Connecticut Open House Day on Saturday is the perfect time to explore local tourist attractions. Here are more ideas for things to do this weekend.
On Saturday and Sunday, the annual Pirates Day Weekend at Fowler Pavilion in Milford will feature a variety of pirate-themed activities for children and their families. Find out more.
After years of renovations and upgrades, the Norwalk Historical Society will celebrate the grand re-opening of the Mill Hill Historic Park on Saturday. Find out more.
Singer Neil Diamond will perform onstage at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday. Find out more.
World Gin Day is Saturday, and to celebrate Hartford will hold the first ever GinFest at The Society Room. Find out more.
Neil Simon’s iconic Broadway musical, “Sweet Charity,” is on stage at the Kweskin Theatre in Stamford through June 24. Find out more.
Killam & Bassette Farmstead in Glastonbury invites the whole family to a Fresh From the Farm tasting event on Sunday. Find out more.
Dramatic comedy “Body Awareness” is on stage at Ridgefield Theater Barn through June 24. Find out more.
Over 300 cars are expected at the Woodbury Lions Club Car Show on Sunday at Hollow Park in Woodbury. Find out more.
Musicians from around the world will gather at Mystic Seaport maritime museum to celebrate the traditions of the Golden Age of Sail at the 38th annual Sea Music Festival, Thursday through Sunday. Find out more.
THC, The Hops Company, in Derby hosts a raw bar on Fridays through September 1. Find out more.
The annual Danbury City Fair is back and running everyday through June 11. Find out more.
Check out the “National Parks Adventure” IMAX film at the Maritime Aquarium on Saturday and Sunday. The film continues through June 30. Find out more.
The 30th annual Connecticut LGBT Film Festival runs through Saturday in Hartford. Find out more.
The new musical “Deathless” is running through July 2 at the Terris Theatre in Chester. Find out more.
On Friday, the R/V Spirit of the Sound will head out to the Norwalk islands as part of the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk’s “TGIF Cruises.” Find out more.
Spectrum/The Stairwell Gallery at Gunn Memorial Library in Washington is hosting Anita Healy’s first solo show, “Breathe,” through July 22. Find out more.
Connecticut’s largest comic book and pop-culture convention, ComiCONN, takes place at Foxwoods Resort Casino at Mashantucket on Saturday and Sunday. Find out more.
Fairfield’s new Museum Commons opens Saturday. Find out more.
On Friday, the Milford Arts Council’s Eastbound Theatre will open its new show, Amy Herzog’s “4,000 Miles.” The funny play runs until June 18. Find out more.
"MEGAN LEAVEY," played by Kate Mara, hits theaters on Friday. Find out more.
"Thoroughly Modern Millie," starring Taylor Quick, runs through July 2 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam. Find out more.
The Bruce Museum's Canvas and Cast exhibition in Greenwich displays highlights from the Bruce Museum's growing permanent collection and runs through June 18. Find out more.
Visit Ambler Farm in Wilton for a Sunset Hoedown on Saturday. The evening features a BBQ catered by Barcelona, a signature drink, square dancing, hayrides, s’mores, and more. Find out more.
Polo season has begun at the Greenwich Polo Club with matches on Sundays through September 10. Find out more.
On Saturday, the Connecticut Sun host the Atlanta Dream at the Mohegan Sun Arena for their annual Pride Night. Former NBA star Jason Collins will address the crowd at halftime. Find out more.
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk features an exhibit on "Wedding Traditions and Fashion from the 1860s to the 1930s" through November 12. Find out more.
“Cambodia: Looking Back on the Future” at the Flinn Gallery in Greenwich takes a look at contemporary art in the country. The exhibit will be on display until June 14. Find out more.
Widow Browns Cafe in Danbury is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend, with special anniversary parties on Friday and Saturday. Find out more.
Fishermen and disabled military veterans will participate in the 6th annual Annual Hooks for Heroes Charity Fishing Tournament at the Halloween Yacht Club in Stamford on Saturday. Find out more.
The Danbury Railway Museum will be the host venue for the Steel & Wheels car show to benefit the Connecticut chapter of the ALS Association on Saturday. Find out more.
On Saturday, join Chef Pat Siciliano at Bar Sugo in Norwalk for a pizza making class. Find out more.
The Glass Hour is hosting its annual Summer Party on Saturday in New Canaan. It will also be the occasion to also celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Glass House opening as a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Find out more.
A holy relic of Saint Anthony of Padua will visit St. Mary Church in Greenwich on Saturday and Sunday. Find out more.
The Hofners will be among 20 bands performing at the “Fab 4 Music Festival” at the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford on Saturday. Find out more.
The mysterious romp, “The 39 Steps,” will play out at the Westport Community Theatre from June 9 to June 25. Find out more.
Treehouse Comedy Productions presents comic Mitch Fatel at the Cast Iron Chop House in Trumbull on Friday. Find out more.
, Griffin Hospital will host an AARP Driver Safety Program, a refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. Find out more.
“Heartbreak House,” a comic play written by George Bernard Shaw, is running at Hartford Stage through Sunday. Find out more.
Kosher Like Me will host the first ever Southern Connecticut Jewish Food Festival on Sunday. It will take place at Temple Israel in Westport. Find out more.
Spectrum/Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury will open an exhibit and sale, “An Expression of Spirit: Three Generations,” with a reception Saturday. The show and sale will run through July 22. Find out more.
Food historian Sarah Wassberg will discuss food and its relation to wedding traditions Sunday at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk. Find out more.