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“THIS WEEKEND” page,
your go-to source for Connecticut events.
Takeout/Delivery
Takeout and Delivery Restaurants in Connecticut
Here’s a list of a few Connecticut restaurants, breweries and wineries offering takeout or delivery.
Virtual Activities
Virtual Activities for At-Home Experiences
Here are a few popular attractions across Connecticut that are offering special virtual experiences to entertain, teach and engage everyone at home.
At-Home Dining Experiences and Takeout/Delivery
Ways to Dine Out While Staying In
Here’s a list of a few restaurants across the state that are offering notable at-home dining experiences along with takeout or delivery services.
Outdoor/Hiking
Social Distance-Friendly Hikes
Check out this list of a few Connecticut parks, forests and trails for solitary outdoor enjoyment.
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities for Solitary Enjoyment
From golfing to fishing to self-guided art walks, here’s a few creative ways to get fresh air while practicing social distance.
Virtual Activities
Virtual Activities for Families
Check out these great virtual activities designed by popular Connecticut attractions for families and kids to enjoy at home.
Virtual Escape
Instagrammable Connecticut: Virtual Escapes
For a brief virtual escape, enjoy this list of beautiful Instagram photos of Connecticut captured by residents and visitors.
Virtual Activity
Be a Part of the Historical Record
The Connecticut Historical Society invites you to become a part of the historical documentation of this COVID-19 pandemic by digitally contributing your own story of how it has impacted you.
Photos/Video Walk-through
Mystic Seaport Museum
Featuring a one-stop source for all existing videos, photographs, and blog posts for the museum. You can even watch a video walk-through of historic Boat storage area, normally closed to the public.
Red Panda "Zoo Cam"
Connecticut Beardsley Zoo
Watch the Red Pandas on the "zoo cam". And tune into the zoo’s Facebook page every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2:00 p.m. where they’ll go live to discuss different animals at the zoo.
Pictures/Video/Live Content
Mystic Aquarium
Featuring live streamed animal feedings, Q&A’s about the animals, a Live Penguin Feed that brings the beloved penguins right to your computer screen, as well as a Facebook watch series "Aquarium Rehab" that goes behind the scenes with the aquarium's animal care professionals.
Interactive Content
Connecticut Science Center
Posting engaging activities on the science center’s blog including a spring scavenger hunt that families can do at home. Also enjoy the Science Center’s exciting Facebook content including Animal Encounters and Field Trip Fridays during the week and #MuseumFromHome on weekends