8 Things To Do This Weekend: CT Flower and Garden Show, Chowder Cook-Off & Corned Beef Dinner
Feel a touch of spring with beautiful blooms at the Connecticut Flower and Garden Show, happening at the Connecticut Convention Center, all weekend long.
All weekend, check out the Woman's Health, Beauty and Bridal Show at Mohegan Sun with over three hundred exhibitors, a fashion show and a purse giveaway.
8 Things To Do This Weekend: Home & Garden Show, Wintertide and Maple Syrup Demo
Check out Winter Weekend in Norfolk, featuring a series of town events like a wildlife walk, fly fishing workshops and a tour of the firehouse.
Saturday, enjoy a sensory-friendly morning at the Slater Memorial Museum with dim lights, touch bins and a calm room. This is free and open to all ages.
Arrive hungry to the annual Cabin Charity Chowder Cook-off on Saturday afternoon at Olde Mistick Village. Nearly 20,000 cups of chowder will be served.
Center Stage Theatre is opening its 20th anniversary season with the oddball romantic comedy Guys and Dolls, playing now through March 2nd.
Saturday evening, see The Moody Blues' John Lodge at The Shubert. The legendary bass player and vocalist will perform classic hits as well as some new work.
Sunday, grab traditional eats at the annual Corned Beef Dinner at the Knights of Saint Patrick to support the New Haven Saint Patrick's Day Parade.
Send information about future events to Sarah.Cody@wtnh.com.
Have a great weekend, Everyone!
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