Spend the day in/by the water. Willimantic Riverfest 2013, this Saturday.
Boaters, kayakers, nature lovers – Riverfest 2013 is Saturday, May 18 in Willimantic, our city known for its frog bridge and river views. Locals love Riverfest, not only because they simply love boating, but because this is one of the best spots in eastern Connecticut. Boaters will go to nearby Eagleville to drop their boat, then head to Willimantic to...
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Museum of Connecticut Glass puts on the annual Antique Glass & Bottles Show this weekend.
Building on its rich history of glassmaking, the Museum of Connecticut Glass will hold its annual Antique Glass & Bottles Show and Sale this Saturday, May 18 in Coventry. The event coincides with the 200th anniversary celebration of the historic glass factory in town. It’s a really unique event celebrating a very cool piece of Connecticut’s history, one...
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Looking for a good deal? Check out Pomfret’s town-wide tag sale, May 4.
Yard salers, get ready – Pomfret is prepping for their annual Town Wide Tag Sale, and the deals are to die for! The Pomfret Proprietors, a local merchants group, is organizing the shindig, which includes more than 60 sellers and starts bright and early at 7 a.m, Saturday, May 4. There’s even a map to guide you so you don’t miss out on any bargains!...
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Putnam First Fridays return for the season, May 3.
It’s that time of year again – First Fridays in Putnam are kicking off this weekend! Friday, May 3 is the beginning of the season, and we are so ready. This is one of the best events in the Quiet Corner, mostly because we love Putnam! You’ll find it all here – art, food, wine, theater, shopping, antiques. This is a celebration of all we have to...
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Go Fish. Time for Putnam’s annual kids’ fishing derby.
Kids, pack your tackle boxes. This Sunday, April 21, is the annual Noe Poulin Memorial Fishing Derby in Putnam. Kids up to the age of 15 can fish a portion of the Quinebaug River, and prizes are in order for five different age brackets. This is a great way to spend a Sunday with the family! If you child loves to fish, plan on visiting us for the day. The derby...
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It’s NASCAR season in Mystic Country. Thompson International Speedway opens April 13-14.
Got a need for speed? You’re in luck – Thompson International Speedway, Mystic Country’s premier NASCAR Whelan All-American Series racetrack, opens for the season April 13-14, 2013. As you might expect, the season starts off with a bang (and maybe a couple of crashes) with the Icebreaker 150 Lap Whelen Modified Tour Event. Plus, Icebreaker weekend boasts...
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Friday night with flappers and bootleggers. Check out “The Gatsby Era,” this Friday at the Benton.
The twenties comes roaring back to life at the William Benton Museum of Art at the Friday Art Forum on March 15. “The Gatsby Era: Art, Literature and the Pursuit of the American Dream” is the theme for the event, moderated by Veronica Makowsky, literature expert and professor in UConn’s English department. Panelists include other UConn professors and experts.The...
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February vacation week, simplified. Mystic Country has all your family activities for the week.
If you’re looking for something to do with the kids’ vacation week, start with the Weird Science event at the Mystic Aquarium. From Saturday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 24 the Aquarium team of educators, along with Keith Michael Johnson’s Bubbleology and Mad Science of Eastern Connecticut, will demonstrate weird and wacky science experiments and...
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The “Bests” just keep on coming. Connecticut Magazine chooses 2013′s favorite restaurants.
We love to eat around here. And with good reason – our restaurants always show up on Connecticut Magazine‘s “Best of” lists. This time around is no exception. Check out Mystic Country’s wins in the best restaurants issue and plot your next dining experience early! Best Asian: Shrine, Mashantucket Best Seafood: Oyster Club, Mystic Best...
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Santa Sightings in Mystic Country.
Before Santa hits the chimneys, he’s lacing up his boots, giving the reindeer a break, and traveling by truck, train and tugboat around Mystic Country to spread holiday cheer. Sometimes, he’s even bringing along the lil’ missus. Bring your own camera to capture the moment: Friday, November 23 * Santa and Mrs. Claus at Olde Mistick Village, Mystic, 12:00...
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