Easter eggs, dino eggs or pet-friendly eggs. Hunt for them all this weekend!
The Easter Bunny is visiting eastern Connecticut next weekend to celebrate his trademark holiday and hide eggs for hunts. Well, in the case of the Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art, Monty the Dino helped out and hid Dino eggs instead. Whichever kind of eggs you’re looking for, Easter weekend is the time to head out and hunt. Friday , April 6 the Denison...
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Bored kids? Try one of our 10 school vacation ideas.
Christmas is over, the kids are already losing interest in the new toys–and the whole winter break is still ahead. What’s a parent to do? Plenty, around here! Check out these 10 things to do with your kids over the break: Keep the holidays alive a bit longer…. 1. Visit Mystic Seaport, which will still be decked out for Christmas by the Sea, and hear...
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Be very merry. It’s time for the U.S. Coast Guard Band’s Free Holiday Concerts.
December 18 is your chance to get in the holiday spirit and at no charge. The New London based US Coast Guard Band will perform two times this coming Sunday; once at 2 pm (for 1 1/2 hours) and a second time at 7 pm (2 hours). The concerts, chock full of festive holiday inspired music, will take place in Leamy Concert Hall at the US Coast Guard Academy (15...
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Make holiday memories at a local tree farm. Cut your own Christmas tree this year.
Ahhh, can you smell that? Pine boughs…brings you right into the season. Start a new holiday tradition this year–or put a new twist on your typical tree-cutting adventure. Eastern Connecticut has tons of options if you want to venture out into the woods and choose a fresh, perfect tree. Firs, pines, spruces, wreaths, kissing balls, and the quintessential...
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Get in the holiday spirit with a Carnival at Olde Mistick Village.
What better way to get in the Holiday spirit than a carnival? This weekend at Olde Mistick Village, you’ll find stilt-walking Santas, holiday hayrides, jugglers, the Sugar Plum Fairy and all kinds of fun activities and giveaways. And you can also get a jump on your Christmas shopping, since you’ll find a store for every taste on your list. Everyone should...
Continue ReadingVideo: Mystic’s Lighted Boat Parade 2011
No words needed. This year’s Lighted Boat Parade was magical, and warm!!! Among 40 entries, 2011′s winning boats were: Most Charismatic Crew, Work Vessels for Vets. Their barge carried the Silver Dolphins from the US Navy Submarine Base and evoked a strong emotional reaction from the crowd. Best Dressed went to the brightly lit tugboat John...
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It’s high time for tea. Afternoon tea is all the rage at our local tea haunts.
High tea isn’t just for the British anymore. Tea time is the hot new afternoon activity–maybe even surpassing the traditional midday walk to Starbucks. We have quite a few venues with afternoon teas, and they all look delightful! The Bee and Thistle Inn and Spa in Old Lyme (right off I-95) has an afternoon tea from 12-3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday,...
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Make new winter memories. Ice skating at the new Rink at Parade Plaza, New London.
It’s southeastern Connecticut’s very own version of Rockefeller Center! New London Main Street is bringing a seasonal ice skating rink to the fun, delicious, historic, scenic, cultural district just in time for the winter holidays! Families will now be able to enjoy skating in downtown New London with The Rink @ Parade Plaza, a 90 x 45-foot synthetic outdoor...
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Holiday 2011. Mystic Country events that turn spirit ON.
Insure your holiday spirit with one of these events in Mystic Country. MANY are FREE so no excuses wherever you are. Follow the links for detailed info on hours, locations, times and tickets if needed. Have fun and be very jolly: Saturday, November 5- Saturday, December 13 Holiday Cabaret at Cornerstone Playhouse, Mystic. Lively song and dance show sizzles...
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Frostival is Mystic Country’s version of a New England First Night.
SNOW! It came after Christmas but I’ll take it…winter is officially winter. If you are the type that wants to enjoy New Year’s Eve outside the village of Danielson in Killingly has got your First Night covered. FROSTIVAL is Danielson, Connecticut’s annual New Year’s celebration. Magicians, wagon rides, live music, karaoke, a bonfire...
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