mind: The Psychic Show for the Whole Family,” at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. May 14 in the Wien Experimental Theatre. (This show had been postponed from Saturday, Feb. 5.) Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children. "Borders of the Mind" is an Arts & Minds presentation.
Entertainment for ages 10 and up, Kane, a mentalist, helps the audience find and use their own hidden psychic abilities with a blend of humor and warmth. He identifies those in the audience who possess special abilities and those who will successfully project their own thoughts and tap the powers of their own intuition.

The 6th Annual Celebration of Young Writers & ASAP Benefit Auction Hosted by Dennis Leary - Washington Depot, CT
Don’t miss this once-a-year, magical event of spring! Beginning at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception that features a live and silent auction, with all proceeds benefiting ASAP. Proceeding along a candlelit path, you will be treated to the best prose and poetry from Region 12’s students, read by celebrity readers such as Denis Leary, Candace Bushnell, Jerry Adler, and other talented individuals from the worlds of literature and entertainment. The night will close with the Frank McCourt Award for Excellence in Teaching being awarded for the very first time to a local educator.

Sunday, May 15th

Spring on the Farm Stamford Nature Center - Stamford, CT
Join us for this fun spring family festival! Meet the latest additions to our Heckscher Farm family at Spring on the Farm. Watch as our flock of sheep gets its annual shearing and learn about what happens with their wooly coats. See firsthand how to turn wool into felt or yarn, among a variety of other hands-on demonstrations. There will be activities for all ages including storytelling, face painting, crafts, a plant and herb sale, and more! We'll have refreshments for sale, hayride tickets for purchase, and our galleries will be open. Bring your family to meet ours at this fun day on the farm! Please bring your current Membership card!
Admission for UBS employess and up to 3 guests is $5 each

Fun Sundays at the Litchfield Historical Society Museum - Litchfield, CT
Looking for an exciting activity on a Sunday afternoon? 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.

Artifact Identification Day - Washington, CT
What is it?  Who made it?  Unravel the mystery behind your collections.
Visitors, members and friends are invited to bring their stone artifacts and American Indian cultural items for identification by renowned archaeologist and Director of Research and Collections, Dr. Lucianne Lavin.

Music in the Garden Concert Series - Greenwich, CT
Music in the Garden Concert Series: Armstrong Court Community Organic Garden Benefit show (healthy & organic light fare and wine will be served)
Jesse Terry (Greenwich’s own) w/ Michael Logen will perform. With his down-to-earth appeal and deceptively sharp writing, Jesse Terry plants himself firmly among the most promising singer-songwriters of his generation. His 2009 debut, The Runner, which was licensed to popular MTV shows The Hills and The City, introduced him as an inspired prodigy with the potential to score big on the Americana scene.
*note that reservations are recommended as seating is limited. Please contact Patty Sechi at psechi@gmail.com or call 203-629-1499.

Fairy Tea Party! - Canton, CT

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