HARTFORD, Conn. — Not sure how you want to spend your weekend? There are plenty of weekend happenings. Read below to check out events happening Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Between food, music, performing arts and other unique events, there's something for everyone!
Food
Riverfront Food Truck Festival
When: July 18-20, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What: Over 30 food trucks to try from.
Admission: FREE
Where: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 300 Columbus Blvd., Hartford CT, 06103
Blueberry Festival at Lyman Orchards
When: July 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What: All things blueberries, petting farm, yard games & live music.
Admission: FREE
Where: Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Rd., Middlefield CT, 06455
Music
- Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
When: July 19, starting at 7 p.m.
What: “A celebration of classic country music.”
Admission: Seating prices vary, discounts for seniors, students, military and groups
Where: Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd., Manchester CT, 06040
Windsor Summer Concerts on the Green
When: Thursdays from July 11 to Aug. 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
What: Different bands singing a variety of genres.
Admission: FREE
Where: Historic Windsor Town Green, 275 Broad St., Windsor CT, 06095
When: July 18, starting at 6 p.m.
What: Multi-genre band The Cartells | Food truck: Luigi’s Wood Fired Pizza Risto.
Admission: FREE
Where: Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme St., Old Lyme CT, 06371
Performing Arts
“Lost Lodge” presented by Saybrook Stage Company
When: July 19, 8 p.m. (runtime: 2 hours 40 mins, includes intermission)
What: Play written and directed by CT native Terri Corigliano.
Admission: $19-29
Where: Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and Museum, 300 Main St., Saybrook CT, 06475
- “The Prom” presented by Playhouse Theatre Group
When: July 12 to Aug. 18, times vary
Friday at 8 p.m.
Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
- What: “A news musical about a small-town Indiana prom.”
- Admission: $45-55
- Where: Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Rd., West Hartford CT, 06119
Fun events
- Sunflowers for Wishes
- When: July 20-28, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- What: "Visitors can make a beautiful bouquet to take home, with all proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Connecticut."
- Admission: $3 for entry, $3 per flower
- Where: Buttonwood Farm, 473 Shetucket Turnpike, Griswold CT, 06351
Teddy Bear Festival presented by Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
When: July 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What: “Children’s activities and storytelling focusing on Bear Awareness and the facts about real bears.” Reminder to bring your teddy bear!
Admission: Prices vary
Adult (ages 12 - 61) = $20
Child (ages 2 -11) = $16
Senior (62 & older) = $16
Ages 0 -1 = FREE
Where: Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport CT, 06610
When: July 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What: New kid-friendly simulators, including a F-18 sim, Redbird full-motion flight sim, VR sim and more.
Admission: Prices vary, free simulators after purchase
Adult = $23
Seniors = $19
Youth (4-14) = $13
Veterans = $12
Under 3 = FREE
Where: New England Air Museum, 36 Perimeter Rd., Windsor Locks CT, 06096
When: July 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What: Scavenger hunts, trading card games, costumes and more.
Admission: Adult = $29, Youth = $23
Where: Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford CT, 06103
When: July 20, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
What: Meet the equines and walk the half-mile lighted trail with family and friends.
Admission: Donation for the continuous care of the equines. There is no set pricing.
Where: Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue and Sanctuary, 169 Black Hill Rd., Plainfield CT, 06374
When: July 21, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What: Colombian culture celebration with dances, live music, food, games and more.
Admission: FREE
Where: Stamford Town Center, 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford CT, 06901
When: July 20-21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What: A you-pick flower garden party.
Admission: FREE – options available for buckets of flowers or small arrangements prices vary. You can bring your own bucket to fill.
Where: Northern Farm and Flowers, 59 Old Middle Street, Goshen CT, 06756
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