Harbor Glow Lights Up Norwich Harbor With Hot-Air Balloons
• September 20, 2026
Glowing hot-air balloons and fire cauldrons transform Norwich Harbor after dark, with six food vendors, free kids activities and a new cruise from New London.
Your Weekend Soundtrack: 25+ Live Music Picks
• September 17, 2026
From vineyard stages and village greens to jazz clubs, casino showrooms and a harbor cruise, this weekend is packed with live music in Southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Olde Mistick Village Garlic Festival
• September 14, 2026
Freshly harvested garlic is only the beginning as more than 50 vendors and 16 local performers fill Olde Mistick Village with food, farms, makers and music..
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival 2026 Guide
• September 10, 2026
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival 2026 brings ships, Coast Guard demonstrations, living history, family activities and a 300-drone show to New London Sept. 12–13.
300-Drone Light Show Over the Thames River
• September 10, 2026
Three hundred synchronized drones will transform the sky above the Thames River into a moving maritime canvas during the festival’s Saturday night waterfront finale.
18 Live Music Picks for the Weekend
• September 10, 2026
ZZ Top, Tina Turner, Lady Gaga, jazz, folk, country, sea shanties, and more. Here are 18 live music picks for the weekend.
Rhythm & Roots Festival 2026 Guide: Music Schedule, Food, Camping & More
• September 5, 2026
Rhythm & Roots Festival returns to Ninigret Park for three days of live music, dancing, food, workshops, camping and family fun featuring dozens of artists across three stages.
Olde Mistick Village Art Show
• August 31, 2026
Olde Mistick Village Art Show returns Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5–7, with dozens of artists showcasing paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, glass, woodworking and more throughout the village
18 Live Music Picks for the Labor Day Weekend
• August 29, 2026
From Grand Funk Railroad and Los Lobos to Goo Goo Dolls, reggae, funk, opera and local favorites, here are 18 live music picks for Labor Day weekend.
13 Live Music Picks for the Final Weekend of August
• August 27, 2026
From TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and Demi Lovato to jazz, country, Motown, Elvis and local favorites.
The Mallett Brothers Band Has Learned What 17 Years on the Road Can Teach You
• August 26, 2026
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The Mallett Brothers Band reflects on 17 years of music, family, touring and Maine roots as they prepare to take the stage at Rhythm & Roots in Rhode Island.
This Is What a County Fair Is Supposed to Feel Like
• August 13, 2026
Country concerts, midway rides, livestock, fair food, pulling competitions, and blue ribbons come together.
The Thrill of the Hunt Comes to Mystic Seaport
• August 13, 2026
More than 100 vintage dealers, artists, makers, and collectors take over Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic’s Biggest Shopping Weekend Spills Into the Streets
• August 13, 2026
Downtown Mystic shops move outside for three days of end-of-summer bargains
Before Del’s Was Rhode Island, It Was Italian
• August 13, 2026
August 13 2026 Few things say summer in Rhode Island quite like a cup of Del’s Frozen Lemonade. But the story behind that familiar green-and-yellow
35 Live Music Picks. One Huge Weekend.
• August 13, 2026
Our biggest music roundup of the summer has something for just about everyone, with 35 live performances
Two Hay Wagons, Local Bands and One Very Good Cause
• August 13, 2026
FarmFest turns a Pawcatuck farm into a two-day grassroots music festival with Connecticut bands, food, vendors, family activities, and a cause worth supporting.
Before There Were White Tents
• August 9, 2026
When the very first Mystic Outdoor Art Festival was held in 1957, there weren’t rows of white tents lining downtown streets
20 Live Music Picks for the Weekend
• August 6, 2026
From country and classic rock to indie bands, winery concerts, and free outdoor shows, these 20 live music events will keep your weekend soundtrack going from Friday through Sunday.
Small-Town America Is Alive and Well in Waterford
• August 6, 2026
From a hometown parade to family activities and community pride, Waterford Day reminds us why small-town summer traditions never go out of style.
Spider-Man Still Rules the Box Office
• August 4, 2026
With Spider-Man still dominating theaters, Hollywood takes a breather this weekend. Here’s the one new release worth considering—and two you can safely skip.
More Than a Seafood Festival
• August 4, 2026
There’s far more to the Charlestown Seafood Festival than lobster rolls. Discover why this beloved summer tradition is worth spending the whole day exploring.
Five-Year-Old Me Is Geeking Out About TerrifiCon
• August 3, 2026
TerrifiCon isn’t just another convention to me. It’s a chance for five-year-old me to meet the comic book legends who helped shape a lifetime of stories.
How to Make the Most of the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
• August 3, 2026
The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival isn’t an event you rush through. It’s a weekend to wander, discover, and let curiosity lead the way. For more