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Get out for some Fraggley fun in CT this weekend with Fraggle Rock LIVE at the Warner Theater. Photo credit: © Heather Henson and The Jim Henson Company
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4/9/25 - By Jennifer Coe

Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

Tis the season for those colorful eggs, waiting for your kids to grab them up! The Easter Egg Hunt in the Trees at The Adventure Park in Storrs is the event for thrill seekers! Find your eggs way up high and in the bushes. Or head to the farm and search for eggs at the Egg Hunt at Castle Hill Farm, where kids will get eggs with toys inside. 

Cherish our home: earth! Earth Day is April 22, but this weekend two towns are hosting Earth Day Celebrations. These FREE events include activities for kids, like disc golf, places to picnic, and hikes. Earth Day in Ansonia and Earth Day Celebration in South Windsor are great for the whole family. And don't forget your tickets for Fraggle Rock Live at the Warner Theater this weekend! There's only one show.

For other ways to enjoy our changing seasons check out our Spring Fun Guide for Connecticut Families.

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Friday, April 11
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Afternoon Tea at Grace Farms

New Canaan
Friday, April 11
Enjoy a pot of Grace Farms Tea & Coffee ethically and sustainably sourced tea alongside a seasonal assortment of tasty bites. READ MORE

Almost Full Moon/Frog Moon Hike at Roaring Brook

Canton
Friday, April 11
Join Roaring Brook for a guided night hike under the full moon known by early Native American tribes as the Spring Frog Moon. This full moon occurs when the mating calls of wood frogs and spring peepers can be heard emanating from their vernal pool breeding grounds. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt in the Trees at Adventure Park in Storrs

Storrs
Friday, April 11
This isn’t your grandma’s Easter Egg Hunt — unless your grandma is a thrill-seeker who climbs trees for candy!Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt in the Trees, where the Easter Bunny has taken things to the next level—literally. He’s ditching the bushes and hiding eggs way up high. READ MORE

Bunny Breakfast Excursion with Essex Steam Train

Essex
Saturday & Sunday, April 12- 13
Hop aboard the Essex Steam Train for their annual Bunny Breakfast excursions. Families will delight in a spring train ride through the beautiful Connecticut River Valley as they enjoy a family style platter of breakfast or brunch items suitable for all ages. An abundant family style platter for the whole table will include french toast, scones and pastries, fresh fruits, hard boiled eggs and breakfast sandwiches. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Stew Leonard's Newington

Newington
Saturday & Sunday, April 12- 13
Join the team at Stew Leonard’s for a special Breakfast hosted by the Easter Bunny and his friends! Stew Leonard’s chefs will offer a buffet-style selection of your favorite breakfast treats. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Stew Leonard in Danbury

Danbury
Saturday & Sunday, April 12- 13
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Earth Day Celebration in Ansonia

Ansonia
Saturday, April 12
Join Ansonia Nature Center to celebrate the Earth. Join them for hikes, kids games, activities and free stuff that makes the Earth better too.  This annual event will feature live animals, and environmental exhibitors. READ MORE

Mom, Dad and Me: Light Up Easter Jar at Bristol Bazaar

Bristol
Saturday, April 12
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Spring Apple Hunt at Lyman Orchards

Middlefield
Saturday, April 12
The Lyman Orchards Spring Apple Hunt Returns! An annual family tradition continues! Children ages 1-10 years old are invited to join the fun at our Spring Apple Hunt at the Apple Barrel Farm Market. Thousands of Lyman's own eco-certified apples will be hidden among scattered hay bales - ready for eager hunters to discover! It's the perfect way to make lasting memories on the farm. READ MORE

Open Cockpit Day at New England Air Museum

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Saturday, April 12
Climb aboard a selection of historic aircraft collection and see what it was like to take to the skies in these airplanes and helicopters. READ MORE

Live Animal Show with Riverside Reptiles in Salem

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Saturday, April 12
For the second year in a row, Riverside Reptiles Education Center will be hosting a LIVE ANIMAL SHOW at our garden center. Get up close and personal with a wide variety of exotic animals and learn how they live in a fun, interactive environment. READ MORE

Lightsaber Training at West Haven Library

West Haven
Saturday, April 12
Join volunteers from the CT Saber Guild for an interactive Lightsaber Show and training. Learn about the ways of the Force and how to wield a saber from real Jedi Masters! READ MORE

Easter Festival at Westbrook Outlets

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Saturday, April 12
It's the Easter Festival for kids! With lots of fun activities for kids like a bounce house, games, face painting, glitter tattoos, baked goods and more! READ MORE

Fraggle Rock LIVE at the Warner Theater

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Saturday, April 12
Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober Fraggle discover the legend of the Celebration Stone – an ancient Fraggle treasure that has the power to bring everyone together for the greatest party of all time, but was shattered and lost generations ago. As the Fraggles set off on an exhilarating, adventurous journey exploring exciting new caves within Fraggle Rock and even beyond, they discover magic that they never knew existed, and learn to work together to unite the lost pieces of the magical artifact. READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration in South Windsor

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Saturday, April 12
Come join South Windsor Parks and Recreation along with Water Pollution Control and other town departments/businesses, for a day filled with fun activities, education, retail vendors and food. Bring the whole family to celebrate Earth Day with this FREE event. READ MORE

Bunny Breakfast Newtown Community Center

Newtown
Sunday, April 13
Come and enjoy pancakes, pastries, coffee/OJ, crafts and a visit with the bunny. The bunny will be making an appearance at each time slot. He will be hopping around to the tables, and we will also have a photo station to take pictures with him as well.    READ MORE

Princess Brunch at Parkville Market

Hartford
Sunday, April 13
You are cordially invited to a Parkville Market Princess Brunch. We’re calling all princesses and princes to get all dressed up and join us for a sing along with some of your favorite princesses. READ MORE

Cherry Blossom Celebration in Hartford

Hartford
Sunday, April 13
Celebrate cherry blossom season with friends and family in Bushnell Park with music, fun cherry blossom-themed small-bites, beverages, crafts and activities on the east lawn, at the Carousel, and Pump House Gallery. READ MORE

Spring Fling at Stamford Town Center

Stamford
Sunday, April 13
Spring is here, and we’re celebrating! Explorando con Hijos invites you to the Spring Fling Festival at Stamford Town Center. Enjoy live music, entertainment, delicious food, unique vendors, and so much more.  READ MORE

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