Zip 06076 · Weekend of 2026-04-17

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Zip 06076 06076

Weekend of Apr 17 - Apr 19, 2026

WEEKEND SNAPSHOT

Classic New England spring: crisp 40°F mornings climbing to a sun-drenched 58°F by midday.

Spring roadwork has resumed at the town’s central roundabout, affecting Main Street flow.

⚡ If You Only Do One Thing

Stafford Motor Speedway: 2026 Open Practice

Saturday, April 18 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

"It is the unofficial 'Sound of Spring' in Stafford. You get a first look at the new modified builds for the 54th Sizzler without the high ticket price or the massive race-day congestion."

PRO TIP: The main lot can be soft/muddy this time of year; park near the back gate for a faster exit toward Route 140.

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📍 Top Spots

Stafford Community-Wide Cleanup

Saturday, Apr 18, 9:00 AM • Hyde Park (Home Base)

A grassroots town-wide effort to clear winter debris from local parks and streets.

Best For: Civic-minded residents • Cost: Free

Spring Motorcycle Swap Meet

Sunday, Apr 19, 9:00 AM • Stafford Motor Speedway

A massive gathering of vintage parts, gear, and rare finds for regional riders.

Best For: Gearheads and collectors • Cost: $10

Soapstone Mountain Trail Hike

Friday Afternoon • Shenipsit State Forest (Somers)

A 5-mile radius escape featuring the only observation tower in the area with a clear view of the Springfield skyline.

Best For: Nature seekers • Cost: Free

Choose Your Mode

Mode: Family

A Minecraft Movie $12-15

All Weekend • Enfield Cinemas (12 miles away)

The massive April blockbuster that the kids have been waiting for.

Tip: Book the 11:00 AM matinee to avoid the teen crowds and grab lunch at the Enfield Square area.

Mode: Solo

Vintage Vinyl Hunt

Saturday, 11:00 AM • Records & Collectibles (Main St)

Quiet browsing before the afternoon Speedway traffic peaks.

Tip: Main Street parking is limited due to the 190/32 construction; park at the Haymarket Common lot.

Mode: Date Night

Dinner at Willington Pizza House $20-40

Friday Evening • Willington (7 miles away)

Home of the world-famous 'Red Top' pizza and a cozy, high-trust local atmosphere.

Tip: Ask for a booth in the 'Original' side of the building for a more intimate setting.

Weekend at a Glance

FRI evening

Red Top Pizza at Willington Pizza

Cozy Classic

SAT morning

Hyde Park Community Cleanup

Resident Action

SAT afternoon

Speedway Open Practice

High Octane

SUN morning

Motorcycle Swap Meet

Treasure Hunt

⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs

Rt 190 & Rt 32 Roundabout Construction

Main St, Stafford Springs; Worst on Sat morning.

Use Route 140 to bypass the downtown core if heading to the Speedway.

Route 6 Milling and Resurfacing

Bolton/Coventry area, Sunday morning.

Avoid Rt 6 if traveling toward Manchester/Hartford; use I-84 instead.

🍿 Movies

Top Box Office

A Minecraft Movie (PG): The block-building phenomenon finally hits the big screen in a live-action adventure.

Michael (PG-13): The definitive biopic of the King of Pop, featuring large-scale performance recreations.

New This Weekend

Lee Cronin's The Mummy (R): A terrifying new vision of the ancient legend from the director of Evil Dead Rise.

4 Kids Walk Into a Bank (R): A darkly comedic heist film based on the acclaimed graphic novel.

📅 Plan Ahead

Date	Event	Action
Apr 25-26, 2026	54th Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler	High - Tickets sell out fast.

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