Posted: May 7, 2021 / 4:22 am EDT
Updated: May 7, 2021 / 4:22 am EDT

Looking for fun, safe weekend activities for the whole family? We have 8 ideas for you!

Check out the music from on Saturday night Michael Glabicki from Rusted Root. Buy tickets to see the show in person or check out a virtual option.

Marine Life Encounter Cruises – along with Saturday Sunset Cruises – will be hosted this weekend by the Maritime aquarium.

Get ready for fun! It’s opening weekend over Lake Compounceand is celebrating its 175th season. Enjoy classic rides and exciting coasters.

After a tough stretch in the pandemic, the Essex Art Association Gallery will be reopened for the 75th time. Security logs are in place.

On Saturday, the burning of the ships will be celebrated with a special ceremony and a short concert outside the United States Connecticut River Museum.

Enjoy the special weekend by visiting May Flowers at Wadsworth Atheneum. You can even enjoy the music of a live harpist on Sundays.

Take a 4-mile hike through Kettletown State Park to a point on the Oxford Blue-Blazed Pomperaug Trail for beautiful views.

From sunday, TheaterWorks and Goodspeed musicals bring the audience a virtual concert – Christiane Noll: Coming Alive Again.

Email Sarah.Cody@wtnh.com with ideas for upcoming activities.

Click all the links to view specific security logs.

Have a nice weekend!