Whale Watch Plymouth Plymouth, MA April-June Any time this season, book a whale watching excursion with Captain John Boats’ Whale Watch Plymouth. Cruise the Cape Cod Bay and Stellwagen Bank and witness the many species of gentle giants in the area: humpback, right, finback, pilot and minke. ( captjohn.com/ whale-watch-plymouth )
MAY Children’s Day Portsmouth, NH May 1
logo contest allows kids to showcase their skills for a chance to have their artwork displayed as the face of the festival’s maps and t-shirts. ( proportsmouth.org/events/childrens-day ) Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair Tilton, NH May 21 Joyce’s Craft Shows hosts 16 New Hampshire shows throughout the year presenting exhibitors from across New England and focusing on American- made arts. The season kicks off with the Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair
Cherry Blossom Festival New Haven, CT April 24 Dock in scenic New Haven to attend this lively festival in historic Wooster Square Park. Beside the beautiful cherry blossoms symbolic of the beginning of spring, take in the tunes of R&B, Latin, and Caribbean music groups and check out local food and artists. You’ll find activities for your little ones and four-legged friends, too. (historicwoostersquare.org ) Connecticut Spring Boat Show Essex, CT April 29-May 1 Hosted at the Safe Harbor Essex Island Marina, the 2021 show raised over $22,000 in funds for Sails Up 4 Cancer. This year, they plan to not only double that number but also add to their event line-up. In addition to the show’s inventory, look forward to the first-ever Taste of Essex exhibits and seminars on the Newport Bermuda race and Fishing the Sound and beyond. ( ctspringboatshow.com )
On the first Sunday of May every year, downtown Portsmouth transforms into an interactive playground for kids of all ages. Sponsored and hosted by merchants and volunteers from across the seacoast, local nonprofit Pro Portsmouth creates a map from A to Z for kids to scavenge fun activities while exploring shops and restaurants and celebrating at the Block Party on Pleasant. Prior to the event, a traditional
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