The Norwalk Historical Society will host a very special “Independence Day at Mill Hill Historic Park” on July 4th from 1 to 4 pm. This special eventwill feature an encampment by Revolutionary War reenactors representing the Marbleheaders and the 1st Rhode Island Regiment of Foot. The day will also include the annual “Let Freedom Ring” ... Read more

Now in its eighth year at the Connecticut River Museum, Thursdays on the Dock Free concerts have for many become the unofficial start to the summer weekend. In 2018 the event will take place every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, July 5 through August 30 on the Museum’s historic steamboat dock. This free event ... Read more

On Thursday, July 5, 2018 the Mystic Museum of Art is proudly hosting Roy McLendon, a member of the Florida Highwaymen artists, as part of our VOXISH series. In the early 1950’s through the 1980’s a group of twenty-six African-American artists known as the “Florida Highwaymen” used vivid and bright colors to display the beautiful ... Read more

Kick Off Summer 18' with a bang at the first ever New England Summer Beer Festival this July in Goshen, Connecticut! Experience a one of a kind event in the beautiful state of Connecticut. 2 nights and 3 days of the best BEER, FOOD, and MUSIC New England has to offer! A portion of all ... Read more

On Friday, July 6, 2018, the New London Maritime Society presents An Evening of Song (& Desserts) with Mustard's Retreat -- a fund-raiser for the New London Maritime Society. The concert will take place at 7 PM, beneath the courtyard tent at the Custom House Maritime Museum, 150 Bank Street, New London, CT.   Mustard's Retreat will be featuring songs from their ... Read more

Come hike with us at Southford Falls State Park in Southbury. The falls are the original site of the Diamond Match Company, and the swift Eightmile river played an important role in the area's industrial history. Wonderful views are available from the fire tower at the southern part of the park. ***Since space is limited ... Read more

The 3rd annual NICE Festival will be held on Saturday, July 7 from 11 am to 8 pm. The NICE Festival is a Multi-Cultural Celebration with Food, LIVE Music & Dance, Arts & Crafts. All ages welcome. This day-long event is filled with an abundance of cultural performances and numerous vendors offering a wide array of ... Read more

The Mystic Sharkfest will be held on July 8th and features a 1500 meter swim from Middle Wharf at Mystic Seaport, down the Mystic River and under the famous Bascule drawbridge to finish at Dock A at Seaport Marine next to Red 36 Restaurant. This swim will give you the perfect excuse to visit a ... Read more

Come on down to Downtown Mystic on Sunday, July 8th from 8:30am to 2pm for activities in the park, races and recreation on the water, and specials downtown during Mystic River Day. This event kicks off upon the conclusion of the Sharkfest Swim. Children’s activities and games on the Mystic River Park green. Mystic Sharkfest Swim ... Read more