Music:
Foreigner the Historic Farewell Tour with special guest Loverboy is tonight at 7:30pm at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tickets $59.50-$129.50. www.mohegansun.com
The I Love Music Festival is Saturday at the Simsbury Meadows Performance Arts Center – Featuring DJ K-Otic, DJ Famous, DJ Commish & more. Festival goers will enjoy the sounds of R and B, HipHop, Afro Beats and more with music from the 60’s to the 2000’s! Bring a picnic and they’ll provide the vibe, music and entertainment. There will be a full bar and some local vendors.
Events:
Grab the whole family and get ready for a LAST SPLASH in CT’s Largest Water Park all Labor Day Weekend long! The water park at Lake Compounce will be open Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 8pm and Monday from 11am – 7pm. Those interested in taking the plunge can enjoy laps around the Croc-o-Nile, drop in the six-story Venus Vortex water slide and power up the thrills on Storm Surge water slide. Plus, the park is closing out the summer season with concerts and a spectacular fireworks show! Concerts will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, followed by fireworks at 8 p.m. over the lake. Guests looking to splash for the final time can save up to $60 on a 2024 Season Pass now and get the rest of the year FREE including access to the water park, Phantom Fall Fest and the upcoming Holiday Lights! www.lakecompounce.com
Don’t miss the 110th Annual Goshen Fair happening Saturday through Monday. Its one of the best and longest running fairs in the state. It is a major agricultural fair with livestock judging, draft horse and oxen pull.
There is also a woodcutting competition, rides, exhibits and live entertainment. Dialed Action Motorcross -- BMX Bike stunts -- will perform Sunday and Monday. And returning to the fair, after 20 years, is the Pork Cook-off contest!!!! www.goshenfair.org
Flip Circus begins at West Farms Mall and runs through September 11th. Acrobats, aerialists, thrills and family fun! Get your tickets at www.FlipCircus.com
This weekend check out the Haddam Neck Fair, 26 Quarry Hill Rd on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. www.haddamneckfair.com ; The Woodstock Fair is also this weekend Friday through Monday. Admission is $15 with Children 10 and under Free! www.woodstockfair.com
The 25th Annual CT Renaissance Faire is Saturday and Sunday 10:30am-6pm this weekend through October 15th at the Lebanon Fair Grounds, 122 Mack Road. (also open on Labor Day!) Thrill to continuous entertainment on 11 stages, including jousting knights, live-flight birds of prey, armored combat, circus-style performances, comedy, music, magic, and more. Try a variety of local craft brews and wines while you feast on turkey legs, bread bowl stews, desserts, and other Faire food. Explore New England's largest outdoor artisan marketplace with thousands of unique gift treasures from around the country. At just $15 for General Admission. www.ctfaire.com
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Foodies and families will also enjoy the Lyman Orchards Corn Maze and Cider Donut Festival taking place Saturday and Sunday. From apple cider donut sundaes, pumpkin spice soft service ice cream, pumpkin spice popcorn, kettle corn and steamed, buttery corn on the cob. They’ll have plenty of pick your own apples and pears. There is also free yoga and a drumming circle over the weekend. And … what kid doesn’t like a horse-drawn hayride and face painting. On Friday, there is the “Brew Maze” – with adults enjoying local craft brews during the twilight event – sip, play and find your way through the corn maze.
Looking for laughs?! Jeff Dunham brings all of his friends Saturday 8pm to Mohegan Sun Arena. Tickets $39-$69. www.mohegansun.com
Beyond King Tut is at the CT Convention Center now through October 15th. Wednesday & Thursdays 11am – 7pm, Friday and Saturdays 11am – 9pm and Sundays 11am – 6pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) A cinematic exhibition that takes guests on an expansive journey through the true story of King Tut, and one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Using the next generation of visual storytelling, this immersive exhibition goes beyond a traditional artifact display and uses the power of photography and larger than life multimedia to invite guests into the world of the pharaohs and bring the archives of National Geographic to life. Through nine multi-sensory galleries, visitors are transported into the past through a unique narrative of this 3,000 year old story that the whole family can enjoy. Tickets $39-$79 from VIP to Standard Timed Entry. Less for Children. For more info https://beyondkingtut.com/city/hartford/
The Southington Drive Summer season continues with Sonic 2 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
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! Guests can experience the all NEW Dino Off Road Adventure or the new 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. www.sixflags.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
