Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Five Great Things To Do This Weekend
Because It's No Fun To Stay Home All Weekend
There’s no place like the beach—sea spray in the air, sand between your toes. Oh, and don’t forget the tons of other people who will be there, too. You know, the ones who sit just a little too close, shake sandy towels your way, loudly shout at their kids or chase after runaway umbrellas. Maybe you like thrill of hunting for a spot on the beach. Or maybe a packed beach is just perfect for people-watching. But hey, those of you looking to switch things up this weekend are in the right place. Check out our picks for the weekend below:
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WHERE/WHEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Mystic.
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WHY GO: Date night idea? Grab dinner and see the show for a fun night out!
PRICING: General admission tickets are $30 each. Seniors and student tickets are $25 each.
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2. FISH TALES, TUGS, SAILS & RAILS
WHERE/WHEN: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at New London’s Waterfront Park.
WHY GO: You’ll have tons of nautical fun! Check out live entertainment, meet several authors and illustrators and more! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., both Saturday and Sunday, stop by Union Station to see Amtrak 40th-anniversary exhibit train—a fun addition to this year’s festival.
PRICING: Free.
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WHERE/WHEN: Mystic Seaport from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.
WHY GO: Boats, boats and more boats! Oh, and a car show from 1 to 3 p.m. and the in the evening! Boat parade in the river begins at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
PRICING: Main event is free with museum admission.
WHERE/WHEN: Saturday and Sunday this weekend, and the following weekend at the Essex Steam Train Grounds in Essex.
WHY GO: Ride a circus train, catch an acrobat show and partake in all the fun of a big top circus.
PRICING: Tickets are $25 each. Off-site parking is required.
WHERE/WHEN: This weekend at in Gales Ferry.
WHY GO: Blueberry muffins, blueberry pie, blueberry pancakes…
PRICING: $2.25 per pound.
