Celebrate Connecticut Open House Day in Middlesex County 2025

CT Visit Open House Special

Get ready to Zip, Climb, and Splash - the ultimate adventure at Brownstone Park, CT's top outdoor thrill spot. Zip lines, water slide, water obstacles & more.

Grab your passes now at BrownstonePark.com

15% Off the adventure or wakeboard pass

Valid 6/14/25
 

The Bushnell House and Carriage House located at 121 South Main St. in Westbrook will be open 10am - 2pm. Come see a spinning wheel demonstration and fiber exhibit and learn how flax and cotton are processed into thread and yarn. An interpreter will discuss Native American hunting and fishing tools on display. The Westbrook Garden Club will have a member to answer questions about the Bushnell's house newly planted kitchen garden. On display in the carriage house will be art, sculptures and memorabilia originating from  the local artist community that operated during 1950’s and 1960’s at the Westbrook Gallery owned by Aage Hogfeldt. The book Westbrook History Happenings and Hearsay will be offered at a discounted rate.

Stuck while researching your Connecticut ancestor? Charter Oak Genealogy is offering 4 free 30 minute consults from 10-12. Consults can be reserved in advance by emailing [email protected].

The Clinton Art Gallery will be offering 10% off the entire gallery (other than the art show in the classroom) to all guests.

The Museum of Fife & Drum will be participating by offering free admission between 11 AM and 4 PM. Come on down and see what you have been missing!

The Company of Fifers & Drummers was established to : 

1. perpetuate the historical significance and folk traditions of fife and drum music
2. Encourage the development of young fifers and drummers
3. Establish a permanent Archives and Museum to chronicle the development of fife and drum
4. Identify, collect, and preserve historical artifacts including instruments, music manuscripts, uniforms and photos
 

The Company has extended the boundaries of the fife and drum community, known as the Ancients, far beyond New England. Their roster lists corps and individuals all across the United States and in Europe.
 

Free Admission for the first 50 visitors.

Drama Works Theatre company in Old Saybrook, produces 5 to 6 shows a year. The theatre is an Off Broadway style, intimate, 42 seat theatre. We produce contemporary dramas, comedy and comedy/drama.

We'll be open from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. on June 14th. Stop in to receive an advance sale discount of $7.00 off the regular price of a ticket (from $27 to $20) for any performance of our upcoming play, “The Father” by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton. The play opens on September 5th and runs the 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th and 14th. 
 

20% Discount off normal prices for the 1 Hour Steam Train Excursion and the 2.5 Hour Steam Train & Riverboat Excursions on Saturday June 14, 2025

Historic Castle (museum) with hiking trails on the grounds around it.

We will be offering free admission on Open House Day, June 14th. First come , first serve. No pre-booking available for Open House Day. Tours are available from 10 am to 4 pm. We admit 18 people every 15 minutes for these tours.( 10am, 10.15 am, etc. to 4 pm.). The Park will be open from 8 am to sunset for the outside of the castle and the trails.

Free admittance to the Godfrey Memorial Library genealogical research center. We'll give you a tour of our facility and show you how to get started researching your ancestors.

Buy one get one ticket deal for tickets to evening performances of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" running June 26th - July 27th.  Two tickets for $60.  At the box office only from 11am - 3pm.

Laurel Island is a five acre Island in the middle of Lake Pocotopaug in East Hampton, Connecticut. It is for rent at times and has 5 cabins and a Lodge.

For this event we are offering a boat ride to the Island and a walk around the Island. We can accommodate groups of 10 on the boat.

Free admission to the Strawberry Festival at Lyman Orchards! Enjoy live music, free community yoga class, participate in our kids and adult pie eating contest, and more!

CT Visit Open House Special

Get ready to Slide down the Mountain on the slide the slopes water slides. Enjoy free yard games with the purchase of your pass. 

Grab your passes now at PowderRIdgePark.com

20% Off Slide The Slopes passes

Valid 6/14/25
 

Pratt House will be open for FREE guided tours to the public the weekend of June 14th and 15th.  Inside the home, in addition to our regular tour, will be showcasing a new exhibit about blacksmithing-the trade that sustained the home's residents for nine generations.

As part of Open House Day we will also offer a walk the the Pratt Smithy two doors down (now a private residence) for some "now and then" image sharing.

Free Admission to the Thankful Arnold House Museum and Garden from 12 noon to 4 pm. Games, scavenger hunt and demonstrations.

Locally loved destination located in the quaint village of Centerbrook, CT.

More than just a cheese shop, it's an inviting, rustic haven for cheese enthusiasts, food lovers and curious passerby.  The aroma of aged cheddar, or a sharp blue greets you as you enter hinting of the craftsmanship behind every wheel.  The shop offers personalized service and thoughtful pairings. In addition to cheese, you'll find charcuterie, local honey, and jams, crusty breads, all perfect for assembling the ultimate cheese board. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mention Connecticut Open House Day and receive a free hand-held cooler bag with purchases over $25 (while supplies last).
 

We offer over 9000 sq ft of antiques, vintage and unique items. A diverse selection of modern, vintage, and antique goods, we curate an experience that resonates with history and style. Our network of vendors bring their distinct offerings, all carefully chosen for your consideration. Step back in time and embrace the nostalgia. Every piece has a tale to tell, and it's waiting to become a part of your story. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Westbrook Historical Society Museum located on the town green at 1196 Boston Post Road will be open 10am - 2pm. The museum houses artifacts and a research center that tells the story of Westbrook. This year a doll collection will be featured with dolls dating from the 1830's to 1960's. The book Westbrook History Happenings and Hearsay will be offered at a discounted rate.