Next Up Festival 2026 Brings Seven Hours of Live Music to Wilcox Park
• August 17, 2026
Next Up Festival 2026 brings seven hours of free live music, emerging artists, food, art and family activities to Westerly’s Wilcox Park Sept. 5.
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival 2026 Guide
• August 17, 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.
The Grey Sail Fall Market
• August 16, 2026
The Grey Sail Fall Market brings local makers, food, drinks and live music to Grey Sail Brewing in Westerly for an afternoon celebrating the start of fall.
Filomena’s 20th Anniversary Bash
• August 16, 2026
Filomena’s 20th Anniversary Bash celebrates two decades in Waterford with live music, a photo booth, and special merchandise.
Inaugural Island Run Paddle Challenge 2026
• August 16, 2026
Inaugural Island Run Paddle Challenge brings three paddle races, awards, a barbecue and live music to Esker Point Beach while supporting veterans.
Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026: Balloon Glow, Fireworks & Family Fun
• August 16, 2026
The Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival returns Aug. 28–29 with balloon glows, fireworks, launches, food, rides and family fun at Norton Park.
Rhythm & Roots Festival 2026 Guide: Music, Schedule, Food, Camping & More
• August 15, 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.
Summer Thursday Music Series: Dave Alves + J&R Seafood Raw Bar at Saltwater Farm Vineyard
• August 15, 2026
Summer Thursday Music Series featuring Dave Alves + J&R Seafood Market raw bar brings live music, local wine and fresh seafood together at Saltwater Farm
Academy Point at Mystic’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
• August 15, 2026
The celebration runs from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and commemorates 25 years since Academy Point opened in 2001.
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.
Washington County Fair 2026 in Richmond, Rhode Island
• August 13, 2026
Washington County Fair 2026 in Richmond, Rhode Island, from Wednesday, August 12, through Sunday, August 16, bringing five days of country music, midway rides, livestock
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.
Acoustic Sundays: Madison Blues at Sun Patio
• August 13, 2026
Acoustic Sundays: Madison Blues at Sun Patio brings a laid-back mix of live music to Mohegan Sun on Sunday, August 16, as Madison Blues takes
The Cartells at Maugle Sierra Vineyards
• August 13, 2026
The Cartells at Maugle Sierra Vineyards brings one of Connecticut’s longtime party bands to Ledyard on Sunday, August 16, for an afternoon of Motown, R&B,
Ben Freiert & Jeff Lewis at Dean’s Mill Farm
• August 13, 2026
Ben Freiert & Jeff Lewis at Dean’s Mill Farm bring acoustic indie, folk and alternative music to Stonington on Sunday, August 16, from 2:30 to
Don’t Tell Mom at The Oasis Pub
• August 13, 2026
Don’t Tell Mom at The Oasis Pub brings a full night of house and dance music to downtown New London on Friday, August 14, with
Multiplier with DJ W.O.W. at The Oasis Pub
• August 13, 2026
Multiplier with DJ W.O.W. at The Oasis Pub turns the small Bank Street music room into a dance floor on Saturday, August 15, with an
Brad Bensko at Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard
• August 13, 2026
Brad Bensko at Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard brings the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist back to North Stonington on Saturday, August 15, for an afternoon of
Nick Bosse at the Windjammer
• August 13, 2026
Nick Bosse at the Windjammer brings the North Stonington country singer-songwriter to Misquamicut Beach on Sunday, August 16, for three hours of live music overlooking
Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots at Preston Ridge Vineyard
• August 13, 2026
Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots at Preston Ridge Vineyard brings the North Stonington country singer and his full band to Preston on Saturday, August