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Holidays

Enjoy holiday tours at Connecticut's Gillette Castle and the Osborne Homestead Museum

Enjoy the season by embarking on special holiday tours filled with historic charm and festive decorations at two Connecticut State Park museums.
Fairfield County

New Big Y grocery store in Westport is 3rd to open in Connecticut this year

The market is the third new Big Y to open in Connecticut this year. The grand opening occurs on Friday with giveaways, special offers and sample tastings.
Cars

Mohegan Sun has the most Tesla EV chargers in Connecticut

A major installation project has brought 60 new Tesla electric vehicle destination chargers to Mohegan Sun.
Hartford

FOX61 and United Way hold ImpaCT Awards ceremony in downtown Hartford

FOX61 is teaming up with the United Way of Central and Northeast Connecticut at this year's Impact Awards. Hear from FOX61's Keith McGilvery.
Hartford County

Olympia Diner, a historic fixture of the Berlin Turnpike, may be in its final days

The owners say they are tired, business has declined, and no one wants to continue the operation. The site could soon be transformed into a fast food restaurant.
Glastonbury

25,000 visitors expected at 49th annual Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival

Beyond fresh food and drinks from more than two dozen vendors, there’s lots of live entertainment and carnival rides to enjoy.
Wethersfield

Cove Side Carnival runs through Sunday in Wethersfield

The event is held in memory of longtime Wethersfield resident Richard Keane, who lost his life in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Hartford County

Rocky Hill hosts 16th Annual Fall Fest under the shining sun

It didn't feel like fall, but that didn't stop thousands from attending the Rocky Hill Fall Festival. From food trucks to live music, the event had it all.
Glastonbury

25,000 visitors expected at 49th annual Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival

Beyond fresh food and drinks from more than two dozen vendors, there’s lots of live entertainment and carnival rides to enjoy.
Hartford

'I-91 rivalry' resumes as Wolf Pack host Thunderbirds in 2024 home opener at XL Center

It's the Wolf Pack's home opener inside the XL Center in downtown Hartford. Hear from Alex Thomas, the voice of Hartford's hockey team.
Middlesex County

Labyrinth and repeat | Lyman Orchards Corn Maze continues mission to raise money for charity

Lyman Orchards' Corn Maze is a tradition 24 years in the running. It's become a fall classic. This year's theme celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Peanuts gang.