🌷🐰 Welcome to the March festivals and events in the Quiet Corner! 🌷🐰
Get ready to embrace the season with excitement as we dive into a lineup of vibrant events that'll make this March unforgettable. 🎉
🍀 Lace up your sneakers and join us for the spirited St. Patrick's Day races and parades that sweep through our charming towns, filling the streets with Irish cheer! 🏃♂️🍀
🥚 Bring the whole family along for egg-citing adventures at our Easter Egg Hunts, scattered throughout various towns, promising fun for kids of all ages! 🐣🎈
And who could forget the sweetest highlight of them all? 🍁🥞 Our annual Maple Weekend awaits, inviting you to explore sugarhouses across the state. Immerse yourself in the maple magic as you learn how sap is transformed into delectable treats, ready to tantalize your taste buds. 🍁✨
Learn more about all the family fun coming to the Quiet Corner this month!
Local activities are listed by date. If you're a local event coordinator and want to submit your event with Macaroni KID Woodstock, please message rosemaryk@macaronikid.com.
We service Windham County, Mansfield, and Storrs families, but we will also publish local events in the Norwich & New London area.
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March 3
Norwich, Connecticut, St Patrick's Day Parade! Join the City of Norwich for some Irish celebrations!
March 9
1st Annual Spring Fling in Thompson hosted by Drafters Sports Cafe & Event Hall and Together We Blossom. Vendors, kids activities, photos with the Easter Bunny, a huge Easter egg hunt, raffles, and more!
March 9 & 10
10AM-4PM at EO Smith High School, Storrs. Get ready for the Eastern CT Maple Festival! Enjoy maple treats, food trucks, games, live music, and more! Free event, pet-friendly, dress for the weather—limited parking, free shuttle available. For info and vendor details, visit WindhamChamber.com.
March 10
O'Putnam 5K & Wee Mile Start and finish in picturesque downtown Putnam and take on the rolling course along the Putnam River Trail with scenic views of the Quinebaug River. St. Patty's costumes are encouraged!
HMF FitKids: Bring the little leprechauns for the FitKids Run, a ¼ or ½ mile race for kids ages 2-11.
Courthouse O'Putnam 5K | HMF Events (hartfordmarathon.com)
March 15
This is a community event open to the public! Join the Sterling Recreation Department for a fun St. Patty's Day Fun Friday! Children will enjoy games, relay race, crafts, and snacks! $10 per kid. Registration is required.
March 16- 17 Maple Weekend!
Experience the magic of maple during Maple Weekend from March 16th to the 17th. Explore local sugarhouses, witness the maple syrup-making process, meet producers, sample delicious products, and support Connecticut Grown. Taste the Maple and celebrate this sweet tradition! 🍁
Participating towns in the Quiet Corner
- Ashford
- Chaplin
- Hampton
For a list of all participants and their scheduled tours and festivals, check out Maple Weekend - Maple Syrup Producers Association of Connecticut
March 17
1 p.m., you can be Irish for a day by wearing green at the New London St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 23
Join the fun at our annual Egg Hunt and Springtime celebration at Our Kids Farm,LLC! Kids will hunt for eggs in age-specific groups. In case of rain, we'll have a rain date on March 24 at the same time and location.
Pomfret Easter Egg Hunt Kids ages 1-10 at 11 am. There will be designated places for different age groups. Please refer to the flyer for additional information.
Thompson Easter Egg Hunt for kids 10 and under. The festivities begin at 1:00-2:15pm at the Thompson Common Corner.
Lebanon Lions Club is hosting its first annual Easter Egg Hunt for toddlers through teens! Starts at 11am.
Griswold Park & Rec is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt from 9 to 12 pm. Fun for the whole family!
Jillson Square Easter Egg Hunt in Willimantic is from 9 to 10:30am! Kids will be allowed to take a photo with the Easter Bunny, play games, and do arts and crafts!
March 24
The 17th Annual Mystic Irish Parade is happening on Sunday, March 24, in Mystic! Celebrate the Irish community with a fun and engaging event for the whole family!
March 29
CCC Easter Egg Hunt in Plainfield. Accessible to the Community. RSVP to cccegghunt@yahoo.com. Include how many children and their ages.
March 30
Easter Egg Hunt at the Fletcher Memorial Library on Saturday, March 30th, from 10-11am, inside and outside, weather permitting. Get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny! All ages welcome!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Gilford Memorial Library: Get ready for an eggcellent adventure at our annual Easter Egg Hunt for kids of all ages! This year, we're introducing a new registration process to ensure a fantastic participant experience. To secure your spot, please call the library at 860-423-5159, message us, or sign up in person. Let us know the ages and number of kids attending so we can plan accordingly.
Incredible Easter Egg Hunt in Killingly with over 11,000 eggs! Festivities begin at 10am at Davis Park. Perfect for kids 12 and under.
The Congregational Church of Salem, CT is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt! Get ready for a fun-filled morning of egg hunting and Easter joy! Bring your family and friends for an exciting adventure as we search for colorful eggs hidden around the church grounds.
The Storrs Community Church is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for the Family! Get ready to have fun at our Easter celebration! Invite your friends and join us for an unforgettable day of indoor/outdoor family activities. Enjoy touch-a-truck, games, crafts, treats, and more! Don't forget to bring your Easter baskets for the egg hunt! Please note, the entire family is welcome to come party, but the egg hunt is just for kids 10 & under. 🎉
The Rec Department & Willimantic What's Happening Today is hosting an Easter event! Join us for a morning of community fun at our Easter extravaganza! Enjoy Easter-themed music, arts and crafts, games, and hot cocoa, and don't forget to capture unforgettable moments with photo ops with the Easter Bunny!
Waterford Recs & Parks is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for Waterford residents! This event will be held at Waterford Beach Park and is open to children 1-10 years of age. Children are encouraged to bring their baskets. The fun begins at 9 am!
Woodstock Orchard, LLC is hosting an Easter Event: Get ready for an egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt at Woodstock Orchards – a free event for the whole family! Join us on Saturday, March 30th, at 10am for Easter fun!
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