February and March are the peak maple sugaring months in CT because the nights are typically below freezing and the days are a bit warmer and sunny which is needed in order for the sap to flow from the maple trees. You need the correct type of tree (maple), the right size and age (no smaller than 11 inches in diameter and about 40 years old), and the perfect weather in order for the maple sugaring process to begin which means maple sugaring is unique to our part of the country and needs to be demonstrated and celebrated!
During Maple Season there are many opportunities to tour sugarhouses, learn about the origins of the maple syrup-making process, participate in tree-tapping demonstrations, and sample Connecticut-made sweets!
Below is a list of Demonstrations, Events, and Crafts / At-Home Activities / Recipes:
Demonstrations
Trumbull Nature & Arts Center
🍁 Maple Sugaring Demo & Tasting - March 2, Morning Session
🍁 Maple Sugaring Demo & Tasting - March 2, Afternoon Session
Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center
🍁 Maple Sugaring - March 2
Flanders Nature Center, Woodbury
🍁 Maple Syrup Demonstrations - February 24
🍁 Maple Syrup Demonstrations - February 25
🍁 Maple Syrup Demonstrations - March 2
🍁 Maple Syrup Demonstrations & Pancake Breakfast - March 3
🍁 Maple Syrup Demonstrations - March 9
🍁 Maple Syrup Demonstrations - March 10
Ambler Farm, Wilton
🍁 Maple Syrup Open House - March 9
🍁 Maple Syrup Open House - March 16
Sullivan Farm, New Milford
🍁 Maple Fest! - Sullivan Farm, New Milford - March 16
🍁 Maple Fest! - Sullivan Farm, New Milford - March 17
Events
All Things Maple and Pancake Party & Maple Apple Pie Workshop
February 24, 9am - 12pm, Pie Workshops at 10am and 1pm.
Lyman Orchards, Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
Approximately 45 minutes from Trumbull, 39 miles
More Party Info...
More Pie Workshop Info...
Maple Sugar Fest Sundays
Feb. 25, March 3 & 10, 10am - 2pm
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Approximately 40minutes from Trumbull, 23 miles
More info...
Syrup Saturday: A Pancakes & PJs Party
March 9, 8:30am - 11:30am
New Canaan Nature Center
Approximately 30 minutes from Trumbull, 20 miles
More info...
Maple Weekend in CT
March 16th & 17th
During the two days, many sugarhouses across the state will be open for tours and will be selling their products.
More info...
Crafts, At-Home Activities, Recipes
Graded Maple Syrup Play Dough
Info here..
Ever Wonder How Maple Syrup Is Made? Video by Highlights Kids
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