Get Out: Five Great Things To Do This Weekend

Quit daydreaming about tropical island vacations and extravagant weekend getaways for a minute. Please, just trust us on this one. Let’s just take a quick run through all the fun stuff happening right at home this weekend—opera, wine, art and maritime festivals and a summer fair top our list. With this much good stuff happening at home this weekend, who needs to break the bank on a vacation? The Connecticut shoreline is the place to be this weekend.

1. 

WHERE/WHEN: Shows will be held in Andrews Memorial Town Hall in Clinton on Thursday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m.

WHY GO: Lots of culture nice and close to home.

PRICING: Tickets are $40 for adults, $38.00 for seniors and $34 for students.

2. 

WHERE/WHEN: Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the First Church of Christ Congregational in Clinton.

WHY GO: Live entertainment, more than 50 craft vendors, activities for the kids, food and rummage sale, just to name a few.

PRICING: Admission is free.

3. 

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the streets of downtown Mystic.

WHY GO: Art. Outdoors. Historic downtown Mystic. Don’t miss it!

PRICING: Admission is free.

4. 

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. at Bishop’s Orchards in Guilford.

WHY GO: Food, live music and, obviously, wine!

PRICING: Tickets can be purchased at the door for $30; $25 in advance.

5. FAMILY MARITIME FESTIVAL

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex.

WHY GO: Maritime fun for the whole family!

PRICING: Many events are free, but tickets for the boat cruises range from $16 to $30 each.