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This Weekend

August 21–23

Fairs, Festivals, Peaches, Outdoor Fun

Take advantage of the remaining summer weekends with outside activities, including the Bridgewater Country Fair, the Peach Jam at Bishops Orchards, and an exciting drone light show at Lake Compounce.

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peaches

peaches

peaches

peaches

Bishop's Peach Jam

Bishop's Main Orchard

Bridgewater Country Fair

Bridgewater Country Fair

Bridgewater Country Fair

Bridgewater Country Fair

73rd Annual Bridgewater Country Fair

The Bridgewater Fair Grounds

Drone Light Show

Drone Light Show

Drone Light Show

Drone Light Show

Drone Spectacular Light Shows

Little League flyer with baseball team photos and SHC building

Little League flyer with baseball team photos and SHC building

Little League flyer with baseball team photos and SHC building

Little League flyer with baseball team photos and SHC building

Aug 20 – Oct 31

Stamford History Center Commemorates the 75th Anniversary Of Stamford Little League 1951 World Series Championship

Stamford History Center

Dockside Brewery

Dockside Brewery

Dockside Brewery

Dockside Brewery

Weiner Fest Round 2

Dockside Brewery

The beautiful Ivoryton Playhouse is located in Ivoryton, CT

The beautiful Ivoryton Playhouse is located in Ivoryton, CT

The beautiful Ivoryton Playhouse is located in Ivoryton, CT

The beautiful Ivoryton Playhouse is located in Ivoryton, CT

Aug 6 – Sep 6

Ivorytyon Playhouse

10,000 Maniacs

10,000 Maniacs

10,000 Maniacs

10,000 Maniacs

The Ridgefield Playhouse

Goat Yoga

Goat Yoga

Goat Yoga

Goat Yoga

Jun 14 – Sep 13

Flanders Nature Center

Fashioning America exhibition

Fashioning America exhibition

Fashioning America exhibition

Fashioning America exhibition

Aug 5 – Jan 10

Fashioning America: 250 Years of Greenwich Style

Greenwich Historical Society

Car Show

Car Show

Car Show

Car Show

Air Cooled in the Orchard at Lyman Orchards

Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market

The Fray

The Fray

The Fray

The Fray

The Fray - Summer of Light Tour with Dashboard Confessional

Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Old Wethersfield 5K & 10K

Old Wethersfield 5K & 10K

Old Wethersfield 5K & 10K

Old Wethersfield 5K & 10K

Old Wethersfield 5K & 10K

Wethersfield Cove

Shoppers at outdoor market

Shoppers at outdoor market

Shoppers at outdoor market

Shoppers at outdoor market

CT Arts & Eats - A Day of Artisan Wares and Fares

Southbury Town Hall

Food For Life Building Support

Food For Life Building Support

Food For Life Building Support

Food For Life Building Support

Food For Life: Building Social Support

Mattatuck Museum

The Indigo Girls (Amy Ray and Emily Saliers) in front of a brown background

The Indigo Girls (Amy Ray and Emily Saliers) in front of a brown background

The Indigo Girls (Amy Ray and Emily Saliers) in front of a brown background

The Indigo Girls (Amy Ray and Emily Saliers) in front of a brown background

Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center

Lady Kate Cruise Boat

Lady Kate Cruise Boat

Lady Kate Cruise Boat

Lady Kate Cruise Boat

Dinner Cruise with Live Music

New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain Museum of American Art

Back to School Family Night

New Britain Museum of American Art

THE MACHINE

THE MACHINE

THE MACHINE

THE MACHINE

THE MACHINE PERFORMS PINK FLOYD

Levitt Pavilion

Hartford.com Salsa Social dancers

Hartford.com Salsa Social dancers

Hartford.com Salsa Social dancers

Hartford.com Salsa Social dancers

May 22 – Sep 18

Hartford.com Salsa Socials

Pratt Street Historic District

Concerts on the Green

Concerts on the Green

Concerts on the Green

Concerts on the Green

Concerts on the Green

New Milford Town Green

visiting inside the lantern room at NL Harbor Lighthouse

visiting inside the lantern room at NL Harbor Lighthouse

visiting inside the lantern room at NL Harbor Lighthouse

visiting inside the lantern room at NL Harbor Lighthouse

Jul 11 – Dec 6

Visit inside Harbor 'Pequot' Lighthouse, with the New London Maritime Society

New London Harbor 'Pequot' Light

Construction Site

Construction Site

Construction Site

Construction Site

Explore On the Job

KidsPlay Children's Museum

Celtic-folk band Screaming Orphans

Celtic-folk band Screaming Orphans

Celtic-folk band Screaming Orphans

Celtic-folk band Screaming Orphans

Screaming Orphans – From the Porch

Hill-Stead Museum

Changes in Latitudes - Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

Changes in Latitudes - Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

Changes in Latitudes - Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

Changes in Latitudes - Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

Changes in Latitudes - Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

Infinity Music Hall

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea

2026 Newtown Summer Carnival

2026 Newtown Summer Carnival

2026 Newtown Summer Carnival

2026 Newtown Summer Carnival

Newtown Summer Carnival

Fairfield Hills Campus, Newtown, CT

Anastasia The Musical: Youth Edition

Anastasia The Musical: Youth Edition

Anastasia The Musical: Youth Edition

Anastasia The Musical: Youth Edition

Anastasia The Musical Youth Edition

Contra Dance

Contra Dance

Contra Dance

Contra Dance

Kitchen Céilí: Concert & Contra Dance

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens

Other Weekend Highlights

Live Music & Concerts

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Open Mic at the Museum - CUstom House New London

Open Mic at the Museum - CUstom House New London

Open Mic at the Museum - CUstom House New London

Open Mic at the Museum - CUstom House New London

Jul 26 – Dec 27

Open Mic at the Custom House Maritime Museum

Custom House Maritime Museum

Celtic-folk band Screaming Orphans

Celtic-folk band Screaming Orphans

Celtic-folk band Screaming Orphans

Celtic-folk band Screaming Orphans

Screaming Orphans – From the Porch

Hill-Stead Museum

Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series of Michael Carabello at Connecticut’s Old State House

Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series of Michael Carabello at Connecticut’s Old State House

Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series of Michael Carabello at Connecticut’s Old State House

Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series of Michael Carabello at Connecticut’s Old State House

Summer Music Series featuring Michael Carabello

Connecticut’s Old State House

Chestnut Hill Concert Series

Chestnut Hill Concert Series

Chestnut Hill Concert Series

Chestnut Hill Concert Series

Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Fairs & Festivals

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Lake Compounce

Lake Compounce

Lake Compounce

Lake Compounce

Jul 3 – Aug 22

All-American Summer Celebration

Hartford.com Salsa Social dancers

Hartford.com Salsa Social dancers

Hartford.com Salsa Social dancers

Hartford.com Salsa Social dancers

May 22 – Sep 18

Hartford.com Salsa Socials

Pratt Street Historic District

2026 Newtown Summer Carnival

2026 Newtown Summer Carnival

2026 Newtown Summer Carnival

2026 Newtown Summer Carnival

Newtown Summer Carnival

Fairfield Hills Campus, Newtown, CT

Bridgewater Country Fair

Bridgewater Country Fair

Bridgewater Country Fair

Bridgewater Country Fair

73rd Annual Bridgewater Country Fair

The Bridgewater Fair Grounds

Nature & Outdoors

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Lyman Orchards

Lyman Orchards

Lyman Orchards

Lyman Orchards

Jun 15 – Nov 1

Pick your own at Lyman Orchards Open Daily

Lyman Orchards Pick Your Own Fields

Passport Week

Passport Week

Passport Week

Passport Week

Summer Discovery Week

We want to celebrate your accomplishments, join us in the trees!

We want to celebrate your accomplishments, join us in the trees!

We want to celebrate your accomplishments, join us in the trees!

We want to celebrate your accomplishments, join us in the trees!

Jun 17 – Aug 30

Congratulations Class of '26!

TreeTrails Adventures Mystic

More glow nights going into the summer season! Join us!

More glow nights going into the summer season! Join us!

More glow nights going into the summer season! Join us!

More glow nights going into the summer season! Join us!

Jun 16 – Aug 30

Summer Glow Nights

TreeTrails Adventures Mystic

Kids (Things To Do with Kids)

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Students at a beach look through a bin to observe marine organisms.

Students at a beach look through a bin to observe marine organisms.

Students at a beach look through a bin to observe marine organisms.

Students at a beach look through a bin to observe marine organisms.

Jun 22 – Aug 21

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Bridgeport Public Library - Plant a Seed, Read

Bridgeport Public Library - Plant a Seed, Read

Bridgeport Public Library - Plant a Seed, Read

Bridgeport Public Library - Plant a Seed, Read

Jun 22 – Aug 28

Bridgeport Public Library - Plant a Seed, Read

All Bridgeport Library Locations

a cell phone showing points of interest for next destination for scavenger hunt with historical landmark in the background

a cell phone showing points of interest for next destination for scavenger hunt with historical landmark in the background

a cell phone showing points of interest for next destination for scavenger hunt with historical landmark in the background

a cell phone showing points of interest for next destination for scavenger hunt with historical landmark in the background

Jun 6 – Sep 6

Exploring Waterford: a history scavenger hunt

Waterford Public Library side lawn & possibly the park area next door

Megalodon shark

Megalodon shark

Megalodon shark

Megalodon shark

May 9 – Dec 31

Sharks Exhibition

Connecticut Science Center

Art Museums, Galleries & Festivals

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Norwich and the Revolution main graphic

Norwich and the Revolution main graphic

Norwich and the Revolution main graphic

Norwich and the Revolution main graphic

May 9 – Dec 31

Norwich Stories of the American Revolution

Slater Memorial Museum

fortune cookie project curated by catherine vanaria. July 11 - September 25, 2026.

fortune cookie project curated by catherine vanaria. July 11 - September 25, 2026.

fortune cookie project curated by catherine vanaria. July 11 - September 25, 2026.

fortune cookie project curated by catherine vanaria. July 11 - September 25, 2026.

Jul 13 – Sep 25

Exhibition: The Fortune Cookie Project

The Gallery at Still River Editions

Designing Mindfulness

Designing Mindfulness

Designing Mindfulness

Designing Mindfulness

May 21 – Sep 30

Designing Mindfulness

June 26 - October 11. Luxe CT. Velvet Mills to Modern Runways.

June 26 - October 11. Luxe CT. Velvet Mills to Modern Runways.

June 26 - October 11. Luxe CT. Velvet Mills to Modern Runways.

June 26 - October 11. Luxe CT. Velvet Mills to Modern Runways.

Jun 26 – Oct 11

Mystic Museum of Art Presents: LUXE, CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways

CT250

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"An American Ship" by Pat Procko. Acrylic, 14" x 17" framed

"An American Ship" by Pat Procko. Acrylic, 14" x 17" framed

"An American Ship" by Pat Procko. Acrylic, 14" x 17" framed

"An American Ship" by Pat Procko. Acrylic, 14" x 17" framed

Apr 20 – Sep 21

Art in Waterford: Past+Present+Future

Waterford Town Hall Main Hallway

"Barque Eagle at Harkness Sunset" by Laurie Allan. Acrylic. 12" x 14" framed.

"Barque Eagle at Harkness Sunset" by Laurie Allan. Acrylic. 12" x 14" framed.

"Barque Eagle at Harkness Sunset" by Laurie Allan. Acrylic. 12" x 14" framed.

"Barque Eagle at Harkness Sunset" by Laurie Allan. Acrylic. 12" x 14" framed.

Jan 5 – Sep 17

Art In Waterford - "We, the artists ... celebrate our country's 250th year and the Town of Waterford's 225th year of independence"

Waterford Town Hall main hallway

Jul 4 – Jul 9

Connecticut's Revolution

Museum of Connecticut History at the Connecticut State Library

Crayon drawing of a salad in a bowl with tomato slices on top, viewed from above.

Crayon drawing of a salad in a bowl with tomato slices on top, viewed from above.

Crayon drawing of a salad in a bowl with tomato slices on top, viewed from above.

Crayon drawing of a salad in a bowl with tomato slices on top, viewed from above.

Jun 11 – Aug 23

Your Plate Squared: Celebrating America’s 250th

The Bruce Museum, Vicki Netter Fitzgerald Works on Paper Gallery

Nightlife Events

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Brian Regan

Brian Regan

Brian Regan

Brian Regan

Brian Regan - Friday August 21st

The Ridgefield Playhouse

Sunflowers, Sips & Sunsets at Lyman Orchard

Sunflowers, Sips & Sunsets at Lyman Orchard

Sunflowers, Sips & Sunsets at Lyman Orchard

Sunflowers, Sips & Sunsets at Lyman Orchard

Sunflowers, Sips & Sunsets at Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze

Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze

Mixtape Match

Mixtape Match

Mixtape Match

Mixtape Match

Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill

1741 Pub and Grill

Foodie Events

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Free Ice Cream

Free Ice Cream

Free Ice Cream

Free Ice Cream

Free Ice Cream with Retail Purchase

The Shops at Yale

Connecticut Farm Strong - March Farm

Connecticut Farm Strong - March Farm

Connecticut Farm Strong - March Farm

Connecticut Farm Strong - March Farm

Connecticut Farm Strong - Supporting CT Farmers Music Event

March Farm Hilltop

Shoppers at outdoor market

Shoppers at outdoor market

Shoppers at outdoor market

Shoppers at outdoor market

CT Arts & Eats - A Day of Artisan Wares and Fares

Southbury Town Hall

Spooky Popcorn graphic

Spooky Popcorn graphic

Spooky Popcorn graphic

Spooky Popcorn graphic

Jul 11 – Aug 29

Constitution Plaza

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