Fishes at the Fort- Fundraiser Dinner & Auction At Fort Getty in Jamestown

Fort Getty 1050 Fort Getty Rd, Jamestown, RI

Sunday, August 17, 2025 | Fort Getty, Jamestown, RI We’re taking our annual fundraiser on tour—and this year’s Fishes at the Fort is going to be bigger than ever. We’ll be releasing tickets on July 1st, so stay tuned!   It’s a dinner you won’t want to miss, with stunning views, community celebration, and an incredible lineup of chefs—including […]

$250

College Essay Boot Camp at Westport Writers’ Workshop

Westport Writers’ Workshop 25 Sylvan Rd. S Suite J,, Westport

June 23-24, 2025 August 18-21, 20205 The college essay can be daunting in both its open-endedness and importance. The prompts ask students to do a kind of self-reflective narrative writing that many haven’t had much experience with, and, because the task often feels so high-stakes, it’s often difficult to know where to begin. How can […]

$700

Self-Publishing Intensive at Westport Writers’ Workshop with Libby Waterford

Westport Writers’ Workshop 25 Sylvan Rd. S Suite J,, Westport

Three Day Intensive: August 19-21 10:00 – 1:00 EST Online or In Person  Join the author of over twenty self-published novels, novellas, and anthologies for a three-day self-publishing intensive that will prepare you to publish your book with confidence. Self-publishing, while it may seem daunting, gives authors a high degree of control over their finished […]

$288

Guilford Farmer’s Market 2025 Season

Guilford Fairgrounds 111 Lovers Ln, Guilford

Mark your calendars for **May 15th from 4–7 PM**! Come kick off the season with us and discover all the amazing things our market has in store.We’re thrilled to welcome back some of your favorite vendors, along with some exciting new faces. Plus, **Frank’s Wood Fired Pizza** will be serving up delicious wood fired pizzas […]

Thursdays on the Dock 2025 at the Connecticut River Museum

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

Thursdays in July and August 5:30 – 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 16 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and August, bring a chair or blanket, listen to a free concert, and watch the sun go down over […]

Collecting and the Pursuit of History at the Bruce Museum

Bruce Museum 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich

H. Richard Dietrich III will discuss decorative arts, showcasing highlights from the Dietrich American Foundation over its history, paying particular attention to furniture and also items related to the China trade, with an exhibition opening in June at the Lyman Allyn Museum of Art in New London, called China from China: Porcelain and Stories of Early American […]

Free – $30

Lyme Academy of Fine Arts: True To Form:Principles of Landscape Painting Workshop with Patrick Okrasinski

Lyme Academy of Fine Arts 84 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

August 25–29, 2025 Workshop Location: Multiple plein air venues of historical significance in Old Lyme, Connecticut; in case of inclement weather a studio on the campus of the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts will be reserved.  Please note that participants will be asked to walk short distances with materials in tow. Directions and Parking: Registered students will […]

$750

Annual Goshen Agricultural Fair

Competitions and demonstrations since 1910 Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Goshen Fairgrounds in Goshen, Connecticut. The fair opens at 8 AM each day and closes […]

Free – $10

Waffle & Friends: A Puppet Palooza at The Legacy Theater

Legacy Theatre 128 Thimble Islands Road, Branford

Saturday, August 30 at 10am & 12pm Waffle & Friends is an entertaining puppet variety show for any age! With a fun, modern twist on a classic tale, catchy original music, and adorable puppets, you're sure to have a blast! Waffle, the lovable dog emcee, introduces his friends: a fuzzy creature, some musical bugs, a […]

$25

Fundraiser Garden Party at Hollister House Garden

Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington

As day fades into evening, enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music by the John  Mastroianni and Friends, an extraordinary silent auction and spectacular plants from Broken Arrow Nursery and Cricket Hill Garden. All proceeds from this evening provide critical funding for  educational programming and community engagement… For more information

$125 – $150