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SUMMARY:The Wicked Picnic at Wicked Tulips
DESCRIPTION:The Wicked Picnic at Wicked Tulips brings a full spring experience to Wicked Tulips Flower Farm\, combining live music\, food trucks\, and a pick-your-own flower field into one outdoor event. Set among rows of blooming tulips\, the event gives guests the chance to walk the fields\, gather their own flowers\, and take in the seasonal atmosphere. It’s designed as a relaxed\, open-air day where the setting does most of the work. \nA major part of the experience is the live entertainment\, headlined by Katie Perkins\, bringing a country music set that adds energy to the day. Around the performance\, food trucks serve a range of options including tacos\, burgers\, pulled pork\, mac and cheese\, and ice cream\, giving guests plenty to choose from while they settle in with lawn chairs or blankets. The combination of music\, food\, and open space creates a steady\, social flow throughout the event. \nTickets are structured around the flower experience\, with options including a set number of pick-your-own tulips or general admission for those who want to attend without harvesting. Please arrive at your assigned time due to demand\, and the event runs with a rain date in place. With its mix of live music\, food\, and hands-on activity\, The Wicked Picnic offers a seasonal event built around spring\, color\, and time outdoors.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/the-wicked-picnic-at-wicked-tulips/
LOCATION:Wicked Tulips Flower Farm\, 382 Jewett City Rd\, Preston\, CT\, 06365\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wicked Tulips Flower Farm
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SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Flower Festival at Full Heart Farm
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day Flower Festival at Full Heart Farm offers a simple\, farm-centered way to celebrate the holiday at Full Heart Farm across May 8 through May 10 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM each day. Set on a working farm\, the event creates a relaxed environment where visitors can stop in\, browse\, and enjoy a slower-paced outing focused on seasonal flowers and local agriculture. With no admission fee\, it’s designed as an easy\, accessible visit for families and individuals alike. \nThe focus is on farm-fresh bouquets\, garden plants\, and spring offerings that reflect the season\, giving visitors a chance to pick up flowers directly from the source. The selection is geared toward both gifting and planting\, making it a practical stop for those preparing for Mother’s Day or looking to add something new to their garden. The setting keeps things informal\, encouraging guests to take their time and explore. \nWith its limited daily hours and multi-day schedule\, the festival allows for flexibility while still maintaining a smaller\, more intimate feel. As a Mother’s Day event\, it emphasizes simplicity and connection\, offering a straightforward way to celebrate with fresh flowers and a local farm experience. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mothers-day-flower-festival-at-full-heart-farm/
LOCATION:Full Heart Farm\, 193 Iron Street\, Ledyard\, 06339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Heart Farm
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SUMMARY:Marigolds for Mom at Bill Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:Marigolds for Mom at Bill Memorial Library offers a hands-on Mother’s Day craft experience at Bill Memorial Library on Saturday\, May 9 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Designed as a drop-in activity\, the event invites children to create a simple\, meaningful gift by decorating a clay pot and planting a flower to take home. Set in a historic library space\, it combines creativity with a relaxed\, community-focused atmosphere. \nParticipants can choose to paint and decorate their pots or create wooden craft flowers\, giving kids multiple ways to personalize their projects. The activity is open to all ages\, with younger children encouraged to attend with an adult for assistance. The format keeps things flexible and accessible\, allowing families to stop in at any point during the event window. \nThe program is free and open to the public\, with supplies available while they last\, making early arrival a good idea. As a Mother’s Day event\, Marigolds for Mom focuses on simple\, hands-on creativity\, giving children the chance to make something personal while spending time in a local community setting.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/marigolds-for-mom-at-bill-memorial-library/
LOCATION:Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument St.\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bill Memorial Library
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Flower Sale at the Union Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day Flower Sale at Union Baptist Church offers a simple\, community-driven way to pick up seasonal plants just in time for the holiday. Held at Union Baptist Church\, the sale features hanging annuals like begonias and impatiens\, making it an easy stop for those looking to add color to their home or find a practical Mother’s Day gift. \nEach plant is priced at $25\, with the focus on quality and seasonal appeal rather than volume. The selection is geared toward spring planting\, giving buyers something ready to display or incorporate into their outdoor space right away. As with many local plant sales\, quantities are limited\, and the event runs until 3:00 PM or until everything sells out\, encouraging early visits for the best selection. \nProceeds from the sale support multiple causes\, including Habitat for Humanity\, Noank Community Support Services\, and improvements to the church itself. The event combines seasonal shopping with a clear community benefit\, making each purchase part of a broader local impact.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mothers-day-flower-sale-at-the-union-baptist-church/
LOCATION:Union Baptist Church\, 119 High Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Union Baptist Church
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Weekend Paint & Plant
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day Weekend Paint & Plant offers a hands-on\, family-friendly activity at DiRoma Home & Garden Center on Saturday\, May 9\, and Sunday\, May 10\, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Designed with kids in mind\, the event gives children the chance to create something personal for Mother’s Day in a simple\, guided format. It’s an easy drop-in activity that doesn’t require planning\, making it a flexible option for families throughout the weekend. \nEach participant receives a pot to paint along with a flower to plant\, combining a creative project with a take-home gift. The activity keeps things straightforward\, with all materials included in the $7 cost\, allowing kids to focus on decorating and planting without added steps. The result is a small\, personalized piece that works as both a craft and a seasonal plant. \nThe event emphasizes accessibility and participation\, making it suitable for a wide range of ages and skill levels. With its extended hours and casual setup\, families can stop in at any point during the day. As a Mother’s Day activity\, Paint & Plant Day offers a simple\, hands-on way for kids to create something meaningful while spending time together.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mothers-day-weekend-paint-plant/
LOCATION:DiRoma Home & Garden Center\, 111 Voluntown Rd\, Griswold\, CT\, 06351\, United States
CATEGORIES:DiRoma Home & Garden
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SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Flower Festival at Full Heart Farm - Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day Flower Festival at Full Heart Farm offers a simple\, farm-centered way to celebrate the holiday at Full Heart Farm across May 8 through May 10 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM each day. Set on a working farm\, the event creates a relaxed environment where visitors can stop in\, browse\, and enjoy a slower-paced outing focused on seasonal flowers and local agriculture. With no admission fee\, it’s designed as an easy\, accessible visit for families and individuals alike. \nThe focus is on farm-fresh bouquets\, garden plants\, and spring offerings that reflect the season\, giving visitors a chance to pick up flowers directly from the source. The selection is geared toward both gifting and planting\, making it a practical stop for those preparing for Mother’s Day or looking to add something new to their garden. The setting keeps things informal\, encouraging guests to take their time and explore. \nWith its limited daily hours and multi-day schedule\, the festival allows for flexibility while still maintaining a smaller\, more intimate feel. As a Mother’s Day event\, it emphasizes simplicity and connection\, offering a straightforward way to celebrate with fresh flowers and a local farm experience. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mothers-day-flower-festival-at-full-heart-farm-saturday/
LOCATION:Full Heart Farm\, 193 Iron Street\, Ledyard\, 06339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Heart Farm
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SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Flower Festival at Full Heart Farm - Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day Flower Festival at Full Heart Farm offers a simple\, farm-centered way to celebrate the holiday at Full Heart Farm across May 8 through May 10 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM each day. Set on a working farm\, the event creates a relaxed environment where visitors can stop in\, browse\, and enjoy a slower-paced outing focused on seasonal flowers and local agriculture. With no admission fee\, it’s designed as an easy\, accessible visit for families and individuals alike. \nThe focus is on farm-fresh bouquets\, garden plants\, and spring offerings that reflect the season\, giving visitors a chance to pick up flowers directly from the source. The selection is geared toward both gifting and planting\, making it a practical stop for those preparing for Mother’s Day or looking to add something new to their garden. The setting keeps things informal\, encouraging guests to take their time and explore. \nWith its limited daily hours and multi-day schedule\, the festival allows for flexibility while still maintaining a smaller\, more intimate feel. As a Mother’s Day event\, it emphasizes simplicity and connection\, offering a straightforward way to celebrate with fresh flowers and a local farm experience. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mothers-day-flower-festival-at-full-heart-farm-saturday-sunday/
LOCATION:Full Heart Farm\, 193 Iron Street\, Ledyard\, 06339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Full Heart Farm
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