Join us to celebrate summer, local food and Connecticut history at the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden! On Friday, June 15 from 6 to 9 pm, savor farm-to-table offerings by The Federal, wine, and signature cocktails at CTL’s signature summer event Cocktails in the Hatheway Garden. Tour the 18th-century Phelps-Hatheway House and splendid garden, lovingly maintained by the ... Read more
Spend a day Hindinger Farm in Hamden, Connecticut. Head out to the farm for our Annual Strawberry Festival! There will be all sorts of delicious Strawberry treats, along with Brian making his famous Balloon Characters, hayrides, and much more. The Hindinger Farm Strawberry Festival is often thought of as one of the best ways for ... Read more
Calling all fairies, elves, pixies, and woodland and mystical creatures – as well as regular folk – for a day of enchantment and delight at Connecticut Landmarks’ Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden! Get your passport to the land of magic, art, and music and join us at the maypole on Saturday, June 16th from noon to ... Read more
The Festival of India is coming to Bushnell Park on June 16th. The Ratha Yatra (Chariot Parade) will begin sharp at noon followed by festival of India Activities include: Indian Dance Yoga & Meditation Free Vegetarian Feast Henna Spiritual Books & Gifts Children's Activities Magic Show To participate as a vendor, call 860-751-2877 To register ... Read more
The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is offering summertime leisure in its purest form aboard the Becky Thatcher riverboat with Saturday Night Sunset Cruises down the Connecticut River! Every Saturday evening through August 25th at 6PM, guests will revel in 360-degree views Connecticut’s storybook countryside. For just $30/person, enjoy this intimate sunset riverboat trip from ... Read more
Bring Dad out on a good hike at Steep Rock Preserve, a wonderful preserve with an interesting history. He will enjoy the ride to the rustic Washington Depot area. You may wind up exploring an old railroad tunnel, and you will all return invigorated. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate. WHERE TO MEET: 2 Tunnel Road, Washington Depot, ... Read more
Visit Elizabeth Park in Hartford for their their annual Roses Show on Sunday, June 16. Bring the kids and make a postcard to mail to someone special this summer! Rose Sunday is the annual celebration of America’s oldest public Rose Garden, opened in 1904, and features more than 15,000 roses in bloom, Rose Garden tours, ... Read more
Did you know that there are fairies who live in Walnut Beach? ’Tis true! The wee folk love the natural beauty of our beach neighborhood and have made their homes here for many a year. To find them you need but look with eyes that seek magic and a heart that believes. This fourth-annual Fairy ... Read more
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.
Join the Connecticut Shutterbugs group for a Free photograph class with Craig Woody. This is a free photography class and the public is welcome to join the group. Sign up for our email list to get an email reminder and join the Connecticut Shutterbugs Facebook Group to learn about more events.
