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Summer of Science Adventures at Talcott Mountain Science Center
TMSC's (Talcott Mountain Science Center) Summer of Science Adventures gives students in grades K-8 the chance to explore some (very) cool science, nature and technology -- all on a one-of-a-kind mountaintop campus! Date(s): June 25, 2018 through August 17, 2018 Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Event Email Contact: summer@tmsc.org Event Phone Number: (860) 677-8571 Check out our website and course catalog to view these and other classes! Fledglings I (k-3) Does smell help you taste? What makes an optical illusion work?…
Summer Camp at the Westport Arts Center
Explore the exciting possibilities this summer break with Summer Camp at the Westport Arts Center! Get creative, innovative, and have fun through the arts by choosing from a catalog of unique and contemporary weeklong workshops. With everything from mixed media studios to themed courses delving into graffiti, design, and culture, each workshop will include hands-on projects and a new way to look at art. With options for the traditional art enthusiast and the current pre-teen, this year’s summer line-up is…
Ledge Lighthouse Boat Tour
The Ledge Lighthouse Boat Tour will take place on Tuesday, August 14 from 4 to 7:30 pm. Ledge Light Station, built in 1909, is one of the most famous lighthouses in America. Its stately brick structure with mansard roof, makes it unique. There is no other lighthouse like it. This trip is one of only four charters LLF has booked for this year. This tour is a rare opportunity to see Ledge Light this year. The private charter for this tour…
Paradice Classic Cruisers at Litchfield Crossings
They’re back for a season of fun filled evenings ...Paradice Classic Cruisers returns every Tuesday night beginning on May 1st and running through September to Litchfield Crossings, New Milford’s largest shopping Center, in the parking lots between Panera Bread and Webster Bank, off Rte. 7 and Dodd Rd. Festivities commence at 5pm and continue till dusk.. Vintage car fans are invited to come on down to meet proud auto owners …talk cars, reminisce or swing to the oldies. Paradice Classic…
Prime 16 POP UP Burger Outpost + Beer Garden
Prime 16 POP UP Burger Outpost + Beer Garden is a weekly outdoor event in collaboration with the Town Green District. The event features craft beer by Counter Weight Brewing Company and snacks by Prime 16 with lawn and board games in Temple Plaza every Thursday from 4 to 7 pm through August 23.
Delamar’s Artisan Southport Garden and Wine Party
Delamar's Artisan Southport Garden and Wine Party will be held on Thursday, August 16th from 5 to 7 pm. ARTISAN Restaurant, Tavern and Garden in Southport will reveal its private label Rosé wine at the inaugural garden party. Guests can enjoy Artisan Rosé wine, a craft cocktail, a 2-hour buffet of delectable crudités and Small Bites and music by a well-known DJ, all while being completely transported within the picturesque Artisan garden. Tickets are $25 per person and can be…
2018 FREE Thursdays on the Dock Concerts at the CT River Museum
Now in its eighth year at the Connecticut River Museum, Thursdays on the Dock Free concerts have for many become the unofficial start to the summer weekend. In 2018 the event will take place every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, July 5 through August 30 on the Museum’s historic steamboat dock. This free event features a different band each night, with a few local food vendors available for your dining pleasure, and the panoramic views of the River. In…
Food Truck Fridays at Clinton Premium Factory Outlets
Enjoy Gourmet Food Trucks, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and shopping at your favorite retailers. at Clinton Premium Factory Outlets. First Friday, April through November* 5PM-9PM Located across from J. Crew Factory Store. Visit the center website at PremiumOutlets.com/outlet/clinton-crossing or CTFoodTrucks.com for more details. *In event of inclement weather, event may pop-up on the following Friday.
The Annual Hamburg Fair
Don't miss out on the fun at the 117th Annual Hamburg Fair August 17 through August 18. This intimate, family-friendly event showcases many agricultural fair traditions while highlighting top local music talent and entertainment. Visitors will enjoy Milestone Midway carnival rides and games, Grange Hall coffee, grill and snack bar, food concessions, pony rides and entries and exhibits for farm, animal, crafts, fruits, vegetables and more! LIVE MUSIC! From country to pop, fiddlers to funk, there is something for everyone who…
Annual Milford Oyster Festival Schedule
The Annual Milford Oyster Festival will be held on Saturday, August 18th from 10 am to 6 pm at Lisman Landing Harbor. Party all evening with the Frontiers. Food, craft beer and wine will be available for purchase. The 44th Annual Milford Oyster Festival will host Eddie Money this year on the Main Stage, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band will open for Eddie and Mark C. Daniel will open the show. The MILFORD OYSTER FESTIVAL has the largest variety…
Stonington Vineyards Free Friday Night Summer Concerts
Stonington Vineyards Free Friday night Summer Music Series is here through August 31st for a seasonal tradition of music, food, and wine. Every Friday evening from 6 - 9 pm in July & August, Stonington Vineyards welcomes the area’s best acts for a relaxing evening of music on our patio. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and light bites to enjoy on our spacious lawn. Brick n’ Basil Pizza Truck & Spicey Fusion Food Truck will be on site…
Mohegan Sun Casino’s Summer Party on the Rooftop Schedule
Each Friday through August 31st, join the party on the Riverview Garage Rooftop at Mohegan Sun Casino. The Hot Summer Fun Party on the Rooftop concert series offers gorgeous views and an open-air venue for many exciting events throughout the summer. Party on the Rooftop is the best spot for over-21 fun with $3 Bud Lights, specialty cocktails, wine, fire pits, table games, slot machines, food trucks, cornhole and so much more! Doors open at 6:30, bands start at 7:00 and run until…
Fairfield Museum “Free Jazz Fridays” Concerts
Fairfield Museum offers Free Jazz Fridays concerts all month long each Friday from 6:30 to 8 pm. Outdoors on the Museum patio (or indoors in case of rain) featuring the best talented regional jazz artists and ensembles. Fairfield Museum "Free Jazz Fridays" Concerts Lineup: August 3 - Brian Torff and New Duke August 10 - Saxophonist Jim Clark August 17 - Violinist Jason Anick and the Rhythm Future Quartet August 24 - Atla and Matt DeChamplain August 31 - Natalia Bernal…
Downtown Milford Farmer’s Market
It's that community vibe that makes the farmer's market ripe for pairing with the Downtown Milford Business Association, whose mission is to bring attention to the downtown business district. The farmer's market runs on Saturdays from June 2 through October 27 from 9 AM to 1 PM and features a variety of fresh local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, eggs, coffee, ice cream, as well as a variety of local artisans. Email Contact: dmbamarketingandevents@gmail.com Phone Number: (203) 745-4946 The farmer’s…
Appetizer & Dessert Crawl at The Shops at Yale, New Haven
The Second Annual Appetizer & Dessert Crawl will be held at The Shops at Yale, New Haven, on Sunday, August 19 from 12:00 to 4:00pm. This is a Dog Adoption Fundraiser for the Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter. Come hungry to this year’s appetizer and dessert crawl with 12 mouth watering appetizer and dessert stops at The Shops at Yale. Tickets are available for just $20 each (plus $2.50 processing fee). Plus, August 19 starts the first day…
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley Free Sunset Sweat Outdoor Fitness Series
Summer is just around the corner and The Shoppes at Farmington Valley will welcome the warm weather with the debut of Sunset Sweat, an outdoor fitness series taking place every Sunday evening at 6PM, beginning Sunday, June 3 and running through Sunday, September 30. All classes are held in its outdoor community space, Lowell Court, located between American Eagle and Green Tangerine, and are free and open to all levels. Spanning 18 weeks, this exciting social fitness series will feature an alternating schedule that allows attendees to experience a variety…
Walnut Beach Summer Concert Series
Live Bands every Sunday at Walnut Beach 4pm-7pm with Free parking and Free Admission until September 2nd FREE weekly Summer Concert Series at the Devon Rotary Pavilion, our Annual Concert Series Fundraiser, Third Thursday Strolls, the Milford Arts Council Firehouse Gallery, Mackenzie’s 10th Annual Beach Cleanup, the Halloween Parade with the Walnut Beach Witch, MAC's Annual Sand Sculpture Contest, the Milford Living Magazine's Annual Kite Flying Saturday. We are also, along with Silver Sands State Park, the longest stretch of public beach in…
Cirque Éloize “Hotel” at Foxwoods
Cirque Éloize "Hotel" is coming to Foxwoods Resort Casino August 22-September 2. Cirque Éloize "Hotel" is the story of a place and the travelers who come passing through it. A stopover where lives intersect, collide and juxtapose for a brief time to generate tales and memories. Acrobatics, theatre, dance and live music, will draw spectators into a colorful, timeless world. Avant-garde stage design, inspired by the elegance of the great hotels, will carry the narrative, complete with cinematographic projections and magical…
Connecticut Trolley Museum Super Hero and Princess Day
The Connecticut Trolley Museum Super Hero and Princess Day will be held on August 24-25 from 11 am to 3 pm in East Windsor. Dress up as your favorite Super Hero or Princess and join us for a fun memorable day. Additionally, Super Hero & Princesses will be roaming the grounds from 12pm-3pm and face painting will be held from 12pm-3pm! Take as many trolley rides as you would like operated by period dressed motormen. Learn historic information about each car…
2018 Plainville Fire Company’s Hot Air Balloon Festival
The 2018 Plainville Fire Company's Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held August 24, 25, and 26th at Norton Park in Plainville, Connecticut. Each year the attendance of Balloonist has increased. There is no entrance fee. The entire event is free. There will be arts, crafts and food vendors throughout the weekend. Note: NO DRONES! They are extremely dangerous to balloons! There is no raindate. The Plainville Fire Co. does not provide or arrange for balloon rides. Some balloonists will offer tethered rides…
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