Mohegan Wigwam Festival

Fort Shantok 75 Gallivan Ln, Uncasville

Everyone is invited to join Native Americans from across the country in a family-friendly day of traditional Native American crafts, foods, and dance competitions. The event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there! Parking is free and located offsite. Complimentary shuttle service is provided with pickups and dropoffs at […]

FAMILY ECOLOGY DAYS at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center

Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

July 6, 13 Aug 10,17 1:30-3:00pm Participate in an afternoon of ecology exploration with the RTP Estuary Center! Learn how to use some of our equipment and explore our sanctuary grounds.  Each session is packed with fascinating discoveries! This program is intended for families with children ages 5 and up. Each session features a unique […]

$25 – $80

Inheriting Freedom an Intergenerational Tour at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

Harriet Beecher Stowe Center 77 Forest Street, Hartford

The goal of our intergenerational tour is to encourage conversations about justice between all visitors. We provide an interactive, conversation-based tour experience where we welcome questions and curiosity from adults and children alike. The tour explores the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe and the larger history of anti-slavery activism in the United States, with a major […]

$3 – $20

New London Pirate Night

Downtown New London Bank Street, New London

Ahoy, me hearties! The rowdy Bawdy Buccaneers are plotting a course for the New London Pirate Festival on August 17th, right at Parade Plaza! Embark on a musical journey with Captain Lance D. Boyle of the Picaroon Princess and his trusty First Mate & “Cruise Director,” Truly Scrumptious. They’ll drop anchor with their vessel, The […]

Coventry Farmers Market at Nathan Hale Homestead

Nathan Hale Homestead 2299 South St, Coventry

The Coventry Farmers’ Market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead is an experience not to be missed. This market carries the tradition of being the largest farmers’ market in the state, featuring some of the best of Connecticut-grown, Connecticut-made products in one of the most unspoiled countryside settings in the state. Each week, […]

American Revolution Hero Lafayette Returns at New Haven Museum

New Haven Museum 114 Whitney Avenue, New Haven

On August 21, 2024, beginning at 5 p.m., New Haven Museum (NHM) and The American Friends of Lafayette will host a two-part welcoming celebration for the Marquis de Lafayette when he returns (in full regalia) to New Haven, exactly 200 years after his last triumphal visit to the city. Register here for this free NH250 event. The evening begins in the […]

Movies in the Plaza at Pitkin Park

Movies in the Plaza is back, bringing you free Wednesday night (and now select Sunday afternoon) movie screenings May through October in downtown New Haven’s beloved Pitkin Plaza! Grab your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and some takeout from a local spot, and spend an evening under the stars enjoying blockbusters, nostalgic blasts from the past, […]

The174th Annual Brooklyn Fair

W.C.A.S Brooklyn Fair 15 Fairgounds Road, Brooklyn

August 22-25, 2024 The Brooklyn Fair is an annual agricultural fair, sponsored by the Windham County Agricultural Society. The first fair was held in 1809 in Pomfret, CT. The fair was a success and it was held on a rotating basis between the towns of Brooklyn, Pomfret, and Woodstock. In 1849, the Society purchased the […]

Free – $13

THE CHESTER FAIR!

Chester Fairground 11 Kirtland Terrace, Chester

AUGUST 23-25, 2024 This "country fair for all ages" features area livestock, food, rides, and more. This year's theme is "caring for the environment." Friday, August 23: Opening night with music by Leaf Jumpers, antique tractor pull, and various exhibits. Saturday, August 24: Livestock judging, composting and recycling presentations, frying pan toss contest, chainsaw carving […]

$8 – $10

Lionheart Puppet Company presents The Reluctant Dragon at The Russell Library in Middletown

Russell Library 123 Broad St, Middletown

Join us for a visit from CT based Lionheart Puppet Company, presenting The Reluctant Dragon.  What happens when Harold, a young village boy, discovers a dragon in the mountains?  Can Harold convince the villagers that the dragon just wants to be friends? Come to the library to find out! This show is most appropriate for […]

Event Series Hey Stamford! Food Festival

Hey Stamford! Food Festival

Mill River Park 124 Town Center Dr, Stamford

TWO BIG WEEKENDS: August 16-18 and 23-25! 7th Annual Event to Feature Celebrity Chef Rocco Dispirito Hosting ‘Rocco’s Burger Bash’ with a Star-Studded Judges Panel, Including Melissa Gorga, Adam Richman, Lil’ Mo Mozzarella, and More! Plus, ‘Pizzapalozza’, ‘Island Vibes’, ‘Food Truck Frenzy’, Live Music, and More! For more information on the 2024 Hey Stamford! Food […]

$20 – $90