Year-round festivals of music, food, and more in Fairfield CT

Maple Sugar Festival Weekend 2012

Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road Stamford, CT 06903

March 3-March 4, 2012

Visit the little red sugarhouse on Heckscher Farm and see firsthand how sap is turned into sweet maple syrup. Watch how trees are tapped and sap is collected; make a maple-themed craft; go on a scavenger hunt; have your face painted and more. On Saturday, watch local chefs create delicious dishes using local maple syrup and Admission: $10; children age 3 and younger, free. Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 203-322-1646 or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org.