Kick off school vacation with fishing and fun at the Horse Listeners Orchard Saturday.
First day of school vacation (for some) calls for a special event–the Horse Listeners Orchard Fishing Derby and opening day festivities are the perfect kick-off for a week of fun. The Orchard, located in Ashford, is one of the Quiet Corner’s favorite farm stands, not only for its yummy apples and other fruit, cider and pies but all the other fun events...
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Summer’s Here! Sailfest New London. Today through Sunday.
Summer in eastern Connecticut doesn’t officially begin until Sailfest comes to town! The three-day festival in New London, our premier waterfront city, brings over 300,000 people to our streets! Sailfest is an awesome way to take in New London. With five stages of free music–ranging from rock, hip hop, Celtic and blues–tons of food, a fireworks...
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Lobster Days Are Here Again at Mystic Seaport.
It’s not the dog days of summer yet, but it’s close – Mystic Seaport’s Annual Lobster Days at Mystic Seaport event is fast approaching. Held over Memorial Day weekend (May 28-30), it’s perfect for kicking off the summer. We in eastern Connecticut love this event – it’s filled with good food, great people, and pure New England fun. And it...
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Celebrate spring…finally. We’ll make it worth the wait.
Dare we hope that spring has finally arrived? I think it’s a safe bet! Best place to celebrate spring fun? Check out The Historic Downtown Mystic May Day Festival happening Saturday, May 7 at the Mystic River Park right on the lovely Mystic River. Tons of stuff happening here that day, so get ready! May Day Kick-off is at 11 a.m. with a five piece Dixieland...
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Celebrating Culture, Diversity and Thursday Nights – Third Thursday Street Fests Willimantic
Every third Thursday night of the month, Willimantic’s Main Street transforms into a festival-goer’s delight with live music, vendors, entertainment, merchants, and a unique sense of community. The Third Thursday Street Fests are a nine year tradition in Willimantic, the town best known for its quirky Frog Bridge and cultural diversity. But people come from...
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Experience Connecticut Arts and Culture Free During Open House Day, June 12.
On June 12, arts, culture and entertainment throughout the state will come together to celebrate the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism’s 6th Annual Connecticut Open House Day. With discounted admissions, freebies and special events, visitors can experience the best of what we have to offer all over the state. Here are a few options in Mystic Country,...
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