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Night in the Museum at Old Sturbridge Village

Night in the Museum is an overnight experience designed for scouts, schools and other youth groups of up to 80 participants. With only a map and a tattered journal at their side, young historians will travel back in time and take part in a mysterious, candlelit adventure through the 1830s. The quest will exercise their detective skills as they hunt for clues, conduct experiments, and investigate the past. Back at our hands-on learning laboratory, we will experiment with historic crafts to learn more about 19th-century life.
Dates: 
05/09/2026
05/16/2026
05/23/2026
Program begins at 5:30 on your selected date and runs until 9:30 the following morning.
Location: 
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566, United States
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Day Out with Thomas: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour at Essex Steam Train and Riverboat

All Aboard for a Rockin’ Good Time! Day Out With Thomas™ Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country!​ Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. ​Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun that’ll have the whole family dancing!
Dates: 
05/03/2026
Times vary
Location: 
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT 06426, United States
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Mother's Day Market - Bozrah Farmer's Market

Celebrate the leading ladies in your life at the annual Bozrah Farmers Market Mother’s Day Market! Whether you're looking for the perfect locally-crafted gift, fresh spring blooms, or just a beautiful day out with the family, we have everything you need to make Mom feel special. Join us for a shopping experience featuring the very best of our local artisans, farmers, and food creators.
Dates: 
05/09/2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 
Bozrah Farmers Market, Bozrah Street, Bozrah, CT, USA
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Hartford Athletic Home Games

Come cheer on Hartford Athletic!
Dates: 
05/09/2026
05/30/2026
06/20/2026
Times vary - see website
Location: 
Trinity Health Stadium, Huyshope Avenue, Hartford, CT, USA
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Sensory Friendly Sunday - Springfield Museums

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum will open early, with some exhibits will be modified to provide an opportunity for people with a range of differing abilities to experience what these Museums have to offer. Our trained staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you have and, if necessary, direct you to a quiet space that provides a chance to cool down and take a break. Sensory-friendly crafts for all ages will be available in the Cat’s Corner. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children at all times.
Dates: 
05/10/2026
06/14/2026
9 am - 11 am
Location: 
Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA 01103, United States
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11th Annual Field & Forest 5K

Join us for the Flanders Field & Forest 5K on Friday, June 5 at 6:00 PM at the Sugar House on the Van Vleck Nature Sanctuary in Woodbury. Enjoy a beautiful run or walk through Flanders’ trails, fields, and forest paths—all while supporting our conservation and environmental education programs. After you cross the finish line, stay and celebrate with live music and food trucks—a fun after party for the whole community. We hope to see you on the trail!
Dates: 
06/05/2026
6pm
Location: 
Van Vleck Sanctuary, 48 Church Hill Road, Woodbury
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