Family Friday: Memorial Day weekend

(WFSB) - We’re kicking off the unofficial start to summer and sneaking in an extra day of family fun. From parades to safaris, here are some events happening this weekend:

Safari Carnival

• May 27 & 28
• Action Wildlife Foundation, Goshen
• 10:00am – 5:00pm
• Carnival rides, market vendors, petting zoo & more
• Admission: $15 (Adults), $13 (kids), Free for 3 and under

Heirloom Spring Festival

• Saturday, May 27
• Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre, Wethersfield
• 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Dozens of local vendors, food & drink, beer garden, live music, alpacas & face painting

Memorial Day Parades:

• Wethersfield - May 27th
• Newington - May 27th
• Farmington - May 29
• Norwalk - May 29
• East Lyme - May 29
• Manchester - May 29
• Wilton - May 29
• New Canaan - May 29
• East Hartford - May 29
• New Milford - May 29
• Danbury - May 29
• Rocky Hill - May 29
• East Haddam - May 29
• Hamden - May 29
• North Branford - May 29
• Ridgefield - May 29
• Avon - May 29
• Fairfield - May 29
• Torrington - May 29
• Norwich- May 29
• Bolton - May 29
• Coventry - May 29

There are so many more throughout the state. Check with your town to see if there’s one near you.

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