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This Weekend

August 14–16

Mid-August Revelry

The middle of August brings cultural celebrations like the Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival and the Mohegan Wigwam Festival, live music at the Black Bear Festival in Harwinton, and lots more seasonal fun.

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Dragon BOat

Dragon BOat

Dragon BOat

Dragon BOat

Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival

Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

Black Bear Music Festival

Black Bear Music Festival

Black Bear Music Festival

Black Bear Music Festival

Black Bear Music Festival

Harwinton Fairgrounds

Cultural Festival Outdoor

Cultural Festival Outdoor

Cultural Festival Outdoor

Cultural Festival Outdoor

Mohegan Wigwam Festival

cartoon of woman drinking beer with a Founding Father

cartoon of woman drinking beer with a Founding Father

cartoon of woman drinking beer with a Founding Father

cartoon of woman drinking beer with a Founding Father

250th Anniversary of American Beer with Em Sauter

Back East Brewery

Bridgerton Brunch - Aug. 16

Bridgerton Brunch - Aug. 16

Bridgerton Brunch - Aug. 16

Bridgerton Brunch - Aug. 16

Bridgerton Brunch Under the Tent at 1741 Pub & Grill

1741 Pub & Grill

ShakesBeer Festival

ShakesBeer Festival

ShakesBeer Festival

ShakesBeer Festival

ShakesBeer Festival

Shakespeare Park

Vintage Bazaar

Vintage Bazaar

Vintage Bazaar

Vintage Bazaar

Vintage Bazaar New England

Mystic Seaport Museum

Banner giving event information that can all be found in the description section.

Banner giving event information that can all be found in the description section.

Banner giving event information that can all be found in the description section.

Banner giving event information that can all be found in the description section.

Fair on the Half Shell 2026 (Formerly Oysterfest Fair)

toy dinosaurs

toy dinosaurs

toy dinosaurs

toy dinosaurs

Science Solvers: Build a Dinosaur

Time's Fool Theater Company

Time's Fool Theater Company

Time's Fool Theater Company

Time's Fool Theater Company

Time’s Fool Company presents The Winter’s Tale

Keeney Center Lawn

Outdoor Museum Happy Hour

Outdoor Museum Happy Hour

Outdoor Museum Happy Hour

Outdoor Museum Happy Hour

Art Happy Hour at NBMAA

New Britain Museum of American Art

A goat wearing a parachute among the clouds on a light purple background with the words "Up, Up, Up the Coast & Across the Pond"

A goat wearing a parachute among the clouds on a light purple background with the words "Up, Up, Up the Coast & Across the Pond"

A goat wearing a parachute among the clouds on a light purple background with the words "Up, Up, Up the Coast & Across the Pond"

A goat wearing a parachute among the clouds on a light purple background with the words "Up, Up, Up the Coast & Across the Pond"

The 502s Up, Up, Up the Coast and Across the Pond tour

Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center

Victorian home at dusk glowing with warm lights, creating an eerie setting for a Haunted Harbor Tour.

Victorian home at dusk glowing with warm lights, creating an eerie setting for a Haunted Harbor Tour.

Victorian home at dusk glowing with warm lights, creating an eerie setting for a Haunted Harbor Tour.

Victorian home at dusk glowing with warm lights, creating an eerie setting for a Haunted Harbor Tour.

Haunted Harbor Tour

2nd Annual CTF Team Steve Classic Car/Motorcycle/Jeep Show - Aug. 15

2nd Annual CTF Team Steve Classic Car/Motorcycle/Jeep Show - Aug. 15

2nd Annual CTF Team Steve Classic Car/Motorcycle/Jeep Show - Aug. 15

2nd Annual CTF Team Steve Classic Car/Motorcycle/Jeep Show - Aug. 15

2nd Annual CTF Team Steve Classic Car/Motorcycle/Jeep Show

Southington Drive-In

Family Fun Day Celebrate America

Family Fun Day Celebrate America

Family Fun Day Celebrate America

Family Fun Day Celebrate America

Family Fun Day: Celebrate America!

Mattatuck Museum

Allen Stone

Allen Stone

Allen Stone

Allen Stone

The Ridgefield Playhouse

Move with Grace Farms

Move with Grace Farms

Move with Grace Farms

Move with Grace Farms

Move with Grace Farms x lululemon | Yoga with Jane Krantz

Fenton

Fenton

Fenton

Fenton

Summer Sunset Concert Series – Al Fenton Big Band

Litchfield Community Center

Taste of Summer

Taste of Summer

Taste of Summer

Taste of Summer

Spanish Tapas Dinner

Powder Ridge Mountain Park Resort

WüF - CAMO PARTY

WüF - CAMO PARTY

WüF - CAMO PARTY

WüF - CAMO PARTY

WüF - CAMO PARTY

Other Weekend Highlights

Live Music & Concerts

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A goat wearing a parachute among the clouds on a light purple background with the words "Up, Up, Up the Coast & Across the Pond"

A goat wearing a parachute among the clouds on a light purple background with the words "Up, Up, Up the Coast & Across the Pond"

A goat wearing a parachute among the clouds on a light purple background with the words "Up, Up, Up the Coast & Across the Pond"

A goat wearing a parachute among the clouds on a light purple background with the words "Up, Up, Up the Coast & Across the Pond"

The 502s Up, Up, Up the Coast and Across the Pond tour

Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center

A man in a navy sweater playing a barry saxophone in a cafe

A man in a navy sweater playing a barry saxophone in a cafe

A man in a navy sweater playing a barry saxophone in a cafe

A man in a navy sweater playing a barry saxophone in a cafe

Jazz: Tad Shull Quartet

Join us for Summer Music Series featuring Professors of Sweet Sweet Music at Connecticut’s Old State House

Join us for Summer Music Series featuring Professors of Sweet Sweet Music at Connecticut’s Old State House

Join us for Summer Music Series featuring Professors of Sweet Sweet Music at Connecticut’s Old State House

Join us for Summer Music Series featuring Professors of Sweet Sweet Music at Connecticut’s Old State House

Summer Music Series featuring Professors of Sweet Sweet Music

Connecticut’s Old State House

Chesnut Hill Concerts

Chesnut Hill Concerts

Chesnut Hill Concerts

Chesnut Hill Concerts

Saint-Saens, Debussy, & Brahms

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

Black Bear Music Festival

Black Bear Music Festival

Black Bear Music Festival

Black Bear Music Festival

Black Bear Music Festival

Harwinton Fairgrounds

Dragon BOat

Dragon BOat

Dragon BOat

Dragon BOat

Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival

Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

2nd Annual CTF Team Steve Classic Car/Motorcycle/Jeep Show - Aug. 15

2nd Annual CTF Team Steve Classic Car/Motorcycle/Jeep Show - Aug. 15

2nd Annual CTF Team Steve Classic Car/Motorcycle/Jeep Show - Aug. 15

2nd Annual CTF Team Steve Classic Car/Motorcycle/Jeep Show - Aug. 15

2nd Annual CTF Team Steve Classic Car/Motorcycle/Jeep Show

Southington Drive-In

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

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

Sunset

Sunset

Sunset

Sunset

May 20 – Sep 5

2026 Norwalk Islands Sunset Cruise

Norwalk Seaport Dock

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

Kids (Things To Do with Kids)

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Elm Shakespeare’s Summer Youth Theatre Programs

Elm Shakespeare’s Summer Youth Theatre Programs

Elm Shakespeare’s Summer Youth Theatre Programs

Elm Shakespeare’s Summer Youth Theatre Programs

Jul 6 – Aug 14

Elm Shakespeare’s Summer Youth Theatre Programs

Various locations in New Haven

History Adventure 2026 flyer

History Adventure 2026 flyer

History Adventure 2026 flyer

History Adventure 2026 flyer

History Adventure 2026!

Stratford Historical Society

SUMMER CABARET WORKSHOP 2026

SUMMER CABARET WORKSHOP 2026

SUMMER CABARET WORKSHOP 2026

SUMMER CABARET WORKSHOP 2026

Jul 6 – Aug 14

SUMMER CABARET WORKSHOP 2026

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

CT250

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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

"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

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Sherwood Island State Park

42 Things to Do in Connecticut this August

Looking for something to do in Connecticut in August? Whether you want something active or relaxing, cultural or nature-oriented, artistic or trendy, Connecticut's got you covered. Here are some highlights.

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