Fireworks displays are a big part of Summer and here in Connecticut, our fireworks exhibitions do not disappoint. Here is a list of some of the best fireworks in Connecticut this Summer season. NOTICE: Please visit your town's website to make sure the fireworks are still on. We cannot be held responsible for cancellations or changes. If you know of a cancellation or change ... Read more...
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Annual Buttonwood Farm Sunflower Festival
The Annual Buttonwood Farm Sunflower Festival will be held July 23 - July 31, 2022. Each year Buttonwood Farm plant over 14 acres of sunflowers and harvest approximately 300,000 blooms for your viewing pleasure and to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut, a non-profit organization dedicated to granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical ... Read more...
4 Unique Winter Sports To Try this Winter
Do you always end up in the ski lodge, hot chocolate in hand, during the winter? While curling up with a book and getting some R&R is often well deserved, there’s no reason you need to sit on the sidelines this winter. Maybe traditional winter sports, like skiing and snowboarding, aren’t your thing, that’s okay. You may be surprised at how many unusual winter activities ... Read more...
Ice Skating Rinks in Southeastern Connecticut
If you’re looking to bring the family ice skating this winter, here is a list of ice skating locations to check out in Connecticut and just over the border in Rhode Island. Enjoy a fun skating day at a great indoor or outdoor ice skating rink. Dayton Arena at Connecticut College 270 Mohegan Ave. New London, CT 06320 860-439-2575 Website Dayton Arena is located on ... Read more...
Choosing the Best Bulbs for Fall Planting
Choosing the best bulbs for fall planting ensures that you have an instant garden as soon as spring arrives. Bulbs have the incredible ability to push up through the almost frozen soil in order to bloom, making your work at the start of the growing season unnecessary. In order to be able to enjoy the flowers of spring though, plenty of work has to be done as summer winds down ... Read more...
