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SUMMARY:Salsa & Supper at The Bushnell
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the start of America 250’s Hartford Long Weekend with an evening of music\, dancing\, and delicious local food at Salsa & Supper on Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026\, at The Bushnell. \nBeginning at 5:30 pm\, the Bushnell courtyard will come alive with the sounds of Ray Gonzalez and his band\, creating the perfect atmosphere for a festive summer celebration. Guests are invited to hit the dance floor and enjoy salsa rhythms or simply relax and take in the lively music and community spirit. \nIn addition to live entertainment\, attendees can purchase refreshments and meals from local food trucks\, making it easy to enjoy dinner while spending the evening outdoors with family and friends. \nWhether you’re an experienced dancer or just looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday weekend\, Salsa & Supper offers a welcoming and energetic experience for all. \nThe event takes place at The Bushnell\, 166 Capitol Avenue\, Hartford\, CT 06106. \nAdmission is free. \nFor more information\, visit https://www.bushnell.org/events/detail/salsa-supper.
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LOCATION:The Bushnell Theater\, 166 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hartford
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SUMMARY:Hot Food Thursdays at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch during Hot Food Thursdays at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Every Thursday from 11 am to 2 pm\, the Pequot Café features a rotating Chef’s Special\, offering guests a delicious new meal to enjoy each week. \nPrepared fresh and served on a first-come\, first-served basis\, the weekly special provides an opportunity to savor a flavorful lunch while visiting the Museum. Whether stopping in before exploring the exhibits or meeting friends for a midday meal\, Hot Food Thursdays offer a convenient and satisfying dining option. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early\, as the Chef’s Special is available only while supplies last. \nThe Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center is located at 110 Pequot Trail\, Mashantucket\, CT 06338. For more information\, visit https://www.pequotmuseum.org/explore/events/hot-food-thursdays/.
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LOCATION:Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center\, 110 Pequot Trail\, Mashantucket\, CT\, 06338\, United States
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SUMMARY:Food For Life — Favoring Fiber at Mattatuck Museum
DESCRIPTION:Discover the benefits of one of nutrition’s most important building blocks during Food For Life — Favoring Fiber on July 19\, 2026\, from 12 pm to 2 pm at the Mattatuck Museum. This free educational program explores how increasing fiber intake can support overall health and provides practical strategies for incorporating more fiber-rich foods into everyday meals. \nParticipants will learn how fiber contributes to digestive health\, heart health\, weight management\, blood sugar control\, and cholesterol reduction. The program will also examine fiber’s role in supporting a healthy gut microbiome and its potential to help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Through easy-to-follow guidance and nutrition tips\, attendees will gain a better understanding of how simple dietary changes can have a positive impact on long-term wellness. \nWhether looking to improve eating habits or learn more about the science behind nutrition\, guests will leave with helpful tools for building healthier meals and making informed food choices. \nAdmission is free. This program is sponsored by the Connecticut Community Foundation. \nThe Mattatuck Museum is located at 144 West Main Street\, Waterbury\, CT 06702. For more information\, visit https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar/favoring-fiber/.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/food-for-life-favoring-fiber-at-mattatuck-museum/
LOCATION:Mattatuck Museum\, 63 Prospect Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, 06702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waterbury
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SUMMARY:Chip's Family Restaurant 60th Anniversary Celebration at Chip's Family Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Chip’s Family Restaurant celebrates 60 years of serving Connecticut families with a day-long community celebration on Monday\, July 20\, 2026\, from 7 am to 9 pm at its Fairfield and Orange locations. The free event honors six decades of family traditions\, community connections\, and award-winning pancakes with special throwback pricing and activities for all ages. \nFrom 7 am to 11 am\, dine-in guests can enjoy three original buttermilk pancakes for just 85¢ and coffee for 15¢\, reflecting the restaurant’s 1966 prices. Throughout the day\, visitors can take part in family activities\, children’s entertainment\, limited-edition anniversary giveaways\, and anniversary surprises. The Orange location will also feature vintage cars from the 1960s\, while both restaurants will display historic photographs and memorabilia celebrating Chip’s six-decade history. A special community toast will recognize longtime customers\, employees\, and supporters. \nThe celebration takes place at Chip’s Family Restaurant\, 321 Boston Post Road\, Orange\, CT 06477\, and Chip’s Family Restaurant\, 525 Tunxis Hill Cut Off\, Fairfield\, CT 06825. Admission is free and open to the public. The 85¢ pancake and 15¢ coffee promotion is available for dine-in guests only from 7 am to 11 am\, limited to one pancake order per guest. \nFor additional information\, visit https://chipsrestaurants.com.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/chips-family-restaurant-60th-anniversary-celebration-at-chips-family-restaurant/
LOCATION:Chip’s Family Restaurant\, 525 Tunxis Hill Cut Off\, Fairfield\, 06825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fairfield
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SUMMARY:Hot Food Thursdays at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch during Hot Food Thursdays at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Every Thursday from 11 am to 2 pm\, the Pequot Café features a rotating Chef’s Special\, offering guests a delicious new meal to enjoy each week. \nPrepared fresh and served on a first-come\, first-served basis\, the weekly special provides an opportunity to savor a flavorful lunch while visiting the Museum. Whether stopping in before exploring the exhibits or meeting friends for a midday meal\, Hot Food Thursdays offer a convenient and satisfying dining option. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early\, as the Chef’s Special is available only while supplies last. \nThe Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center is located at 110 Pequot Trail\, Mashantucket\, CT 06338. For more information\, visit https://www.pequotmuseum.org/explore/events/hot-food-thursdays/.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/hot-food-thursdays-at-the-mashantucket-pequot-museum-research-center/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center\, 110 Pequot Trail\, Mashantucket\, CT\, 06338\, United States
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SUMMARY:Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Returns for Its 38th Year in Goshen
DESCRIPTION:The 38th Annual Falcon Ridge Folk Festival returns to the Goshen Fairgrounds from July 24–26\, 2026\, bringing three days of music\, dancing\, community\, and family-friendly fun to the hills of northwestern Connecticut. \nOne of the Northeast’s premier folk and roots music gatherings\, Falcon Ridge features more than 40 performers across five stages\, along with workshops\, dancing\, camping\, artisan vendors\, food vendors\, and opportunities to connect with fellow music lovers. Early camping opens on Wednesday\, July 22\, and festival activities begin with pre-festival events on Thursday\, including the popular Farm Market and Staff Open Mic. \nThis year’s lineup includes returning favorites such as Slambovian Circus of Dreams\, Nerissa & Katryna Nields\, Susan Werner\, Vance Gilbert\, The Gaslight Tinkers\, Joe Jencks\, Sam Robbins\, and The Storycrafters. Joining the festival are acclaimed Americana artist Jim Lauderdale\, folk duo Alice Howe & Freebo\, and multi-instrumentalist Tony Furtado with his quartet. First-time Falcon Ridge performers include Damn Tall Buildings\, Cold Chocolate\, and The Star Charters. The festival concludes Sunday with a Mainstage performance by renowned fiddler Eileen Ivers & The Brigideens\, featuring musicians associated with Riverdance. \nThe weekend officially begins Friday at noon with the Grassy Hill Emerging Artist Showcase. Festivalgoers can also enjoy the Family Stage\, Workshop Stage\, Dance Barn\, Activities 4 Kids Area\, and the Acoustic Circle of Song. Evening Mainstage concerts are followed by nightly dances and informal campground jam sessions that continue long after the scheduled performances end. \nDancing remains a cornerstone of the Falcon Ridge experience\, with opportunities to participate in Contra and Square Dancing\, Cajun and Zydeco\, Swing\, Blues\, Family and Community Dancing\, and Line Dancing throughout the weekend. \nVisitors will find a diverse selection of food vendors serving Jamaican\, Thai\, Latin American\, and traditional American cuisine\, as well as numerous vegetarian and vegan options. The festival marketplace features artisans offering handmade crafts\, clothing\, pottery\, stained glass\, Fair Trade goods\, and eco-friendly products from around the world. \nThe Falcon Ridge Folk Festival takes place at the Goshen Fairgrounds\, 116 Old Middle Street\, Goshen\, CT 06756. The festival is fully accessible and offers ASL interpretation for performances. \nFor tickets\, camping information\, livestream access\, and the complete festival schedule\, call 860-364-0366 or visit the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival website.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/falcon-ridge-folk-festival-returns-for-its-38th-year-in-goshen/
LOCATION:Goshen Fairgrounds\, 116 Old Middle Street\, Goshen\, CT\, 06756
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SUMMARY:Broadway in the Vines at Sunset Hill Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of live Broadway performances\, wine\, and community during Broadway in the Vines at Sunset Hill Vineyard on Monday\, July 27\, 2026\, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. \nHosted in support of Live & In Color\, this special fundraising event features performances by Broadway artists Nadia Dandashi (Suffs)\, Mia Pak (Suffs)\, Marcus Antonio (Titanique)\, and Connecticut performer Jacqueline Kate Tirado. Guests will also enjoy an exclusive preview of new theatrical works by June Bingham New Playwright Commission recipient Sitara Ahangari and composer Shyama Iyer\, whose new musical The Sound of An Anklet will be featured at the Bingham Camp later this year. \nThroughout the evening\, attendees can sip sangria\, enjoy light bites\, and participate in an auction and raffle featuring prizes such as Broadway tickets\, a case of wine from Sunset Hill Vineyard\, and other curated items. Proceeds support Live & In Color’s mission to champion diverse and innovative theater. \nSunset Hill Vineyard is located at 61 Sunset Hill Road\, Lyme\, CT 06371. For tickets\, donation opportunities\, and additional information\, visit https://givebutter.com/2026-broadway-in-the-vines-xqzqw9.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/broadway-in-the-vines-at-sunset-hill-vineyard/
LOCATION:Sunset Hill Vineyard\, 61 Sunset Hill Road\, Lyme\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lyme
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SUMMARY:Hot Food Thursdays at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch during Hot Food Thursdays at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Every Thursday from 11 am to 2 pm\, the Pequot Café features a rotating Chef’s Special\, offering guests a delicious new meal to enjoy each week. \nPrepared fresh and served on a first-come\, first-served basis\, the weekly special provides an opportunity to savor a flavorful lunch while visiting the Museum. Whether stopping in before exploring the exhibits or meeting friends for a midday meal\, Hot Food Thursdays offer a convenient and satisfying dining option. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early\, as the Chef’s Special is available only while supplies last. \nThe Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center is located at 110 Pequot Trail\, Mashantucket\, CT 06338. For more information\, visit https://www.pequotmuseum.org/explore/events/hot-food-thursdays/.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/hot-food-thursdays-at-the-mashantucket-pequot-museum-research-center/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center\, 110 Pequot Trail\, Mashantucket\, CT\, 06338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mashantucket
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SUMMARY:Weekend in Norfolk at Downtown Norfolk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 11th annual Weekend in Norfolk (WIN) from Friday\, July 31\, through Sunday\, August 2\, 2026. This three-day community festival features music\, art\, history\, gardens\, family activities\, outdoor recreation\, local food\, and cultural experiences at venues throughout Norfolk. \nOne of the weekend’s highlights is Sidewalk Sunday on August 2 from 12 pm to 4 pm on Station Place. With the street closed to traffic\, visitors can browse handmade goods\, meet local artisans\, enjoy live music\, and explore local businesses. Garden enthusiasts can tour four private gardens\, visit the community garden\, attend a composting demonstration\, and receive a free herb seedling while supplies last. Additional activities include a town-wide tag sale\, art exhibits\, and an open artist studio. \nLive music takes place throughout the weekend\, including concerts on the Green\, performances at Infinity Music Hall’s Bistro\, the Emerging Artists concert at the Music Shed\, children’s entertainment\, and an ice cream social. Outdoor activities include guided nature walks\, yoga on the Green\, a gravel bike ride\, fly-fishing workshops\, lawn games\, and family-friendly activities hosted by the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department. Visitors can also enjoy historical exhibits\, tours of local landmarks\, cultural programs at the Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center\, and a variety of dining specials from local restaurants\, food trucks\, and vendors. \nMost events are free\, and activities take place at locations throughout Norfolk\, CT. For the complete schedule\, event locations\, and additional information\, visit https://weekendinnorfolk.org.
URL:https://connecticutlifestyles.com/event/weekend-in-norfolk-at-downtown-norfolk-2/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Downtown Norfolk\, Main Street\, Norfolk\, 06058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Norfolk
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