Thanksgiving not only means turkey and apple pie, but many of us also get to enjoy a long weekend and the joy of company. Why not take yourselves and/or your visitors on a Connecticut daytrip.
Following are a list of daytrips from Cruising Connecticut with a Picnic Basket that have special activities going on this weekend:
1. Haight-Brown Vineyard, Litchfield is hosting a wine, cheese and chocolate pairing class on Saturday, November 24. www.haightvineyards.com
2. Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford will host Hal Holbrook on Sunday, November 25th. www.marktwainhouse.org
3. Mystic Aquarium will show The Polar Express 4-D Experience Premium on Friday, November 23. www.mysticaquarium.org
4. Mystic Seaport has Field Days on Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24. www.mysticseaport.org
5. Olde Mistick Village will host Santa and Mrs. Claus on Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24 from 12-3. Also, the Festive Brass on Friday, November 23 at 2:00. www.oldemistickvillage.com
Whatever you do on this holiday weekend, enjoy!
Maintaining the Orchard
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Maintaining a productive orchard is a lot of work. The large orchard
surrounding my pool includes more than 200-fruit trees. There are apple
trees, plum ...