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SUMMARY:Stonington Village Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION: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\, and neighbors inside and outside the historic Velvet Mill. Running year-round since becoming a permanent seasonal fixture in 2008\, the market transforms with the seasons\, moving outdoors during the warmer months and indoors during late fall and winter while continuing to serve as a gathering place for the community. \nThe market offers far more than produce stands. Visitors can browse locally grown vegetables and fruits\, cheeses\, baked goods\, meats\, seafood\, maple syrup\, flowers\, mushrooms\, prepared foods\, and handmade crafts while live music plays in the background. The atmosphere feels distinctly coastal New England\, blending small-town community energy with the creativity and food culture that defines Stonington Village. Families\, dog owners\, and longtime locals mingle throughout the morning while vendors showcase everything from handmade soaps and pottery to organic kombucha and Mediterranean cuisine. \nWhat makes the Stonington Village Farmers Market stand out is how deeply connected it feels to the rhythm of the region itself. Some visitors arrive early for greenhouse spinach or fresh seafood before it sells out\, while others come simply to wander with coffee in hand and reconnect with neighbors. Between the local farmers\, prepared food vendors\, musicians\, and rotating artisan booths\, the market has evolved into more than a shopping destination. It has become a weekly community ritual that reflects the character\, creativity\, and agricultural roots of southeastern Connecticut. \nParticipating Vendors & Farms \n\nAPIS VERDI\nBroad Brook Acres\nDavis Farm\nISSA Catering\nJon Fish\nSeacoast Mushrooms\nSugar Maple Farms\nSweet Acre Farm\nWakin’ Up Waggin’\n18th Century Purity Farm\nStonyledge Farm and Studio Farm Products\nSummer Hill Catering\nCato Corner Farm\nTreatzles\nFiber + Mud\nYALLA\n\nSponsors & Organizers \n\nStonington Village Improvement Association (SVIA)\nVelvet Mill\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/stonington-village-farmers-market-3/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Velvet Mill\, 22 Bayview Ave\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Velvet Mill
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SUMMARY:Stonington America 250 Cemetery Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Stonington America 250 Cemetery Clean Up invites volunteers to help preserve local history during a community headstone cleaning workshop at the historic Robinson Burial Ground in Stonington Borough. Held as part of Stonington’s America 250 celebrations\, the event takes place June 6 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and focuses on hands-on cemetery preservation\, local heritage\, and community involvement tied to the nation’s upcoming semiquincentennial commemorations. \nThe workshop gives participants an opportunity to learn proper headstone cleaning techniques while helping care for one of the area’s historic burial grounds. Organizers will provide cleaning supplies\, while attendees are encouraged to bring work gloves and water. The event is weather permitting and designed to be approachable for volunteers of varying experience levels\, making it as much a community gathering as a preservation effort. \nBeyond the practical work itself\, the event highlights the growing interest in protecting historic cemeteries as living pieces of local history rather than forgotten landmarks. Robinson Burial Ground contains generations of Stonington history\, and events like this help connect residents directly to the people and stories that shaped the borough over centuries. The workshop also reflects the broader goals of America 250 programming\, which often focuses on local history\, civic participation\, and preserving community heritage ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary. \nWhat makes the event stand out is its quieter sense of purpose. While many anniversary celebrations lean into fireworks and festivals\, this gathering centers on stewardship\, remembrance\, and the simple act of caring for historic spaces together. For history enthusiasts\, longtime residents\, or anyone interested in local preservation work\, it offers a meaningful way to spend part of a summer morning in Stonington Borough. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/stonington-america-250-cemetery-clean-up/
LOCATION:Robinson Burial Ground\, Broad Street\, Stonington Borough\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Robinson Burial Ground
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION: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 LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Stonington Vineyards Kick-Off to Summer
DESCRIPTION:Stonington Vineyards Kick-Off to Summer Weekend celebrates the start of the season with a full weekend of outdoor wine\, live music\, and local vendors at Stonington Vineyards. Set across two days in early June\, the event invites guests to relax on the vineyard grounds while enjoying a mix of regional wines\, artisan shopping\, and a steady lineup of entertainment. With offerings running from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm rain or shine\, it’s designed as an all-day experience that blends casual atmosphere with curated local flavor. \nEach ticket includes a glass of Stonington Vineyards wine and a keepsake glass\, giving guests a simple way to settle in and explore the event. Live music anchors both days\, with performances scheduled throughout the afternoon and early evening\, while local vendors offer everything from boutique goods and handmade crafts to specialty treats. Food trucks rotate daily\, adding a variety of options that pair well with the winery’s selections\, and outside food is also welcome for those who want to bring their own picnic. \nThe event maintains a flexible\, outdoor setup where guests can bring pop-up tents for personal use and move freely between music\, shopping\, and tasting areas. Families are welcome\, with children admitted free when accompanied by an adult\, making it accessible for groups of all sizes. As a seasonal kickoff\, the weekend captures the laid-back energy of early summer with a focus on wine\, community\, and time spent outdoors.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/stonington-vineyards-kick-off-to-summer/
LOCATION:Stonington Vineyards\, 523 Taugwonk Rd\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stonnington Vineyards
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SUMMARY:Pride in the Park at Wilcox Park
DESCRIPTION:Pride in the Park at Wilcox Park brings music\, community organizations\, live performances\, and Pride Month celebration energy to the center of Wilcox Park for an afternoon designed around inclusivity\, visibility\, and connection. Set among the historic pathways and gardens of downtown Westerly’s best-known public park\, the event combines music\, local nonprofits\, family-friendly activities\, and community gathering into a colorful outdoor celebration welcoming both local residents and visitors from across the region. With summer beginning to settle over the shoreline\, the atmosphere is expected to feel relaxed\, social\, and community-focused rather than formal or heavily programmed. \nOne of the day’s highlights will be the opening ceremony at noon featuring a performance by the Rhode Island Gay Men’s Chorus under the direction of Kim Kuda. Throughout the afternoon\, guests can explore booths and resources from local organizations while enjoying music from DJ Gadget and treats from Pompelmo Gelateria. The combination of live music\, shaded park space\, and community participation gives the event a welcoming festival atmosphere while also highlighting organizations and groups supporting LGBTQ+ visibility and wellbeing throughout southern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. \nLocated just steps from downtown Westerly’s restaurants and shops\, Wilcox Park has become a natural gathering place for community celebrations\, concerts\, and public events throughout the year. Pride in the Park continues that tradition with an event focused on openness\, local connection\, and shared celebration during Pride Month. The event takes place Saturday\, June 6 from noon to 2 p.m. at Wilcox Park on Broad Street in Westerly and is free to attend. \nParticipating Organizations:\n• Bank Square Books\n• CT State Independent Living Council\n• DJ Gadget\n• Free Mom Hugs Rhode Island\n• Rhode Island Gay Men’s Chorus\n• Ocean State Roller Derby\n• Pompelmo Gelateria\n• South County Pride\n• Stonington Pride\n• Wellbeing Collaborative\n• Westerly ARC\n• United Congregational Church of Westerly \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/pride-in-the-park-at-wilcox-park/
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SUMMARY:Mystic Aquarium Party with Pride
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Aquarium Party with Pride brings drag performances\, after-hours aquarium access\, music\, and nightlife energy to Mystic Aquarium for an adults-only evening celebration surrounded by marine life and a colorful ocean-inspired atmosphere. Set against the glowing exhibits and underwater backdrop of one of Connecticut’s best-known attractions\, the event blends Pride celebration\, live entertainment\, and social gathering into a uniquely coastal experience that feels very different from a traditional nightclub or bar setting. Organizers are promising a lively night filled with performances\, themed experiences\, food\, drinks\, and surprise additions throughout the evening. \nOne of the night’s biggest highlights will be a featured drag performance by the Trailer Park Girls\, bringing high-energy entertainment into the aquarium setting while guests explore exhibits after dark. Throughout the evening\, attendees will also have opportunities to visit the beluga whales at the Arctic Coast exhibit and explore the Main Gallery while enjoying refreshments and social spaces throughout the property. Additional animal encounters are planned as well\, including a penguin meet-and-greet from 7 to 8 p.m. and a reptile meet-and-greet from 8 to 9 p.m.\, creating an atmosphere that mixes nightlife\, live entertainment\, and immersive aquarium experiences all in one event. \nMystic Aquarium Party with Pride takes place June 6 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is limited to guests ages 18 and older. Organizers note that space is limited for the event\, which combines entertainment and after-hours exhibit access in a setting that feels especially vibrant once the aquarium lighting and nighttime atmosphere take over. Tickets and registration for the Mystic Aquarium Party with Pride can be completed by clicking the event link below. \nRules and Suggestions:\n• This event is restricted to guests ages 18 and older\n• Space is limited for the event\n• Penguin meet-and-greets take place from 7–8 p.m.\n• Reptile meet-and-greets take place from 8–9 p.m.\n• Food and drinks will be available during the event\n• Tickets can be purchased by clicking the event link below \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-aquarium-party-with-pride/
LOCATION:Mystic Aquarium\, 55 Coogan Blvs\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Aquarium
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SUMMARY:Bluebird at the UNITED
DESCRIPTION:Bluebird at the UNITED brings the spirit of Nashville’s legendary songwriter circles to United Theatre on Saturday\, June 6 at 8 p.m. Created in partnership with the famed Bluebird Cafe\, the concert series focuses less on flashy production and more on the heart of songwriting itself\, placing artists onstage to perform stripped-down music while sharing the personal stories that inspired the songs. Even before the featured performers are announced\, the format alone carries serious appeal for fans of country\, Americana\, and intimate live music experiences. \nBluebird at the UNITED is part of the theater’s larger “Nashville North” initiative\, an ongoing cultural exchange designed to bring elements of Nashville’s music scene to Rhode Island through performances\, collaborations\, and educational programming. The series reflects the kind of songwriter-round tradition that made the Bluebird Cafe famous\, where lyrics\, storytelling\, and emotional honesty take center stage. Rather than a traditional concert built around spectacle\, these performances tend to feel conversational and personal\, giving audiences a closer connection to the artists and the creative process behind the music. \nThe UNITED Theatre’s intimate atmosphere should make the evening especially memorable. The historic downtown Westerly venue has become known for carefully curated performances that feel immersive and community-driven\, and Bluebird fits naturally into that approach. Expect a crowd filled with serious music lovers\, attentive listening\, and the kind of quiet moments where a single lyric can completely hold a room. For anyone drawn to authentic songwriting and acoustic performance\, this promises to be one of the more unique live music experiences of the early summer season. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/bluebird-at-the-united/
LOCATION:United Theater\, 5 Canal Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:United Theater
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