Pirates and the Sea Day Hempsted Houses New London

Pirates & the Sea Day

Free

Sat., Aug. 11, 2018 1 – 4 p.m.

Great family entertainment at the Hempsted Houses, listen to songs of the sea and of course pirate ditties. A great opportunity to hear stories of sailors and the ships of Connecticut's early history. You can learn how to tie knots, make a toy boat and take part in a pirate scavenger hunt.

Huntington Homestead Scotland CT

August 4, 1 p.m.—Faith Trumbull Huntington.

Dr. Pamela Hall details the life of one of Governor Jonathan Trumbull's daughters and sister to famous Revolutionary War artist, John Trumbull. Faith had extraordinary artistic talent in needlepoint. She married General Jedediah Huntington but suffered from an undiagnosed depressive disorder which caused her demise. Hearth popped corn and tours available, Homestead opens at 11 a.m. $4 per person, members free.

Huntington Homestead
36 Huntington Rd

Scotland, CT

Old Saybrook Arts and Crafts Festival

55th Annual Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce Arts & Crafts Festival
July 28 & 29, 2018

Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Old Saybrook Town Green

Over 150 artists and crafters will be on hand to display and sell their unique creations. 

Cemetery Tour St John Middletown

Come and help us celebrate our 175th anniversary by recognizing some of our former parishioners in the old cemetery behind the church. The tour will take place on Saturday Morning July 28 at 9:45 a.m. following a memorial at 9:00 a.m. at the altar at the new cemetery on Johnson Street. 

I will be leading the tour and I hope to be able to introduce you to some people who helped to form the parish that we have today. Everyone is welcome, wear shoes that are appropriate for walking on uneven ground and please. resist the temptation to touch the stones, they are very fragile. 

Light refreshments will be offered after the tour. 

Huntington Homestead Supper with the Soldiers Scotland CT

September 1, 4 p.m.—Supper with the Soldiers: Dining with the Dragoons.

Hearth cooking event/fundraiser. Partake with the elite Revolutionary War unit commissioned by Congress at the request of General Washington in 1776, Sheldon's Horse Second Continental Light Dragoons. Help prepare a tavern-style meal and listen to stories from the cavalrymen. Reservations required by August 18. $55 per person, members' discount. (860) 377-3252.

Huntington Homestead
36 Huntington Rd

Scotland, CT

Downtown Sounds Concert Series Shelton

Downtown Sounds Concert Series - a part of "Celebrate Shelton"

You are invited to the 4th year of Celebrate Shelton's Downtown Sounds Summer Concert Series. 

5pm-9pm
July 20th
July 27th
August 3rd

Live Music~Handmade Artisans~Children's Activities~ Beer Garden & More! Free entry.


Veteran's Memorial Park
38 Canal Street E.,
Shelton, CT 06484

  

Fife and Drum Ancient Muster Deep River

Fife and Drum Ancient Muster and Parade 2018


Jul 20, 2018 - Jul 21, 2018 

The parade begins at Main and Kirtland Streets and heads down Main Street to Devitt’s Field. 

The Deep River Ancient Muster is the oldest and largest gathering of fife and drum participants and enthusiasts in the world. Up to 80 fife and drum corp groups dressed in historical attire converge in Deep River and parade along Main Street, passing historic buildings while performing the music that provided the cadence for troops marching into battle during the Revolutionary War.

Muster starts at 7 p.m. Friday at Devitt's Field; parade starts 11 a.m. Saturday

July at the Nathan Hale Homestead

Colonial Camp

$200; $175 CTL Members.

Mon. – Fri., July 23 – 27, 10 am – 3 pm

Travel back to the 18th century for a week of summer fun. Campers will learn about 18th-century life through hands-on activities each day & make crafts to take home at the end of the week. Campers will learn to spin wool, embroider, write with quill pens, learn 18th-century games, dip candles, make homemade ice cream & so much more! Recommended for children ages 8-12. Registration required at 860.742.6917 or hale@ctlandmarks.org.


Hale at the Homestead: Revolutionary War Encampment

Suggested donation of $5.

Sat., July 28, 11 am – 4 pm

Visitors will learn about the daily life of soldiers at this Revolutionary War military encampment. Witness tactical demonstrations, craft demonstrations, children’s activities, meals cooked over a camp fire & more. Hosted by the Nathan Hale Ancient Fife & Drum Corps.


Musical Muster

Free, donations welcome.

Sun., July 29, 12 pm

Over a dozen Fife & Drum Corps from Southern New England will attend this muster & present a parade featuring an assortment of fifes & wooden rope tension snare & bass drums. Hosted by the Nathan Hale Ancient Fife & Drum Corps.

Central Park Farmers Market New Britain

When: Wednesday, July 11-October 24, 2018
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Central Park New Britain

Fresh local fruits and vegetables, crafts, baked goods and unique items. All farmers certified by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. 

New Britain Summer Concert Series

Come to Walnut Park in downtown New Britain on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. to enjoy the sounds of summer, July 2-August 29th. Darius Miller Memorial Band Shell. To see who will be providing the entertain check out this website.  Refreshment is available. 

Connecticut Wine Festival

Taste the best of Connecticut’s wineries. Sample locally produced specialty foods, enjoy live music, browse handcrafts and more at the annual Connecticut Wine Festival. Participant, vendor and volunteer opportunities are available.

Saturday, July 21 from 12 – 7 p.m. & Sunday, July 22, 2018, from 12 – 6 p.m.

The Goshen Fairgrounds – 116 Old Middle Street, Goshen, CT – located approximately 1/2 mile south of Goshen center on Route 63.

Early Bird Tickets only available through July 14!
$32 on Saturday
$27 on Sunday

Downtown Thursdays @ McLevy Green Bridgeport

Downtown Thursdays is a FREE weekly outdoor summer concert series that happens every Thursday at McLevy Green (5:30-9PM) in Downtown Bridgeport .
Downtown Thursdays features local and area musicians. Lawn chairs and leashed pets are welcome! Invite your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors, and visit some of the fantastic downtown restaurants and businesses. Guests are not permitted to bring in alcoholic beverages from outside and may not leave with alcohol purchased at Downtown Thursdays.

Location
McLevy Green
Bank Street
Bridgeport, CT
2018 Dates
July 12th - August 23rd

The Return of the beloved Downtown Thursdays Free Summer Concert Series! The hottest event of the summer out in these Bridgeport streets in 2018!

Thursday, July 12th - Thursday, August 23rd
5:30pm-9pm

Flower Arranging at Hollister House Gardens Washington, CT

Flower Arranging In The Garden

On Friday August 3, 2018

Event Time 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Learn how to use the bounty of the summer garden to create beautiful arrangements. This workshop, led by florist and horticulture professional Debbie Brown, will begin with a short lecture in the barn followed by a walk in the garden to learn about cutting and conditioning flowers. Then back to the barn where you will master the art of creating wonderfully unique arrangements by making one to take home with you. Bring your clippers and a favorite vase suitable for a cut flower arrangement. Locally grown floral material will be provided.

Limited to 18 participants

HHG Members $50

Non-Members $55

If you must cancel your reservation please notify us as soon as possible so we may make your space available to others. If you notify us by July 18 we will refund your registration less a 25% administrative fee. We can not offer refunds after July 18.

Twilight Tunes Wallingford

TWILIGHT TUNES CONCERT SERIES IN WALLINGFORD

Summer Concert Series*
Start Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Event Name: Twilight Tunes Concert Series
Dates: July 11, 18, August 1, 8, 15
Starts: at 7:00p.m. Ends 8:30p.m.
Description: This is a free outdoor concert series located at 45 South Main Street in Wallingford, Ct. The concerts are sponsored by Wallingford Parks and Recreation Dept. and Stop & Shop

July Tours at Cedar Hill Cemetery

JULY

Mark Twain’s Companions & Cohorts
Saturday, July 7, 10:00 am 
Admission: $5.00; Cedar Hill & Mark Twain Museum Members Free
While Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain, is laid to rest in Elmira, New York, many of his Hartford companions and cohorts are interred at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Learn about Twain’s life and his many Nook Farm friends, neighbors and colleagues during this walking tour led by Steve Courtney.

Stories in Stone
Thursday, July 12, 6:30 pm  
Admission: $5.00; Cedar Hill Members Free
Learn about monument styles often found in 19^th-century cemeteries such as Hartford’s historic Cedar Hill. From the sarcophagus to the obelisk, Celtic cross, pyramid and more, Foundation Director Beverly Lucas will discuss the artistic and architectural design of the cemetery’s illustrious memorials.

Discover Cedar Hill – Highlight Tour 
Wednesday, July 18, 10:00 am
Admission: $5.00; Cedar Hill Members Free
Bob Chudy leads this introductory tour about Cedar Hill’s most prominent residents. Hear about the discoverer of anesthesia and his tragic life, the woman behind the management of Colt Manufacturing, and the man who saved the country from bankruptcy twice.

All the President’s Men
Saturday, July 21, 10:00 am 
Admission: $5.00; Cedar Hill Members Free
Learn about Cedar Hill residents who once held positions of national importance from Secretaries of the Navy to Commissioner of Education and Ministers to Russia. Mary Falvey leads this tour focused on men who served the U. S. government, many at the request of the sitting president.

Angels Among Us 
Tuesday, July 24, 10:00 am
Admission: $5.00; Members Free
Learn about the angels and allegorical figures that grace the landscape of Cedar Hill Cemetery. From the angel Gabriel to representations of Faith, Hope and Memory, Foundation Director Beverly Lucas will acquaint you with the figural monuments in the historic cemetery.

Music Among the Memorials
Friday, July 27, 6:00 pm (Rain Date: Saturday, July 28, 6:00 pm)
Free for All
Enjoy an evening of new American roots music at Cedar Hill with Last Fair Deal. The popular Connecticut trio featuring guitarist Paul Howard, fiddler Tom Hagymasi, and banjo/mandolinist Phil Zimmerman will perform an eclectic selection of old-time string band, bluegrass, swing, and popular music. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic dinners for a night to remember.

David Bordonaro Memorial Car Show

July 13, 2018, Friday, Portland, CT
The Knights Of Columbus Freestone Council 7 present ‘The David Bordonaro Memorial Car Show’, benefiting charities of the Knights of Columbus Freestone Council 7

St. Mary Church

45 Freestone Avenue, Portland, CT

Classic Cars/Trucks, Muscle cars (to ’89), Modern Muscle (’90 & up), Street Rods; Special awards: Best of Show and Oldest Vehicle… Free dash plaque & show bag to registered vehicles… Raffles, free admission, food concession, music, specialty rides, show calendars

3:30 to 6:00 p.m.: Registration

5:00 p.m.: Show opens

8:00 p.m.: Awards

$10 pre-registration fee; $15 day of the show
Rain date = Friday, July 20
For more info call: Joe Loban 860-358-9123
Alcohol-free family event; no dogs please

Riverfront Music Series Glastonbury

2018 Riverfront Music Series


You'll find a perfect music festival atmosphere right in Glastonbury, CT. Wednesday evenings all throughout July & August.

These free concerts are scheduled for four Wednesday nights in July (and one show in August for 2018) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The concerts will be held at the Welles Street Riverfront Park on the lawn behind the Riverfront Community Center. Free parking and shuttle service will be available at 180 & 200 Glastonbury Boulevard, which is adjacent to Somerset Square. Join us for great music in the summer air. Feel free to bring picnic supplies and nab a spot near the front. This event is BYOB and family (& pet) friendly. Rest assured, there will be several food trucks on deck to provide dinner!

The 2018 Lineup:

July 11 | Melaena

July 18 | White Wedding

July 25 | Maxxtone

August 1 | ETA

Meriden Farmers Market

Meriden Farmers Market

The Meriden GreenLocation: 46 Pratt St (across from theFire House, at the foot of the bridge) Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 noon Dates: Saturdays July 7-Oct. 20, 2018 Info: 860-841-0888

The Market offers four types of vendors for shoppers:

• Farmers - providing farm-fresh produce
• Specialty Food Vendors - featuring products such as jams and jellies, specialty pickles and relishes, fresh eggs and honey
• On-site Food Preparation - such as “lunch on the go” booths and guest restaurants
• Non-Food Vendors - including local craftsmen offering items such as jewelry, candles, pet attire, homemade crafts and clothing, flowers and plants. 

 Ripe produce is harvested and then sold at the Market that day, providing an exceptional garden-fresh taste. Shoppers will find a variety of fruits and vegetables grown for flavor and have the opportunity to meet the farmers, perhaps discussing with them the growing conditions or special cooking recipes. And buying from Connecticut farmers also helps our state’s economy.
 Specialty food items at the Arc Eatery.
 Entertainment for special events
 Ample free parking is available.
 Each week at the Market will be a new experience. 

Food booths often with varying ethnic flavors, different community groups, and new entertainment will be just a few of the features. 

ALL FARMER ITEMS ARE CONNECTICUT GROWN OR PRODUCED!Funding provided in part by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture
through the Community Investment Act  

45th Pickin n' Fiddlin Contest Roxbury

Pickin' n ' Fiddlin' Contest 2019 - Roxbury, CT


Jul 13, 2019 2 PM      Rain Date Jul 14 at noon

Hurlburt Town Park, Apple Lane,Roxbury, CT

The Roxbury Pickin’ ‘n Fiddlin’ Contest is a country and bluegrass music celebration, with musicians from all over the country competing. Guests can enjoy live music performances, picnicking, food from local vendors and an array of CDs, instruments and crafts for purchase. The musical categories are old-time fiddle; old-time banjo; mandolin; trick and fancy fiddle; finger picking and flat picking guitar; bluegrass banjo and band playoff. 

Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic and beverages. Food, refreshments and crafts will be available for purchase. No dogs.  

Gates open at noon; music at 2 p.m.
$12; children under 10, free. Free parking is available.860-354-5921