The Connecticut River Museum in Essex will host an Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, 2025, beginning at 12:00 pm. This festive afternoon offers visitors a chance to explore museum exhibits, complete a themed scavenger hunt, and enjoy a lively boat parade on the Connecticut River. The museum will open at noon, and the ... Read more
Lyman Orchards will host a family-friendly Fourth of July Community Drumming Circle on Friday, July 4, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Apple Barrel Farm Market. Guests are invited to bring their own drums and chairs to participate in this spirited outdoor event led by Ken Parker. In addition to the drumming ... Read more
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Celebrate America! concert on Friday, July 4, 2025, at 7:30 pm at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center. Gates open at 6:00 pm for this festive Independence Day event, part of the Talcott Mountain Music Festival summer series. Led by HSO Music Director Carolyn Kuan, the performance ... Read more
