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SUMMARY:Celebrate East Lyme
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate East Lyme returns to Niantic on Saturday\, July 18\, transforming nearly a mile of Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue into one of southeastern Connecticut’s largest summer festivals. Running from 1 to 10 p.m.\, this free\, family-friendly celebration features more than 160 vendors\, carnival rides\, live music\, food\, community organizations\, children’s activities\, and a spectacular fireworks display over Niantic Bay to close out the evening. \nDrawing an estimated 50\,000 visitors each year\, Celebrate East Lyme showcases the businesses\, artisans\, nonprofits\, and performers that make the shoreline community unique. Festivalgoers can browse vendor booths\, sample local food\, enjoy live entertainment across multiple stages\, visit the children’s activity area\, and experience favorite traditions including the sandcastle competition and St. John’s Summer Carnival. The evening concludes with one of the region’s premier fireworks displays\, sponsored by Dominion Energy – Millstone Power Station. \nWhether you’re spending the day shopping\, enjoying live music\, cheering on young entrepreneurs\, or watching fireworks along the shoreline\, Celebrate East Lyme offers something for every age and has become one of the signature events of the Connecticut summer. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Celebrate East Lyme\nDate: Saturday\, July 18\, 2026\nTime: 1:00-10:00 p.m.\nLocation: Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue\, Niantic\, CT\nAdmission: Free\nRain or Shine\n\nLive Music\nLighthouse School Lot Stage\n\n1:30-2:30 p.m. – Four Mile River\n3:00-6:00 p.m. – Felix Brown Band\n6:30-8:00 p.m. – The Second Chance\n\nMcCook’s Bandshell\n\n7:00-9:00 p.m. – Wooden Horse\n\nFestival Highlights\n\nMore than 160 vendors\nCarnival rides\nLocal artisans and businesses\nFood vendors and festival favorites\nCommunity organizations\nFamily-friendly activities\nChildren’s Area with inflatables\, face painting\, caricatures\, and hands-on activities\nKids Market featuring young entrepreneurs at Scheer Park (3:00-6:00 p.m.)\nSandcastle Competition at Hole in the Wall Beach\nSt. John’s Summer Carnival\nMultiple entertainment stages throughout downtown\n\nFireworks\nThe celebration concludes with a spectacular fireworks display over Niantic Bay beginning shortly after 9:00 p.m. The show is sponsored by Dominion Energy – Millstone Power Station and designed by East Lyme’s own Tom Quinn. \nWhy Attend\n\nOne of southeastern Connecticut’s largest summer festivals\nMore than 160 vendors\nLive music throughout the day\nFamily activities for all ages\nFood\, shopping\, and entertainment\nSpectacular fireworks over Niantic Bay\n\nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
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LOCATION:Niantic Main Street\, Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue\, Niantic\, 06357\, United States
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SUMMARY:Girls' Night Out in Downtown Watch Hill
DESCRIPTION:Girls’ Night Out in Downtown Watch Hill returns on Wednesday\, July 29\, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.\, inviting friends to enjoy an evening of shopping\, wine\, and summer fun in one of Rhode Island’s most picturesque coastal villages. The free event encourages visitors to stroll through downtown while discovering special promotions and seasonal merchandise from participating local boutiques. \nLook for the blue balloons outside participating shops to receive 15% off purchases while enjoying complimentary wine as you browse. Whether you’re searching for the perfect outfit\, unique gifts\, or coastal-inspired home décor\, Girls’ Night Out offers a relaxed opportunity to explore Watch Hill’s charming collection of locally owned businesses while spending time with friends. \nWith its walkable streets\, ocean breezes\, and welcoming atmosphere\, Downtown Watch Hill provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of shopping and socializing. It’s a fun midweek outing that combines great deals\, local businesses\, and the charm of one of southern New England’s most iconic seaside destinations. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Girls’ Night Out in Downtown Watch Hill \nDate: Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nLocation: Downtown Watch Hill\n12 Fort Road\nWesterly\, RI 02891 \n  \n 
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LOCATION:Downtown Watch Hill\, Bay Street & Larkin Road\, Watch Hill\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Watch Hill
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