CT Kids & Family - March 2023

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Out & About in Connecticut

MARCH 2023

March 4 - 5: Middlefield

Please double check dates, times and any changes before heading out to these great events. Due to Covid some events require you to purchase tickets online and in advance.

2023 Special Olympics Winter Games, Powder Ridge Mountain, 99 Powder Hill Rd., Middlefield. Powder Ridge is proud to host Special Olympics Connecticut 2023 Winter Games. Come cheer on the athletes of all abilities from across the state. Events are free and open to the public. Spectators are encouraged to attend. • Opening Ceremonies: 9:30 a.m.• Competition: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Saturday); 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Sunday)• Awards: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Saturday); 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Sunday)

March 5: West Hartford

CT Spelling Bee, University of Saint Josephs, 1678 Asylum Ave, West Hartford. The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is proud to sponsor The Connecticut Spelling Bee along with host University of Saint Joseph’s Bruyette Athenaeum’s Hoffman Auditorium on March 5, 2023 at 1:00pm, to see the final Connecticut spelling competition before the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

March 7: Essex

STEAMgirls at CRM: Erica Cirino, VIRTUAL PROGRAM, Connecticut River Museum. A virtual program to serve girls, age 10-16, interested in studying the academic areas of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. STEAMgirls participants meet and speak with accomplished young women, learning first-hand about the career successes women are experiencing in all areas of STEAM; providing young girls with knowledge that may ignite their passion for the future. FREE

March 10 - 12: Hartford

Jurassic Quest – Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd. Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. See our herd of life size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, T-Rex and an incredible 50 Foot Long Megalodon. Meet our trainers, baby dinos and watch a live interactive Raptor show. You don’t want to miss “The Quest” interactive adventure, dinosaur rides, giant fossil dig, inflatables, fossil science exhibit, “Triceratots” soft play area, and MORE! buy in advance at JurassicQuest.com to guarantee your timeslot. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun.9 a.m.-6 p.m., Prices start at $19.

March 11: Farmington

Ringrose & Freeman: St Patrick’s Day Concert, Stanley-Whitman House, 37 High Street, Farmington. This unique Celtic duo combines singer/guitarist Dan Ringrose, whose voice has been called “stunning”, and fiddler Jeanne Freeman, who has been described as “effortlessly virtuosic.” Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM $20

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Please double check dates, times and any changes before heading out to these great events. Due to Covid some events require you to purchase tickets online and in advance.

March 18: Middlefield

Card Board Box Race, Powder Ridge Mountain, 99 Powder Hill Rd., Middlefield. Get your team together. Challenge your co-workers, friends, and neighbors. Awards will be given out for best design, funniest and fastest speed. Great team building and loads of fun for all. Kids division: $15; Adult: $20. Pre-register your team, 12 years and under the category for families. Proceeds benefit Adaptive Adventures.

March 18 - 19: New Milford

Maple Fest Weekend, Sullivan Farm- Great Brook Sugarhouse, 140 Park Lane, New Milford. The open house will display maple syruping techniques used by indigenous peoples, early colonists, civil war era and finishing with a tour of our modern facility lead by student docents. The entire tour should take around 30 minutes. Our maple syrup and other maple products will be available for purchase. Sat. 10 a.m-4 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. FREE

March 24: Torrington

Blippi, Oneglia Auditorium, 68 Main St., Torrington. Blippi is coming to the Warner Theatre in Torrington for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World! Tour! So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party! 6pm $32-$62

March 25 - April 23: Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton villages

Essex Goes Daffy with “Daffodil Days!”. The 43,000+ daffodils waiting to blossom across Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton villages invite you to celebrate Spring! Celebrate with our merchants along “Daffodil Way”! Exit 3, Rte. 9, Across from the Essex Firehouse; Sunset Pond, West Avenue; Congregational Church Hill, West Avenue; and Ivoryton Green, in front of Ivoryton Playhouse, Ivoryton Village.

March 26: East Haven

Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating Workshop, The Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St, East Haven, Join us for the Pysanky Workshop at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on March 26th, 2:00-5:00pm.

Out & About is a guide to family–oriented, events and is provided as a community service. As events may change after printing we suggest you call ahead to verify. We welcome your events. Please visit us at www.CTKidsandFamily.com.

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