Get Out: Five Great Things To Do This Weekend

You’re not really going to spend all weekend eating leftover , are you? With some great throwback musical acts playing Foxwoods, the Home Show with more than 200 exhibitors at Connecticut College and all the St. Patty’s fun, you wouldn’t dare stay in. Check out our suggestions for this weekend and get out there already!

1. ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADES

WHERE/WHEN:  is on Thursday at 3 p.m. and  is Sunday at 1 p.m.

WHY GO: Drink some Guinness, wear some green—what could be better?

PRICING: Free.

2. 

WHERE/WHEN: Friday through Sunday at the Conn College Dayton Arena and Athletic Center. Open on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHY GO: Stop by for some great ideas from over 200 exhibitors on sprucing up your home just in time for spring!

PRICING: Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and free for kids 12 and under. Free parking and shuttle service will be available from the Campus South lot.

3. 

WHERE/WHEN: Friday at 8 p.m. at Foxwoods’ MGM Grand Theater.

WHY GO: Because you don’t want to be a “Heartbreaker.”

PRICING: Tickets are available from $30 to $50.

4. 

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday at 8 p.m. at Foxwoods’ MGM Grand Theater.

WHY GO: You loved the country duo of Naomi and Wynonna in the ‘80s, so show a little love on their final tour!

PRICING: Tickets are available from $60 to $85.

5. 

WHERE/WHEN: Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Garde Arts Center.

WHY GO: The group has toured internationally, bringing their traditional Irish music to the world stage. Sure sounds like a festive way to finish up St. Patrick’s weekend!

PRICING: Tickets range from $29 to $45.

It’s St. Patty’s Day weekend and you still need more ideas? Check out our  for some kid-friendly suggestions.