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This Weekend

August 7–9

Still Plenty of Summer Left

This weekend brings country fairs and carnivals, the Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, a Peach Festival at Lyman Orchard, and top musical acts performing around the state.

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Guests enjoy the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival that stretches along the Mystic River

Guests enjoy the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival that stretches along the Mystic River

Guests enjoy the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival that stretches along the Mystic River

Guests enjoy the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival that stretches along the Mystic River

68th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival

Downtown Mystic

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival

Goshen Fairgrounds

Wolcott Country Fair

Wolcott Country Fair

Wolcott Country Fair

Wolcott Country Fair

Wolcott Country Fair

Wolcott Fairgrounds

2nd Annual Witch Festival

2nd Annual Witch Festival

2nd Annual Witch Festival

2nd Annual Witch Festival

CT Witch & Culture Festival

Old State House Square

TODD RUNDGREN

TODD RUNDGREN

TODD RUNDGREN

TODD RUNDGREN

Todd Rundgren - DAMNED IF I DO Tour

The Ridgefield Playhouse

Second Sat

Second Sat

Second Sat

Second Sat

Free Admission-Access for All

Mattatuck Museum

Peach Festival, Lyman Orchards, August 8, 2026

Peach Festival, Lyman Orchards, August 8, 2026

Peach Festival, Lyman Orchards, August 8, 2026

Peach Festival, Lyman Orchards, August 8, 2026

Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market

Echo Asia Festival - Aug. 8 & 9, 2026

Echo Asia Festival - Aug. 8 & 9, 2026

Echo Asia Festival - Aug. 8 & 9, 2026

Echo Asia Festival - Aug. 8 & 9, 2026

Echo Asia Festival

Glastonbury Elks Lodge

Main Street with cars and buildings

Main Street with cars and buildings

Main Street with cars and buildings

Main Street with cars and buildings

Downtown walking tour in Manchester

Parking lot, corner of Main & Park Streets, enter from Park Street

Skateport Saturdays

Skateport Saturdays

Skateport Saturdays

Skateport Saturdays

Jun 27 – Nov 14

Skateport Saturdays in Bridgeport

Post Office Square

Waterford Day Parade - Unity In Our Community!

Waterford Day Parade - Unity In Our Community!

Waterford Day Parade - Unity In Our Community!

Waterford Day Parade - Unity In Our Community!

Waterford Day Parade - Unity In Our Community!

Starts at WHS ends at First Baptist Church - all on Rope Ferry Rd

A crowd of various families doing arts and crafts together in a large open space.

A crowd of various families doing arts and crafts together in a large open space.

A crowd of various families doing arts and crafts together in a large open space.

A crowd of various families doing arts and crafts together in a large open space.

Family Days: The Big Ol’ Family Arty Party

American Mural Project

Lady Kate Cruise Boat

Lady Kate Cruise Boat

Lady Kate Cruise Boat

Lady Kate Cruise Boat

Connecticut River Cruise, Sips & Sax

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart: ONE LAST TIME

Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Man in bowler hat and polka dot jacket

Man in bowler hat and polka dot jacket

Man in bowler hat and polka dot jacket

Man in bowler hat and polka dot jacket

River Street Sunset Bazaar, June 13, July 11, August 8 from 4 to 8 PM

River Street Sunset Bazaar, June 13, July 11, August 8 from 4 to 8 PM

River Street Sunset Bazaar, June 13, July 11, August 8 from 4 to 8 PM

River Street Sunset Bazaar, June 13, July 11, August 8 from 4 to 8 PM

Jun 13 – Aug 8

River Street Sunset Bazaar

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

Second Saturdays

Second Saturdays

Second Saturdays

Second Saturdays

SECOND SATURDAYS FOR FAMILIES: Summer Adventure

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

Preston Summer Carnival

Preston Summer Carnival

Preston Summer Carnival

Preston Summer Carnival

Preston Summer Carnival

Preston Community Park

New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain Museum of American Art

First Friday | Eight to the Bar

New Britain Museum of American Art

Paula Poundstone

Paula Poundstone

Paula Poundstone

Paula Poundstone

Paula Poundstone

Infinity Music Hall

A group of hikers enjoying a view of the mountains through the trees.

A group of hikers enjoying a view of the mountains through the trees.

A group of hikers enjoying a view of the mountains through the trees.

A group of hikers enjoying a view of the mountains through the trees.

Nature Writing Retreat at Great Mountain Forest

Great Mountain Forest, Yale Camp

Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury

Mohegan Sun Arena

Other Weekend Highlights

Fairs & Festivals

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80 Proof American Kitchen Oyster Festival August 4-9

80 Proof American Kitchen Oyster Festival August 4-9

80 Proof American Kitchen Oyster Festival August 4-9

80 Proof American Kitchen Oyster Festival August 4-9

80 Proof American Kitchen Oyster Festival

80 Proof American Kitchen

Lake Compounce

Lake Compounce

Lake Compounce

Lake Compounce

Jul 3 – Aug 22

All-American Summer Celebration

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival

Goshen Fairgrounds

Preston Summer Carnival

Preston Summer Carnival

Preston Summer Carnival

Preston Summer Carnival

Preston Summer Carnival

Preston Community Park

Live Music & Concerts

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Man in bowler hat and polka dot jacket

Man in bowler hat and polka dot jacket

Man in bowler hat and polka dot jacket

Man in bowler hat and polka dot jacket

Man in a polka dot outfit and black bowler hat

Man in a polka dot outfit and black bowler hat

Man in a polka dot outfit and black bowler hat

Man in a polka dot outfit and black bowler hat

Shakedown Citi Grateful Dead Tribute

Shakedown Citi Grateful Dead Tribute

Shakedown Citi Grateful Dead Tribute

Shakedown Citi Grateful Dead Tribute

Shakedown Citi Grateful Dead Tribute

Friends Of The Brothers

Friends Of The Brothers

Friends Of The Brothers

Friends Of The Brothers

FRIENDS OF THE BROTHERS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JAIMOE - A Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band

Infinity Music Hall

Kids (Things To Do with Kids)

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kids having fun on ponies

kids having fun on ponies

kids having fun on ponies

kids having fun on ponies

Jun 29 – Aug 7

Summer Camp at Barre Equestrian

Kids enjoying last year's summer program

Kids enjoying last year's summer program

Kids enjoying last year's summer program

Kids enjoying last year's summer program

Kids' Hands-On History Summer Program!

Windsor Historical Society

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

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

Nature & Outdoors

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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

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

Bouquets at Earthplace

Bouquets at Earthplace

Bouquets at Earthplace

Bouquets at Earthplace

Jul 1 – Sep 20

Pick Your Own Bouquet

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

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

exhibition: 250 years of american portraits

exhibition: 250 years of american portraits

exhibition: 250 years of american portraits

exhibition: 250 years of american portraits

Apr 26 – Aug 16

About Face: 250 Years of American Portraits

Mattatuck Museum

CT250

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A Place for Artists

A Place for Artists

A Place for Artists

A Place for Artists

Jul 11 – Aug 20

A Place for Artists

Silvermine Galleries

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

"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

Portraits of Fairfield

Portraits of Fairfield

Portraits of Fairfield

Portraits of Fairfield

May 14 – Sep 27

Portraits of Fairfield Exhibition

Fairfield Museum & History Center

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