09-05-2025
8 Things to do this weekend: Mother's Day events, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live & Apple Blossom Festival
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Looking for fun activities this Mother's Day weekend? We have eight ideas for you!
All weekend, check out Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-n-Fire at Total Mortgage Arena. See vehicles like Big Foot, Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark and more!
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Saturday, take some beautiful pictures at the first annual Apple Blossom Festival at Bishop's Orchards with hands-on learning and springtime festivities.
The Garden Club of New Haven is celebrating 100 years of community service on Saturday with fun events on and around the Green like kids workshops.
Commemorate the Burning of the Ships in Essex Harbor in 1814 with a fife and drum parade on Saturday afternoon, remembering loss and celebrating recovery.
Saturday, celebrate the 85th anniversary of the Connecticut Trolley Museum with family-friendly activities, rare exhibits and interesting presentations.
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Sunday, celebrate mom at the Olde Mistick Village Mother's Day event with live music, a photo contest and great shopping. Enter to win lovely prizes.
All weekend, find treats for Mom at the New England Spring Craft Festival at Mohegan Sun with 250 plus artisans and gourmet food.
On Sunday, Mother's Day, see Ballet Hartford perform The Sleeping Beauty at The Wadsworth Mansion. This event also includes a special luncheon.
Here's an extra: don't forget to visit Wicked Tulips in Preston before the season ends.
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Have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend, everyone!
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