ONGOING EVENTS
Ocean Beach Park, New London
Ocean Beach Park has a variety of performances and events happening on the boardwalk all summer long. There's also an Olympic-sized swimming pool, kiddie rides and more. Summer Calendar
Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly, RI
Misquamicut State Beach in Rhode Island is big on waves and fun events throughout the summer season. At 7 miles long, it is the longest stretch of beach in Rhode Island. You'll find a variety of restaurants and snack shops, along with surf and souvenier shops. Misquamicut Summer Events / Misquamicut State Beach
Connecticut Farmers' Markets
There are dozens of Farmers' Markets all over Connecticut selling a variety of fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers, plants, crafts and more just about any day of the week. For a list and links to Connecticut
Farmers' Markets click here
Connecticut Fairs, Various Locations
September is fair season in Connecticut! There are a number of agricultural fairs happening in various locations around the state. Most feature agricultural activities, animals on display, along with midway rides, fair food, games, arts and crafts, live entertainment and more. Here are a few of the fairs coming up. Click on the fair and link to details.
Haddam Neck Fair: September 3-6
Goshen Fair: September 4-6
Woodstock Fair: September 3-6
Bethlehem Fair: September 10-12
Hebron Harvest Fair: September 9-12
Ledyard Fair: September 10-12
North Haven Fair: September 9-12
Wapping Fair: (South Windsor) September 9-12
Summertime in Norwalk
There are events and activities throughout the summer at Calf Pasture Beach and Cranbury Park in Norwalk. Norwalk Summer Calendar
In addition, every Saturday, Sunday and holiday during summer, there's a roundtrip cruise to tour Sheffield Island off Norwalk, along with its historic lighthouse. Admission charged. Info
Connecticut Surfrider Foundation Summer Events
Connecticut chapter of non-profit environmental organization that sponsors beach and ocean related activities throughout the summer. New members welcome. Calendar
Ocean Beach Park, New London
Ocean Beach Park has a variety of performances and events happening on the boardwalk all summer long. There's also an Olympic-sized swimming pool, kiddie rides and more. Summer Calendar
Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly, RI
Misquamicut State Beach in Rhode Island is big on waves and fun events throughout the summer season. At 7 miles long, it is the longest stretch of beach in Rhode Island. You'll find a variety of restaurants and snack shops, along with surf and souvenier shops. Misquamicut Summer Events / Misquamicut State BeachConnecticut Farmers' Markets
There are dozens of Farmers' Markets all over Connecticut selling a variety of fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers, plants, crafts and more just about any day of the week. For a list and links to Connecticut
Farmers' Markets click hereConnecticut Fairs, Various Locations
September is fair season in Connecticut! There are a number of agricultural fairs happening in various locations around the state. Most feature agricultural activities, animals on display, along with midway rides, fair food, games, arts and crafts, live entertainment and more. Here are a few of the fairs coming up. Click on the fair and link to details. Haddam Neck Fair: September 3-6
Goshen Fair: September 4-6
Woodstock Fair: September 3-6
Bethlehem Fair: September 10-12
Hebron Harvest Fair: September 9-12
Ledyard Fair: September 10-12
North Haven Fair: September 9-12
Wapping Fair: (South Windsor) September 9-12
The Association of Connecticut Fairs
Summertime in Norwalk
There are events and activities throughout the summer at Calf Pasture Beach and Cranbury Park in Norwalk. Norwalk Summer Calendar
In addition, every Saturday, Sunday and holiday during summer, there's a roundtrip cruise to tour Sheffield Island off Norwalk, along with its historic lighthouse. Admission charged. Info
Connecticut Surfrider Foundation Summer Events
Connecticut chapter of non-profit environmental organization that sponsors beach and ocean related activities throughout the summer. New members welcome. Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 3-5: Riverfront U.S. Title Series Powerboat Races, Hartford & East Hartford
The Connecticut River will be buzzing with activity over Labor Day Weekend as professional power boaters from around the country compete in exciting high-speed races. It is the final U.S. Title series event of the season. Best viewing spots are Great River Park in E. Hartford, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford and the Founder's Bridge between the 2 cities. Live entertainment and food vendors too. Details
September 6: New Haven Road Race, New Haven
An annual Labor Day tradition in New Haven features up to 6,000 runners competing in 20K and 5K races, along with a Children's Fun Run. The 20K race serves as the USA 20K Championships. There is also a post race party featuring live entertainment on the New Haven Green. Spectators encouraged. Race Route, Details, Registration Info
September 10-12: A Taste of Mystic, Mystic
One of Connecticut's most famous shoreline towns rolls out the red carpet for a 3-day food festival featuring the unique tastes from local Mystic area restaurants. From chowder to cheesecake, lobster to quesadillas, bring an appetite for a wide variety of Mystic cuisine! There is also live entertainment. Check it out in downtown Mystic on Cottrell Street. Free admission. Details
September 10-12: Norwalk Oyster Festival, Norwalk
Large 3-day festival at Veterans Park in Norwalk features a Pirate's Coast Adventure with pirate reenactments, a BMX Motocross Stunt Show, tall ship tours, an oyster shucking and oyster eating contest, live entertainment, food booths, including a bar-b-q pit with cookoff contests and more. Admission fee charged. Details/Schedule of Events
September 11-12: On-the-Green Fine Art & Craft Show, Glastonbury
Over 200 award-winning arts and crafts exhibitors from around the U.S. take part in this outdoor art show on the Hubbard Green. Light refreshments available at the food court. Free admission. Details
September 11-12: A Taste of Greater Danbury, Danbury
It's food, fun and fireworks in Danbury for this annual food festival featuring a wide range of cuisine from Danbury area restaurants. Danbury is celebrating its 325th anniversary. There is also live entertainment, a battle of the bands, a parade, 10K run and more. "Taste" takes place on the Danbury Green. Details
September 23-26: Norwalk Boat Show, Norwalk
One of the largest in-water boat shows in the Northeast celebrates its 35th year at Norwalk Cove Marina. See and board the latest new boats, luxury yachts, fishing boats and sailboats. There's also a huge selection of boating gear and accessories. Kids activities, food vendors, free boat rides and more. Admission charged. Details
September 25-26: Chrysanthemum Festival, Bristol
More commonly known as "mums", this festival celebrates the famous flower of autumn with family fun such as a parade, tractor show, arts & crafts fair, a variety of live entertaiment, food and drink vendors and a car show. Takes place on Veterans Memorial Blvd. and admission is free. Details
September 3-5: Riverfront U.S. Title Series Powerboat Races, Hartford & East Hartford
The Connecticut River will be buzzing with activity over Labor Day Weekend as professional power boaters from around the country compete in exciting high-speed races. It is the final U.S. Title series event of the season. Best viewing spots are Great River Park in E. Hartford, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford and the Founder's Bridge between the 2 cities. Live entertainment and food vendors too. DetailsSeptember 6: New Haven Road Race, New Haven
An annual Labor Day tradition in New Haven features up to 6,000 runners competing in 20K and 5K races, along with a Children's Fun Run. The 20K race serves as the USA 20K Championships. There is also a post race party featuring live entertainment on the New Haven Green. Spectators encouraged. Race Route, Details, Registration Info
September 10-12: A Taste of Mystic, Mystic
One of Connecticut's most famous shoreline towns rolls out the red carpet for a 3-day food festival featuring the unique tastes from local Mystic area restaurants. From chowder to cheesecake, lobster to quesadillas, bring an appetite for a wide variety of Mystic cuisine! There is also live entertainment. Check it out in downtown Mystic on Cottrell Street. Free admission. Details
September 10-12: Norwalk Oyster Festival, Norwalk
Large 3-day festival at Veterans Park in Norwalk features a Pirate's Coast Adventure with pirate reenactments, a BMX Motocross Stunt Show, tall ship tours, an oyster shucking and oyster eating contest, live entertainment, food booths, including a bar-b-q pit with cookoff contests and more. Admission fee charged. Details/Schedule of Events
September 11-12: On-the-Green Fine Art & Craft Show, Glastonbury
Over 200 award-winning arts and crafts exhibitors from around the U.S. take part in this outdoor art show on the Hubbard Green. Light refreshments available at the food court. Free admission. Details
September 11-12: A Taste of Greater Danbury, Danbury
It's food, fun and fireworks in Danbury for this annual food festival featuring a wide range of cuisine from Danbury area restaurants. Danbury is celebrating its 325th anniversary. There is also live entertainment, a battle of the bands, a parade, 10K run and more. "Taste" takes place on the Danbury Green. DetailsSeptember 23-26: Norwalk Boat Show, Norwalk
One of the largest in-water boat shows in the Northeast celebrates its 35th year at Norwalk Cove Marina. See and board the latest new boats, luxury yachts, fishing boats and sailboats. There's also a huge selection of boating gear and accessories. Kids activities, food vendors, free boat rides and more. Admission charged. Details
September 25-26: Chrysanthemum Festival, Bristol
More commonly known as "mums", this festival celebrates the famous flower of autumn with family fun such as a parade, tractor show, arts & crafts fair, a variety of live entertaiment, food and drink vendors and a car show. Takes place on Veterans Memorial Blvd. and admission is free. Details