Week of Events
Mystic Seaport Museum Garden Tours
Celebrate the arrival of summer 2018 with a private tour of the gardens at Mystic Seaport Museum in the company of their master gardeners. Guests will enjoy a 60-minute garden tour. Ticket includes Museum admission, so you can spend the day and take in our two newest exhibitions, The Vikings Begin: Treasures from Uppsala University, Sweden and Science, ... Read more
Harbor Point Annual Car Show in Stamford, Connecticut
Harbor Point Annual Car Show in Stamford, Connecticut
The Harbor Point 4th Annual Car Show in Stamford, Connecticut will feature Hot Rods, Vintage Cars, Ferraris, Corvettes and Monster Trucks along with DJ, Bike Exhibition, Best Summer Dish Contest. LOCATION Harbor Point Boardwalk 1 Harbor Point Road Stamford, CT 06902 DATE/TIME Sunday, June 10th, 2018 Showtime: 10:00am to 2:00pm Car Entry: 8:30am to 10:00am ... Read more
RiverFare Gourmet Food and Drink Tasting Event
RiverFare Gourmet Food and Drink Tasting Event
The unofficial kickoff to Summer on the Shoreline, CRM’s annual fundraiser RiverFare is a gourmet food and drink tasting event on the Museum’s riverfront lawn. Numerous local caterers and restaurants vendors provide delicious samples of their culinary talents for patrons, as well as tastings from breweries and wineries of the River Valley. A full cash ... Read more
Inspiring Women Are Popping Up At Popover Series
Inspiring Women Are Popping Up At Popover Series
Join us for an even of conversation, meditation, reflection and inspiration. Simsburys premier bistro & bakery, Popover Bistro and Bakery, is launching a new motivational series designed to inspire your mind as much as their health-conscious treats inspire your stomach. Taking place on select Friday evenings (6PM-8PM) beginning on April 6, 2018 through August 8, 2018, ... Read more
Downtown Milford Farmer’s Market
Downtown Milford Farmer’s Market
It's that community vibe that makes the farmer's market ripe for pairing with the Downtown Milford Business Association, whose mission is to bring attention to the downtown business district. The farmer's market runs on Saturdays from June 2 through October 27 from 9 AM to 1 PM and features a variety of fresh local produce, ... Read more
Free Trails Day Hike on Birchbank Mountain, Shelton, Connecticut
Free Trails Day Hike on Birchbank Mountain, Shelton, Connecticut
National Trails Day Birchbank Mountain hike to Webb Mountain in Monroe, Housatonic overlook to overlook. Moderately difficult hike of four miles with a total elevation gain of 850 feet, but with an easy pace and many opportunities to catch your breath. Rain date: June 3 at 1:00 pm Meet at 9:15 and start hiking at ... Read more
Connecticut Trails Day Walk at Nathan Hale Homestead
Connecticut Trails Day Walk at Nathan Hale Homestead
Join Nathan Hale Homestead staff for an easy stroll into history as you are guided through the Hale Family Farm. The last leg of the journey takes you through the Nathan Hale State Forest on the “road to Norwich,” an 18th-century dirt road that the Hale Family used to drive their livestock to market. Heavy ... Read more
Hike the Appalachian Trail with Christine Bighinatti at Bull’s Bridge
Hike the Appalachian Trail with Christine Bighinatti at Bull’s Bridge
Join L.L.Bean as we hike a section of the Appalachian Trail. Our special guest is our own Christine Bighinatti, who, last year, through-hiked the entire Appalachian Trail. These scenic woods also includes a popular technical whitewater stretch of the Housatonic River and a traditional covered bridge. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate. WHERE TO MEET: 333 Kent Road, ... Read more
National Trails Day in Hamden
National Trails Day in Hamden
Join Denali and our staff on National Trails Day for a group hike at Sleeping Giant State Park. We'll start on the quieter, eastern side of the park at Chestnut Lane in Hamden, and we'll do a loop hike along the Blue blazed and Orange trails. Please bring your own snacks and water, and be ... Read more
National Trails Day in East Haddam
National Trails Day in East Haddam
Join us for a National Trails Day Hike at Devil's Hopyard State Park. We will follow the Orange trail through the park with a stop at a scenic view for a snack break. Our hike will also include a visit to Chapman Falls. Bring your own food and water. There will be some steep sections.
Family Day with Mystic Aquarium at Tanger Outlets Foxwoods
Family Day with Mystic Aquarium at Tanger Outlets Foxwoods
Join Tanger Outlets and The Mystic Aquarium on Saturday, June 2nd from 12-4PM near Sketchers. See a LIVE horseshoe crab and other invertebrates. Find more about where they live and how the environment affects how animals live and flourish. Also, enter for a chance to win an Aquarium VIP Membership package for a family of 4.
CT Trails Day Paddle at Essex Coves
CT Trails Day Paddle at Essex Coves
Join the Connecticut River Museum for their first guided paddle of the season. The launch will be from the Essex Town boat launch and paddle the quiet coves of Essex. Learn about historical events and figures, explore the ecology of the tidal marshes and hopefully spot beautiful birds from eagles and osprey to herons, egrets, ... Read more
Connecticut TrAILS Day Hike
Connecticut TrAILS Day Hike
Bring Fidos and Fluffy to the first-ever CT TrAILS Day adventure! Ask your human sidekick to sign up for this ruffly figure-eight loop on Chatfield Trail where they can discuss hiking with dogs with our very own Nakitta from Denali Old Saybrook. Topics covered during the trip include where to find dog-friendly parks, gear to ... Read more
Connecticut Trails Day Hike in Killingworth
Connecticut Trails Day Hike in Killingworth
Join Denali, the staff from their Old Saybrook store, and friends on a group hike at Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth. Participants can bring their dogs. We'll take the Chatfield Trail to discuss hiking tips, gear, safety, and comfort for hikes with your canine companions. This free event is an on-leash hike. Space is ... Read more
Grand Opening of Roses for Autism Garden at Pinchbeck Farm
Grand Opening of Roses for Autism Garden at Pinchbeck Farm
The public is invited to the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Roses for Autism Garden at Pinchbeck Farm. Celebrate the unveiling of the sensory garden at the nonprofit Roses for Autism farm. The different beds are specifically designed to inspire all of the senses to be both therapeutic and educational for a ... Read more
Junior Woman’s Club of Milford Touch A Truck
Junior Woman’s Club of Milford Touch A Truck
The Junior Woman's Club of Milford Touch A Truck is a hands-on family day of fun. Climb on, honk the horn and play away on over 25 trucks. Tickets are $5 for kids over 2 and adults, under 2 is free. Food for purchase.
Simsbury Guided Walking-Bike Sculptures Tour
Simsbury Guided Walking-Bike Sculptures Tour
The rural roadways and glorious gardens of Simsbury are now inhabited by 32 lifelike bronze sculptures depicting people in everyday settings. On Sunday, June 3rd, guests will have an opportunity to discover these stunning figures up close and personal on a guided walking or bike tour throughout town. The excursions will take place from 2 to ... Read more
Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors Presents Ruth Ware
Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors Presents Ruth Ware
New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware brings her suspenseful summer 2018 read to Mohegan Sun during an exclusive Winning Authors event, hosted by Bank Square Books. The Death Of Mrs. Westaway is a thrilling tale of a mistaken inheritance gone wrong and you can be one of the first to go behind the pages ... Read more
Celebrate “Food is Art” to Benefit Cultural Alliance of Western CT
Celebrate “Food is Art” to Benefit Cultural Alliance of Western CT
"Food Is Art." On Sunday, June 3rd, guests will join the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut to applaud, celebrate, and support its past accomplishments, present endeavors, and future plans at an artisanal experience designed to satisfy just about every sense. Celebrating the art of food, simply and elegantly, "Food is Art: Nurturing the Creative Soul" ... Read more
Music in the Meadow at the Connecticut College Arboretum
Music in the Meadow at the Connecticut College Arboretum
The Connecticut College Arboretum and Good Sponge Records present the seventh annual Music in the Meadow on Sunday, June 3, 2018. This year's lineup features three stellar southeastern Connecticut bands: Plywood Cowboy, Chris MacKay & the Toneshifters and Driving Route 9. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for an enjoyable, family-friendly outdoor concert in the ... Read more
Music in the Meadow at The Connecticut College Arboretum
Music in the Meadow at The Connecticut College Arboretum
The Connecticut College Arboretum and Good Sponge Records present the seventh annual Music in the Meadow on Sunday, June 3, 2018. This year's lineup features three stellar southeastern Connecticut bands: Plywood Cowboy, Chris MacKay & the Toneshifters and Driving Route 9. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for an enjoyable, family-friendly outdoor concert in the ... Read more
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley Free Sunset Sweat Outdoor Fitness Series
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley Free Sunset Sweat Outdoor Fitness Series
Summer is just around the corner and The Shoppes at Farmington Valley will welcome the warm weather with the debut of Sunset Sweat, an outdoor fitness series taking place every Sunday evening at 6PM, beginning Sunday, June 3 and running through Sunday, September 30. All classes are held in its outdoor community space, Lowell Court, located between American Eagle and Green Tangerine, and are free ... Read more