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Events 2025

Family-friendly events all year round!
Festivals, Holiday celebrations, Kids events,
Jewelry + Bead Classes, Sales & many more

Family-friendly events all year round!
Festivals, Holiday celebrations, Kids events,
Jewelry + Bead Classes, Sales & many more

Just 20 minutes from Mystic, CT
1650 Route 85, Oakdale, CT

Just 20 minutes from Mystic, CT
1650 Route 85, Oakdale, CT

Bead & Jewelry Making Classes

• Sat., May 24: Macramé Bracelet (1-4 pm) | instructor: Jessica
• Sat., June 7: Basics of Beading (1-4 pm) | instructor: Jessica

$30/person + supplies. Tools are provided. Call (860) 443-4367 to register!
To learn more about Jewelry Making Classes, click HERE

Flea Markets & Craft Fairs

• Sat., June 14
• Sat., July 5
• Sat., Aug. 9
• Sat., Sept. 6

Spend the day shopping outdoors for antiques, vintage collectibles & unique crafts at The PAST Antiques! Food truck is on site (coffee + sandwiches) + the BOUNCE HOUSE is available for the little ones (children from 3 to 11, $5/person)
Vendor space available: call (860) 437-3615 for more information.

Retro Car Show CRUISING 2025

• Tue., June 3 (start: 6 pm)
• Tue., July 1 (start: 6 pm)
• Tue., Aug. 5 (start: 6 pm)
• Tue., Sept. 2 (start: 6 pm)

Yesteryear of Oakdale Auto Club “A Blast From The Past”: pre 1978 vehicles. Classic and Antique cars (and antique drivers, too!). Please – no alcohol or Burnouts.

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Military, Police & Firefighter
Appreciation Day
Sat., May 17

Active military and veterans receive free entry with proof of ID & 10% off for family members.

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Splash Pad Opens
Fri., May 23

Fri., Sat., Sun. only

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Splash Pad & T-Rex Tower Opening Daily
Fri., June 13

Dino-themed zero-depth water playground & the largest outdoor playscape on East Coast will be open daily until Labor Day Weekend.

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Flea Market & Craft Festival at The PAST Antiques
Sat., June 14

Spend the day shopping outdoors for antiques, vintage collectibles & unique crafts!
Vendor space available: call 860-437-3615 for more information.

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Dad’s Dino Day
Sun., June 15

Dads get in free with purchase of a child’s admission.
(Limit: one free admission per family or group)

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Lapilli Landing Attractions Open
Tue., July 1

Additional Attractions at The Dinosaur Place:
Train Ride • Pedal Go-Karts • Pee Wee Putters

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Engine Start-Up
Tue., Sept. 2 | 6 pm

The Steam & Gas Engine Exhibit will be open FOR FREE!

Pumpkin Passage

Pumpkin Passage Halloween Event
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays in October
+ Thursdays Oct. 16, Oct. 23, Oct. 30
+ Columbus Day (Oct. 13)

Family-friendly Halloween event with lights, dinosaurs & live entertainment.

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Meet Santa!
Saturdays
Dec. 6 | 12-2 pm
Dec. 20 | 1-3 pm

FREE EVENT. Meet Santa & his helpers at Nature’s Art Village for a family photo and get
a custom-made balloon of your choice from Mrs. Claus!
(Keep your eyes peeled for a special Dino guest)

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