Come and see why the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market is the Largest Weekly Flea Market in New England.  We’re open every Sunday, April into December, pending weather and field conditions.  It’s best to follow our weekly Facebook Posts for updates and announcements.  Don’t miss out on the action……the Trunk has something for everyone.  If you’re […]

Featured on My Classic Car TV Show! A Really Big Show in a Really Small Town! Huge variety of vehicles! Food, live music, vendors, entertainment, something for everyone in a quaint village setting. Trophies & dash plaques. $10 entry fee, spectators free! Benefits The Falls Village Volunteer Fire Dept. Minutes from Lime Rock Park. For […]

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, […]

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 […]

Come and be part of a memorable musical evening! Join critically acclaimed, Massachusetts-based singer/songwriter Hayley Reardon for an intimate performance of soulful songs and stories. Opening act by Farmington native and singer-songwriter Tessa Brown. The performance will take place on the West Lawn. Please bring chairs or blanket, and a picnic. We strongly advise attendees […]

Capitol Information and Tours at the Connecticut State Capitol is operated by the League of Women Voters of Connecticut Education Fund and sponsored by the Joint Committee on Legislative Management, Connecticut General Assembly. General tourist information centers are located outside room 101 in the State Capitol and on the first floor, west entrance in the […]

July 15 – July 20 Summer on Stage is an unforgettable week-long summer theater experience at the Garde Arts Center with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Up to 60 students will rehearse for the whole week and attend a variety of workshops, then put on two performances of an original musical with the Missoula Children’s Theater, the nation’s largest touring […]

Jul 16- 18, 2024  3 additional sessions through Aug 6, 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm T,W,Th  Unleash artistic talents with Fashion Design & Illustration, where budding designers craft their styles.  For more information

Two music legends meet at The Westport Library on July 16, as Thomas Dolby and Chris Frantz discuss Dolby’s new novel, Prevailing Wind!. Please note the 4 pm start time. This is Thomas’ only scheduled signing event in the tri-state area, so don’t miss this opportunity! All attendees who purchase a copy may get the book and one additional item […]

Wednesdays | 3pm – 6pm Opening Day: June 12 Daniel Stewart Plaza 197 Dixwell Ave Q House and CitySeed are excited to be collaborating to bring a Farmers Market to the Daniel Stewart Plaza at Q House this summer! This market will look much like CitySeeds other markets, offering fresh locally grown and produced foods, […]

Through September 6, 2025 Summer Nights Schedule: Wednesdays - Fridays, with occasional Saturday availability. Dine under the stars at the historic Stone Acres Farm. Explore the formal gardens and sprawling grounds and enjoy a multi course dinner curated by our 85th Day Culinary Team. Enjoy the bounty of the season featuring locally sourced vegetables, fish, […]

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, […]

First Session: Jul 8th - Jul 19th Mon-Fri 9 AM to 3 PM Ages 6-12 Back by popular demand! Campers will experience Embodied play connecting bodies + minds in harmony with relationships + the environment. Circus arts, partnership yoga, ecological lessons, Connection to Nature. Goats. For more information Tuition: $750 per session / Scholarships available. […]

In celebration of our July favorite Sandwich by Catherine Newman, come by the store any time between 5pm and 7pm on Thursday, July 18th, to sip, shop ... and sandwich!  Local OG businesses Alpen Pantry and Sam's Wine & Liquors will provide sandwich bites and wine, and the national brand Just Ice Tea will provide […]

Join us for a fun filled late afternoon for some wine and a wicket (croquet) session with our World Champion, Stephen Morgan! For this event, you will learn techniques, tips, and tricks on how to play croquet while also sipping on a diverse portfolio of wine that our Ocean House Beverage Team has to offer. […]

Thursday, July 18 | 6 to 7 pm Please join artist Elizabeth Englander and Associate Curator Eduardo Andres Alfonso for a talk on the work and ideas behind Elizabeth Englander: Eminem Buddhism, Volume 3, the artist’s first museum exhibition. The talk will explore the relationship between the contemporary materials forming the sculptures of deities and the […]

Join us for Collecting Perspectives, captivating conversations on the stories and connections behind Historic New England Collections at the Haverhill Center: tonight, the Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal Collection. Historic New England Senior Curator of Library and Archives Lorna Condon joins Marilyn Keith Daly, project manager for the Haverhill Center, and guests, artist and […]

Understand the pink you drink with this informative, fun loving class. We will dive deep into the rosy waters, touching briefly on Provence and then venture forth to strange varietals, dark hues, Italy, Austria and beyond! Jul 18, 2024 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM For more information

As we look back to last Thursday from our first Summer After Hours with our friends Nit-Not, we can't stop talking about how much of a hit it was, therefore we have some fun news for those who missed the boat the first time around! We are partnering together again for our July After Hours […]

July 18 - August 4 The Wedding Singer is a rousing musical comedy that will have you dancing in the aisles. Set in the Reagan era with a synth-laden score, this production is a blast from the past like you've never experienced before. Join us as we follow the story of Robbie Hart, a struggling […]

Aoife O’Donovan and Hawktail join together for a night of joyous music. Hawktail opens the evening with their signature songs and cosmopolitan sound. Aoife O’Donovan will then take the stage with Hawktail as her band, performing songs from the Grammy-award winning musician’s 4th studio album All My Friends (out March 22, 2024). O’Donovan continues to […]

July 19 – September 15, 2024 Colorscape paintings by Diana Rogers are featured in the Color by Nature solo art exhibition hosted by the Essex Meadows Art Gallery in Essex, CT. The opening reception is on Friday, July 19 from 5pm – 6pm and includes refreshments. Works in the exhibit explore the richness of nature's palette. Rogers uses […]

July 19-21, 2024 The renowned Guilford Craft Expo returns to the Guilford July 19-21, 2024 for its annual celebration of fine craftsmanship, creativity, and community spirit. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Guilford’s historic green, Guilford Craft Expo 2024 promises to dazzle visitors with an array of exceptional traditional and contemporary craft by over 170 […]

EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY | JUNE 21 – OCTOBER 11, 2024 | 10AM – 2PM Come visit and shop local at our annual Farmers Market, one of the original open air markets in Connecticut! Our goal is to offer a variety of products from as many farmers and artisan vendors as possible. We are committed […]

OPEN FRIDAY 4 - 9 PM / SATURDAY 1 - 9 PM / SUNDAY 1 - 6 PM Beer and bocce go together so well, so we decided to combine them into an outdoor destination open all summer long. We have two regulation size stone dust courts, and guests can play or just sit in […]

Join us on Friday, July 19th at Mill Pond Park for a thirst quenching evening of tasting great local craft beer accompanied by a live performance from 'Shaded Soul'! We will be joined by some of New England's favorite craft breweries. CRAFT BEER & COCKTAIL TICKETS WILL BE VALID FOR TASTING FROM 6:00 - 8:00 […]

Event Details Ed Fast and Congabop Quintet features Afro-Cuban influenced rhythms and hard-bop harmony fused to create unique, soulful originals and creatively arranged jazz standards. The repertoire reflects a tribute to the genre’s most celebrated practitioners including Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, and Hilton Ruiz. This concert is FREE. For more information

July 19-21, 2024 The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz is a non-profit organization originally conceived by Paul Brown, noted Hartford jazz bassist and music educator. For 25 years, Paul had produced the Monday Night Jazz Concerts in Bushnell Park, drawing thousands of music lovers to Hartford’s Bushnell Park for picnics and world-class entertainment. That first Greater […]

Join us for our monthly open mic event! Hosted by Lexi, this is an open call for acoustic musicians, poets, comedians, and an audience! Come hang out in our comfy little bistro, grab dinner and drinks (lattes, tea, coffee, sodas, cocoa) and meet new people! We offer a special open mic menu, and serve food […]

We can’t wait to share the music of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra with you in the park.Join the Hartford Symphony at Symphony in the Park, becoming a cherished tradition bringing the community together through the power of music.This summertime event is our gift to the community, offering an afternoon of beautiful music in the heart […]

During this evening slide show and house tour, see how Walter Gropius’s innovative lighting scheme comes to life at night. Gropius, founder of the German design school the Bauhaus, was one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century. His 1938 home highlights the clean lines of Modernist design. Light refreshments will be available. […]

This week! Friday, July 19 at 7 pm on our new big screen The Circus the classic comic film by Charlie Chaplin Introduced by Artistic Director Dic Wheeler For more information  

A stage show featuring pianist Emiliano Messiez with bandoneonist Rodolfo Zanetti, Forever Tango Stars Natalia and Juan Paulo, Grupo Folklorico Rio de la Plata and the Tango Sueño Performance Group, with a special appearance by Anahí Barrios on the boleadoras. For more information

Crabby Cabaret Local artists doing what they love, entertaining the community for little to no pay. A series of shows that will be sure to leave a lasting impression Crabby Cabaret has been featured in City Lights 19th anniversary celebration, and Bridgeport Pride in 2023 This show is not appropriate for children under 16 years […]

Nick Di Maria is a Trumpeter, Band Leader, Composer, and Advocate Nick Di Maria has solidified his presence in the music world, excelling as a performer, band leader, and composer. Since arriving on the scene in 2006, he has become highly sought after, both as a musician and a concert organizer. Di Maria frequently performs […]

Saturdays | 10am – 1pm Opening Day: April 6 Conte West/Hills Middle School 511 Chapel St, New Haven The Wooster Square Farmers Market has been a staple in the Wooster Square community for over 15 years. During the COVID19 global pandemic the Wooster Square market moved to the very spacious parking lot of Conte West […]

The farm is bustling with life and abundant with produce.  We've gotten so much planted this week and many spring projects are wrapping up.  Come check out what has changed! Our Market will be open every Saturday starting April 6th, until Thanksgiving. 10AM-1PM with guest vendors weekly. For more information

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 […]

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 […]

Methly plums in at the Farm Store Farm Store is open 7 days per week from 10 AM to 6PM .Pick your Own ends at 4:30 PM. PYO Blueberries July 20th For more information or call 203-272-7985

Immerse yourself in the charm of the Old Post Road Historic District. Join a guided tour exploring what was once the main road through Fairfield dating back hundreds of years. Originally a Native American trade and travel route, Old Post Road is lined with historic sites. Learn about the Old Fairfield Academy, Annie B. Jennings, […]

The founders of Sound Coffee join us to lead a fun and informative coffee tasting at Black Rock Books. This workshop will cover: Coffee Origins and Supply Chain Basics of Coffee Tasting Home Brewing Tips Live tasting of Single Origin Coffee Each ticket includes a bag of your favorite Sound Coffee beans to brew at […]

This summer, become “Earth Agents” in support of the 2024 Summer Reading theme, “Read, Renew, Repeat.” Kids will explore physical and biological sciences while developing problem solving skills and learning about conservation efforts. July 20: Nature Scavenger Hunt and “Bug Hut” Build NOTE: THIS SESSION TAKES PLACE AT ESSEX CROSS LOTS Kids will investigate the […]

Maureen Heidtmann, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, will provide an overview of bats of the world, with an emphasis on our local species. The presentation will cover the myths and misconceptions about these fascinating creatures, the many roles bats play to ensure a healthy planet, the perils bats face in their struggle for survival, their amazing […]

A social event for all VWs. Burgers, Hot Dogs, Seafood and Ice Cream available at the food stand. Next we head down the road to the Tri State Cruisers Saturday night cruise from 3 till dark at the junction of Rt.169 and Rt. 101, Pomfret Center. For more info please call: Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 […]

Annual CARIBBEAN RUM & FOOD FESTIVAL The theme for the 2024 festival is “The Art is in the Mix”. The showcase of Caribbean Rum, Cocktails, Food, Arts & Craft and live entertainment International artist and more. 21 + event and ID is required to enter. Proceeds from this event benefits our disability kids program. Ticket […]

Through August 18, 2024 Artist Talk July 20 This exhibit highlights the stories of everyday people through textile portraits. I want to tell the stories of spirituality, identity, joy, excellence, hard work and struggle which are as old as humanity itself. For example, there’s the story of Sissieretta Jones who was so excellent as a […]

Join us for our all-new monthly book club, celebrating Connecticut’s own kid’s book award, for kids in grades 4-6! Books are available for pickup starting October 1 with a special Nutmeg Book Club Kit that includes activities, stickers, bookmarks, and other goodies related to the book! This month we are reading Loki: A Bad God's Guide […]

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 […]

The Hickory Stick Bookshop is delighted to welcome artist and author Thomas McKnight who will be at the store on Saturday July 20th at 3.00 pm to promote his new book “Tales of Mykonos”.  He will give a talk about the book and follow up with a book signing. Thomas McKnight, an artist famous for prints and paintings of […]

Join us on July 20th at Saltwater Farms for a singular summer celebration. S.A.L.T stands for Sea, Air, Land, Tasting. This tasting event will feature 50 wines (including special selections from Saltwater Vineyards) that are all made from coastal vineyard's. A soirée of summer with wines that were made by the water to be drank […]

Get your big sun hats on, a towel to lay on, and plenty of sunscreen to protect you from how hot these acts are going to be! The Cyanide family are coming to New Haven to celebrate the sun and show you how good our local drag favorites really are! Starring: Frankie Cyanide Paxx Headroom […]

Rick Snell is the virtuosic guitarist behind New York City’s thriving bluegrass scene. This July, he’s headed to Grace Farms for a lively summer concert the entire family can enjoy! Step into this rich, quintessentially American genre — then let loose and dance in the Sanctuary aisles. Perhaps best enjoyed in the heat of summer, bluegrass has a one-of-a-kind […]

Have dinner with your friends at an old-fashioned potluck from 6-7 pm (BYOB) followed by a rollicking dance party with John Brown and the BackPorch Pickers from 7-9 pm. Good times and great dance music. Bring your friends and neighbors. Donations welcome at the door.   For more information

You don't want to miss Superbald's 1st Annual Punk Rock Picnic! Featuring Music from The Dogmatics, Superbald, The Pneumatics, and Mitch Kramer, Beach Swag, Hotdogs and Cold Beverages-what else do you need?! Saturday, July 20th 6pm Tickets $10 For more information

SATURDAY, JULY 20th | 7:15PM WEDNESDAY, JULY 24th | 7:15PM FRIDAY, JULY 26th | 7:15PM Rose Barn Theater BOOK, LYRICS, & STORY BY ABS WILSONMUSIC & STORY BY VERONICA MANSOUR With graduation in the rearview mirror, Bus is desperate to get away from her Minnesota hometown and everyone in it. The only problem? She can’t outrun herself. LIGHTHOUSE is a […]

“This band sounds like no other today in Jazz.” – DownBeat Magazine Five-time Juno Award winner, Jane Bunnett has turned her bands and recordings into showcases for the finest musical talent from Canada, the US, and Cuba. She has been nominated for three Grammy Awards, received The Order of Canada, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and, most […]