Things to Do in New England | March & April 2016
Looking for fun things to do in New England? Here’s a handy guide to our picks for the top spring events (one per state) for March and April, 2016. Massachusetts Patriots’ Day Reenactments | April 16–18, 2016 Where better to commemorate Patriots’ Day, which marks the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the start of the American […]
By Yankee Magazine|Feb 16 2016|
Patriot reenactors make their way toward Concord’s North Bridge.
Photo Credit: Jonathan KozowykLooking for fun things to do in New England? Here’s a handy guide to our picks for the top spring events (one per state) for March and April, 2016.
Photo Credit : Jonathan Kozowyk
Massachusetts Patriots’ Day Reenactments | April 16–18, 2016
Where better to commemorate Patriots’ Day, which marks the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the start of the American Revolution, than on the very ground where so much history happened 241 years ago? Thousands of people visit Minuteman National Park during the annual Patriots’ Day festivities. This year, don’t miss the Tower Park battle reenactment on Saturday in Lexington. Show up early and you may have an opportunity to tip a pre-fight pint with British and Colonial reenactors at Munroe Tavern. Beyond the battlefield, Lexington, Concord, and the surrounding towns serve up a weekend jam-packed with Patriotic fun. This is a don’t miss April event. Lexington & Concord, Massachusetts. 978-369-6993; nps.gov/mima/index.htm
Connecticut Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival | April 30, 2016
More than 60 vendors fill Vernon’s Tolland County Agricultural Center, offering shearing demon-strations, educational lectures, knitting instruction, sheepdog trials—and, of course, plenty of fleece, wool, fiber, and yarn for sale. Now in its 107th year, this New England tradition will appeal to the general public and enthusiasts alike. Vernon, CT. ctsheep.org
Maine Maine Maple Sunday | March 20, 2016
Sugarhouses across the state open their doors, offering syrup samples and demonstrations. Many farms offer games, activities, treats, tours, music, and more, so be sure to check the website for a map of participants and an updated list of March events. Statewide. mainemapleproducers.com
New Hampshire The Moth, Mainstage | March 19, 2016
Settle in for an evening of true stories, told live at Portsmouth’s Music Hall. The Moth series features a mix of national storytellers and local voices, including luminaries in the arts and sciences, newsmakers and news breakers, heroes, and even the occasional villain. The Moth has reinvented storytelling for modern audiences. Portsmouth, NH. 603-436-2400; themusichall.org
Rhode Island Harlem Globetrotters | March 20, 26, 2016
Celebrating 90 years as perhaps the greatest show in sports entertainment, the Harlem Globetrotters bring their one-of-a-kind spectacle to Providence’s Dunkin’ Donuts Center for two nights. Their ball-handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy, and unequaled fan interaction, including postgame autograph and photo opportunities, make for can’t-miss family fun. Providence, RI. 401-331-6700; dunkindonutscenter.com
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Vermont Winter Brewers Festival | April 2, 2016
Put an exclamation point at the end of the winter season with a day of good music and great beer at Mount Snow. For the eighth straight year, more than 20 breweries will be on hand, with over 50 taps pouring delicious ales, stouts, lagers, ciders, and everything in between. West Dover, VT. 800-245-7669; mountsnow.com
So there you have it — some of our favorite things to do in New England this spring. What did we miss?
