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Foxwoods Resort Casino Introduces Drive-In Movie Experience
Foxwoods Resort Casino is introducing a drive-in movie theater to provide guests the opportunity to enjoy their favorite films al fresco this summer and fall. Kicking off July 2, 2020, Night Out at the Drive-In will present one feature film per night Thursday-Sunday in July and August, and Friday-Sunday in September and October. This family friendly experience is the latest to join the wide variety of unique offerings at the resort, where there truly is something for everyone. Foxwoods Night…
2020 Norwich Harbor Fireworks
The 2020 Norwich Harbor Fireworks Festival will be held at the Norwich Harbor on Friday, July 3, 2020 and Saturday, July 4, 2020 June 29th Update: Unfortunately due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Norwich Harbor Fireworks have been cancelled this year. Next year we hopefully can have a blow out celebration. Read more Check the Facebook page for full details and times. Click Here to find more fireworks in Connecticut
2020 Sailfest at New London Harbor Schedule
The 2020 Sailfest will be held on July 10th through July 12th, 2020 in New London. Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut’s premiere summertime event, complete with a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, ships, and over 200 vendors lining the streets. There will be plenty to see, buy, and eat, so make sure to come hungry and ready to try new food! June 29th Update: Due to the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and for the safety of our…
Janet Jackson’s Black Diamond Tour Comes to Foxwoods!
Janet Jackson takes Foxwoods Resort Casino by storm on July 17, 2020 in the Grand Theater at 8:00 pm. *** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATE IS TBA *** Janet Jackson is one of the most influential entertainers of the modern era. Her music has won her 6 GRAMMY® Awards, 2 Emmy Nominations, a Golden Globe Award, a nomination for an Academy Award along with dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. She…
The North Haven Food & Fun Fest
Join us for the Connecticut Food and Fun Fest at the North Haven Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 11 am to 7 pm. Live Bands all day including MTV's Ultimate Cover Band THE ZOO Dozens of the regions best niche food trucks BBQ, Spanish, Seafood, Italian, American, Vegan, Specialty Deserts Over 200 vendors in our split shopping area including a local artisan market and an antique and vintage market for those great American Picker finds! 🍻Beer, 🍷Wine and…
2020 Rising Pint Brewfest
Welcome to Rising Pint 2020. Join us July 18th from 1pm-5pm at Rentschler Field Stadium located at 615 Silver Lane East Hartford, CT 06118. Rising Pint 2020 will showcase over 80 American Craft Breweries, Macro-Breweries, Ciders and imported beers from around the world. Connecticut’s top restaurants will also be in attendance pairing delicious foods with your favorite beverages. This event has been cancelled. Event proceeds will benefit The REACH Foundation. The REACH Foundation is a 501.c3 non profit organization that…
Margarita Crawl Hartford
Bar Crawl Unlimited is a small business that has one goal… Create memories that will last a lifetime! Our events are immensely popular, but for this theme we will keep the numbers lower to enhance the experience of the ticket holders. This means that this event WILL SELL OUT WAY IN ADVANCE. The promoter reserves the right to change the venues and order of venues at any given time. Refunds are not accepted but we are flexible if you cannot…
Meet the Artists & Artisans at the Olde Mistick Village Mystic
Meet the Artists and Artisans will be held on August 1st and 2nd as well as September 5 - 7, 2020 from 10 am to 6 pm at the Olde Mistick Village in Mystic. For 47 years, the Apple Orchard in Olde Mistick Village has bloomed with white tents as artists booth are set up. From delicate blown glass to amazing pottery, to intricate sculpture, to oil, pastel and watercolor paintings, you don't want to miss the event.
Annual Glastonbury Food Truck Festival
The Annual Glastonbury Food Truck Festival will be held on August 1st and 2nd, 2020 at the Glastonbury Elks B.P.O.E. 2202 in Glastonbury, Connecticut. This event has been cancelled. The Fourth Annual Glastonbury Food Truck Festival includes more than 25 Food Trucks, plus Beer, Wine, Craft Beer, & Liquor. Gourmet Food Trucks serve a variety of delicious dishes and Tasty Treats. Annual Glastonbury Food Truck Festival Dates/Times Saturday August 1st 11am-8pm Sunday August 2th 11am-6pm Carnival Rides for the Kids…
Cabela’s Classic Car Show
Cabela’s Classic Car Show in East Hartford, Connecticut on Sunday, August 2, 2020 will benefit the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. $10 entry fee for show cars. No cut off date. Times: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Rain date 8/9/20.
Annual Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival
The Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival will take place at it's new home at the Hebron Lions Fairgrounds in Hebron, CT August 6-9, 2020. This four day festival is a great family event with plenty of music and fun for all. This year will be no different as we will bring the best of Bluegrass to the stage on the second weekend of August. We will also again have a Showcase stage presenting the best of talent from Connecticut and surrounding…
2020 North Branford Potato & Corn Festival
The 2020 North Branford Potato & Corn Festival will be held on August 7th - August 9th, 2020. Fireworks will be held on Saturday, August 8th starting at 9 pm. This event has been cancelled. The PoCo Fest, hosted by the North Branford Parks & Recreation Department, celebrates its 19th year of a free, fun-filled, family event with food, free contests and games, rides and amusements, a craft and business expo, a petting zoo, and entertainment of all kinds throughout…
The 2020 Mystic Outdoor Art Festival Schedule
The 63rd Mystic Outdoor Art Festival will be held on August 8th & 9th in Downtown Mystic, Connecticut. August 8: 10 am to 6 pm August 9: 10 am to 5 pm Planned and executed by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest of its kind in the Northeast region, and draws more than 85,000 people from around New England and beyond during this two day event. As a juried art show, the…
2020 Made in Connecticut Expo
The 2020 Made in Connecticut Expo will be held on Saturday August 8th and Sunday August 9th in Naugatuck, Connecticut. Join us for the annual Made in Connecticut Expo at our new INDOOR location! We're bringing over 300 amazing booths all from right here in Connecticut in every category imaginable. Food companies, drink companies, handcrafted products, manufacturers, apparel and fashion designers, artists and artisans, farm producers, local authors doing book signings, health and beauty product companies, pet companies, top local…
Thimble Island Brewing Co. 2nd Annual Seafood & Brew Festival
Thimble Island Brewing Company's 2nd Annual Seafood & Brew Festival will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 11 AM to 8 PM Celebrate Summer with the Thimble Brew Crew, The Chowder Pot, The Zoo Band & The Muddy Rudders! Our 2nd Annual Seafood and Brew Fest will be here at Thimble Island Brewery on Saturday, August 8th! Join us for great beer, delicious seafood stations, hot dogs, hamburgers and music all day long. Branford's own Captain of the…
Terrificon at Mohegan Sun Casino
Terrificon, Connecticut #1 Comic Con is coming to at Mohegan Sun Casino August 14-16, 2020 and will be held at the Mohegan Sun Expo & Convention Center. Once again, Big Fedora Marketing, LLC is producing the Nutmeg State's #1 comic book convention for fans of comics and their creators, actors from superhero, sci-fi, horror shows and films - plus the best shopping for comic books, artwork, Pop-culture memorabilia and gaming goods. Finally, TerrifiCon has the state's coolest cosplayers and don't…
Annual Farmington Food Truck Festival
The Annual Farmington Food Truck Festival will be held on August 15 and 16, 2020. Free Admission! Farmington Valleys Premier Family Food Festival Event! 20+ of New England's most popular Food trucks conjugate all in one location right here in the Beautiful Farmington, CT. Bacon Wrapped Deep Fried Grilled Cheese to the most creative BBQ cuisine, from kids bounce houses, photo booths to make memories, and music throughout the weekend, this truly is Family Fun for Everyone!!!
Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival (Hartford)
The Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival invites community and club teams for a day of fun competition on the Connecticut River on August 15, 2020. Come cheer on the paddlers and celebrate Asian culture at the riverfront at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, a landscaped park over I-91 in downtown Hartford that opened to the public in 1999, is the centerpiece of the Riverfront park system. A stage at the river’s edge provides a scenic venue for a…
Annual Milford Oyster Festival Schedule
The Annual Milford Oyster Festival will be held on Saturday, August 15th, 2020 from 10 am to 6 pm on the Milford Green. Party all evening with the Frontiers. Food, craft beer and wine will be available for purchase. The Milford Oyster Festival will have 30,000 oysters! All oysters harvested in Milford waters by Briarpatch Enterprises, Inc. Try the sweet taste of Milford oysters and enjoy them with a craft beer or premium wine.” The MILFORD OYSTER FESTIVAL has the…
Dinosaur State Park Day in Rocky Hill
Dinosaur State Park Day will be held on August 15th, 2020 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill. Come celebrate the anniversary of the Eubrontes trackway discovery in 1966! This event has been cancelled. We will have FREE admission to the museum, games, prizes, arts & crafts, food, entertainment, movies, live animal demonstrations, educational science stations, and more!
