NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Looking for weekend activities? We have eight ideas for you!

The Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival returns to Waterfront Park! Featuring boat tours, delicious food, a parade, music, and a free fishing lesson.

Say goodbye to summer with a visit to the Norwalk Oyster Festival, featuring over 80 vendors, great music performances, a dog show and incredible seafood.

All weekend long, the Bethlehem Fair features rides, vintage cars, great musical performances, horse pulling, food, and even a wood chopping contest.

The Hebron Harvest Fair, held all weekend, is country fun for everyone! Enjoy live music, fairground food, cattle pulling, shopping and animals.

The Wapping FairwhichThe whole weekend getaway is this place that offers delicious food, classic rides, animal shows, baking competitions, live bands, and arts and crafts.

The four-day North Haven Fair is a time-honored family tradition. Enjoy a high-wire act, live entertainment, farm animals, games and rides!

On Saturday afternoon, grab your lawn chair and your guitar and head to Guilford Porchfest, a free community-building event celebrating musical creativity.

Finally, on Sunday, visit the stunning Hollister House Garden as well as four other incredible gardens during a comprehensive afternoon tour.

Here’s a bonus: Comedian Chelsea Handler will perform at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Saturday night.

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I wish everyone a nice weekend!

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