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April 17–19

Spring Food Festivals, Gardens and More

Pick your own daffodils, try new cuisines at a food truck festival, or cuddle some adorable goats.

Editor's Picks

Apr 17 – Jun 7

Jesus Christ Superstar

Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival

Wooster Square Park

Mar 28 – Apr 25

Velvet Mill Artists Gallery Takeover

Hygienic Art Gallery

April Break at F+B Slingshot

Fork Plus Band Slingshot

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall

School Vacation at NEAM!

New England Air Museum

Hollister House Garden Opening Day

Hollister House Garden

Spring Fest 2026

Apr 16 – May 23

TheaterWorks Hartford

Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More

The Bijou Theatre

The Last Five Years

Bruce Socials: Prosecco and Poetry

Pug’s Place by Jerry Harney

Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry

The Yale Whiffenpoofs

Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Sensory Friendly Playtime - April 2026

KidsPlay Children's Museum

Guest Motorman Experience

The Shore Line Trolley Museum

Rocky Neck Runfest, Relay, 30K, 5K

Rocky Neck State Park

Journey Into The World of Tea

Hill-Stead Museum

Get a Clue with Sea Tea Improv 2026

The Mark Twain House & Museum

Meriden Food Truck Festival

Meriden Mall (parking lot)

Jim Breuer: Find The Funny

Pet Adoption Day

Tanger at Foxwoods

2026 Appetizer & Dessert Crawls

The Shops at Yale

Goat Cuddles at Lyman Orchards

The Awakening: Dinner & Opera on the Farm

Little Dipper Farm

Estate & Elegance: An Alexander Valley Vineyards Epicurean Dinner

Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

Revolutionary Portraits: Minutemen, Patriots and Tories

Naugatuck History Museum

Other Weekend Highlights

Kids (Things To Do with Kids)

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April Break at F+B Slingshot

Fork Plus Band Slingshot

School Vacation at NEAM!

New England Air Museum

Mystic Seaport Museum

Storytime at Slater

Slater Memorial Museum

Live Music & Concerts

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Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience

Garde Arts Center

Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Candlelight: Tribute to Drake

The Bijou Theatre

Student Noon Recital

Eastern Connecticut State University: Concert Hall

Nightlife Events

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Comedy Night at Crystal Ridge Winery

Crystal Ridge Winery

Comedy Night at Brew Ha Ha at River

River: A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar

Estate & Elegance: An Alexander Valley Vineyards Epicurean Dinner

Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

NAC's April Fundraiser - ALTER EGO SOIREE

Donald L. Oat Theater

Nature & Outdoors

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Dancing Daffodils: Pick-Your-Own Daffodils 2026

Halfinger Farms

Mar 31 – May 10

Colorblends House & Spring Garden

Colorblends House & Garden

Hollister House Garden Opening Day

Hollister House Garden

Barn Talk: Signs of Spring: Connecticut’s Ephemerals and Early Risers

Hollister House Garden

Art Museums, Galleries & Festivals

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Jan 26 – Apr 23

Clinton Art Society Presents Winter Juried Members Exhibition

Andrews Memorial Town Hall

Mar 28 – Apr 25

Velvet Mill Artists Gallery Takeover

Hygienic Art Gallery

Jul 29 – May 1

Alexey von Schlippe: Expressions of Mind and Soul

Slater Memorial Museum

Apr 13 – Jul 2

Exhibition - Susan Saralegui Filosa - The FoxSpell Series: Companion in Grief

The Gallery at Still River Editions

Foodie Events

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Washington Restaurant Week

Town of Washington

Hot for Beecher

Stowe Center for Literary Activism

Jan 16 – Apr 26

The Red Sauce Joint by Gioia

2026 Appetizer & Dessert Crawls

The Shops at Yale

What's This Month

34 Things to Do in Connecticut This April

Looking for something to do in Connecticut in April? Whether you want something active or relaxing, cultural or nature-oriented, historic or trendy, Connecticut's got you covered. Here are some highlights for April.

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