Top New England Events This Week (May 4–10, 2026)
It is the first full week of May, and the 2026 spring festival season is in full swing. Here are the Top New England Events This Week!
Daffodil and tulip season is coming to an end, but there are still opportunities to celebrate the first flowers of spring! With summer fast approaching, the New England coast begins to take center stage.
For those looking to start their beach season, the Misquamicut Beach Spring Festival in Westerly, Rhode Island, is the perfect opening act!
May 9-10 – Dogwood Festival (Greenfield Hill in Fairfield, Connecticut)
Mid-April-May 10 – Daffodil and Tulip Festival at Naumkeag (Stockbridge, Massachusetts)
May 9-10 – Annual Sheep and Wool Festival (Deerfield, New Hampshire)
May 2-10 – Cider Hill Tulip Fest (Amesbury, Massachusetts)
May 8-10 – Misquamicut Beach Spring Festival (Westerly, Rhode Island)
May 9-10 – New England Spring Craft Festival (Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut)
For a complete list of 2026 New England Festivals, Fairs & Events, click here. Did we miss your event? Then click here and send along the details and we will get it added to our list!
Photo Courtesy of Misquamicut Beach Spring Festival
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