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Get Out: Five Great Things To Do This Weekend

Because It's No Fun To Stay Home All Weekend

New England fall is in full swing. There are apples to pick, fairs to attend, pies to bake and colorful leaves to admire. Fall is going to fly on by, so don’t waste any time enjoying all the festive fun Connecticut has to offer. We have some suggestions to make your weekend a fun-filled one, so get reading and then get planning!

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WHERE/WHEN: Thursday 4 to 10 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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WHY GO: Because if you don’t, you’ll be missing the largest of the Connecticut fairs!

PRICING: Thursday tickets are $10 for adults and kids 11 and under are free. Tickets for the rest of the weekend (daily) are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and free for kids 11 and under. Multi-day passes are also available. Parking is $5 for single entry and $20 for unlimited use. Free shuttles will be available.

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WHERE/WHEN: Show starts Friday at the Goodspeed in East Haddam and runs through the end of November.

WHY GO: It’s opening weekend!

PRICING: Tickets start at $31.50

3. OCEANIC FUN FOR THE KIDS

WHERE/WHEN: National Estuaries Day Celebration at Mystic Aquarium is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. concert is Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Mystic Seaport.

WHY GO: Fun and educational? Now that’s a winning combo for all you moms and dads out there.

PRICING: Activities at the aquarium are free with admission. Seaport admission will be free from 3:30 p.m. on for the concert.

4. APPLE PICKING

WHERE/WHEN: Holmberg Orchards in Gales Ferry! Pick-your-own is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHY GO: Apple pie, apple cider, apple crisp, apple cider donuts…

PRICING: Pick-your-own apples are $1.35 per pound. Macintosh and Cortland are currently available.

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WHERE/WHEN: Sunday at Mystic Seaport.

WHY GO: You’ll be yawning at your boring four-door sedan after checking out these cool rides.

PRICING: Show is included with museum admission.

 

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