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The New Canaan Land Trust’s Firefly Sanctuary Peak Season
The New Canaan Land Trust’s Firefly Sanctuary Peak Season
The Firefly Sanctuary is open year-round and accessible via a woodland trail leading up from Sleepy Hollow Road. Fireflies are most active in late June and early July. In an effort to protect the natural resources and limit visitor impacts, NCLT implemented a registration system in 2021. During peak viewing season (last week of June […]
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Meriden’s Independence Day Fireworks and Concert
Meriden’s Independence Day Fireworks and Concert
Get ready to celebrate America's independence in one of Connecticut's most BEAUTIFUL settings: Meriden's Hubbard Park! Concert: Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez For more information
Movies in the Plaza at Pitkin Park
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, […]
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4th of July Parade and Concert on the Green in Madison
4th of July Parade and Concert on the Green in Madison
The Town of Madison's Annual Independence Day Parade will be held on July 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The parade will proceed west on Boston Post Road (Route 1) from Samson Rock Drive to the West Wharf Road and will end in the Surf Club. The parade will require road closures. Residents and motorists should expect […]
4th of July Parade 2024 in Groton
4th of July Parade 2024 in Groton
Come celebrate Independence Day with Groton Parks and Recreation and the whole community of Groton! We'll have a bunch of community organizations showing their pride as they march with a huge crowd cheering along the way. We march down Rt. 1 (Fort Hill Rd.) beginning at Poquonnock Plains Park and ending at Chelsea Groton Bank. […]
Fall River’s Waterfront Fourth of July Celebration
Fall River’s Waterfront Fourth of July Celebration
Join the City of Fall River as they celebrate the Fourth of July! With food trucks and live entertainment at Heritage State Park, Senator Thomas Norton City Pier, and Bicentennial Park. There will also be airbrush tattoos and a beer garden at City Pier! Free admission - Fireworks start at 9PM! Norton City Pier entertainment […]
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Norwich Harbor Fireworks
Norwich Harbor Fireworks
The Norwich Harbor Fireworks, this year on July 5th, are a spectacular celebration that lights up the summer night sky over the harbor in a dazzling display of color and sound. The evening begins with lively entertainment, crafts for kids, and vendors offering fair foods starting at 5:00 PM. As the clock nears 9, anticipation […]
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FAMILY ECOLOGY DAYS at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
FAMILY ECOLOGY DAYS at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
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 […]
Hartford Bonanza Celebration and Fireworks
Hartford Bonanza Celebration and Fireworks
Hartford Bonanza brings great music, food, vendors, artists, and performers to Downtown Hartford to celebrate their neighbors, the city, and each other. Make this year’s Bonanza a part of your Independence Day celebration. For more information
6th of July: Greenwich Point and Binney Park
6th of July: Greenwich Point and Binney Park
The Fireworks Displays will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at both Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park. Rain date: Sunday, July 7, 2024 Regular entry rules for Greenwich Point apply. Vehicular access to the Point closes at 8 p.m. or earlier, if parking capacity is reached. Call for weather cancellation information: 203-861-6100 For more information
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Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SHOREBIRD WALKS
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SHOREBIRD WALKS
Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their northbound journey in mid-late summer. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut, […]
Newport Gulls at Cardines Field
Newport Gulls at Cardines Field
July 10, 2024: Newport Gulls vs. Ocean State Waves Bring the family for a summer game at this historic stadium! It is believed to be one of the oldest ballparks in the United States and has been called "a small urban gem of a ballpark". The ticket office opens at 5:00pm on game days. For more information Games […]
Movies in the Plaza at Pitkin Park
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, […]
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Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SUMMER BIRD WALKS
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SUMMER BIRD WALKS
Thursday, July 11; 9-11 am With the hustle and bustle of spring migration over, the birds in CT are settling down to breed for the summer. We’ll look and listen for the breeding summer birds in some of the best preserves in southeastern CT. $13 for members; $18 for non-members. – Walk at Bebee will […]
NORTH STONINGTON AGRICULTURAL FAIR
NORTH STONINGTON AGRICULTURAL FAIR
JULY 11 - 14, 2024 HOME ARTS AND CRAFTS ~~CONCESSIONS~~RIDESLIVESTOCK SHOWS AND PULLS~~STAGE ENTERTAINMENTPIG RACING ~ BLACKSMITH DEMOSAWMILL EXHIBITIONS~~CARRIAGE DRIVING SHOW~~TRUCK & TRACTOR PULLS~~MAGICIAN~~HAM & BEAN DINNER~~DOG DEMOS AND MUCH MORE! ADMISSION: 10 and Over $12.00 Under 10 - Free For more information
Summer Sound Waves 2024!! at Esker Point Beach
Summer Sound Waves 2024!! at Esker Point Beach
Summer is around the corner which means our weekly concert series is almost back! Summer Sound Waves 2024 is going to bring you another awesome line up of bands to jam out to on Thursdays from June through August. Check the image below for the line up, and visit the Facebook event pages to stay […]
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Belltown Hill Orchards Pick Your Own
Belltown Hill Orchards Pick Your Own
Todays Picking: 7.10.24 Blueberries Yellow Peaches Blackberries Hours: 8-4 Weather and Crop Permitting For more information
Under the Arches: Chamber Music Series at The Pequot Library: Piffaro
Under the Arches: Chamber Music Series at The Pequot Library: Piffaro
Friday, July 12 at 6:00pm Piffaro, with Grant Herreid, Yale University Professor of Music and Priscilla Herrerid, Director of Piffaro Piffaro, The Renaissance Band’s mission is to delight audiences with historically informed performances of music from the late Medieval, Renaissance and early Baroque periods, in the manner of the civic, court and chapel wind bands, […]
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Sailfest 2024 New London
Sailfest 2024 New London
July 13 & 14, 2024 Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut’s premiere summertime event, complete with a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, ships, and over 200 vendors lining the streets. There will be plenty to see, buy, and eat, so make sure to come hungry and ready to try new food! For more information FIREWORKS […]
FAMILY DAY at The Lyme Art Association
FAMILY DAY at The Lyme Art Association
From 10 am – 1 pm on Saturday, July 13th, join us for Family Day on the lawns of Lyme Art Association for fun & creative art and outdoor activities for kids & families. More details coming soon. Below is a list of the fun activities from last year’s Family Day. 2023’s Family Day Activities Included: Tripledale […]
FAMILY ECOLOGY DAYS at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
FAMILY ECOLOGY DAYS at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
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 […]
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Wequetequock Festival in Stonington
Wequetequock Festival in Stonington
Join Us at the Wequetequock Clean Water Coalition Festival on the Cove! We’re excited to invite you to a day filled with fun, food, and learning! Enjoy delicious eats from Woodfella’s Food Truck , live music , local artists’ performances , and explore interactive educational tables on water quality and conservation efforts . Plus, don’t miss out on free […]
Coventry Farmers Market at Nathan Hale Homestead
Coventry Farmers Market at Nathan Hale Homestead
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, […]
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Movies in the Plaza at Pitkin Park
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, […]
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Belltown Hill Orchards Pick Your Own
Belltown Hill Orchards Pick Your Own
Todays Picking: Blueberries Yellow Peaches Blackberries Hours: 8-4 Weather and Crop Permitting For more information
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2024 Connecticut Coastal Cleanup with Save the Sound Mid-September
The Connecticut Cleanup is a state-wide effort hosted by Save the Sound as part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. This global event, which occurs on International Coastal Cleanup Day in mid-September, has motivated over 11.5 million people around the world to pick up over 210 million pounds of trash from nearly 390,000 miles of […]
Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival
WELCOME To the greatest gathering of 19th century base ball clubs in America for the biggest weekend of base ball in the country. Come see what base ball was like in the 19th century as 30 clubs from all over the US compete on 5 fields all weekend. Clubs will be playing by the same […]
Val McKee: Children’s Music: Best Video: Hamden
Val McKee: Children’s Music: Best Video: Hamden
Val McKee plays music for kids in the Best Video Film & Cultural Center parking lot on Saturday morning, July 20, at 10:30 AM. (If the weather is bad, the show will be moved inside at that time.) A Tennessee native and mom of three boys, Val’s performances are full of folk and children’s music […]
42nd annual Life. Be in it. Extravaganza in Newington
42nd annual Life. Be in it. Extravaganza in Newington
Join us at Mill Pond Park on Saturday, July 20 to celebrate the 42nd annual Life. Be in It. Extravaganza! Enjoy food, games, rides, adult beer garden, arts & craft exhibits and much more! The carnival will be open from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Our Entertainment Stage will feature an exciting line-up of performers […]
Inheriting Freedom an Intergenerational Tour at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
Inheriting Freedom an Intergenerational Tour at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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 […]
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Coventry Farmers Market at Nathan Hale Homestead
Coventry Farmers Market at Nathan Hale Homestead
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, […]
Pick Your Own Blackberries at Staehly Farm
Pick Your Own Blackberries at Staehly Farm
Great news - Blackberries are here! Come by and enjoy all of the delicious goodness that the fields at the Cider Barn location have to offer! Look forward to our new regular hours, every Thursday, Saturday & Sunday from 12:30-3:30pm. You can park at the Cider Barn parking lot (across the street from 23 Petticoat […]
Paper-Making Workshop at the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center: Hampton
Paper-Making Workshop at the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center: Hampton
Interested in papermaking? Visit the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a workshop on the wonders of papermaking. The program will go over the steps, tools and materials needed, as well as tips and tricks to make one’s paper unique. This easy and relatively cheap activity can become fun for oneself-or the whole family! All […]
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Christmas in July at Fairfield Museum and History Center
Christmas in July at Fairfield Museum and History Center
July 22, 2024 to July 26, 2024 Trains! Santa! Stories! Can’t get enough of the holidays? Celebrate Christmas in July with a special train display at the Fairfield Museum. Immerse yourself in holiday magic as model trains wind through a cozy and magical scene. Free with Museum admission. For more information
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Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center GUIDED PADDLES
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center GUIDED PADDLES
GUIDED PADDLES Tuesday, July 23; 9-11 am Join us as we explore some of southeastern Connecticut’s most scenic waterways by boat! Enjoy birds, wildlife, and fun on the water! Each participant must bring their own kayak/canoe and PFD. Sunscreen, bug spray, and binoculars are encouraged. 10 person maximum. $25 members; $30 non-members July 23 on the Lieutenant […]
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Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SHOREBIRD WALKS
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center SHOREBIRD WALKS
Most of North America’s shorebird species winter in South & Central America, heading north breed in the high Arctic. Some of these birds breed in CT, while others start their northbound journey in mid-late summer. Join us as we look for many of our shorebird species at some of the best spots around southeastern Connecticut, […]
Movies in the Plaza at Pitkin Park
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, […]
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The Industrious Spirit Company: SIMS AVE X FRINGE FEST ‘SUMMER FEST’: Providence
The Industrious Spirit Company: SIMS AVE X FRINGE FEST ‘SUMMER FEST’: Providence
Join us for the ultimate summer bash—the Sims Ave Block Party is back and better than ever!! From 3 PM to 7 PM, we’ve got family-friendly fun for everyone including local vendors and food trucks serving up delicious eats, street performers and musicians, a GIANT UNICORN for the kids (and the young at heart) and […]
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Belltown Hill Orchards Pick Your Own
Belltown Hill Orchards Pick Your Own
Todays Picking: Blueberries Yellow Peaches Blackberries Hours: 8-4 Weather and Crop Permitting For more information
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Character Breakfast with Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff at The Ocean House
Character Breakfast with Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff at The Ocean House
Enjoy a very special, family friendly morning at Ocean House as we welcome Frozen‘s Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff to our Seaside Ballroom! Savor an enchanting breakfast buffet including delicious dishes like Mickey Mouse pancakes, Woody’s French toast sticks, Winnie the Pooh’s “hunny” ham, build your own Goofy waffles and much, much more–plus mimosas for the grownups!–as […]
Cardboard Explosion! at The Legacy Theater
Cardboard Explosion! at The Legacy Theater
Saturday, July 27 at 10am Back by popular demand! Four original stories, brought to life using nothing but cardboard and the power of your imagination. With help from the audience, puppeteer Brad Shur transforms simple cardboard shapes into elaborate puppet characters, then brings them to life right before your eyes! For more information
Woodstock Hilltoppers vs Lisbon Tunnelmen: Vintage Baseball
Woodstock Hilltoppers vs Lisbon Tunnelmen: Vintage Baseball
Woodstock, Connecticut is a beautiful setting for a bit of history and sport on a summer day! A game of vintage base ball is similar to an historical reenactment, but celebrating leisure time. It’s a sporting event where players give it their all, make an out on a bounce, catch a ball bare handed, and […]
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Coventry Farmers Market at Nathan Hale Homestead
Coventry Farmers Market at Nathan Hale Homestead
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, […]
Pick Your Own Blackberries at Staehly Farm
Pick Your Own Blackberries at Staehly Farm
Great news - Blackberries are here! Come by and enjoy all of the delicious goodness that the fields at the Cider Barn location have to offer! Look forward to our new regular hours, every Thursday, Saturday & Sunday from 12:30-3:30pm. You can park at the Cider Barn parking lot (across the street from 23 Petticoat […]
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Circus Smirkus at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center
Circus Smirkus at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center
4 Shows July 30-2:00 PM 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM 9:00 PM July 31-1:00 PM 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Step into a world of whimsy and wonder, as Circus Smirkus celebrates playfulness, discovery, and childlike curiosity with the 2024 Big Top Tour: The Imaginarium. A magical toy shop comes to life with tumbling teddy bears, high-flying marionettes, and […]
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Movies in the Plaza at Pitkin Park
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, […]
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Belltown Hill Orchards Pick Your Own
Belltown Hill Orchards Pick Your Own
Todays Picking: Blueberries Yellow Peaches Blackberries Hours: 8-4 Weather and Crop Permitting For more information
36th Annual Children’s Circus with Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
36th Annual Children’s Circus with Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown
The Children’s Circus is a unique blend of traditional summer camp with an immersive arts performance-based enrichment program, serving kids’ age 5 – 15 yrs. old. KIDS ARTS is sponsored in part by the City of Middletown, and presented by Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater. Please visit their website here for more information about their calendar year programming. […]
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Redcoats & Rebels at Old Sturbridge Village
Saturday, August 3 - Sunday, August 4 Redcoats & Rebels returns on August 3rd and 4th! See the largest military re-enactment in New England with hundreds of costumed Revolutionary War reenactors, both soldiers and civilians, encamped on the Village Common. Visitors can explore our exhibits and galleries, watch demonstrations, and talk with our costumed historians […]
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