Get out and enjoy spring's offerings this weekend with an informative nature walk, a parade with baby animals or a craft to give to mom.
- Teen Movie Night at the Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, Part I, will be shown in the community room on Friday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. As Harry races against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, he uncovers the existence of the three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows. This movie is rated PG-13 and is appropriate for ages 12 to 18. Free popcorn will be served.
- What's Growing in Your Backyard? The Pratt Nature Center in New Milford is offering a program for kids ages 10 and up from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m on Saturday, April 30. During a tour of the property, participants will learn how to identify trees, review leaf characteristics and learn about the role of trees in the ecosystem. The program fee is $3 for members, $5 for non-members.
- Get ready for Mother's Day! Kids can decorate a fun and creative T-shirt or apron for mom at the Knack Mother's Day Event at . Suitable for ages three and up, this program is free with the purchase of a T-shirt or apron. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Stew Leonard's will host an Opening Parade Celebration for their Little Farm and have a Name Our Babies contest on Saturday, April 30, at 4:30 p.m. The parade will be led by a stilt walker and feature Stew's classic characters, including Clover the Cow, Daphne Duck and Cynthia Chick. The farmers will bring in the baby cows, goats and sheep on a hay-filled wagon. There will be face painting, balloons and snacks for the kids. This event is free.
- The is inviting adults and children ages four and up to spend the afternoon with Iditarod dog musher Karen Land and her Alaskan Husky on Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m. Learn about the Alaskan Iditarod Sled Dog Race and meet Borage, a sled dog who was a member of Land's team. This program is funded by a grant from the . Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis. This event is free.
