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CT: Medieval Faire with Jousting, Fairy Magic, Armored Combat, Music, and Merry Men
North Haven, CT Exit 48 to I 91N: Walk into a medieval fairytale and experience what a spring festival might have been like in 12th century Nottingham England. Fantasy takes flight when you step back to the past at Robin … Continue reading
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CT: Welcome Spring at New Haven’s Cherry Blossom Festival
New Haven, CT Exit 47: The 44th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival is a celebration of spring commemorating the planting of 72 Yoshino Japanese Cherry Blossom trees in 1973. Hanami (cherry blossom) viewing, has been a Japanese custom since the 7th … Continue reading
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CT: Go Green for Year Fourteen of the Mystic Irish Parade
Mystic, CT Exit 90: Each year, a sliver of Ireland is brought to the small town of Mystic, Connecticut when friends and family from near and far celebrate Celtic and Gaelic customs and traditions. The 14th Annual Mystic Irish Parade … Continue reading
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CT: Growing Up in Korea – Heart and Seoul
Norwalk, CT Exit 14 N or 15 S: Last chance to see Heart and Seoul: Growing Up in Korea is a new, cultural exhibit in which five modern-day Korean kids will open their hearts and invite you to take an … Continue reading
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CT: Art in a Parking Garage?
Norwalk, CT: Northbound Exit 14, Southbound Exit 15S: An art gallery in a parking garage? Yes , you heard right. Experience the unique ambience of SoNo at this urban art gallery located at the Maritime Parking Garage. The Maritime Garage … Continue reading
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CT: Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours at the Mark Twain House
Hartford, CT Exit 48 to I-91N: For some Halloween ghouly delight check out the popular Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours at the Mark Twain House. eerie enough to have been featured on SyFy Channel’s acclaimed paranormal series Ghost Hunters and the … Continue reading
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CT: Hop, Jump, and Crawl in the new Frogs! Exhibit at Mystic Aquarium
Mystic, CT Exit 90: Discover the world of frogs at Mystic Aquarium’s brand new 1,000 square foot exhibit featuring an aquatic habitat with more than 30 different species of frogs and other amphibians from around the world. Unique exhibits allow … Continue reading
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CT: Old Lyme Showcases its Artistic Heritage with a Midsummer Festival
Old Lyme, CT Exit 70: Celebrate Old Lyme’s artistic heritage at the 30th annual Old Lyme Midsummer Festival. This two-day event, a quintessential New England bash for all ages, takes place in the heart of Old Lyme’s historic district. Browse … Continue reading
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FL: Feisty Comedy set for Shakespeare by the Sea’s 26th Season
Palm Beach, FL Exit 79B: Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival Presents ‘The Taming of the Shrew”. This Shakespeare by the Sea XXVI FREE outdoor professional theater experience will have the actors appear to be in the atmosphere of a Kentucky Derby, … Continue reading
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