Music:
Fleetwood Macked: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band plays the Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun tonight at 6:30p. This is a Free Show! Also Saturday at 8:00 it’s Kesha: The Freedom Tour at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tickets are $39-$265. Sunday at 7pm it's American Girl - a Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in the Wolf Den. This is also a Free Show! www.mohegansun.com
The Indigo Girls come to the Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows Saturday at 7:30p. Tickets are $57-$83.
Andy Grammer: The Big Stupid Heart Tour stops at Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford Sunday at 7:30pm. Tickets are $31-$147. www.LiveNation.com
Events:
If you have a need for speed, don’t miss New England’s ONLY NASCAR event – the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend ending with the Lobster Trophy after Sunday’s 3pm Finale! Cheer on Connecticut’s only Joey Logano and Ryan Preece or your favorite Racer! www.NHMS.com
Be a part of the 45th Annual Miniature Golf Tournament to support the UCONN Children’s Cancer Fund & Jimmy Fund Sunday at Farmington Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor, 1048 Farmington Avenue (Route 4) in Historic Farmington. This event is a one-day tournament consisting of three full rounds of play. We’re leveling the playing field with a two-tier format—players will be grouped based on skill, so both seasoned pros and casual players have a chance to win! It's a fun-filled event open to all ages! Sign in and warm up starts at 7am and play begins promptly at 7:30. Spectators are welcome to join us as well for donuts and coffee. CASH prizes will be given to the top contestants. In addition, a portion of the $45.00 entry fee and the bonus ball money will be donated to the Jimmy Fund/ UCONN Children Cancer Fund. Last year, participants raised over $1,000 for children battling cancer. www.farmingtonminiaturegolf.com or 860-677-0118.
The Hartford Yard Goats are home at Dunkin Park with post-game fireworks tonight and Saturday. They battle the Somerset Patriots (Yankee affiliate) tonight at 7 for Military Appreciation Night, Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 1pm. www.yardgoatsbaseball.com
The Southington Drive-In season shows Despicable Me! Saturday! Gates open at 6pm. Movie begins 30 minutes after dark. $20 per car load. Walk ins $5 (chairs welcome!) CASH ONLY! Listen to the film on 89.9FM
The Sunflower Maze is open, including Sunflowers, Sips and Sunset at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield! www.lymanorchards.com
Lake Compounce and Crocodile Cove are open weekends in Bristol and celebrates its historic 180th year. It’s the conclusion of the all-new All-American Summer Celebration tonight and Saturday with more than 300 drones lighting up the sky over the Lake. www.lakecompounce.com
The Town of Cromwell Farmers Market takes place Friday evenings from 4–7pm at Riverport Park, now through September 4. The beautiful Riverport Park is conveniently located on the Connecticut River at the junction of Route 9. In addition to farm-fresh vegetables, locally sourced products, and artisans, there are food trucks, vendors and live music. Look for special events and guest appearances throughout the summer. For more information, please contact the Cromwell Recreation Department at recreation@cromwellct.gov or call 860-632-3467.
The Wallingford Garden Market runs every Saturday from 10am to 1pm at Doolittle Park Wallingford. 3 Farmers - About 35 Vendors! Be sure to stop by for your produce, drinks, crafts and so much more!
Get ready to zip, climb and fly through the trees at The Adventure Park at Storrs, 2007 Storrs Road. Tickets are $47. Open Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. www.myadventurepark.com
Take a ride on the Bushnell Park Carousel open for the season Fridays 1–8PM, Saturdays & Sundays Noon to 5PM.
Fairs:
The Hartford Saengerbund German American Club will host an early Oktoberfest Party Saturday noon to 8pm at 719 North Mountain Rd, Newington. German food, German beer, live music with the Adlers Band and a Stein-Holding Contest are all part of the fun! Admission is $5 for adults. Children are free. 860-983-8967 or www.hartfordsaengerbund.org
The Armenian Festival is Sunday at the Church of the Holy Resurrection, 1910 Stanley St, New Britain. Experience a vibrant celebration of culture with live Armenian music, a youth dance ensemble, and authentic cuisine including Shish Kebob, Chicken Kebob, Losh Burgers, Khema, Tabouli, Salad and Rice Pilaf. Browse the bake sale for your dessert and visit the Armenian Vendor for books, CDs, and/or try your luck with raffle prizes at this free admission, rain-or-shine community event. Free Admission! 860-223-7875
Bridgewater Country Fair: 100 Main St. South. Highlights are pet parade, dock dogs, truck raffle. Friday 4 to 11pm, Saturday 8am to 11pm and Sunday 8am to 6pm. Admission $10, $8 seniors and veterans, free to 12 and younger. www.bridgewaterfair.com
Get ready for the Hamburg Fair, 1 Sterling City Road in Lyme Friday 5 to 10:30pm, Saturday 9am to 10:30 pm and Sunday 9am to 6pm. Highlights are performance by Steve Songs, radio-controlled car racing, magic show. Admission $10, $8 in advance, $8 seniors and military, 11 and younger free. www.hamburgfair.org.
The Connecticut Pickle Festival is New England’s ultimate pickle experience of the year, and it’s brinier, crunchier, and more dill-icious than ever! Get ready to roam our famous Pickle Patch, where guests can sample pickles from across the country — that’s right, unlimited pickle sampling for all. If it’s pickled, brined, or boldly dill-forward, you’ll find it here. Be on the lookout for our beloved Pickle Pablo Mascot, strutting through the festival grounds, dancing, snapping photos with fans, and spreading pickle cheer — all while guests sip on pickle martinis and pickle shots. Hungry? You’re in for a real pickle feast. Guests can sink their teeth into an outrageous lineup of pickle-themed eats including fried pickles, pickle pizza, pickle shaved ice, pickle fries, pickle-topped ice cream, pickle shish kabobs, pickle quesadillas, Kool-Aid pickles, dill pickle kettle corn, pickle pasta salad, plus classic carnival treats and sweet favorites. Throughout the weekend, the stage comes alive with a Country, Pop, and Rock-themed live music lineup, setting the perfect soundtrack for dancing, sipping, and celebrating. And don’t miss our fan-favorite competitions — the legendary Pickle Eating Contest and the hilariously messy Pickle Juice Challenge! Friday Noon to 9pm, Saturday 11am to 9pm and Sunday 11am to 8pm in the Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun. www.mohegansun.com
Fairs, Festivals, Live Music, Baseball and more!
Fairs, Festivals, Live Music, Baseball and more!
