Playhouse on Park will host its annual fundraiser, Encore! Pop Rocks!, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 6 pm to midnight at the Bristol Event Center, located at 112 Century Drive in Bristol. This high-energy evening will feature fine dining, live and silent auctions, entertainment, and dancing to the sounds of Latanya Farrell. This year’s ... Read more
Golfers are invited to tee off for a cause at the 15th Annual Golf Tournament supporting Landmark Community Theatre at the Thomaston Opera House. This year’s tournament will take place on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Chippanee Country Club in Bristol, Connecticut. The event includes a full day of golf and hospitality, featuring all contest ... Read more
Kick off summer with the opening weekend of Crocodile Cove at Lake Compounce, Connecticut’s largest water park. Alongside the classic family-friendly attractions and thrilling roller coasters, visitors can cool off with splash-filled fun in the expansive water park. The 2025 season also features the return of popular seasonal events like Phantom Fall Fest and Holiday ... Read more
The Bristol Farmers Market returns for the 2025 season, offering fresh, locally grown food and handcrafted products each Saturday from June 21 through October 4. Operating from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the market takes place in the parking lot at 10 Main Street in Bristol, CT. Organized by The Bristol Farmers Market, Inc. and ... Read more
Lake Compounce will debut NEW! at Phantom Fall Fest, running weekends from September 20 through October 26, 2025. Guests can enjoy family-friendly fun during the day with trick-or-treating, seasonal treats, and all the park’s classic rides. As night falls, the atmosphere shifts to spine-chilling scares, with terrifying thrills throughout the park and an all-new haunted ... Read more
Make your season sparkle at Holiday Lights ’25 at Lake Compounce, returning for its final season from November 28 through December 28, 2025. New England’s favorite family holiday tradition invites guests to stroll through more than 500,000 twinkling lights, marvel at Connecticut’s tallest Christmas tree, and experience the festive magic that has delighted visitors for ... Read more
Lake Compounce kicks off its 2025 season with Passholder Appreciation Weekends beginning May 10, celebrating the Ultimate Season of Family Fun. Guests can enjoy unlimited visits to over 50 attractions, including the debut of Splashbucklers, a brand-new comedy stunt show, and seasonal favorites like Kids Fest, Phantom Fall Fest, and Holiday Lights. Season Passes start ... Read more
A vibrant celebration of unique and resilient plants takes place April 11–12, 2026 at the Bristol Senior Community Center, 240 Stafford Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010. Now in its 41st year, the Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Show & Sale brings together plant enthusiasts, collectors, and curious visitors for a weekend filled with rare specimens, expert insights, ... Read more
Lake Compounce celebrates America's 250th birthday and the park's 180th anniversary with the All-American Summer Celebration, a season-long event filled with patriotic entertainment, family activities, special attractions, and summer fun from July 3 through August 22, 2026. This limited-time celebration brings together classic American traditions and exciting new experiences throughout the park. Guests can enjoy ... Read more
Celebrate the Halloween season during Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce on weekends from September 19 through November 1, 2026. This seasonal event offers two Halloween experiences in one day. Guests can enjoy family-friendly fun during the daytime with trick-or-treating, festive fall treats, and favorite amusement park rides. As evening falls, the park transforms into ... Read more
