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5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Connecticut

5 Exhilarating Jet Skiing Spots in Connecticut

With wind in your hair and the waves splashing, feel the thrill of a speedy ride on the water. Jet skiing in Connecticut’s numerous bodies of…
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5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Connecticut

5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Connecticut

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10 Essential Pieces of Gear for Paddle-Sports Beginners

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Kayak Adventures—5 Warm-Weather Escapes To Try Right Now

Kayak Adventures—5 Warm-Weather Escapes To Try Right Now

Just because Old Man Winter is rearing his balaclava-covered head, doesn't mean you have to hang up your paddle. From sea kayaking along warm,…
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Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors

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7 Colorful Canoe Trips to Try This Fall

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5 Amazing Water Trails You Need To Try Right Now!

5 Amazing Water Trails You Need To Try Right Now!

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Paddle Games—3 Fun Games To Play On The Water

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5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

5 Best Whitewater Day Trips In America

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6 Tips To Make Family Paddling More Fun

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5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Connecticut

5 Great Paddleboarding Spots in Connecticut

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How to Kayak: The Basics Made Easy

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Paddleboarding Made Easy—Get Started Now!

Paddleboarding Made Easy—Get Started Now!

Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is the fastest growing watersport in the world for good reason: It’s easy to learn, fun, refreshing, awesome core…
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Why You Need to Take Your Kids Paddling Today

Why You Need to Take Your Kids Paddling Today

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How To Get Started In The Paddlesports

How To Get Started In The Paddlesports

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Events Near Higganum CT

Niantic Bay Boardwalk 5k

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 10:00am
McCook Point Park
Niantic, CT
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Samba Fest

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 11:00am
Trinity College
Hartford, CT
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Waterford Food Truck Festival

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 12:00pm
Crystal Mall
Waterford, CT
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Annual CT Beer Fest

Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 12:30pm
Connecticut Convention Center
Hartford, CT
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Ion Bank Cheshire Road Races

Sunday, Apr 21, 2024 at 7:45am
Cheshire High School
Cheshire, CT
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Rocky Neck Runfest: Relay, 30K, 5K

Sunday, Apr 21, 2024 at 8:00am
Rocky Neck State Park
Niantic, CT
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Miles for Migraine - Hartford

Sunday, Apr 21, 2024 at 9:30am
Bushnell Park
Hartford, CT
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Run For Veterans

Sunday, Apr 21, 2024 at 10:00am
Guilford, CT
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International Festival Of Arts And Ideas - Celebrating Stories and Culture

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024 at 4:30pm
Fair Haven Branch Library
New Haven, CT
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Connecticut Water Glow Festival

Friday, Apr 26, 2024 at 3:00pm
Wolcott Country Fair
Wolcott, CT
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Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival

Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 at 9:00am
North Haven Fairgrounds
North Haven, CT
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