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Events Calendar - 2025

Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music, festivals, comedy, outdoor fun, boat cruises, excursions for families and kids, food, wine and beer tastings.

Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. Also be sure to read our list of Great Things To Do in New England. Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

For events specifically related to the anniversary of the American Revolution, please visit our MA250 Events Calendar.

Find the dates you plan to travel or simply search the full events list below.

-= Featured Events =- Arts & Crafts Shows Children & Families Food, Wine, Beer Music Outdoor Activities
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-= Featured Events =-

Guilford Craft Expo 2025

Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025 33 Whitfield Street Guilford, CT 06437

The Guilford Craft Expo, one of the most successful and long-running craft shows in America, returns on July 18th! Over 170+ modern makers will display and sell their fine craft in a variety of media, including Clay, Glass, Leather, Jewelry, Wearable and Non-Wearable Fiber, Metal, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Wood. Hours: Held on the Guilford Green. The show is outdoors, rain or shine. On/off-site parking available.
Fri & Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-5PM
General $11, Seniors 65+ $10, Members & Under 16 FREE, Multi Day Tickets $15
845-331-7900

Arts & Crafts Shows

The 64th Niantic Lions Club Arts and Craft Show

Jul 5, 2025 - Jul 6, 2025 108 Pennsylvania Ave (RT 161) Niantic, CT 06357

Artists and Crafters from all over New England and beyond show and sell their amazing work. The Niantic Lions also coordinate a Food Court, featuring a variety of food trucks serving delectable summer delights that will satisfy the most finicky of pallets. This annual Lions Club event raises funds that support local charities, community projects and much more.
Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free!
860-705-7800

Children & Families

The Joke Show!

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 128 Thimble Island Road Branford, CT 06405

The Joke Show! Based on Alan Katz hilarious book that's selling like hot cakes, The Funniest Joke Book Ever for Kids, The Joke Show! comes to you with fresh family fun and even a few lessons along the way! Don't miss this fabulous opportunity enjoy a family show your kids will never forget and even meet the Best-Selling after the show! Autographed Books for sale after the show, AND meet the author himself!
10:00am to 11:30am, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
$26.50
203-315-1901

Food, Wine, Beer

Flights of Fancy: Summer Sips - New Haven, CT

Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025 Various Locations New Haven, CT

DOWNTOWN NHV presents New Haven's premier shopping, wine and food crawl - Flights of Fancy! We invite Connecticut's fashion-forward folk, foodies & amateur sommeliers to kick off the holiday shopping season in Downtown New Haven with shopping discounts, food tasting, and of course WINE! Enjoy 20 sipping, tasting & shopping stops, souvenir wine glasses and event bags, exclusive shopping discounts and promotions, raffle prizes, and more. Explore neighborhoods of downtown New Haven while you shop, sip & taste at the city’s independently-owned businesses! At Registration, Flights of Fancy guests will receive their signature souvenir tasting glass (you cannot crawl without it!), swag bags, required 21+ wristband after ID check, and first wine & food tastings! The event is PRE-TICKETED - visit the website to purchase tickets. ID's will be checked at registration.
4:30 - 8:30PM
$15-25

Music

Music Under the Stars Concert Series - North Haven, CT

May 27, 2025 - Sep 2, 2025 Town Green North Haven, CT 06473

The North Haven Department of Recreation, in conjunction with the North Haven Business Community, presents a series of free outdoor concerts for the enjoyment of town residents. All concerts will be held on Tuesdays at *7:00 P.M. on the Town Green, unless otherwise noted. Parking is available at the Town Hall Annex and Town Pool lots. See schedule of bands on the website.
Tuesdays 7PM
Free

Outdoor Activities

Stand Up For Animals 23rd Annual Golf Tournament

Sep 16, 2025 - Sep 16, 2025 1 Clubhouse Drive North Stonington, CT 06359

Stand Up For Animals will be hosting its 23rd Annual Golf Tournament at the elegant Lake of Isles in North Stonington, CT. This is our premier fundraising event that supports our mission to promote the health and welfare of animals in our region as well as educate and assist those who care for them. Your registration includes a round of golf, cart, breakfast, end of play buffet, contests, drinks and snacks on the course and "Doggie Bag" with swag.
7:30 AM
$275 per golfer
401-348-9595