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Leprechauns Leap into Spring

Deals and special spring celebrations for March 17 - 23.

  • Thursday, March 17

Wearin’ of the Green at Beardsley Zoo

Kids wearing anything green will get free admission when accompanied by a paying adult! One free child admission per adult. Also join in an educational “Green Animal” scavenger hunt.

Price: $11 for Adults

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Place: Beardsley Zoo

Info: http://www.beardsleyzoo.org

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  • Saturday, March 19

Calling all book lovers!

Annual used book sale with hundreds of books for both adults and children.

Price: Hardcovers are $1, paperbacks are 50 cents and kids’ books are 25 cents.

Sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Bridgeport

Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Place: 96 Chapel Street, Stratford

Info: 203-378-1020 or fundraising@uucgb.org

  • Saturday, March 19

“Worm Moon” - A Native American Spring Celebration

Hear Native American stories and music. Children in preschool through 2nd grade can learn about the connection of spring and earthworms! Register at Plumb Memorial Library.

Price: Free

Time: 10 – 11 a.m.

Place:

  • Sunday, March 20

See a Dozen Surly Blokes on Stage

Catch a matinee of Twelve Angry Men, produced by Center Stage.

The jurors in a murder trial must face their prejudice and evidence in a twisted puzzle. Faced with playing the hangmen, these dozen men must first face themselves.

Price: Tickets are $25

Time: 2 p.m.

Place: 405 Bridgeport Avenue

Info: http://www.centerstageshelton.com

  • Sunday, March 20

8th Annual Mystic Irish Parade

The band Fishing with Finnegan will warm up the crowd at the main Review Stand. Join pirates, leprechauns and pipers in the celebration! And don’t forget to wear green!

Price: Free

Time: Noon

Place: Starts at Mystic Seaport Parking Lot

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