Mystic Aquarium Summer Nights Presents Secret Garden Night. Dive in to summer nights at Mystic Aquarium! Throughout the month of August, we’re treating you to a special line up of themed after-hour events during Summer Nights. Plants and flowers are not only pretty to look at, but they also benefit our environment in remarkable ways. Tour ... Read more

Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the lively music of the Hartford Steel Symphony on Thursday, August 9th in the Butler-McCook Garden! The Hartford Steel Symphony will be playing a mix of Soca, Calypso, Reggae, Pop, Classical, Gospel and Jazz, all with an island rhythm. The Sunset Sounds Concert Series takes place on the 2nd ... Read more

It’s a match made in heaven and the Essex Steam Train is bringing it to you as they host the "Chocolate and Wine Cruise" (designed for adults age 21 and older only). Ride the vintage train pulled by an antique diesel locomotive and riverboat to sample pairings of fabulous wines and decadent chocolates. Enjoy plentiful ... Read more

Stonington Vineyards Free Friday night Summer Music Series is here through August 31st for a seasonal tradition of music, food, and wine. Every Friday evening from 6 - 9 pm in July & August, Stonington Vineyards welcomes the area’s best acts for a relaxing evening of music on our patio. Guests are invited to bring lawn ... Read more

Fairfield Museum's "Fly In" will be held on Saturday, August 11th from 10 am to 2 pm. This is a free event. Celebrate the anniversary of Gustave Whitehead’s flight in 1901 at Turney’s Farm in Fairfield. View a replica built by Andy Kosch of Whitehead’s flying machine, the “No. 21 Flyer” and learn about his ... Read more

Thje Model Yacht Regatta at the Mystic Seaport will be held on August 11 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. The IOM or “International One Meter” returns to Mystic this year. The turnout last year was very positive and we expect boats numbering in the high teens this year with skippers traveling from N.Y., R.I., ... Read more

The Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival will be held on August 11th and 12th. The festival showcases over 230 artists, with more than two miles of arts and crafts including oils, watercolors, photographs, pastels, sculpture, woodwork, comics, acrylics, and more. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival (MOAF) is free of charge, and features activities and artwork for all ages ... Read more

The 2018 Shoreline Wine Festival will take place August 11th from 12-7 and 12th from 12-6pm! It will celebrate fine wines from CT Wineries and Vineyards from all over the state, all offering their fine wines that range from grape wines to fruit wines. There is something for everyone. Pair this with some of the ... Read more

Hempsted Houses FREE Pirates & the Sea Day will take place on Saturday, August 11th from 1 to 4o pm. Join Connecticut Landmarks at the Hempsted Houses to learn about seafarers of the past. All are invited to this FREE event with sea-celebrating activities from 1­ to 4 pm. Pirates and privateers once sailed the ... Read more

Mystic Seaport Museum's "Arts on the Quad" Voyaging in the Wake of the Whalers will be held on Saturday, August 11th. Dr. Steve Mentz will discuss Shakespeare and the sea, including scenes that Flock Theatre will present. Dr. Mentz teaches Shakespeare, literary theory, and maritime literature at St. John’s University and is the author of ... Read more

Main Street is shutdown and there is a party for all of you! Talented bands, lots of food vendors, artisan, crafts & hand-made items will be available. All Ages Welcome. Free admissions. Raindate: August 19 from 2 to 8 pm Music Schedule: 2 pm Sounds of Franks; 5:30 pm Cover2Cover Local Roads close at 1 ... Read more

The Artisan West Hartford Lobster Clambake will be held on August 12th from 4 to 7 pm. Spend a sunny, summer Sunday dining alfresco among friends and fellow guests at the ARTISAN Lobster/Clam Bake. Guests will enjoy whole lobster (½ lobster for kids), clams, potatoes, corn, potato-salad, coleslaw, pasta salad, seasonal greens, cornbread, local strawberry ... Read more