{"id":10821,"date":"2010-04-01T10:32:34","date_gmt":"2010-04-01T14:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=10821"},"modified":"2019-06-25T07:32:12","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T11:32:12","slug":"spring-events-near-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/10821\/spring-events-near-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Spring Events Near NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"
Connecticut<\/div>\n
New Haven| The International Arts and Idea Festival returns for its 15th year \u2013 expect a full program of talks, theater, tours and themed bike rides like last year to occupy you any day of its nearly two-week duration.<\/div>\n
Stamford|See Brooklyn based guru of recycling, Steve Gerberich\u2019s Gadgetry exhibit chronicling a 25 year career in making old stuff new again at the Stamford Museum.<\/div>\n
In April, get the whole family to enjoy the outdoors during Stamford\u2019s Family Take a Hike Week. Experience a weekend of eco-filled activities engaging the five senses with themed hikes like; \u201cbug and beasts\u201d \u201cfor the birds\u201d \u00a0and \u201cwild edibles.\u201d Call 203-322-1646.<\/div>\n
Philadelphia<\/div>\n
In May, walk a carless Walnut street during Philadelphia\u2019s annual Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival. You along with 50,000 visitors from the Delaware Valley will eat, see and shop the best of the brotherly city.<\/div>\n
Philly\u2019s week long Beer Festival is slated as America\u2019s biggest beer event. Head out on an Amtrak train to see what all the tap talk is about.<\/div>\n
Boston<\/div>\n
Nothing like Boston\u2019s Old Brick Power Station to host the town\u2019s first Bacon and Beer Festival<\/strong>, Sunday, April 24th. Enjoy pairings of bacon themed dishes with beer from New England\u2019s top breweries.<\/div>\n
Loiter, laugh and shop local at Boston\u2019s SOWA market – the only open weekly weekend artisan market of its kind beginning MayIf y 15th.<\/div>\n

If you’re looking for a little out-of-state adventure this season, we’ve got seven spring events near NYC <\/strong>that are sure to reawaken winter-trodden spirits.<\/p>\n

From a family hike week to an outdoor artisan market that rivals the Brooklyn Flea, you will be anything but bored this season.<\/p>\n

Massachusetts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Beginning May 5th, get ready to loiter, eat, and shop local in the South End at Boston’s annual SOWA market<\/a><\/strong>\u2014the only open weekly artisan market of its kind.<\/p>\n

Connecticut<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On June 9-29, the\u00a0International Arts and Ideas Festival<\/a><\/strong> returns to New Haven for its 22nd year. Expect a full program of talks, theater, tours and themed bike rides similar to previous years <\/a>to occupy you any day of its two-week duration.<\/p>\n

Attend an Astronomy Night<\/a><\/strong> event, being offered each month in conjunction with a featured presentation. The night\u00a0will teach you how to study the sky coupled with\u00a0a chance to look through the museum’s 22-inch diameter telescope.<\/p>\n

From April 10-12, get the whole family to enjoy the outdoors during Stamford\u2019s Family Take a Hike Week<\/a><\/strong>. Experience a weekend of eco-filled activities engaging the five senses with themed hikes like; \u201cbug and beasts\u201d \u201cfor the birds\u201d \u00a0and \u201cwild edibles.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On May 19 from 12-5pm, walk a car-free Walnut street during Philadelphia\u2019s annual Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival<\/a><\/strong>. Join 50,000 visitors from the Delaware Valley to eat, stroll, and shop the best of the brotherly city.<\/p>\n

On April 28th, head to the 20th annual Manayunk Tacos, Tequila and Tunes Craft Beer Festival<\/strong>, hosted by the Manneyunk Brewery features over 70 breweries from across the country. Plus, enjoy tacos and live music as you relax on the patio overlooking the Schuylkill River.<\/p>\n

New York<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Stay local and head to the Bronx for the\u00a02018 New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show<\/a>.<\/strong> This year’s show is open from\u00a0March 3 through April 22 and features\u00a0Belgian floral artist Daniel Ost.<\/p>\n

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Header photo by Tom Ipri<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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