6/25/26 Newsletter
• June 25, 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026 If something feels a little different this week, you’re not imagining it. We’ve shuffled a few things around to make The
There’s More to Mystic’s Drawbridge Than Meets the Eye
• June 25, 2026
From hidden 230-ton counterweights to its unique lifting design, discover the remarkable history behind Mystic’s iconic drawbridge.
Rose Arts Festival Guide 2026
• June 25, 2026
June 25-27 | Norwich, Connecticut The Rose Arts Festival returns to Norwich June 25-27 with three days of live music, art, food, road races, family
Art & Culture Guide: Five Creative Ways to Spend the Weekend
• June 25, 2026
Invite more art into your life this weekend.
Fresh From the Farm: Markets, Berries & Summer Traditions
• June 25, 2026
Experience the freshest fruits, vegetables, flowers, and baked goods this weekend.
Weekend Music Guide: The Soundtrack to Your Weekend
• June 25, 2026
From bars to clubs and wineries, all the best music you can find.
6/18/26 Newsletter
• June 18, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026 Happy Father’s Day weekend! Celebrating Dad? Hanging out with family? Just looking for something to do? Whether you’re into brunches and
To Infinity & Beyond. Again.
• June 18, 2026
Toy Story 5 and three other movies hit theaters this weekend. What should you see?
The CT Beacon Summer Pops Concert Guide
• June 18, 2026
Summer Pops returns to Wilcox Park with live music, fireworks by Grucci, cannon fire, The Chorus of Westerly, and a free evening of entertainment.
6/11/26 Newsletter
• June 11, 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026 Did you know June 1 marked the beginning of meteorological summer? Astronomical summer won’t arrive until June 21. Calendars differ. Definitions
The CT Beacon Music Guide
• June 11, 2026
Fourteen concerts, festivals, and live music events worth adding to your weekend plans.
Disclosure Weekend
• June 11, 2026
We help you navigate the Summer movie release schedule this weekend to find a couple of good choices.
Everything’s Coming Up Strawberries
• June 11, 2026
The scent of fresh shortcake, warm sunshine, and strawberry treats fills Olde Mistick Village this weekend.
The Art Of Being In Bloom
• June 11, 2026
Come mid-June, nothing showcases our shore towns like flowers. Gardens overflow with summer flowers, plantings hit their stride, and communities all over SE Connecticut and
Seven Ways To Time Travel This Weekend
• June 11, 2026
Connecticut Open House Day offers a rare chance to explore the people, places, and stories that shaped the shoreline.
6/4/26 Newsletter
• June 4, 2026
Thursday, June 4, 2026 This may be the busiest weekend we’ve seen all year, and Mother Nature appears ready to do her part.* Between Connecticut
Farmers’ Markets, Blooms and Garden Paths
• June 4, 2026
The shoreline’s growing season is in full swing, and these events are some of the best places to experience it.
Connecticut Trails Day and Hiking Guide
• June 4, 2026
National Trails Day returns Saturday with guided hikes, historic walks, battlefield tours, and forest adventures across southeastern Connecticut.
The CT Beacon Music Guide
• June 4, 2026
Jason Mraz, Fuel, free concerts and tribute acts take center stage this weekend.
Things To Do Next Week
• June 4, 2026
From waterfront concerts and farmers’ markets to sailing adventures, food celebrations, and a one-of-a-kind Mystic race, here’s what’s happening Monday through Thursday.
It’s Cartoon Violence, Parody, and Two Diamonds in the Rough
• June 4, 2026
We help you navigate the Summer movie release schedule this weekend to find a couple of good choices.