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4/5/23 - By Ally Noel

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

If you're looking for a hearty Easter brunch or Easter egg hunt, there are plenty to choose from, including events in Southport and Washington Depot.  Or maybe you're just looking for some kid-friendly opportunities to get outside for some fresh spring air during Spring Break in Connecticut. This weekend features Canton's Spring Scavenger Hunt, the Eggcelent Easter Gathering in Norwalk, and Dancing Daffodils in Higganum

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The Easter Bunny (and the Easter Goat) is coming to Connecticut for Easter Weekend 2023 in CT! Easter Egg Hunt and Party photo courtesy of Got Your Goat Farm
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Easter Bunny Visit at the New England Air Museum

Windsor Locks - April 7, 2023
Come meet the Easter Bunny at the New England Air Museum, participate in fun hands-on activities, and more! This event is included with admission. READ MORE

Paint a Bunny at Fascia's Chocolate

Waterbury - April 7, 2023
Just in time for the holiday, you are in for a treat. Paint your own chocolate bunny at Fascia's Choclate. Guests will also be treated to light refreshments. READ MORE

First Friday Dollar Night at Niantic Children's Museum

Niantic - April 7, 2023
Come enjoy an affordable Friday night at the Museum due to the generosity of Electric Boat Employees Community Service Association. Admission is $1 per person for everyone over 12 months old. Pre-registration not required. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt and Party at Got Your Goat Farm

Washington Depot - April 7 - April 8, 2023
Not just an egg hunt, but an Easter party too! The goats will hunt with children where they can find candy and treats. Special goat treat eggs will be hidden. Cost is per child and adults and non-hunting babies are free. Please wear appropriate footwear. Please note that eggs will contain candy and may contain peanuts or tree nuts. READ MORE

Easter Spring Fling

Stamford - April 7, 2023
Have a ton of Easter fun at Designs by Lee. Activities include cookie decorating (preregistration required) with Treats Bella (you must register in advance), and free photos with the Easter Bunny. There will also be Local Vendors on site and the Coalhouse Pizza Truck. Make sure to bring non-perishables for The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County to be entered into a raffle. READ MORE

Small Wonders: Insect in Focus

New London - Exhibit opens April 6, 2023
By using cutting-edge technology and custom methods, artist Bob Sober created Small Wonders: Insects in Focus is an exhibition allows viewers to see this hidden world like they’ve never seen it before. READ MORE

Firepit Fridays at Adventure Park

Storrs - April 7, 2023
Friday night climbs now come with a campfire! Join us for Firepit Fridays and get cozy by the fire after your climb. Firepit Friday tickets include up to 2 hours of climbing and a 30 minute safety briefing. Climbers have full access to the courses at the beginning of their climb. Courses then begin to close on the following schedule. READ MORE

Hartford Yard Goats v Baysox with Fireworks Show

Hartford - April 7, 2023
The Yard Goats are back! Head on down to Dunkin Donuts Park and cheer on the home team as they play the Baysox. This is also the first fireworks display of the season. READ MORE

Eggs, Eggs, Eggs: Spring Scavenger Hunt

Canton - April 7- April 9, 2023
Spring is egg season. Bird eggs, fish, eggs, frog eggs, and more. Come hunt for eggs and learn about the animals that laid them and the nests they built for them. READ MORE

Dancing Daffodils

Higganum - Daily through April 30, 2023
Spend a day outside with family and friends, picking your own daffodils. Set on a historic 1790 property in beautiful Candlewood Hill Valley, the daffodil farm is a magical place. Stroll through the fields and choose from nearly 100,000 beautiful flowers. Daffodils are .70 each. READ MORE

Egg-straordinary Egg-stravaganza at Stepping Stones Museum

Norwalk - April 8, 2023
Stepping Stones Museum for Children is throwing their annual Egg-straordinary Egg-stravaganza. Along with egg hunts, there will be crafts, face painting, and games throughout the day. READ MORE

Easter Egg Roll at the Pequot Library

Southport - April 8, 2023
Join us for some traditional holiday fun at the annual Easter Egg Roll on Pequot Library’s Great Lawn. Dance the bunny hop, make crafts, play games, and meet the Easter Bunny himself. Bring your own hard-boiled eggs for coloring and decorating, and then choose your favorite egg to enter in the age-category races. Please bring a long-handled wooden spoon for the roll.  READ MORE

Eggcellent Easter Gathering at 314 Beer Garden

Norwalk - April 8, 2023
Bring the kids down to 314 for an Eggcellent Easter Gathering. The Easter Bunny will be there for fun and photo ops and there will be an Egg Grab for the kids. Grab an egg from the bin and win the prize inside. A few eggs will have a special golden ticket that wins them an awesome Easter Basket. READ MORE

SLIME & Splatter Paint Easter Workshop

North Haven - April 8, 2023
During this workshop, each child will make their own Fluffy Easter-themed SLIME. Then, they'll head into the GLOW Room to splatter an 8x10 canvas with neon paints. READ MORE

Bunnies and Paws at the Apple Barrel Farm Market

Middlefield - April 8, 2023
Do you love animals?  Join the Apple Barrel Farm Market as they welcome some furry friends from Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation and Circle K Petting Farm. From 10am-12pm, you can visit the Fidelco Guide Dogs on our patio and learn about the vital role German Shepherd puppies play as they begin their journey to become guide dog partners for someone who is blind. READ MORE

Little Sprouts: Terracotta Birdbath Workshop

Westport - April 8, 2023
Create and decorate a birdbath perfectly suited for spring. The cost includes instructions and all materials. Additional embellishments are available for purchase. Please plan on accompanying your child for the duration of the event.  Reservations are required for this workshop.    READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt on the Farm at Hop Culture Farms

Colchester - April 9, 2023
Grab your Easter Baskets and hop over to Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co. with the family for the annual MONSTER Easter Egg Hunt. A Food Truck will be on site, live music, and 4 egg hunts divided by age.  READ MORE

Free Easter Egg Hunt - 20,000 Eggs

West Hartford - April 9, 2023
180 Life Church host two Easter egg hunts on Easter Sunday. A total of 20,000 Easter eggs will be scattered on the field at Conard High School for children to pick up.  READ MORE
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