🥨 FOOD TRUCKS ON THE RIVER
​Food Trucks on the River is a 2-day festival at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Come try from over 30 food trucks while enjoying live music, local vendors, and games.
5-10 pm | Shelton | Free
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🫒 GREEK FESTIVAL & FAIR
​The annual 3-day Greek Festival will have authentic Greek food and pastries, local vendors, and live entertainment.
12-9 pm | Bridgeport | Free
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🎵 MUSIC IN THE MEADOW
​Enjoy music in the Meadow at the CT College Arboretum. The event will have several local bands- bring a chair or picnic blanket.
6 pm | New London | $10​
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🧺 PORTLAND FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
​Come support local businesses and connect with your neighbors at the first Portland Farmers and Artisans Market.
5-8 pm | Portland | Free
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💈 FLEET STREET ON PRATT STREET
​In honor of the Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks production of Sweeney Todd we are transforming Pratt Street into Fleet Street for one night only with a vendor market, improv, music performances and more.
4-8 pm | Hartford | Free
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🌿 14TH ANNUAL NEW HAVEN FAMILY STROLL
​The New Haven Family Stroll is a fundraiser focused on quality of early childhood education and family-friendly resources. It begins with a 1.5 mile-long loop around the Quinnipiac River and concludes with activities, music, games, and more.
10-2 pm | New Haven | Free
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🌈 WATERBURY PRIDEFEST 2026
​It’s time for the 4th annual Waterbury LGBTQ+ PrideFest. Come enjoy live drag and musical performances, alongside local vendors and food trucks.
12-4 pm | Waterbury | Free
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🦆 MILFORD UNITED WAY DUCK RACE
​The Milford Duck Race will drop over 10,000 rubber ducks into the Milford Harbor - come race a duck and win a wide variety of prizes.
12-4 pm | Milford | Free
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🎵 BRANFORD PORCH FEST 2026
​Branford will host a one-day, community focused music festival, featuring local musicians performing on various porches across town.
12 pm | Branford | Free
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🎆 WETHERSFIELD FIREWORKS 2026
​As part of the America 250 celebration, the town will have their annual fireworks celebration with live music, activities for kids, food vendors, etc.
5-10 pm | Wethersfield | Free
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📚 TERRYVILLE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
​The Terryville Public Library will be holding their annual book sale with books priced between $0.50-$2. Come browse and find some of your favorites.
10 am -1 pm | Terryville | Free
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🛼 ALL GIRLS DROP-IN SKATE
​Join at the Oak All Wheel Skate Park for a time when girls of all ages can skate and bike the skate park.
12-2 pm | Manchester | Free
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🧑🏼‍🌾 FARMERS MARKET & MODERN DAY FARMING
​The Ellington Farmers Market will have Oakridge Dairy bring out one of their impressive tractors for a hands-on experience for kids and adults. Live music, fresh produce, sweets, and more.
9am -12 pm | Ellington | Free
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🎵 SKA PROM
​The Social Bar & Kitchen invites you to join a night of music, horns, dancing and prom fun with live music. Prom attire highly encouraged
7 pm | New London | $15
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🦆 NORWICH ANNUAL DUCK RACE
​The Yantic Fire Department presents another quacktastic event with 3,000 rubber ducks racing down the Yantick River. There will also be food trucks, games, music, prizes and more.
10 am- 2 pm | Norwich | Free
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🎆 STRAWRBERRY FESTIVAL
​The 8th Annual Strawberry Festival in Coe Memorial Park will feature a fun day of shopping, food, and delicious strawberry shortcake (and other strawberry treats!)
10 am - 3 pm | Torrington | Free
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🍫 CHOCOLATE EXPO 2026
​Mohegan Sun’s Chocolate expo will have tastings of chocolates, cheeses, wines and more with over 100 vendors, as well as appearances from the cast of Willy Wonka.
10-6 pm | Mohegan Sun | $22+
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🛍️ MANSFIELD MARKETPLACE DRIVE-IN
​The largest flea market in eastern CT returns at the Drive-in.
8 am- 2 pm | Mansfield | $3 per car
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🧙‍♂️ WIZARDS, WARRIORS & BARDS
​The Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire continues with wizard, Witcher, and Monster cosplays this weekend. Enjoy axe throwing, archery, food, brews, and more.
10:30-6 pm | Hawtwinton | $15
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🎉 STAMFORD MOM'S FAMILY FUN DAY
​Join fellow families for live performances, beloved characters, foods, crafts, and more. Event is free and open to the public in Stamford Town Center
11-4 pm | Stamford | Free​
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🚢 FULL MOON CRUISE ON THE THAMES
​Experience the rare beauty of a Full Blue Moon as it rises over the Thames River and bathes the waterfront in silver light.
8:45 pm | New London | $35
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