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COLORADO
Colorado Tartan Day Festival | April 12-13, 2025
(Longmont) Celebrate all things Scottish at the Colorado Tartan Day Festival at Boulder County Fairgrounds. Families enjoy a parade, face painting, demonstrations, live music, blacksmithing, food trucks and more.
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FLORIDA
Sebring Soda Festival | April 5-6, 2025
(Sebring) As seen in HGTV’s Hometown Takeover, Season 3, Historic Downtown Sebring welcomes people to visit and enjoy a soda—from unique sodas like caramel apple and prickly pear or favorites like Cheerwine. The event also includes entertainment, soda-tasting, food trucks and shopping.
GEORGIA
Georgia Strawberry Festival | April 25, 2025
(Reynolds) A weekend brimming with hometown values and sweet strawberries. Enjoy live gospel music, art, weenie dog race, lawn mower race, strawberry pie eating contest, strawberry picking and more. Concessions will be available along with the festival’s signature strawberry shortcake.
ILLINOIS
Free Admission Days at Chicago History Museum | April 16 & 30, 2025
(Chicago) A destination of learning and inspiration, the Chicago History museum showcases the history of the city through exhibits, artifacts, tours and programming. Admission is free to Illinois residents on special days each year, including April 16 and 30, 2025.
IOWA
Ranch Horse Show Series | April 18-20, 2025
(Farmington) The first of the 2025 series begins! Jackpot sorting, team roping and barrel racing are some of the fun activities visitors enjoy at River Valley Arena, as well as food concessions and camping on the grounds.
MICHIGAN
Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival | April 25-27, 2025
(Vermontville) If you like maple syrup and pancakes, head to the home to the original Maple Syrup Festival in Michigan, Downtown Vermontville! Local vendors sell syrup, candies and there will also be carnival rides, arts and crafts, a flea market, parades, entertainment and much more.
MINNESOTA
Minnesota Horse Expo | April 25-27, 2025
(Shakopee) The state’s largest equine trade show will include daily displays and exhibits at Caterbury Park. Visitors will hear from speakers and trainers and learn about horse care, maintenance and merchandise—plus free pony rides will be available!
NEBRASKA
Annual Doggy Barket | April 26, 2025
(Omaha) Take your furry friends to Dewey Park and browse more than 30 dog-friendly vendors! Food trucks will also be on hand to satisfy your hunger while you walk around.
NORTH CAROLINA
Your Path to Spring | April 18-19,
2025
(Charlotte) Discover your path to Spring! Visit Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and enjoy the seasonal renewal, plus visit the garden’s new Big Leaf Cafe & Shop for a picnic lunch, spring cocktails and mocktails. Live music will be performed 12-2:00 p.m. each day.
NORTH DAKOTA
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert | April 19, 2025
(Fargo) Feel the power of the music as you watch the full movie—all ages are welcome. Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert! includes a showing of the full movie as a live band performs in sync with David Bowie’s original vocals. The exciting combination of film and live music is a night to remember.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Living History Day at High Falls | April 12, 2025
(Seneca) A family-friendly celebration of the area’s rich history. Step back in the past and enjoy hands-on activities, storytelling, live demonstrations and engaging programs for all ages.The event is held on the grounds of the historic Alexander-Canon-Hill House and includes live music and food trucks.
TENNESSEE
Tom Jones in Concert | April 23, 2025
(Nashville) A performance from the one and only, Tom Jones. Performing for more than 50 years, the legendary crooner is set to perform on stage at Ryman Auditorium, to sing favorites from his collection of hits, plus collections of old soul and blues classics that showcase this phenomenal singer.
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WISCONSIN
Eau Claire Jazz Festival | April 11-12 2025
(Eau Claire) The annual jazz festival is held in downtown Eau Claire—where the town is transformed into a New York jazz scene. More than 50 music groups perform at 18 different venues. Groups perform a variety of music styles, including ragtime, blues, acoustic and big band on the first day, April 11th.
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