Weekends in Connecticut: Get Out and ENJOY the first weekend in May!!!

Better Weekends for the first weekend in May!!!

Did you know May is National Bike Month? Celebrate this weekend in Old Wethersfield with Bicycles On Main! You can stroll along and take a look at all of the decorated bikes and enjoy Historic Old Wethersfield at the same time!!!

Bon Jovi is pulling into the drive-in next month with a new concert film, featuring the band performing its greatest hits, on May 22. The Bon Jovi concert will be the first in this summer's Encore Drive-In Nights 2021 series, broadcast at movie theaters in the U.S., Canada and Ireland, including about 300 drive-in theaters Tickets went on sale yesterday for this weekend!Only they’re not coming to CT!! BUT I did find the closest location– HURRY and get your tickets NOW! SAVE THE DATE!

West Springfield Drive-In , West Springfield, MA

Sat May 22 at 8:30pm EDT

24 days to event

Doors open at 6:00PM

www.encorenights.com/bonjovi

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A 25 year tradition continues this weekend in Farmington Valley It’s the May Market, Hill-Stead’s springtime fundraising event benefiting the gardens, grounds and trails The safe, socially distanced event is organized and produced with enormous support by the Hill-Steaders, volunteer ambassadors of Hill-Stead, who have supported the Museum for over 25 years.

You’ll enjoy over 30 premium exhibitors, flowers and unique plants perfect for Mother’s Day, children’s activities, and refreshments. Your admission includes access to visit Hill-Stead’s historic home and world-class collections. The event will offer something for everyone, from children’s scavenger hunts, a Museum Open House for art enthusiasts.

www.hillstead.org

All weekend you can get your Sails Up and Support a great cause at the same time!Connecticut Spring Boat Showat the Essex Island Marina

Friday, April 30, until 6 pm

Saturday May 1 and Sunday May 2, 10 am - 5 pm

They will following guidelines for health and safety. So please be prepared to wear a facial covering to both access the Show as well as during your time on Essex Island. Social distancing best practices will be followed. Also, capacity restrictions may be in place so please be patient.

Tickets will be required. $20 per adult provides access for all three days. Kids 13 and under are free.

Advance ticket holders will be given preference over walk up purchases. 

50% of proceeds goes to Sails Up 4 Cancer. Visit www.ctspringboatshow.com

An inspirational new movie is just what the doctor ordered: triumph starring award winning an Oscar nominated Terrence Howard also starring as the main character: RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter "Flynn" White Jr. on the AMC series Breaking Bad. Like his character on the show, he has cerebral palsy. Inspired by a true story, a bright and determined high school senior strives to be a wrestler despite having cerebral palsy. Going to extreme lengths, he crushes obstacles and inspires others along his journey to prove his abilities. Take a look.