Music:
The Talcott Mountain Music Festival begins with Celebrate America an evening of Patriotic Music and fireworks with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra at Simsbury Meadows! 860-987-5900 or www.hartfordsymphony.org
The new Floating Stage at Lake Compounce hosts free concerts ALL SUMMER LONG including live music Saturday, Sunday, Monday and on the 4th! Download the schedule at www.lakecompounce.com
Hot Music: A Broadway Experience presents the music of Hamilton Sunday 10am as part of the Asylum Hill Congregational Church's Broadway Summer Series Live Stream or in person with vocalists Rachel Ballasy, Traci Keen, Kara Nielsen, Jack Pott, Garth West and Jermaine Woodard and pianist Susan Carroll.
Big Time Rush plays Mohegan Sun Arena Saturday 7pm. Tickets $59.50 - $129.50. Or enjoy a Free Shows in the Wolf Den with Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot Saturday at 8pm or the Cartells Sunday at 7pm. www.mohegansun.com
Events:
LatinoFest 2023 is Saturday Noon to 7pm at Dunkin Park in Hartford! Latin Music, Food, Vendors and more! Freestyle DJs, Merengue, Bachata, Mexican Folk Music, 5 Salsa Bands and a tribute to Tito Puente. Family fun for everyone with Free Admission!
The Southington Drive Summer season continues with Grease on the big screen Saturday! Gates open at 6pm. Movie starts about 30 minutes after sunset. Admission is $20 per carload. Individuals walk-ins $5 (lawn chairs welcome!) Tune your radio to 89.9 and enjoy the nostalgia! www.southingtondrive-in.org
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird starring Richard Thomas plays the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts through Sunday. Tickets $42-$148. 860-987-5900 or www.bushnell.org
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Fireworks courtesy of our friends from NBC CT:
June 30
Stratford: The Stratford fireworks display will be at Short Beach at approximately 9 p.m. as a part of Celebrate Stratford. (Rain date: July 5).
Derby-Shelton: The Derby-Shelton fireworks show will take place at 9 p.m. on Elizabeth Street.
Before the show, there will be a concert at the Derby Municipal Parking Garage from 5 to 8 p.m. (Rain date: July 2).
Darien: The Light up the Night Dance Party at Weed Beach will feature live bands, concessions and fireworks. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 7).
Hamden: Hamden's Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display will take place at Town Center Park. The show starts at 9:20 p.m. and will feature a musical performance by the Hamden Symphony Orchestra. (Rain date: July 1).
Killingly: The Killingly Red, White and Blue Celebration will be at Owen Bell Park. The band Red Light will perform at 6:30 and fireworks begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. (Rain date: July 7).
New London: There will be a fireworks display at 8 p.m. at Ocean Beach Park, following a Prince tribute concert.
Simsbury: Talcott Mountain Music Festival's Celebrate America will feature a performance by the Hartford Symphony followed by a fireworks display. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 2).
Stafford: Stafford Speedway will host the Midstate Site Development Firecracker 30 race followed by a fireworks display. The race begins at 6 p.m.
Stamford: The City of Stamford will hold a fireworks display at Cummings Beach with entertainment starting at 6 p.m. Fireworks are set to begin after 9 p.m. (Rain date: July 7).
Bridgeport: As a part of the Barnum Festival, the City of Bridgeport will set off fireworks at 9:15 p.m. at Seaside Park.
Litchfield: The Litchfield Fireworks Display will take place at Litchfield High School. Gates open at 7 p.m. and fireworks start at dusk.
July 1
Bristol: Lake Compounce's Spectacular Fireworks Shows will light up the park on the nights of July 1, 2 and 3 starting at 9 p.m.
Putnam: Putam's fireworks display will begin at 9:15 p.m. at Rotary Park. Come early for inflatables and live music from 4 to 9 p.m.
Fairfield: Fairfield Parks and Recreation will display fireworks for Independence Day at 9:15 p.m. Spectators can watch from Jennings and Penfield beaches. (Rain date: July 2).
Greenwich: Viewers can watch the Greenwich fireworks from Binney Park or Greenwich Point Park at dusk. (Rain dates: Sept. 2 and 3).
Middletown: The City of Middletown will present the Fireworks Festival at Dekoven Drive and Harbor Park. The festival begins at 5 p.m. and will feature food trucks and live music. The night will close out with a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 2).
New Canaan: The Family Fourth of July Celebration at Waveny Park promises food and entertainment for the whole family. The event opens at 5 p.m. and fireworks will begin around 9:15. (Rain dates: July 1 and 2).
Warren: The Lake Waramaug Association's Fireworks Celebration will begin at 9 p.m. at the lake. Guests are invited to rim Lake Waramaug with flares before viewing a fireworks show, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 2).
New Milford: New Milford's Fireworks Celebration kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on the town green. There will be live music followed by a fireworks show at approximately 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 8).
July 2
Bristol: Lake Compounce's Spectacular Fireworks Shows will light up the park on the nights of July 1, 2 and 3 starting at 9 p.m.
Orange: Orange's Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Show will take place at the Orange Fairgrounds starting at 6:30 p.m. A yacht rock tribute band is headlining this year's festivities. The fireworks will begin following the concert at 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 9).
Rowayton: The Rowayton Civic Association will host a fireworks show at Bayley Beach from 9 to 10 p.m. (Rain date: July 5).
Waterbury: The Brass Mill Center is hosting the Waterbury Food Truck and Fireworks Extravaganza from 2 to 10 p.m. in the parking lot. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m.
Madison: The town of Madison is setting off fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m. The best places to view the show are East Wharf, West Wharf and the Surf Club. (Rain date: July 8).
July 3
Bristol: Lake Compounce's Spectacular Fireworks Shows will light up the park on the nights of July 1, 2 and 3 starting at 9 p.m.
West Haven: The Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular will return to Bradley Point at 9:15 p.m. (Rain date: July 5).
Meriden: The City of Meriden will set off fireworks from Hubbard Park starting at 9 p.m., with live music, food and festivities beginning at 5 p.m.
New Britain: The New Britain Bees Fireworks Extravaganza will take place after the game vs. the Westfield Starfires. The game starts at 6:35 p.m. at New Britain Stadium.
Norwich: The Norwich Sea Unicorns will host a fireworks show following the game against the Worcester Bravehearts. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. at Dodd Stadium.
Naugatuck: The Naugatuck Summer Festival will feature food, live music and fireworks. The event begins at 6 p.m. at Old Firehouse Road. (Rain date: July 7.)
July 4
Hartford: There will be a fireworks display after the Hartford Yard Goats game vs. the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The game starts at 6:10 p.m. Dunkin' Park.
Weston: The Weston Family Fourth Celebration will be at the Weston Middle School field. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for food trucks and live entertainment and fireworks will begin at 9:20 p.m. (Rain date: July 5).
New Britain: New Britain's Great American Boom event will be at Willow Brook Park. In addition to fireworks, the event will feature DJs and food trucks. Parking opens at 7 p.m.
and fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 5).
Middlebury: Quassy Amusement Park and Waterpark will put on a 3D Fireworks event on the evening of Independence Day. The Adventure Park at Storrs, the area’s best zipline and climbing adventure experience, is open for the season and hosts “Glow in the Park,” featuring a different themes from Top 40 and Movie Themes, to 70s, 80s, 90s and more. Glow in the Park will be held Saturday nights through the spring, with additional dates planned for the summer schedule. Tickets for Glow in the Park, and all the Park’s activities, are available on the Park’s website, www.myadventurepark.com/SAP
Six Flags New England, the Thrill Capital of New England is open daily! July 4th Fireworks Celebration Presented by Coca Cola is Saturday through July 4th. Celebrate America’s Birthday at New England’s largest theme park. The property will be transformed into red, white and blue while offering thrills, Americana treats, Patriotic songs, and nightly firework displays! Guests can experience the all NEW Dino Off Road Adventure, an off-road adventure coming face to face with life-size dinosaurs, thematic elements, state of the art sound, interactive Adventure Guides, water feature, educational components, Fossil Fuel (dinosaur themed restaurant) and much more. And check out the VIP Lounge- Six Flags New England now offers a premium VIP Lounge for a minimal upcharge per person. Guests can sit back and relax in an air conditioned, climate controlled space with free Wi-Fi, leather furniture, fruit infused water, unlimited fountain beverages, free snacks, charging stations and more. This ideal space is a perfect work station, meeting location or ideal spot for those who need to recharge and relax. www.sixflags.com
Lake Compounce is open for a season including the water park, Crocodile Cove! www.lakecompounce.com
Enjoy family fun in Bushnell Park in Harford. Carousel hours are Friday through Sunday noon to 5pm. All rides are $2. www.bushnellpark.org
Farmington Miniature Golf and Ice Cream Parlor is open for the season with family fun and tasty flavors of ice cream. Miniature Golf hours: Monday-Thursday 11am to 7pm and Friday - Sunday 11am to 8pm. Ice Cream Parlor 11am to 8pm Daily! www.FarmingtonMiniatureGolf.com
