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LONG WEEKEND
LONG WEEKEND
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 12:00 PM—5:00 PM · Hartford, CT
@ America Turns 250 & Harford Answers Be sure to stop by the Amistad Center for your Connecticut250 passport! For five days, Hartford becomes a living…
Exhibition Meet & Greet: Rebel | Revolt | Resist
Exhibition Meet & Greet: Rebel | Revolt | Resist
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Hartford, CT
@ Rodneyna Hart, Interim Executive Director of The Amistad Center for Art & Culture, shows the ways artists have reflected on resistance— from collective…
Special Themed Tour: Keepsakes & Curiosities
Special Themed Tour: Keepsakes & Curiosities
Thu, Jul 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Farmington, CT
REGISTER HERE Special Tour: Hill-Stead’s Keepsakes & Curiosities Limit 10 people Offered July 31 and November 20 at 2:30PM Natural artifacts, souvenirs…
Cheney Railroad history walk
Cheney Railroad history walk
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Manchester, CT
Hikers will trace the route of the former railroad, built in 1869 to connect the Cheney silk mills to the main rail line in the North End. At 2.5 miles, it was…
Downtown & Chamber of Commerce history walk
Downtown & Chamber of Commerce history walk
Sat, Aug 8, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:30 PM · Manchester, CT
Visit historic Downtown, starting at the parking lot at the corner of Main and Park Streets, near St. James Church (enter the lot from Park Street). The walk…
Special Themed Tour: The Basement
Special Themed Tour: The Basement
Thu, Aug 13, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Farmington, CT
REGISTER HERE Special Tour: Hill-Stead’s Basement Limit 10 people Offered August 28 and December 18 at 2:30PM Back by popular demand! A rare opportunity for a…
Flowers & Flavor: Garden Tour with Tea
Flowers & Flavor: Garden Tour with Tea
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Wethersfield, CT
Purchase Tickets   Spend your Sunday morning in full bloom.  Join our Head Gardener Peter Winne for an intimate tour of our colonial revival gardens,…
Manchester Green history walk
Manchester Green history walk
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 • 12:00 PM—1:00 PM · Manchester, CT
Explore “The Green” and visit the Woodbridge Farmstead in this one-hour walking tour. The Green boasts our first post office and the tavern that hosted a visit…
Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Revolutionary Hartford
Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Revolutionary Hartford
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Hartford, CT
New for 2026! Commemorating Comte de Rochambeau’s September 22, 1780 Conference at Hartford, join us to explore Hartford’s colonial roots and more! This walk…
Walking tour in Center Memorial Park
Walking tour in Center Memorial Park
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:15 PM · Manchester, CT
We’ll visit the monuments in the park, noting the memorials to soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, Civil War, and Spanish American War. About one…
Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Charter Oak & Coltsville
Historic Hartford Walking Tour: Charter Oak & Coltsville
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Hartford, CT
Join us to explore the architectural treasures of Coltsville and the Charter Oak neighborhoods. Discuss the impacts of industry and immigration on these…
Landmark District walking tour
Landmark District walking tour
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Manchester, CT
Free history walk in the Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District, co-sponsored by the District Commission, and the CT State Community College…
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Mountain Music: John Mayock & Dennis Fancher
Mountain Music: John Mayock & Dennis Fancher
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:30 PM · Simsbury, CT
Kick off July with a night of free live music featuring John Mayock and special guest Dennis Fancher! John is a deeply rooted Folk, Rock, and Country artist…
Open Mic Night! Hosted by Michael Sasportas
Open Mic Night! Hosted by Michael Sasportas
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Weekly Open Mic: Hosted By Michael Sasportas Text: 860-480-7300 to sign up!
Gryme
Gryme
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Dust off your favorite flannel and get ready to rock! On Friday, July 3rd, Gryme is taking over the stage at Talcott Mountain Collective for an epic night of…
Grampa’s Homemade Soup 4th of July Celebration
Grampa’s Homemade Soup 4th of July Celebration
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 • 3:00 PM—6:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
We are thrilled to welcome back Grampa’s Homemade Soup for a holiday performance perfectly tailored for the backyard. This incredibly talented four-piece…
Shakedown Citi $15
Shakedown Citi $15
Sun, Jul 5, 2026 • 4:00 PM—7:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Shakedown Citi was formed in the heart of NYC by a group of passionate musicians who share a love for the Grateful Dead and their timeless music. Our goal is…
Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social
Tue, Jul 7, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Suffield, CT
Pack family, lawn chairs and picnic supper. Enjoy ice cream and music. Rain date: Thursday, July 9 📍 King House Lawn
Mountain Music: Trottier
Mountain Music: Trottier
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:30 PM · Simsbury, CT
Catch out Thursday Night music series all summer long! This week, Trottier builds incredible, layered sounds, reinvigorating meaningful music with powerful…
Sunset Sounds Concert Series | Ghazi Omair, “I, Too, Sing America. I, Too, Am America.”
Sunset Sounds Concert Series | Ghazi Omair, “I, Too, Sing America. I, Too, Am America.”
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Hartford, CT
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner as our historic garden comes alive with music! Round out your evening with free tours of the house museum’s first floor,…
Spirit Shaker
Spirit Shaker
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Heavy Rock power trio !! We carry the torch through the evolution of hard rock- 70s, 80s,90s-we cover it all-The heavy hits and the classic deep cuts! $10 cover
Summer Alt-Rock Showcase: Audio Jane, Chase Eight, & Basecamp
Summer Alt-Rock Showcase: Audio Jane, Chase Eight, & Basecamp
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 • 4:00 PM—7:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
A powerhouse lineup of Connecticut’s finest alternative and indie rock acts is taking over the mountain stage for a massive, must-see evening of live music.…
Mountain Music: 7 Below, Acoustic Duo
Mountain Music: 7 Below, Acoustic Duo
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:30 PM · Simsbury, CT
Get ready for a night of deep cuts, iconic grooves, and absolute classics. When they aren’t touring with their full four-piece powerhouse tribute, Josh…
Mountain Music: Bad Management Duo
Mountain Music: Bad Management Duo
Thu, Jul 30, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:30 PM · Simsbury, CT
When the Bad Management Duo takes the stage, expect a beautifully stripped-down performance packed with rich acoustic rhythms and soulful vocals. Known for…
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LONG WEEKEND
LONG WEEKEND
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 12:00 PM—5:00 PM · Hartford, CT
@ America Turns 250 & Harford Answers Be sure to stop by the Amistad Center for your Connecticut250 passport! For five days, Hartford becomes a living…
Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social
Tue, Jul 7, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Suffield, CT
Pack family, lawn chairs and picnic supper. Enjoy ice cream and music. Rain date: Thursday, July 9 📍 King House Lawn
Sunset Sounds Concert Series | Ghazi Omair, “I, Too, Sing America. I, Too, Am America.”
Sunset Sounds Concert Series | Ghazi Omair, “I, Too, Sing America. I, Too, Am America.”
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Hartford, CT
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner as our historic garden comes alive with music! Round out your evening with free tours of the house museum’s first floor,…
Revolutionary War & Colonial Living Reenactment
Revolutionary War & Colonial Living Reenactment
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Manchester, CT
A visit by Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cheney Homestead, 106 Hartford Road. Kids and adults welcome. An outdoor living…
Dino Shindig with Bones from Yale Peabody Museum
Dino Shindig with Bones from Yale Peabody Museum
Tue, Jul 14, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Manchester, CT
The Yale Peabody Museum will visit, bringing fossils found in the Buckland section of Manchester in the nineteenth century. Visitors can see the actual…
From Milk To Ice Cream | Life on the Webster Farm
From Milk To Ice Cream | Life on the Webster Farm
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · West Hartford, CT
Thomas Jefferson and Noah Webster may not have agreed on much, but who doesn’t agree that we all scream for ice cream? Thomas Jefferson is credited with…
An Afternoon to Remember: Silent Art Auction in Honor of Tyler W. Scholefield
An Afternoon to Remember: Silent Art Auction in Honor of Tyler W. Scholefield
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 12:00 PM—4:00 PM · Berlin, CT
We’re gathering together to celebrate the life, love, and legacy of Tyler W. Scholefield (1984–2022) — a devoted father, loyal friend, gifted artist, and the…
Family Friendly Book Fair
Family Friendly Book Fair
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • 12:00 PM—5:00 PM · Berlin, CT
We’re excited to open the brewery on a special Sunday for a Family Friendly Book Fair designed for readers of all ages! This community-focused event will…
Hands-on History Summer Children’s Program
Hands-on History Summer Children’s Program
Mon, Aug 3, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Windsor, CT
Monday thru Friday, August 3-7, 9 AM to 12 PM daily. Children ages 8-11 (or entering 3rd-6th grade) will explore Windsor history while having fun in a…
Sunset Sounds Concert Series | Kris Allen Quintet
Sunset Sounds Concert Series | Kris Allen Quintet
Thu, Aug 13, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Hartford, CT
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner as our historic garden comes alive with music! Round out your evening with free tours of the house museum’s first floor,…
The One Room Schoolhouse | Life on the Webster Farm
The One Room Schoolhouse | Life on the Webster Farm
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · West Hartford, CT
Celebrate "back to school" with us on August 16th and learn about early American schoolhouses!
The Golden Age of Piracy | Life on the Webster Farm
The Golden Age of Piracy | Life on the Webster Farm
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · West Hartford, CT
Join us on September 20th and learn about the golden age of piracy!\n
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Food & Drink

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Capt n’ Jerk Food Truck
Capt n’ Jerk Food Truck
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Simsbury, CT
Present Company Food Truck
Present Company Food Truck
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Simsbury, CT
Gryme
Gryme
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Dust off your favorite flannel and get ready to rock! On Friday, July 3rd, Gryme is taking over the stage at Talcott Mountain Collective for an epic night of…
Mountain Music: Trottier
Mountain Music: Trottier
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:30 PM · Simsbury, CT
Catch out Thursday Night music series all summer long! This week, Trottier builds incredible, layered sounds, reinvigorating meaningful music with powerful…
Skatz BBQ Food Truck
Skatz BBQ Food Truck
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Simsbury, CT
Pika Food Truck
Pika Food Truck
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Simsbury, CT
Mama Nena Food Truck
Mama Nena Food Truck
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Simsbury, CT
Serving fresh, hand made tapas from across Spain
Mama Nena Food Truck
Mama Nena Food Truck
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Simsbury, CT
Samba’s Food Truck
Samba’s Food Truck
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Simsbury, CT
East-West Grill Food Truck
East-West Grill Food Truck
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Simsbury, CT
Feeling Saucy Food Truck
Feeling Saucy Food Truck
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · Simsbury, CT
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Community

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Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social
Tue, Jul 7, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Suffield, CT
Pack family, lawn chairs and picnic supper. Enjoy ice cream and music. Rain date: Thursday, July 9 📍 King House Lawn
Sharing the Spirit of America: A Communal Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Sharing the Spirit of America: A Communal Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Wed, Jul 8, 2026 • 5:45 PM—6:30 PM · Windsor, CT
At Windsor Town Hall. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Four days later, on July 8, it was read out…
Dungeons and Drafts
Dungeons and Drafts
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Berlin, CT
Calling all heroes, newbies, and seasoned adventurers alike! On Saturday, June 27th from 1–4 PM, we’re hosting a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition game day at…
Family Friendly Book Fair
Family Friendly Book Fair
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • 12:00 PM—5:00 PM · Berlin, CT
We’re excited to open the brewery on a special Sunday for a Family Friendly Book Fair designed for readers of all ages! This community-focused event will…
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Outdoors

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Cheney Railroad history walk
Cheney Railroad history walk
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Manchester, CT
Hikers will trace the route of the former railroad, built in 1869 to connect the Cheney silk mills to the main rail line in the North End. At 2.5 miles, it was…
Manchester Green history walk
Manchester Green history walk
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 • 12:00 PM—1:00 PM · Manchester, CT
Explore “The Green” and visit the Woodbridge Farmstead in this one-hour walking tour. The Green boasts our first post office and the tavern that hosted a visit…
TRANSCEND FESTIVAL - middlefield, ct
TRANSCEND FESTIVAL - middlefield, ct
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 • 8:00 AM—5:00 PM · Manchester, CT
Use Discount Link below: *Please note: This festival is not located at The Pearl Aura. It is happening @ 99 Powder Hill Road Middlefield, CT 06455…
Bush Hill walk
Bush Hill walk
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:30 PM · Manchester, CT
Three-mile moderately paced walk at the former Botti farm, farmed for most of the 20th century by immigrants from Italy. We’ll offer several options, including…
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Talks & Lectures

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Hill-Stead Short Course: Possibilities of Portraiture
Hill-Stead Short Course: Possibilities of Portraiture
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Farmington, CT
REGISTER HERE April 30, 2026 – Ancient Art and the Origins of Western Portraiture Often created at the cutting edge of artistic practice, portraits dramatize…
“Significance of the 1976 Bicentennial”
“Significance of the 1976 Bicentennial”
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:15 PM · Manchester, CT
A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong. Looking back to 1976, and reflecting on a previous celebration of our…
Popular Culture at the Time of the Revolution.
Popular Culture at the Time of the Revolution.
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:15 PM · Manchester, CT
A talk by Manchester Historical Society president and CCSU professor, Steve Armstrong, emphasizing primary sources in describing life in the eighteenth…
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Workshops

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Modern Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering
Modern Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:30 PM · Berlin, CT
Join us at Coles Road Brewing in Berlin, CT for a festive workshop of spooky fun and pretty lettering for beginners! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY…
Modern Calligraphy and Ornament Lettering
Modern Calligraphy and Ornament Lettering
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:30 PM · Berlin, CT
Join us at Coles Road Brewing in Berlin, CT for a festive workshop of holiday fun and pretty lettering for beginners! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY…
WORKSHOP | Winter Decor with Foraged Plants  
WORKSHOP | Winter Decor with Foraged Plants  
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Wethersfield, CT
Head Gardener Peter Winne shows you how to transform seasonal greens, berries, and dried flowers into stunning natural décor—a hands-on afternoon for getting…
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About the Hartford Calendar

What’s happening around Hartford, CT—concerts, art shows, fairs, talks, and more. Daisy is a simple, friendly way to stay connected to local events.