Music:
Enjoy Zac N' Fried, a Zac Brown Band tribute on the Sun Patio tonight at 6:30. This is a free show. Saturday at 8pm it’s ZZ Top and special guest George Thorogood and the Destroyers in Mohegan Sun Arena at 8pm. Tickets are $52-$381! And Sunday at 7pm in the Wolf Den, enjoy Candy-O: A Cars Tribute at 7pm. This is a free show. www.mohegansun.com
It’s a busy weekend at the Kate in Old Saybrook. Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 1pm, Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul & Mary) takes center stage. Tickets are $59. Saturday evening at 8, dance with Orleans again! Tickets are $72. And Sunday at 7pm it’s Mike Delguidice (Billy Joel tribute and more). Tickets are $59. www.thekate.org
Jason Aldean stars at the Meadows Music Theater in Hartford Saturday at 7:30. Tickets are $78-$404. www.livenation.com
Black Eyed and Bluesfest fills the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Saturday at 3pm. There will be a food tent by Black-Eyed Sally's, a beer & wine tent, Ben & Jerrys, and the Connecticut Blues Society tent with all our swag. Free entry!!! Line-up includes Hartford's Young Hannah & Crew, The Chicago Dawgs, Sweet Daddy Cool Breeze, Amani Burnham and GA-20. Lawn Chairs welcome but no tents or alcohol. www.riverfront.org
Friday at 8pm it's The Rocket Man Show: An Elton John Tribute at the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford. Tickets are $20-$88. www.livenation.com
Fairs:
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is every Saturday and Sunday through October 25th at the Lebanon Fair Grounds, 122 Mack Rd. See Knights in armor Joust live! Enjoy live entertainment on twelve stages, plus food, pubs, games, and over 200 vendors. Each weekend is a different theme. This weekend the theme is Roses and Romance!! www.ctfaire.com
Flamig Farm Fall Festival is Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm at 7 Shingle Mill Rd, West Simsbury. Coffee, Cocktails, Food Trucks, Temporary Tattoos, crafts, jewelry and more! More than 25 vendors! www.flamigfarm.com
Hebron Harvest Fair: 347 Gilead St. Highlights are concerts, demolition derby, BMX bike stunt show, beer and wine garden. today noon to midnight, Saturday 9am to midnight, Sunday 9am to 7:30pm. Admission is $14 at the door, free for military and 12 and younger. Military family members and veterans $2 discount with ID. www.hebronharvestfair.org
North Haven Fair: 290 Washington Ave. Highlights are a sock hop, wrestling, lawn mower racing, petting zoo. today 3 to 11pm, Saturday 10am to 11pm and Sunday 10am to 7pm. Admission $10, free to 12 and younger, $5 for seniors on Sunday. www.northhaven-fair.com
Wapping Fair: 75 Brookfield St., South Windsor. Highlights include food, craft and agricultural exhibitions, vendors, a tractor pull show, musical performances and midway rides. Friday 5 to 11pm, Saturday 10am to 11pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. Admission is $20, $7 for seniors without midway rides. www.wappingfair.org
Bethlehem Fair: 384 Main St. North. Highlights include car show, wood chopping contest, Bethlehem Fair’s Got Talent show. Today 5 to 10pm, Saturday 8am to 9:30pm and Sunday 8am to 5:30pm. Admission is $10, $9 seniors, free to 12 and younger. www.bethlehemfair.com
Events:
Goodwin University will be hosting a 9/11 Day of Remembrance Program today at 10am at The Fallen Star Memorial on campus in East Hartford. The program is open to the public and will include presentations by police, fire and military personnel as well as a reading of CT's Fallen Heroes in the War on Terror. https://www.crvchamber.org/events/details/9-11-day-of-remembrance-at-goodwin-university-18864
Ride. Run. Walk. Support Better Health. Join the Go Bike Ride/5K Run-Walk on Saturday starting at 8:00am at Dudleytown Brewing Company, 1001 Day Hill Rd, Windsor. Registration: $50 with a suggested fundraising minimum of $250. The Go Bike Ride / 5K Run-Walk is the signature annual fundraising event for Support Info Go Initiative. It brings our community together for one powerful purpose. To support people living with ongoing medical conditions and help them take an active role in managing their health. www.supportinfogo.com
Enjoy a Singles Dreamers Dance at the Polish American Club, 541 North Main Street, Bristol tonight 7 to 11 pm. Be sure to come and bring your friends. Enjoy the evening and dance the night away to DJ Paul. You can purchase food at the open kitchen from 7-9 pm. This will be a fun dance to attend! Dress to impress and door prizes. Members $18, Guests $27. For info, call Gail 860-463-6906. Sponsored by Singles Social Connections.
The Southington Drive-In season shows Wicked For Good 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
Get ready to laugh with Jeff Dunham and friends tonight on the Mohegan Sun Arena stage at 8pm. Tickets are $51-$103! www.mohegansun.com
On the windswept coast of England an unlikely bond forms between a reclusive artist and a resilient young woman, when they rescue a wounded snow goose. The Snow Goose is a new Musical based on a novel and set during World War II. It runs now through October 18th at Good Speed Opera House. Tickets at www.goodspeed.org or 860-873-8668.
The Corn Maze is open daily. The Twilight Hard Cider Maze is also tonight at 5pm at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield! www.lymanorchards.com
Lake Compounce is open weekends in Bristol and celebrates its historic 180th year. 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, 78 South Main St. Wallingford. 3 Farmers - About 35 Vendors! Be sure to stop by for your produce, drinks, crafts and so much more!
It’s the return of the Newington Kiwanis Big K Flea Market in Market Square in Newington Sunday starting at 8am. It runs every Sunday till October 25th and features local vendors, crafters, food trucks and 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.
Miniature Golf and Ice Cream Parlor is open for their 35th season at 1048 Farmington Ave, Route 4! Family fun with a beautifully maintained course and the best ice cream around! Monday through Thursday 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 9:30pm and Sunday 10am to 9pm. www.farmingtonminiaturegolf.com or 860-677-0118.
Fairs, Music and a 9-11 Memorial
Fairs, Music and a 9-11 Memorial
