Mystic Aquarium Summer Nights presents Beluga Blues & Burgers. 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. Visit with Kela, Juno and their trainers at the Arctic Coast where you’ll witness some underwater enrichment and training activities. ... Read more

Cirque Éloize "Hotel" is coming to Foxwoods Resort Casino August 22-September 2. Cirque Éloize "Hotel" is the story of a place and the travelers who come passing through it. A stopover where lives intersect, collide and juxtapose for a brief time to generate tales and memories. Acrobatics, theatre, dance and live music, will draw spectators into ... Read more

The 2018 Plainville Fire Company's Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held August 24, 25, and 26th at Norton Park in Plainville, Connecticut. Each year the attendance of Balloonist has increased. There is no entrance fee. The entire event is free. There will be arts, crafts and food vendors throughout the weekend. Note: NO DRONES! They are extremely ... Read more

The 2018 Hartford Sängerbund (German Club) Bierfest will be held august 24 - August 26 in Newington, Connecticut. This is the year the bierfest to take place under the big tent. Tap your toes to a band directly from Germany. Continuous entertainment includes traditional German dance demonstrations by the Schuhplattler Dancers. Enjoy delicious German specialties, such ... Read more

The Shops at Marlborough Barn is hosting another "Junk in the Trunk" event on Saturday, August 25 from 9 am to 1 pm. The grounds will fill up with folks parking and selling from their vehicles. You never know what you'll find at Junk in the Trunk! Cost: $20 sign up fee for vendors and ... Read more

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation welcomes everyone to Schemitzun, August 25 & 26 2018. Schemitzun, the Feast of Green Corn and Dance; gives honor to Mantoo (Creator) provider of all things and celebrating our harvest, ancestors, elders, veterans, family and Native American heritage. Schemitzun takes place on the Mashantucket cultural grounds. Shuttle service is available from the ... Read more

Downtown New Haven's first ever outdoor craft beer festival returns on Saturday, August, 25, 2018. The New Haven Craft Beer Fest will feature a curated selection of craft beer from some of the best local and regional breweries in an intimate urban outdoor setting. Enjoy unique and limited offerings from over 20 local and regional ... Read more

On Saturday, August 25th and Sunday, August 26th, the Hey Stamford! Food Festival comes to Stamford Downtown, at Mill River Park. The Blind Rhino Beer Garden will highlight the finest in regional and national breweries, the Fairfield County Bank Kids Zone will include a host of games and activities for the family.  And it’s not a food festival ... Read more

Mystic Seaport Museum's "Arts on the Quad" Science, Myth, and Mystery: The Vinland Map Saga will be held on Saturday, August 25th. Nicholas Bell, senior vice president for Curatorial Affairs at Mystic Seaport Museum, will give a talk about the Vinland Map, and Fred Calabretta, senior curator at the Museum, will speak about the music ... Read more

The August Riverfront Summer Pops Concert will be held at Great River Park in Hartford. Hear music from pop stars, shows, and movies including highlights from "La La Land," "Star Wars," "Jesus Christ Superstar," and more. Music from composers Gilbert & Sullivan, Henry Mancini, John Lennon, and John Williams will fill out the evening.

The Wadsworth Mansion located at 421 Wadsworth St, Middletown, will transform its 700 foot vista into a marketplace and festival where a variety of vendors will gather to sell their Connecticut grown or made products. This event is free and open to the public. One can stroll from tent to tent purchasing fresh produce, fruit, ... Read more

Come taste over 50 varieties of tomatoes, all grown by Farmer Joe. Enjoy tasty tomato treats from several area restaurants. This free event is kid friendly, but please leave your dogs home Smith's Acres is a family owned and operated garden center and farm market. Be sure to "Like" us on Facebook and get signed ... Read more