In an effort to bring ocean-based experiential learning to students and families at home, the New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), in partnership with Educational Passages (EP) and the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), is sponsoring the second annual virtual Recycle Regatta! Participating K-12 students will design and engineer a sailboat out ... Read more
Hoist the sails! K-12 students are invited to compete in the annual virtual Recycle Regatta! Submissions will be accepted from February 15 - March 31, 2022 and winners will be announced mid-April. Entry into the Recycle Regatta is free. Apply the engineering method and become an environmental steward as you repurpose recyclables into a seaworthy ... Read more
The Stonington Garden Club presents the Gardens by the Sea Tour on June 10th and 11th, 2022. The Gardens by the Sea Tour offers a self-guided walking tour of nine rarely seen private gardens in the historic Borough of Stonington, Connecticut. Attend an exclusive Preview Party on June 9, 2022 6:00 pm, at the La ... Read more
Join Stonington Vineyards as they kick off the Vineyard's Summer Concert Series each Friday evening from 6 to 9 pm, with music, food, and wine. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends! Brick n Basil and Spicy Fusion food trucks will be on site , and picnic dinners are welcome. Add some dancing and there ... Read more
As Stonington has done for over 60 years, we look forward to celebrating the annual Blessing of the Fleet on July 28, 22 - July 31, 2022. This is to honor our present and past commercial fishermen, lobstermen and their families. The traditional celebration returns this year! THURSDAY, July 28 at 6 p.m.: The 5k ... Read more
It's official! Join us on Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 11 am to 4 pm on the Wadawanuck Green in the Stonington Borough for a day of family fun with pottery sales, the book sale, artisan row, sweet bread, and floral bouquets. The Stonington Village Fair is a regional time-honored tradition drawing thousands annually. The ... Read more
The annual Find the Buoy Holiday Scavenger Hunt is kicking off on Small Business Saturday, November 26th, 2022 in Stonington Borough, Connecticut. Visit the Borough between 11/26 and 12/31/22; pick up a postcard and get it stamped at each of the 18 participating buoy locations; drop your stamped postcard at any buoy location by 12/31 ... Read more
The annual Stonington Trap Tree lighting will be a visual spectacle on Saturday, November 26, 2022 starting at 4:30 pm Free admission This magical tree features beautiful hand painted buoys of more than 125 professional artists and 44 local families. The tree has thousands of colorful lights and a 5 foot tall anchor that rotates ... Read more
The Annual Velvet Mill Holiday Event is happening on Sunday, November 27th, 2022 from 10am to 6pm at the Historic American Velvet Mill in Stonington, Connecticut. Dozens of Vendors, Food, Drink, Kids Activities, Festive Entertainment and so much more! The American Velvet Mill was built in 1888 by The Town of Stonington, Connecticut as a ... Read more
One of the most popular and highly anticipated annual events along The Connecticut Wine Trail is the Winter Passport Program – a wonderful opportunity for wine enthusiasts and newbies to explore the breathtaking countryside, visit our member wineries, and win fabulous prizes – valued at over $5,000! This year, 13 fabulous farm wineries across the state ... Read more
