Community Corner
Penguin Plunge, Winterfest, Flower Show and More
Patch's picks of the coolest stuff to do this weekend.
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to explore.
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Where/When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Polish Falcons Nest 519, 144 Prout Hill Road, Middletown
Why Go: If you’ve never been to a Penguin Plunge, it’s a chilly sight to behold. All proceeds raised (plungers must raise at least $50 in pledges) during the frigid frivolities go to the Connecticut Special Olympics.
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Pricing: Free to spectators; $50 minimum donation for plungers
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Where/When: 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, North Italian Home Club, 43 Thorpe Ave., Meriden
Why Go: The two New York comedians might not be the draw at this Arc of Meriden-Wallingford event … Meriden Mayor Mike Rhode is scheduled to be the master of ceremonies.
Pricing: $20, which includes appetizers
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Where/When: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Xavier High School, 181 Randolph Road, Middletown
Why Go: Several area restaurants will present their delectable items from their menus in this Mardi Gras-themed “A Taste of Xavier” event. Live and silent auctions will be held.
Pricing: Tickets are $40 in advance, or $50 at the door
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Where/When: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield
Why Go: Make no mistake, this event isn’t just for kids. It’s for the kid in all of us. Festivities will feature world-class ice-carving pros competing against the clock, dog-mushing demonstrations and horse-drawn wagon rides.
Pricing: Free; food for purchase.
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Where/When: Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford
Why Go: Check out the show’s 25 gardens created by professional landscapers and nonprofit organizations while you browse the multitude of flowers, plants and pieces of gardening equipment for sale.
Pricing: Adults: $14; Children 7 - 14: $2; Children under 6: Free.
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