Bethel's newest indoor, interactive play village

Busy Bee Village at Honey Tree

Welcome to Busy Bee Village ✨ A child-sized village where imaginations run wild ✨ Caraluzzi's Market - Bethel Fire Station • Dr. Mike's Ice Cream Shop • Bee Kind Animal Hospital • a Fishing Boat • a Camper &amp; more! 🌼 Village Play 90-Minute Adult-Accompanied Sessions for imaginative play. Your child can pretend to be a police officer, a train conductor, a school bus driver and.... well... anything they want to be!!!! Come visit Wednesday - Sunday! And... schedule your 🎉 Private Full-Service Birthday Parties!!! 2 Hour Party for up to 20 children (more allowed!!!) Exclusive village access 100% Private We provide themed invitations, decorations, balloons, plates, cups, utensils, pizza, a gourmet custom cake, juice, and even goody bags and thank-you cards!!! You just come and enjoy!!! Book your village play session and Birthday Party today!!!

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Connecticut

Welcome to Busy Bee Village ✨ A child-sized village where imaginations run wild ✨ Caraluzzi's Market - Bethel Fire Station • Dr. Mike's Ice Cream...

Fairfield County's trusted building partner

GxG Builders

With 20+ years of construction experience in Fairfield County, GxG Builders will make your residential build achievable and comprehendible. From design, to site development, to interior details, GxG Builders will be your building partner throughout your whole construction journey. We strive to build a better future for our community through honesty, commitment, and expertise. Generation by generation.

Newtown

With 20+ years of construction experience in Fairfield County, GxG Builders will make your residential build achievable and comprehendible. From...

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Cesar’s Services 

Artisanal Masonry, Landscaping, Fencing, Masonry, Drainage Monthly Property Care BBB A+ Rated We care about your job!

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Wilton

Artisanal Masonry, Landscaping, Fencing, Masonry, Drainage Monthly Property Care BBB A+ Rated We care about your job! 

Cooking up Self Care; Empowerment on a Plate

Cool Cookster, LLC

Functional Nutrition Counseling and Cooking Instruction. Functional nutrition addresses gaps often left in the traditional healthcare system by looking deeply at a person’s health history, symptoms, environment and lifestyle. This comprehensive approach helps uncover why the body is reacting the way it is and how targeted nutrition can support its natural processes.  Personalized guidance and practical cooking skills will help make sustainable changes.

Functional Nutrition Counseling and Cooking Instruction. Functional nutrition addresses gaps often left in the traditional healthcare system by...

Free Basic Water Test for Seniors and Veterans

Kelly's Pump Service 

Full Well &amp; City Water Service. Well Pump Repairs and Installation, Water Tanks, Water Treatment Including the Removal of PFAS, Iron, Hardness, Arsenic, Uranium, Radon, Bacteria, Sump Pump Installation and Repair. We'll Beat any Price, and Guarantee Your Water is Safe!

Weston-Redding-Easton

Full Well & City Water Service. Well Pump Repairs and Installation, Water Tanks, Water Treatment Including the Removal of PFAS, Iron, Hardness,...

Bill Pokorny Pump & Filter 

Bill Pokorny Pump &amp; Filter Water pumps,tanks and water filtration Over 45 years experience CT licensed and insured Call Bill today

Bill Pokorny Pump & Filter Water pumps,tanks and water filtration Over 45 years experience CT licensed and insured Call Bill today 

Come out and celebrate our 1yr Anniversary April 5th, with us and a Thimble Island tap takeover, live music and UV bike raffle!!

SeaGrass Grill in Branford

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Fairfield Country Day School

We understand how boys learn best. With small class sizes and a focus on relational learning, our students build confidence, develop skills, and prepare for what comes next.
Join us for our Open House 📅 Tuesday, APril 28 at 9 a.m. Discover the FCDS K–9 all-boys school experience, tour our campus, meet our faculty, and get answers to your questions about an all-boys education.
<a href="https://www.fairfieldcountryday.org/admissions/visit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for more information.
If you are not able to attend, please send us an email (<a href="mailto:admissions@fairfieldcountryday.org" target="_blank">admissions@fairfieldcountryday.org</a>) and we would be happy to schedule a personalized guided tour.

Local Event: FCDS Spring Open House - Tuesday, April 28

FCDS Spring Open House - Tuesday, April 28

We understand how boys learn best. With small class sizes and a focus on relational learning, our students build confidence,...

Via Zoom, 34 Whipple Road, Wilton, CT

Seven Acres Montessori is an independent non-profit school accredited by both The Association Montessori Internationale and The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools.
Prospective Parents are invited to meet virtually with our Admissions Director to discuss the benefits of a Montessori education at Seven Acres for children ages 14 months - 12 years and learn about our Before and After School Programs.
Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sevenacresmontessori.org/admissions/prospectiveparentform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.sevenacresmontessori.org/admissions/prospectiveparentform</a>&nbsp;now to register or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admissions@sevenacresmontessori.org" target="_blank">admissions@sevenacresmontessori.org</a>

Local Event: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event

Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective...

Seven Acres Montessori is an independent non-profit school accredited by both The Association Montessori Internationale and The...

Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event

Helen Keller Middle School

In celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary, the Easton CT Town Cemetery Committee presents Mr. Keith Stokes, Rhode Island’s Historian Laureate, to speak about “Creative Survival: African Heritage Enslavement &amp; Freedom in Early New England” Thursday April 30th, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Helen Keller Middle School Cafetorium at 360 Sport Hill Rd. Easton, CT. Mr. Stokes is Director of the State of Rhode Island Division of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. He has also been an Advisor for Rhode Island with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, served on the Preservation Society for Newport County, Touro Synagogue Foundation, Rhode Island Historical Preservation; Heritage Commission Historical Review Board, Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, Quonset Development Corporation, Rhode Island Foundation, and the American Antiquarian Society. He has appeared on national historical programs including C-SPAN, Fox News Legends &amp; Lies, and Ted Talk, was the lead researcher and author of the publication “A Matter of Truth”, and recently appeared on the PBS series “Black and Jewish in America”. There is a $15 suggested donation. This venue is wheelchair accessible.

Local Event: Acclaimed Historian Discusses the Lives of African Americans in Early New England 

Easton

Acclaimed Historian Discusses the Lives of...

In celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary, the Easton CT Town Cemetery Committee presents Mr. Keith Stokes, Rhode...

Acclaimed Historian Discusses the Lives of African Americans in Early New England 

Sacred Heart University's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium

Come celebrate Earth's place in space with a special extended event featuring extra shows, presentations, and hands-on activities. Experience telescope viewing weather permitting and enjoy free admission for the whole family to explore the wonders of the cosmos.

Local Event: Space Day

Space Day

Come celebrate Earth's place in space with a special extended event featuring extra shows, presentations, and hands-on...

Redding Community Center

29th Annual Frog Frolic Family Festival - an outdoor community fair with live music from local bands, food trucks, bounce houses, libations, games, crafts, face painting and, new this year - a slime bar, scavenger hunt and corn hole tournament!
This is a special day for the whole community, where all ages can come together and spend time with friends! For nearly 3 decades, The Frolic has been THE event of the spring in Redding, generating necessary funds for The Mark Twain Library – don’t miss it!

Local Event: 29th Annual Frog Frolic Festival

29th Annual Frog Frolic Festival

29th Annual Frog Frolic Family Festival - an outdoor community fair with live music from local bands, food trucks, bounce...

Westport Museum for History and Culture

Pop Shop Market is bringing its signature elevated shopping experience to Westport with a special&nbsp;Pre-Mother’s Day Weekend Event, featuring a thoughtfully curated pop-up event spotlighting small local businesses.
The event will take place on&nbsp;Saturday, May 2nd&nbsp;from&nbsp;10:00 AM to 4:00 PM&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Westport Museum for History and Culture. This outdoor market will showcase a rotating selection of elevated local vendors offering fashion, accessories, home goods, gifts, and more. A&nbsp;rain date is scheduled for Saturday, May 9th.


Perfectly timed for seasonal gifting, guests can shop for&nbsp;Mother’s Day, graduations, teacher appreciation gifts, or simply treat themselves while discovering unique, high-quality products from local entrepreneurs.
Parking Information:
<ul><li>Westport:&nbsp;Ample parking is available in downtown Main Street lots, as well as behind Town Hall.</li><li> </li></ul>
Pop Shop Market continues its mission of creating vibrant community-driven shopping experiences that&nbsp;support and celebrate small local businesses.
Guests are encouraged to come enjoy the day, discover new brands, and shop local.
Event Details:
<ul><li>Saturday, May 2 (Rain Date: May 9) Westport Museum for History and Culture | 10 AM – 4 PM</li></ul>
Admission is free!
For more information, vendor inquiries, or updates, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.popshopmarketct.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">[website]</a>&nbsp;or follow along on social media.
 For media inquiries or additional information, please contact:Ashley Kane Daley Founder, Pop Shop<a href="mailto:Ashleydaley@popshopmarket.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Ashleydaley@popshopmarket.com</a>


Instagram @popshopmarket
Facebook @popshopct

Local Event: Pop Shop Market Pre-Mother’s Day Shopping Event - Westport 

Pop Shop Market Pre-Mother’s Day Shopping Event...

Pop Shop Market is bringing its signature elevated shopping experience to Westport with a special Pre-Mother’s Day Weekend...

Pop Shop Market Pre-Mother’s Day Shopping Event - Westport 

Gaelic American Club

Join Ireland's Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield for an elegant evening featuring dinner, an open bar, and live entertainment. This prestigious gala offers guests the opportunity to participate in both live and silent auctions to support the museum's mission. To purchase tickets and obtain more information on the event visit: www.IGHMF.org

Local Event: 2nd Annual Founders' Gala

2nd Annual Founders' Gala

Join Ireland's Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield for an elegant evening featuring dinner, an open bar, and live entertainment....

The United Church of Christ Southbury

Youth from UCC Southbury are hosting a high-end raffle to support their annual mission trip!
Prizes include: •	Apple MacBook Pro •	Samsung 85” TV •	Playstation 5 PRO •	Apple 11” iPad •	And more!
Tickets are only $10…for prizes worth substantially more!
Drawing to be held May 3rd. Winners need not be present to claim prize. All proceeds benefit Youth Mission work and programming through UCC Southbury.
Our mission organization, Halos and Hammers, has been doing work around the nation for decades and hopes to continue for many more! This year, the group heads to Koinonia Family Camp. A Non-Profit Organization in Highland Lake, NY, where they will build entire cabins for future campers to enjoy.
For more information and/or to buy tickets, please visit our website: <a href="https://www.uccsouthbury.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">uccsouthbury.org/</a> or contact the church office for details.

Local Event: UCC Southbury Youth Host Raffle to Benefit Mission Work

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Southbury

UCC Southbury Youth Host Raffle to Benefit...

Youth from UCC Southbury are hosting a high-end raffle to support their annual mission trip!
Prizes include: •	Apple MacBook...

UCC Southbury Youth Host Raffle to Benefit Mission Work

Sport Hill Farm

Spring has sprung and we are ready to celebrate with our community.&nbsp; Join us Sunday May 3rd from 11:00-3:00 for an outdoor market of local artisans, homemade treats, flowers &amp; vintage.&nbsp; What more could you want?&nbsp; Tell a friend and we will see you on the farm soon!!!!!!!!!!

Local Event: Small Business Sunday on the Farm

Small Business Sunday on the Farm

Spring has sprung and we are ready to celebrate with our community.  Join us Sunday May 3rd from 11:00-3:00 for an outdoor...

Jesse Lee United Methodist Church

JUST IN TIME for Mother's Day. Jesse Lee UMC will be holding its semi-annual Document Shredding Event. 
Saturday, May 09, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM—rain or Shine. The donation is $15 per box and $10 
for seniors. CASH OR CHECK. Once again, bake sale items will be available for purchase.
 Patty Gelineau is the chair and can be contacted at gelineau.music@sbcglobal.net with any questions. We hope you will stop by to support this important event for the church and the surrounding community.Please NOTE: To ensure the best experience, we would greatly appreciate it if everyone arrived no earlier than the posted 8:30 am opening - this allows all volunteers and the SmartShred truck to be ready to help you shred your documents when you arrive.&nbsp; We thank you for your continued support.

Local Event: JESSE LEE UMC Semi-Annual Document Shredding Event 

JESSE LEE UMC Semi-Annual Document Shredding...

JUST IN TIME for Mother's Day. Jesse Lee UMC will be holding its semi-annual Document Shredding Event. 
Saturday, May 09, 2025,...

JESSE LEE UMC Semi-Annual Document Shredding Event 

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