Now that the dreaded snow has disappeared, it is time to enjoy the outdoors. What better way to celebrate spring than with a visit to one of these nine spring festivals in Connecticut. These events are fun for the whole family and include amazing activities, unique vendors, and some of the best food around.
- Woodbury Earth Day, Sat. April 21, 2018
Facebook/Woodbury Earth Day This is the largest Earth Day celebration in the state of Connecticut. There are plenty of eco-friendly activities for the whole family along with vendors and plenty of food. For more information visit their website.
- Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival, Sun. April 22, 2018
Facebook/Historic Wooster Square Association This New Haven festival is in its 45th year. What began as a small neighborhood celebration has expanded to include live entertainment, food vendors, activities for the kids and more. For more information on the Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival visit their website.
- Daffodil Day, Sun. April 22, 2018
Facebook/Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate The Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown will welcome spring with a Sunday afternoon festival. Events will include kite flying, kids comedy show, live music, guided mansion tours, and more. Bring your appetite to visit the many food trucks on site. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
- Meriden Daffodil Festival, Sat. April 28, -Sun. April 29, 2018
Facebook/Meriden Daffodil Festival Celebrating thousands of daffodils at Hubbard Park, this festival in Meriden has been a longstanding tradition in Connecticut. Enjoy the kick-off parade, carnival rides, local food offerings, and a spectacular fireworks display. For more information, visit this website.
- Simsbury Flea & Smorgasbord, Sat. April 28, 2018
Facebook/Simsbury Flea This flea market combined with food truck festival is sure to be a blast. Shop the vendors for vintage treasures and then tempt your taste buds with awesome food truck offerings. For more information visit their website.
- Little Poland Festival, Sun. April 29, 2018
Facebook/Little Poland, New Britain, Connecticut Experience some old world culture on Main Street in New Britain during the Little Poland Festival. Folk dancers, live music, kids activities, incredible ethnic food, and more will keep the whole family entertained. For more information visit the Facebook event page.
- Cheshire Strawberry Festival, Sat. June 9, 2018
Facebook/Cheshire Strawberry Festival This full day festival has activities for all ages. Kids games, bounce houses, and face painting will keep the young ones entertained, while craft vendors, live music, a wide variety of food will satisfy the adults. For more information visit their website.
- Cap’n Kidd Treasure Hunt & Pirates Day, Sun. June 10, 2018
Facebook/Downtown Milford Connecticut Join in the biggest scavenger hunt in Connecticut and don’t forget your pirate attire. Pirates will take over the town of Milford for a day and plenty of treasures and fun are waiting. For more information visit this website
- Willimantic Thursday Street Fest, Thurs. June 21,2018
Facebook/Willimantic’s 3rd Thursday Street Fest Main Street in Willimantic is shut down to make way for festival goers, clowns, musicians, stilters, and more. Enjoy food, vendors, and entertainment at this festive event. For more information visit their website.
Which of these spring festivals have you been to? Are you planning on attending any this year? Is there an event in your town that should be added to this list of spring festivals? Let us know in the comments section below.
Facebook/Woodbury Earth Day
This is the largest Earth Day celebration in the state of Connecticut. There are plenty of eco-friendly activities for the whole family along with vendors and plenty of food. For more information visit their website.
Facebook/Historic Wooster Square Association
This New Haven festival is in its 45th year. What began as a small neighborhood celebration has expanded to include live entertainment, food vendors, activities for the kids and more. For more information on the Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival visit their website.
Facebook/Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate
The Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown will welcome spring with a Sunday afternoon festival. Events will include kite flying, kids comedy show, live music, guided mansion tours, and more. Bring your appetite to visit the many food trucks on site. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Facebook/Meriden Daffodil Festival
Celebrating thousands of daffodils at Hubbard Park, this festival in Meriden has been a longstanding tradition in Connecticut. Enjoy the kick-off parade, carnival rides, local food offerings, and a spectacular fireworks display. For more information, visit this website.
Facebook/Simsbury Flea
This flea market combined with food truck festival is sure to be a blast. Shop the vendors for vintage treasures and then tempt your taste buds with awesome food truck offerings. For more information visit their website.
Facebook/Little Poland, New Britain, Connecticut
Experience some old world culture on Main Street in New Britain during the Little Poland Festival. Folk dancers, live music, kids activities, incredible ethnic food, and more will keep the whole family entertained. For more information visit the Facebook event page.
Facebook/Cheshire Strawberry Festival
This full day festival has activities for all ages. Kids games, bounce houses, and face painting will keep the young ones entertained, while craft vendors, live music, a wide variety of food will satisfy the adults. For more information visit their website.
Facebook/Downtown Milford Connecticut
Join in the biggest scavenger hunt in Connecticut and don’t forget your pirate attire. Pirates will take over the town of Milford for a day and plenty of treasures and fun are waiting. For more information visit this website
Facebook/Willimantic’s 3rd Thursday Street Fest
Main Street in Willimantic is shut down to make way for festival goers, clowns, musicians, stilters, and more. Enjoy food, vendors, and entertainment at this festive event. For more information visit their website.
For more ways to get out and about in the warmer weather, take one of these unique sightseeing tours in Connecticut.
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