Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round begins its regular summer season on June 13, welcoming families back to one of the most beloved and historic attractions along the
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10 events,Ocean Community Moms Sip & Stroll gives mothers and caregivers a welcoming way to connect while enjoying one of Rhode Island's most charming coastal communities. Available at the popular Montville attraction inside Nature's Art Village, the promotion makes it even easier to spend a day exploring one of New England's Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Teen Café: Summer Edition offers teens a welcoming place to relax, recharge, and connect with friends during the summer. Held daily in the Teen Space,
Free
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11 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings.
Free
Available at the popular Montville attraction inside Nature's Art Village, the promotion makes it even easier to spend a day exploring one of New England's Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Teen Café: Summer Edition offers teens a welcoming place to relax, recharge, and connect with friends during the summer. Held daily in the Teen Space,
Free
The Groton City Farmers Market returns for its 2026 summer and fall season, bringing fresh Connecticut-grown food, local products, and community spirit to Washington Park |
12 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Available at the popular Montville attraction inside Nature's Art Village, the promotion makes it even easier to spend a day exploring one of New England's Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes takes visitors on a fascinating journey through American history by exploring how the night sky influenced some of Nothing eases the midweek hustle like Burger Night at Milestone. Every Wednesday starting at 5 p.m., locals and visitors can indulge in a classic burger-and-beer |
13 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Available at the popular Montville attraction inside Nature's Art Village, the promotion makes it even easier to spend a day exploring one of New England's Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tour offers a relaxing, all-inclusive way to explore the Connecticut Wine Trail without worrying about driving, reservations, or planning the
$165
Did you know that Mystic has quietly become one of New England’s hottest culinary destinations? If not, Mystic Food Tours is here to fill you |
19 events,White Party Labor Day Weekend brings two nights of black lights, glow effects and DJ Nervous to The Misfit Club in Mystic. Roast at the Roadhouse brings seven head-to-head comedy battles to Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun for a late-night showdown Sept. 4. B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tour offers a relaxing, all-inclusive way to explore the Connecticut Wine Trail without worrying about driving, reservations, or planning the
$165
Rhythm & Roots Festival returns to Ninigret Park for three days of live music, dancing, food, workshops, camping and family fun. 165th Woodstock Fair runs Sept. 3–7 with Kool & the Gang, Trace Adkins, Tonic, Al Jardine, the Flying Wallendas, rides, food & more.
$16.95
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32 events,White Party Labor Day Weekend brings two nights of black lights, glow effects and DJ Nervous to The Misfit Club in Mystic. Three corners of Southern New England's DIY scene collide on Bank Street with alt-pop hooks, jazz-tinged indie rock and raw acoustic emo-folk. Stonington Village Farmers Market has become one of the defining Saturday morning traditions along the Connecticut shoreline, bringing together local farms, food vendors, artisans, musicians, B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
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Run for the Hills 5K returns to Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve Sept. 5 with a 3.3-mile trail race and hike supporting the Niantic preserve.
$32.80
165th Woodstock Fair runs Sept. 3–7 with Kool & the Gang, Trace Adkins, Tonic, Al Jardine, the Flying Wallendas, rides, food & more.
$16.95
Make your own pottery mug at COMO! This hands-on workshop will teach beginners and creative adults how to make their very own one-of-a-kind mug. The Waterford Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season, bringing local food, handmade goods, and community spirit to the Waterford Community Center every Saturday from |
30 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
165th Woodstock Fair runs Sept. 3–7 with Kool & the Gang, Trace Adkins, Tonic, Al Jardine, the Flying Wallendas, rides, food & more.
$16.95
Holy Ghost Festival Stonington returns Sept. 5–6 with generations-old Portuguese traditions,
Free
EC3CON brings 350+ tables of sports cards, Pokémon, TCGs and collectibles to Mohegan Sun Sept. 5–6, with special guests, autographs and a free Trade Night.
$20
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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.
Free
Tree Trails Adventures Locals Day! returns Sundays throughout the summer from June 21 through September 20 at TreeTrails Adventures Mystic, giving residents from Mystic, Stonington, |
15 events,Chapter One Industry Night returns Labor Day with free late-night snacks, DJ Cribb and a sneak peek at the new cocktail menu. B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
165th Woodstock Fair runs Sept. 3–7 with Kool & the Gang, Trace Adkins, Tonic, Al Jardine, the Flying Wallendas, rides, food & more.
$16.95
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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.
Free
Connecticut Renaissance Faire 2026 runs through Oct. 25 in Lebanon with jousting, more than 40 daily shows, and more.
$18
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and |
10 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and The Groton City Farmers Market returns for its 2026 summer and fall season, bringing fresh Connecticut-grown food, local products, and community spirit to Washington Park Students can choose from donated backpacks, notebooks, calculators, pencils and other classroom essentials during Westerly Library's five-day free school-supply shop.
Free
Trivia & Taco Tuesday with DJ Trivia RI at Surf Cantina turns Tuesday nights in downtown Westerly into a mix of tacos, drinks, and friendly |
12 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Students can choose from donated backpacks, notebooks, calculators, pencils and other classroom essentials during Westerly Library's five-day free school-supply shop.
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Nothing eases the midweek hustle like Burger Night at Milestone. Every Wednesday starting at 5 p.m., locals and visitors can indulge in a classic burger-and-beer A Mystic-area guitarist and vocalist with more than two decades behind the microphone settles into Jeremiah’s Tavern for five Wednesdays of acoustic rock, jazz, blues and requests. |
13 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Did you know that Mystic has quietly become one of New England’s hottest culinary destinations? If not, Mystic Food Tours is here to fill you Niantic Farmers Market returns June 18 through October 22, bringing fresh produce, artisanal foods, and shoreline community atmosphere to downtown Niantic every Thursday from 3 Students can choose from donated backpacks, notebooks, calculators, pencils and other classroom essentials during Westerly Library's five-day free school-supply shop.
Free
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19 events,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.
Free
B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Students can choose from donated backpacks, notebooks, calculators, pencils and other classroom essentials during Westerly Library's five-day free school-supply shop.
Free
Bozrah Farmers Market returns each Friday with a season-long lineup of themed events that combine local shopping, food, entertainment, and community fun. While visitors can |
34 events,Stonington Village Farmers Market has become one of the defining Saturday morning traditions along the Connecticut shoreline, bringing together local farms, food vendors, artisans, musicians, B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
The Waterford Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season, bringing local food, handmade goods, and community spirit to the Waterford Community Center every Saturday from
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Celestial navigation meets the final frontier with planetarium programs, guest speakers and The Wrath of Khan, including the film's fascinating connection to Melville's Moby-Dick.
$35
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More than 60 juried artists transform Water Street into an open-air gallery in addition to music via Porchfest throughout the Borough.
Free
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Walk in memory, hope or support as southeastern Connecticut comes together for a morning of remembrance, connection and suicide prevention. |
19 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Tree Trails Adventures Locals Day! returns Sundays throughout the summer from June 21 through September 20 at TreeTrails Adventures Mystic, giving residents from Mystic, Stonington, 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.
Free
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah weekend outdoors with three days of aerial trails, zip lines, nighttime glow climbs, grilling and family gathering.
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Spend a day among belugas, penguins and sea lions while celebrating American Sign Language, Deaf culture and community at Mystic Aquarium.
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Meet Mystic's remarkable white whales while discovering how Connecticut conservation connects to the fight to save an endangered population.
$46
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5 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Dock 9 Family Mondays offers an affordable way for families to enjoy a night out together in Stonington with food specials, games, and drink discounts Raise your glass. Monday is once again here, but thanks to Martini Monday at Milestone restaurant in downtown Mystic, there’s something to celebrate. Every Monday |
7 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and The Groton City Farmers Market returns for its 2026 summer and fall season, bringing fresh Connecticut-grown food, local products, and community spirit to Washington Park The Ocean Community YMCA Beach Concert Series features four evenings of free live music, food trucks, and family fun throughout the summer. Running from July Friendly competition, giggles, and bragging rights come to Pawcatuck every Tuesday night at Trivia at C.C. O'Brien's. From 7-9: 30 p.m., teams of 1-6 players |
11 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Nothing eases the midweek hustle like Burger Night at Milestone. Every Wednesday starting at 5 p.m., locals and visitors can indulge in a classic burger-and-beer A Mystic-area guitarist and vocalist with more than two decades behind the microphone settles into Jeremiah’s Tavern for five Wednesdays of acoustic rock, jazz, blues and requests. Weekly team trivia at Outer Light Brewing, where you'll find friendly competition and laughs at one of Groton's favorite breweries every Wednesday. Compete for bragging |
13 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Did you know that Mystic has quietly become one of New England’s hottest culinary destinations? If not, Mystic Food Tours is here to fill you Niantic Farmers Market returns June 18 through October 22, bringing fresh produce, artisanal foods, and shoreline community atmosphere to downtown Niantic every Thursday from 3 Mystic Ukulele Strummers brings together music lovers of all skill levels for weekly ukulele gatherings at Union Baptist Church in Mystic. Designed to be welcoming, |
25 events,Whaling City Run Club swaps mile markers for four downtown Mystic watering holes during a Friday-night crawl through Friar Tuck's, Dive, The Harp and Hound and Chapter One. Comedian Jon Kondelik turns bingo into a late-night 21+ game show with adult-themed rounds, risqué mini-games, comedians and decidedly naughty prizes. B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Bozrah Farmers Market returns each Friday with a season-long lineup of themed events that combine local shopping, food, entertainment, and community fun. While visitors can
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The southeastern Connecticut singer-songwriter gets a second shot at the Mystic River, closing the Museum's outdoor summer music series after rain postponed his August show.
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Mother-daughter team Annie Chapman and Maggie Skinner open a new Groton social wellness club combining Reformer Pilates, yoga, meditation and community under one roof. |
36 events,Civil War reenactors camp overnight in Ashaway as Hopkinton fills Crandall Field with living history, period music, hayrides, storytelling and free family activities. Stonington Village Farmers Market has become one of the defining Saturday morning traditions along the Connecticut shoreline, bringing together local farms, food vendors, artisans, musicians, B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Wander the halls of the historic Velvet Mill as independent shops bring vintage finds, art, décor, clothing, collectibles and clearance merchandise outside their doors.
Free
Get lost in 250 years of Rhode Island farming, then stick around for hayrides, zip lines, farm animals, live music, food and plenty of fall fun in Matunuck.
$20
The Waterford Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season, bringing local food, handmade goods, and community spirit to the Waterford Community Center every Saturday from
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About 50 artists and makers fill Ninigret Park with pottery, woodworking, jewelry, textiles and more, with live music from Stonington singer-songwriter Ron Drago. |
24 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Wander the halls of the historic Velvet Mill as independent shops bring vintage finds, art, décor, clothing, collectibles and clearance merchandise outside their doors.
Free
Get lost in 250 years of Rhode Island farming, then stick around for hayrides, zip lines, farm animals, live music, food and plenty of fall fun in Matunuck.
$20
Tree Trails Adventures Locals Day! returns Sundays throughout the summer from June 21 through September 20 at TreeTrails Adventures Mystic, giving residents from Mystic, Stonington,
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Meet Connecticut author Elaine M. Alexander, discover the remarkable science behind the world's largest cuttlefish and see a living flamboyant cuttlefish nearby.
$40
Oxtail meets grits and crème brûlée meets French toast as Favorites Bistro Bar puts its Haitian and Caribbean spin on Sunday brunch in downtown New London. |
6 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Mystic's European-style beer hall stretches Oktoberfest across five weeks with German-inspired food, seasonal brews, rotating live music and stein-hoisting fun. Dock 9 Family Mondays offers an affordable way for families to enjoy a night out together in Stonington with food specials, games, and drink discounts Raise your glass. Monday is once again here, but thanks to Martini Monday at Milestone restaurant in downtown Mystic, there’s something to celebrate. Every Monday |
8 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Mystic's European-style beer hall stretches Oktoberfest across five weeks with German-inspired food, seasonal brews, rotating live music and stein-hoisting fun. The Groton City Farmers Market returns for its 2026 summer and fall season, bringing fresh Connecticut-grown food, local products, and community spirit to Washington Park
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River Jam moves to The Hounds for a night of Bob Dylan classics and deep cuts reimagined by She Sings Dylan, with light bites included and a dog-food drive for PNC.
$30
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12 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Mystic's European-style beer hall stretches Oktoberfest across five weeks with German-inspired food, seasonal brews, rotating live music and stein-hoisting fun. Nothing eases the midweek hustle like Burger Night at Milestone. Every Wednesday starting at 5 p.m., locals and visitors can indulge in a classic burger-and-beer A Mystic-area guitarist and vocalist with more than two decades behind the microphone settles into Jeremiah’s Tavern for five Wednesdays of acoustic rock, jazz, blues and requests. |
14 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
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Shop plants, handmade fall arrangements, seasonal décor and unexpected treasures while helping the YMCA Garden Club provide summer camp scholarships for local children. Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Mystic's European-style beer hall stretches Oktoberfest across five weeks with German-inspired food, seasonal brews, rotating live music and stein-hoisting fun. Did you know that Mystic has quietly become one of New England’s hottest culinary destinations? If not, Mystic Food Tours is here to fill you |
20 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Choose a librarian-selected book for the Mystic & Noank Library, dedicate it to someone special and leave their name inside the collection for future readers. Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and
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Journalist Tom Verde leads readers into a provocative exploration of animal intelligence, human superiority and whether we've misunderstood our place in the natural world.
Free
Mystic's European-style beer hall stretches Oktoberfest across five weeks with German-inspired food, seasonal brews, rotating live music and stein-hoisting fun. |
27 events,Three corners of New England's underground collide at Oasis with guitar-led jazz, a one-man electronic performance and bass-heavy psychedelic rock. Stonington Village Farmers Market has become one of the defining Saturday morning traditions along the Connecticut shoreline, bringing together local farms, food vendors, artisans, musicians, B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Get lost in 250 years of Rhode Island farming, then stick around for hayrides, zip lines, farm animals, live music, food and plenty of fall fun in Matunuck.
$20
The Waterford Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season, bringing local food, handmade goods, and community spirit to the Waterford Community Center every Saturday from
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Hear the blacksmith's hammer, watch a cooper build a barrel and smell food cooking over an open hearth as Mystic Seaport brings 19th-century working life into focus.
$35
Choose a librarian-selected book for the Mystic & Noank Library, dedicate it to someone special and leave their name inside the collection for future readers. |
21 events,Get lost in 250 years of Rhode Island farming, then stick around for hayrides, zip lines, farm animals, live music, food and plenty of fall fun in Matunuck.
$20
B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Oxtail meets grits and crème brûlée meets French toast as Favorites Bistro Bar puts its Haitian and Caribbean spin on Sunday brunch in downtown New London. Young artists spend five Sundays learning how characters, drawing, storytelling, page design and ink come together before creating a superhero comic of their own.
$135
Connecticut Renaissance Faire 2026 runs through Oct. 25 in Lebanon with jousting, more than 40 daily shows, and more.
$18
Mystic's European-style beer hall stretches Oktoberfest across five weeks with German-inspired food, seasonal brews, rotating live music and stein-hoisting fun. |
7 events,
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Golfers take over Mohegan Sun Golf Club for an 18-hole scramble supporting Habitat's plans to build 65 affordable homes across eastern Connecticut. B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Mystic's European-style beer hall stretches Oktoberfest across five weeks with German-inspired food, seasonal brews, rotating live music and stein-hoisting fun. Dock 9 Family Mondays offers an affordable way for families to enjoy a night out together in Stonington with food specials, games, and drink discounts |
7 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Mystic's European-style beer hall stretches Oktoberfest across five weeks with German-inspired food, seasonal brews, rotating live music and stein-hoisting fun. The Groton City Farmers Market returns for its 2026 summer and fall season, bringing fresh Connecticut-grown food, local products, and community spirit to Washington Park Friendly competition, giggles, and bragging rights come to Pawcatuck every Tuesday night at Trivia at C.C. O'Brien's. From 7-9: 30 p.m., teams of 1-6 players |
12 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Mystic's European-style beer hall stretches Oktoberfest across five weeks with German-inspired food, seasonal brews, rotating live music and stein-hoisting fun. Nothing eases the midweek hustle like Burger Night at Milestone. Every Wednesday starting at 5 p.m., locals and visitors can indulge in a classic burger-and-beer A Mystic-area guitarist and vocalist with more than two decades behind the microphone settles into Jeremiah’s Tavern for five Wednesdays of acoustic rock, jazz, blues and requests. |
16 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Hunt for merchant-made scarecrows throughout Olde Mistick Village, scan the QR codes and help crown the winners in three categories during a monthlong fall tradition.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Mystic's European-style beer hall stretches Oktoberfest across five weeks with German-inspired food, seasonal brews, rotating live music and stein-hoisting fun. Did you know that Mystic has quietly become one of New England’s hottest culinary destinations? If not, Mystic Food Tours is here to fill you |
20 events,B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Hunt for merchant-made scarecrows throughout Olde Mistick Village, scan the QR codes and help crown the winners in three categories during a monthlong fall tradition.
Free
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and Mystic's European-style beer hall stretches Oktoberfest across five weeks with German-inspired food, seasonal brews, rotating live music and stein-hoisting fun. Four Friday afternoons bring local farms, bakers, makers, food vendors and a changing lineup of live musicians to the Fairview Town Green in Groton.
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Choose 26.2, 13.1, 6.5 or 3.1 miles as hundreds of walkers cross the Connecticut shoreline from four starting points before coming together at Camp Harkness to raise money for breast cancer research. Stonington Village Farmers Market has become one of the defining Saturday morning traditions along the Connecticut shoreline, bringing together local farms, food vendors, artisans, musicians, B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
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Get lost in 250 years of Rhode Island farming, then stick around for hayrides, zip lines, farm animals, live music, food and plenty of fall fun in Matunuck.
$20
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Clear out old confidential paperwork and unwanted computer drives for free in Baltic, while bringing a few pantry items to help Care & Share of East Lyme.
Free
More than 40 writers, poets, scholars and musicians take over Stonington Borough for three days of readings, music, workshops, historic-house tours and a centennial celebration of James Merrill. |
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Walk with Safe Futures during Domestic Violence Awareness Month as a craft fair, raffles and breakfast food trucks turn a Waterford fundraiser into a community morning with a $50,000 goal.
$25
B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Free
Get lost in 250 years of Rhode Island farming, then stick around for hayrides, zip lines, farm animals, live music, food and plenty of fall fun in Matunuck.
$20
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A two-mile Memory Lane through Bluff Point, a kids fun run, crafts and family activities create a morning of remembrance while raising money for free grief support for Connecticut children.
$32.80
Oxtail meets grits and crème brûlée meets French toast as Favorites Bistro Bar puts its Haitian and Caribbean spin on Sunday brunch in downtown New London. New cars, EVs, exotics and classics fill Mohegan Sun's massive Expo Center as a new Overland Connecticut exhibit adds off-road builds, camping rigs and adventure gear to this year's show.
$14
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