Music:
Tedeschi Trucks Band with Very Special Guest Steve Winwood: Live In 25 plays the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm. Tickets are $65-$301. And on Sunday at 6:30pm, it’s Halestorm with special guest Lindsey Stirling. Tickets are $33-$174. www.livenation.com
Reminisce with Vanilla Ice, Montell Jordan, Young MC, and Rob Base with the I Love The 90’s Tour at Foxwoods Premier Theater Friday at 8pm. Tickets are $42-$135. Then it's rock and blues with George Thorogood & The Destroyers – The Baddest Show On Earth, Saturday in the Premier Theater at 8p. Tickets are $67-$231. www.foxwoods.com
Events:
The Big E has begun and runs till September 28th at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield! The Big E is the largest event on the East Coast and the fourth largest fair in North America. Attendees can enjoy hours of free entertainment and attractions, terrific food, plus the best that New England—and beyond—has to offer. Highlights include authentic New Orleans Mardi Gras in The Big Parade, an immersive Ireland adventure in the International Plaza’s Dingle Peninsula Showcase, North American Midway, as well as countless educational opportunities from the Avenue of States to Storrowton Village Museum, Farm-A-Rama and more. Gates open daily at 8am. General Admission at the gate is $20 for Adults, $12 for kids 6-12 years old and 5 and under are free! www.thebige.com
Four Towns Fair, 56 Egypt Rd, Somers is Friday 4-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am-5pm. A Midway, Amusement Rides, Games, Exhibits, Contests, Entertainment, Livestock and Machinery are just part of the family fun. Free Parking. Adult Admission $10, Seniors on Friday are $5 and children 12 and under are free. www.4townfair.com
Enjoy Music, Food and fun at The 76th Annual Berlin Lions Agricultural Fair! Friday 11am-10pm, Saturday 9am to 10pm and Sunday 9an-7pm. Admission is $15 Adults and children 12+, Seniors are $10 and active Military with ID are free. (Additional charge if paying by credit card) www.ctberlinfair.com
Fair Weather Growers, 10 Countyline Drive on the Rocky Hill/Cromwell Town Line has opened Fall Fest for the season! Giant corn pit, jump pillow, animals, pumpkins and just a ton of fun on the farm! Weekends through October 31st!
Enjoy an old-fashioned Fall Fair at St James Episcopal Church, 3 Mountain Rd in Farmington Saturday from 9am to 4pm. Come enjoy Regional Crafters, Vendors, Raffle, Bake Sale, Lunch/cafe, and more!
RetroWorld Expo (RWX) is the premier gaming event in the Northeast. Known for its massive marketplace, esports competitions, free-play arcade and gaming area, tabletop gaming, cosplay, live musical performances, and Voice Actor, YouTuber, and industry guests and panels. The marketplace has hundreds of vendors selling video games, collectibles, merchandise, and more! RWX is a convention for everyone who loves gaming and gaming culture. Friday 1-8pm, Saturday 11am-8pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Super Turbo Edition VIP Full Event 3 Day Package - $145 Full Event 3 Day Weekend Pass (Fri, Sat, & Sun) - $65 Friday Only - $35 Saturday Only - $45 Sunday Only - $35 4-Pack Sunday Bundle - $105 Kids Pass (Ages 6-10) - $15 Kids (Ages 5 & Under) https://www.ctconventions.com/event/retroworld-expo-4-2/
The Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce is bringing to Wethersfield the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall at Cove Park (next to the DMV) Friday and Saturday open 24 hours and Sunday open till 3pm. The Vietnam Wall is 360’ long and we also will have 72 mini walls that will have ALL conflicts from WWl to Iraq, Afghanistan, PTSD and even walls for 9-11.
The Southington Drive-In CONCLUDES the Summer season with JAWS Saturday! Gates open at 6pm. Movie starts at dusk. $20 per car. Walk-ins are $5. Lawn Chairs are welcome! Cash only.
Adventure Park at Storrs is open for the season with ziplines, aerial ropes and adventure! https://myadventurepark.com/location/storrs-ct/
It's Flea Market and Drive-In Movie Season at Mansfield Drive-In! The Flea Market is ever Sunday 8am-2pm through November 24th. You can also watch movies on any of the Big Screens every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with first features starting at 8pm! www.mansfielddrivein.com
The Farmer’s Market is Saturday in Stonington at the Velvet Mill.
The Bushnell Park Carousel is waiting to greet your family! Bring your kids, or don't. You definitely don't need an excuse to ride the historic 1914 Stein & Goldstein Carousel because it is beautiful! The best seat in the house is on a horse named Freedom. Open weather permitting noon to 5pm.
Farmington Miniature Golf and Ice Cream Parlor on Route 4 in Farmington are Open for the season (weather permitting.) Golf open Sunday through Thursday 10am to 9pm. Friday and Saturdays 10am-9:30pm. Ice Cream Parlor opens and closes a half an hour later than Miniature Golf. www.farmingtonminiaturegolf.com