Get Out: Five Great Things To Do This Weekend

Fourth of July weekend is here! And as usual, we’re telling you to get out there and celebrate! And no, watching previews for the new Captain America movie on repeat doesn’t count. So deck yourself out in your finest red, white and blue—or at least your favorite Old Navy flag T-shirt—and get your Fourth on!

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WHERE/WHEN: This weekend’s performances at The Goodspeed in East Haddam: Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and 6:30 p.m.

WHY GO: It’s opening weekend for the American musical! Show runs until Sept. 11.

PRICING: Tickets start at $31.50 each.

2. 

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday at 5 p.m. on the Madison green.

WHY GO: You’ll enjoy the sounds of the Shoreline Youth Symphony and the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra.

PRICING: Free.

3. 

WHERE/WHEN: Catch the show Sunday evening (about 9:15 p.m.) at your favorite shore spot.

WHY GO: Simple. Fireworks are awesome.

PRICING: Free.

4. 

WHERE/WHEN: Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHY GO: Party like it’s 1876! The Seaport has it all with a dory race, civil war re-enactment, children’s parade, concert and more!

PRICING: Activities are included in museum admission.

5. 

WHERE/WHEN: Parade begins on Monday at 11 a.m. at Samson Rock Drive and heads to the Surf Club.

WHY GO: Join the town for some fun

PRICING: Free.