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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.

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Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

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-= Featured Events =- Arts & Crafts Shows Boat Shows Charity Events Food, Wine, Beer Guided Tours Maple Music Outdoor Activities Shows & Exhibits St. Patrick's Day
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Spring Apple Hunt at Lyman Orchards

Apr 12, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025 32 Reeds Gap Road Middlefield, CT 06455

Children ages 1-10 years old are invited to join the fun at our Spring Apple Hunt on Saturday, April 12th at the Apple Barrel Farm Market. Thousands of Lyman's own eco-certified apples will be hidden among scattered hay bales - ready for eager hunters to discover! It's the perfect way to make lasting memories on the farm. Advanced registration is required.
10am - 12pm
$17 per person (Children ages 1 - 10)
860-349-6000

Arts & Crafts Shows

1st Annual New England Spring Craft Festival!

May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Montville, CT 06382

Celebrate Mother's Day weekend and the beauty of springtime at the spectacular New England Spring Craft Festival on May 10 & 11, 2025 at the Earth Expo at Mohegan Sun! Dive into a world where artistry meets gourmet delights at this unique fusion of a craft festival and food showcase featuring 250 Talented Artisans. Escape to our Relax & Recharge Zone, where tranquility meets fun! Enjoy an express facial, a rejuvenating chair massage, or a refreshing manicure. Ready for some action? Take a swing at our golf simulator. Stay tuned—many more exciting experiences are on the way!
Sat: 9am to 6pm Sun: 9am to 5pm
$15 Single Day. $20 WEEKEND. 14 & under free

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

Boat Shows

2025 CT Spring Boat Show to Benefit Sails Up 4 Cancer

Apr 25, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025 11 Ferry Street Essex, CT 06426

New England's First In-Water Boat Show! The 2025 Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held Friday, April 25th 1-6pm, Saturday, April 26th 10am-5pm and Sunday, April 27th 1st 10am-5pm at Safe Harbor Essex Island 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT. Advance Three-Day Tickets are available now at $20 per adult and are free for children 13 and under.
10:00AM
$20 adults, free children 13 and under

Charity Events

Fight For Air Climb Hartford

Apr 5, 2025 - Apr 5, 2025 221 Trumbull Street Hartford, CT 06103

Join the American Lung Association for our annual Hartford Fight For Air Climb at Hartford 21 in Downtown Hartford! Featuring one of the best set of stairs in the city, Hartford 21 is the perfect setting for a day of fun, challenge and camaraderie. Plus, heroic firefighters climb in full gear! Save your spot at the starting line and register today!
Funds raised for the Hartford Climb will support the 34 million Americans suffering from lung diseases like COPD, asthma and lung cancer, the #1 cancer killer in the United States. By joining us and hundreds of others as we climb 688 steps, you’ll be supporting life-saving research, education for patients and families, and advocacy for clean air and protection for the public from harmful air pollution.
9:00 AM
$35
860-838-4362

Food, Wine, Beer

CT Food Truck Battles 2025

May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025 201 Nichols Road Wolcott, CT 06716

Come join us in Wolcott, CT for the ultimate foodie showdown! The CT Food Truck Battles Festival is back and bigger than ever. Indulge in a mouthwatering array of delectable dishes from the best food trucks around. From sizzling BBQ to gourmet burgers and tantalizing desserts, there's something to satisfy every craving. Bring your family and friends to this epic food extravaganza on May 16- 18th. Get ready to feast on a variety of cuisines while enjoying NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT; rides, local craft shopping, live music BANDS battling it out and family comedy acts and never a dull moment with the eating competitions going on daily. Make sure you VOTE for your favorite truck! A beautiful outdoor setting, bring a chair or blanket to relax and savor every bite. Partial proceeds to benefit local non-profit organizations including The Veterans Organization, Wolcott Food Pantry, WHS G.I. Club, and BAW Org!
Friday 4pm -8pm, Saturday 11am -8pm, Saturday 11am -5pm
Kids, Military & Seniors FREE, now BOGO; $10 gate
203-592-3008

Taste of Westport 2025

Jun 5, 2025 - Jun 5, 2025 The Inn at Longshore - 260 Compo Road S. Westport, CT 06880

Savor, sip, and support at Taste of Westport 2025, the ultimate culinary event set against the stunning Inn at Longshore. Enjoy exclusive dishes, signature cocktails, music, and a silent auction—all benefiting CLASP Homes, supporting adults with Autism and intellectual disabilities for over 40 years. With 100% of proceeds funding their mission, every bite, sip, and dollar makes a difference. This is the only tasting event your calendar craves. Tickets go on sale April 14th.
6:00 - 9:30PM
Visit website for details.

Guided Tours

Historic Homes of Housatonic Valley Tour

Apr 5, 2025 - Apr 5, 2025 Southbury Southbury, CT

April 5, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | 4 hours (approx.) Step inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour the Southbury area of the Housatonic Valley. Colonial farmhouses, Civil War-era homes of a mill village, summer cottages of Russian refugees, and a variety of other historic homes are all found in Southbury—the only town with this name in the country and a designated “Preserve America” community! Learn about architecture that has beautified the area for generations and the interesting individuals that have called it home. Join us for this unique experience to see historic homes, inside and out, and immerse yourself in culture and history. Offered one time only! Space is limited. This is a guided tour. Participants will travel the tour itinerary in their own vehicle. Details about the historic buildings at each location will be provided by your guide, including the historic homes that will be featured as interior tours.
1:00PM
$60
212-683-2027

Victorian Darien: A Historic Homes Happy Hour Tour

May 3, 2025 - May 3, 2025 Darien Darien, CT

May 3, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | 1 hour (approx.) Step inside historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour Prospect Avenue, one of Darien’s most charming streets. Its residences reflect a variety of the architectural styles en vogue in the late 19th century—Queen Anne, Italianate, and more! Prospect Avenue also has a distinct place in the town’s history as its first subdivision, laid out in 1867 and quickly attracting wealthy and sophisticated newcomers. "The prospects are that Darien is about to awake from its long sleep," wrote the Norwalk Gazette in anticipation of this milestone. Join us for this unique experience to see historic homes, inside and out, and immerse yourself in culture and history. Offered one time only! Space is limited. This is a guided walking “happy hour” tour, no libations but a lot of fun packed into 60 minutes! We will meet at Museum of Darien and make the quick stroll to Prospect Avenue.
1:00PM
$40 Adults $25 Students
212-683-2027

Litchfield County: A Creative Connecticut Historic Homes Tour

May 10, 2025 - May 10, 2025 Roxbury Roxbury, CT

May 10, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | 4 hours (approx.) Step inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour Litchfield County! Connecticut has been an attractive place to call home for authors, artists, and other creatives for generations. Here, they found quiet respite while also being close to the cultural hub of Manhattan. Our Creative Connecticut tour will highlight historic homes that once belonged to talented creatives in and around Roxbury, such as novelist Frank McCourt, sculptor Alexander Calder, and Marilyn Monroe. We will discuss the variety of architectural styles reflected in their homes, including ones from the colonial period and early 20th century, as well as their lives and creative contributions! Join us for this unique experience to see historic homes, inside and out, and immerse yourself in culture and history. Offered one time only! Space is limited. This is a guided tour. Participants will travel the tour itinerary in their own vehicle. Details about the historic buildings at each location will be provided by your guide, including the historic homes that will be featured as interior tours.
1:00PM
$60
212-683-2027

Midcentury Modern Homes Tour of Fairfield

May 17, 2025 - May 17, 2025 Westport Fairfield, CT

May 17, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | 4 Hours (Approx.) Step inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour midcentury and other modernist design in Fairfield and Westport! Harvard Five architects and other talented contemporaries like Jim Evans, Joseph Salerno, and Larry Michaels all left their mark in these two towns. In Fairfield, there are nearly 50 homes by architect Victor Civkin alone! Join us for this unique experience to see historic homes, inside and out, and immerse yourself in culture and history. Offered one time only! Space is limited. This is a guided bus tour. We will be boarding the bus in the Westport/Fairfield area. Location details coming soon!
1:00PM
$80 Adults $90 Premium Seating $50 Students
212-683-2027

West Hartford and Hartford Grandeur: A Historic Homes Happy Hour Tour

Jun 7, 2025 - Jun 7, 2025 West Hartford West Hartford, CT

June 7, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | 1 hour (approx.) Step inside historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour Prospect Avenue! A broad street of grand homes, the east side lies within the Hartford city limits, across the street is West Hartford—in the late 19th century and into the 20th, the well-to-do built their fashionable homes on both sides. Situated along a high ridge, it was named for the panoramic view of the city and Connecticut River that could be enjoyed from the avenue. Today, Prospect Avenue remains graced with these historic homes, reflecting the prosperity of Hartford’s Gilded Age. Join us for this unique experience to see historic homes, inside and out, and immerse yourself in culture and history. Offered one time only! Space is limited. This is a guided walking “happy hour” tour, no libations but a lot of fun packed into 60 minutes! We will meet near Prospect Avenue, location details coming soon.
1:00PM
$40 Adults $25 Students
212-683-2027

Maple

Eastern CT Maple Fest

Mar 29, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025 1235 Storrs Road Storrs, CT 06268

Join us for a weekend of MAPLE MADNESS and 100% wholesome family fun at our annual Eastern CT Maple Festival. We have lots of family activities, children's crafts and games, bouncy houses, carnival games and contests to keep kids of every age entertained. Your favorite food trucks, lots of maple flavored treats, jams, honey, spices, candles, soap, jewelry, clothing, baskets, pet treats, bread, baked goods, cannoli, fudge, cotton candy, kettle korn, fried dough, knitted items, toys, handmade cutting boards, and so much more! ​There will be maple sugaring demonstrations, presentations on the history of maple syrup, cooking with maple syrup, information on agriculture and all that is beautiful in the Last Green Valley. ​This event is free for anyone who likes maple! There is limited parking downtown near EO Smith High School but there is a shuttle bus service for easy parking located at the ECSU Baseball Complex at 1 Mansfield City Rd, Storrs (this is free too). ​The Windham Region Chamber of Commerce has been producing this maple festival since 2016 (in Hebron until 2024) and we are so proud of the vendors, community organizations and friends that we have who made this event so much fun.
10:00AM-4:00PM
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860-208-8288

Music

Evening Glow Music Series Spring 2025 Season

Mar 13, 2025 - May 15, 2025 421 Bantam Road Litchfield, CT 06759

All are welcome to join us for relaxing and reflective music to close the day. Performances are followed by a reception with refreshments. Complete series lineup & dates:
  • 3/13 - Joseph Jacovino, Pianist
  • 4/17 - Duo Alterity
  • 5/15 - Mad River Quartet
3:30pm
Free
860-567-8302

Music in the Park! - Manchester, CT

Jun 25, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025 1329 Middle Turnpike West Manchester, CT 06040

Mass-Conn Fusion joins us for the third year in a row! Mass-Conn Fusion covers rock classics ranging from the 60s, 70's 80s up to present day!! No need to rush home as Hops44 and Thomas Smokey BBQ Food Trucks will be here to provide your food and refreshments!!
6:00pm
$7 vehicle entry fee
860-528-0856

Outdoor Activities

Wickham Park 63rd year opening day!

Apr 5, 2025 - Apr 5, 2025 1329 Middle Turnpike West Manchester, CT 06040

It's Wickham Park's opening day! Finally, it's time to take a walk through the several beautiful gardens or visit the Aviary where our new white Peacocks reside, there's playgrounds for your kiddos, picnic areas, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, and volleyball courts!
9:30am until sunset
$10 vehicle entry fee
860-528-0856

Shows & Exhibits

Echoes and Collisions: An Exhibit of Contemporary Haitian Art

Jan 30, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025 300 Summit Street Hartford, CT 06106

An exhibit that places artwork by contemporary Haitian artist Frantz Patrick Henry in dialogue with selections from Trinity College’s Edith A. Graham Collection of Haitian Art will soon be on display at the Hartford campus. Echoes and Collisions is open to the public in the Widener Gallery from January 30 through April 30.
1pm to 5pm, Monday through Saturday
Free and open to the public
860-297-5237

St. Patrick's Day

Essex Go Bragh Parade - Essex, CT

Mar 22, 2025 - Mar 22, 2025 Downtown Areas Essex, CT 06426

Celebrate Essex and Ireland at the Annual Essex Go Bragh Irish Parade. The colorful procession steps off from the Essex Town Hall at 11am, traveling down Main Street and ending at The Griswold Inn. This annual tradition is the signature event of Essex Park and Recreation’s Spring season and will consist of units of Irish Dancers. pipers and drum corps, local nonprofits, businesses, students, scouting, and sports groups. All are welcome to attend and if you would like to participate, gather up a group and come March with us.
11AM
Free