What is Happening This Weekend

It is the first weekend in May in Connecticut and there are lots of things to do.

Saturday

Middletown is the place to be on Saturday May 2 for the annual May Day Festival at Long Lane Farm. The doors open at noon and it continues until 5 p.m. Live music, face painting, crafts and activities as well as food will be offered. It will also include a farmers market and bake sale. A yoga class will be offered at 2 p.m. and a contra dance at 3 p.m. Long Lane Farm is located at 281 Long Lane in Middletown at the corner of Long Lane and Wadsworth Street.

Walnut Beach in Milford is the site of the Kite Fly from noon to 3 p.m. This is for the children but families may want to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy on the beach at this free event.

Sunday

The Prudence Crandall Museum in Canterbury will open for the season with Lives and Legacies: Prudence Crandall's African American Students. The museum is open on Sunday's from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through October.  Admission is charged. 



Friday-Sunday

It's Spring Weekend  in East Haddam. Events will be taking place all over town on all three days. Some highlights include Cinco de Mayo at the Free Public Library from 5:30--7:30 p.m.on Friday and Taste of East Haddam on Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a full list of events with times and places, check out their brochure.

The Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford is the site of the 34th annual Fine Arts and Flowers. Floral works of art inspired by works from the permanent collection will be on display beginning at 11 am on Friday. There will also be a marketplace with local vendors. Admission is $13.

Saturday and Sunday

Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry will open for the season this weekend. They are open May through October.  During May, beginning this weekend end, they are open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Hours are extended during the summer months.