Family Friday: Events for the first weekend of spring

(WFSB) – This weekend marks the official first day of spring and there are plenty of ways to spend it. From keeping the St. Patrick’s Day festivities going, to baking up some sweets and the return of a Capital city favorite.

Paint the Village Green

Saturday, March 19th – Sunday March 20th
Olde Mistick Village
Scavenger Hunt: Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm
Both days: Best Irish/Green St. Patrick’s Day outfit contest
Live Irish music

Spring Cookie Decorating Workshop

Saturday, March 19th
Lyman Orchards, Apple Barrel Farm Market
11:00am & 1:00pm
Tickets: $15

Bushnell Park Carousel

Reopens for the season: Saturday, March 19th
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Rides: $2

St. Patrick’s Day Parades

SATURDAY, MARCH 19TH

SUNDAY

SUNDAY, MARCH 27TH

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