This Weekend

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May 1-3, 8-10 - Naugatuck
Children of Eden. St. Michael’s Church, 210 Church St. Act One is about Adam, Eve, Cain and Abel. Act Two is about Noah’s Ark. Experience their challenges and their generational legacies. May 1, 7 p.m. May 2, 8 & 9, 8 p.m. May 3 & 10, 2 p.m. Opening night $25, all other performances $15. (203) 729-8249

May 2 - Northford
Open House. Northford Community Nursery School, 1382 Middletown Avenue. NCNS will be holding an Open House for registration as well as a Tag Sale and Bake Sale. Please join us! 10 am -2 pm Free. www.northfordcommunitynurseryschool.org (203) 484-9270

May 2 - Norwalk
Coro Fabrettino Performance at 1 & 2 pm. Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk CT 06850.
Youth singers and dancers from Nicaragua perform as part of Creative Connections/International Young Performers’ Tour. This exciting performance is a part of the museum’s 2009 Around the World program. General admission is $9 and children under 1 are free. To learn more visit www.steppingstonesmuseum.org or call 203 899 0606.

May 2 – Wallingford
“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” Paul Mellon Arts Center, 333 Christian Street. Laugh and sing along as Alexander wakes up with gum in his hair, trips on a skateboard, and accidentally drops his sweater in the sink—all before breakfast. This charming musical is based on the classic book by Judith Viorst. Adults $15/ Children 12 and under $10. 2:00 PM Main Theater. www.choate.edu/artscenter/boxoffice.asp 203-697-2398

May 2-3 - Middlebury
Ready to Read Weekend. Quassy Amusement Park, Rte. 64. The start of the annual summer reading program with special appearances by Franklin the Turtle and Strawberry Shortcake. 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Parking $5. Park admission applies. www.quassy.com (800) FOR-PARK

May 3 – Hamden
Spring Wildflower Hike. Sleeping Giant State Park off Rte. 10. Wear comfortable shoes, bring snacks and water. 1:30 p.m. Free. (203) 272-7841

May 3 - Milford
Milford Harbor Duck Race. Fowler Field Rotary Pavilion, Shipyard Ln. The Ducks Are Coming! Come cheer thousands of rubber ducks as they race down the Wepawaug River. Enjoy entertainment, giveaways, food, fun and games. A quality, cost-effective, event for the entire family! 11am - 3pm. FREE to attend / $5 to buy duck. www.milfordduckrace.com 203-874-2490