Music:
Great weekend of music at Mohegan Sun! Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band play Mohegan Sun Arena tonight at 8pm. Tickets $60-$274. Then on Saturday, it’s Meghan Trainor at 6:30pm. Tickets $81-$413. www.mohegansun.com
Post Malone will play the Xfinity Theater in Hartford Saturday 8pm. Tickets are $95-$846 (VIP Experience). www.LiveNation.com
Events:
The BIG E continues in West Springfield now through the 29th! Daily Mardis Gras Parade at 6pm, entertainment from multiple stages, the Avenue of States, the food, Agricultural displays, the Circus Spectacular, Storrowton Village and more! This weekend’s Music includes a America and Jim Messina Sunday. www.thebige.com
The Guilford Fair returns Friday 4-11pm, Saturday 9am-11pm and Sunday 9am-7pm. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for Seniors 62+, $10 for Veterans and current Military with ID and Children 11 and under are free. www.guiflordfair.org
How about chasing Vampires with the Olde Mystic Garlic Festival? Saturday 11am-7pm and Sunday 11am-6pm in Olde Mystic Village. Food Vendors & Refreshments, Farms, Bakers, Crafters, Artisans & Artists. Great Music & Family Fun! https://oldemistickvillage.com/garlic-festival-2/
And don’t miss the Seymour Pumpkin Festival Sunday 10am to 5pm in French Memorial Park, 62 Spruce St. There is a large variety of home-made craft vendors, food vendors, music, entertainment and kid-friendly activities. www.seymourpumpkinfestival.com
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire has 5 weekends left through October 20th at the Lebanon Fair Grounds and boasts Fire eaters, Birds of Prey, Jousters, Comedy and Theater Troupes, Axe Throwing, Henna Tattoos, and food are just part of the fun! Admission is $16. Parking is free, but donations are accepted for local charities. Many weekends will be themed including Wizards Weekend this weekend, Dragons and Adventure September 28 & 29, All Hallows Costume Weekend October 12 & 14 and the Grand Finale October 19 & 20. Opening on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am. www.ctfaire.com
Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival del Coqui is celebrating 60 years of Puerto Rican culture in 2024. The parade will feature nearly 3,000 marching participants and is the largest parade in the City of Hartford and the Hartford region. Bring friends, family, and loved ones out to celebrate Puerto Rico's vibrant culture and contributions to Connecticut. Sunday 11am to 9pm at and around Bushnell Park.
Central Valley Squares Dance Club is hosting a Barn Dance on Saturday, September 21st from 7:30 to 10 pm at the Farmington Community Center at 321 New Britain Avenue, Unionville CT. Well known dance instructor, Rich Sbardella, will demonstrate and lead the crowd in various line, circle and square dances. All couples, singles and minors with a responsible adult are welcome and with no prior experience. Soft soled shoes and casual dress. $8 per adult / $4 per minor / $30 per family.
Looking for laughs? Nate Bargatze has multiple performances in Foxwoods Premier Theater tonight at 7 and 9:45pm and Saturday at 3 and 7pm. Tickets $89-$303. www.foxwoods.com
Only a few home games remain for soccer with the Harford Athletic at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford. Saturday at 7pm is Pride Night and College Night as they battle Oakland Roots SC. www.hartfordathletic.com
UConn Football is back at Rentschler Field in East Hartford Saturday 7pm as they take on the Florida Atlantic Owls! www.uconnhuskies.com
All are welcome at the FALL FESTIVAL at West Avon Congregational Church. Crafts, Vendors, Raffles, Bounce House and more! Saturday 10am-3pm in Avon. Join us for this wonderful community event! For Questions email Jessica at events@westavonchurch.org
Lake Compounce is open! www.LakeCompounce.com
Six Flags New England is open! www.sixflags.com/newengland
Bring the littles to Quassy Amusement Park. https://www.quassy.com/
The Adventure Park at Storrs offers Glow in the Park, its signature nighttime event, on Saturdays through November 23, 2024. Glow in the Park events are a highly popular and unique way to experience the Park with ziplining and climbing through an illuminated forest. Plus enjoy Firepit Friday events starting today and running through Friday, November 1st and the Iron Squirrel Challenge Sunday. Guests challenge themselves to complete all 9 of the Park’s courses in a single visit and earn the title “Iron Squirrel.”, www.myAdventurePark.com/SAP
Climb aboard the 1914 Stein and Goldstein Bushnell Carousel in Bushnell Park Saturdays and Sundays Noon to 5pm. Rides are $2.
Farmington Miniature Golf and Ice Cream Parlor on Route 4 in Farmington is open for the season daily (weather permitting) Golf: 10am to 9:30pm. Ice Cream Parlor: 10:30am to 10pm.
Farmer’s Markets:
Ellington host their Farmer’s Markets Saturdays 9am to noon through October. 72 Maple St. Start your day with a delicious breakfast from a food truck, then grab a chair and relax to the sounds of free live music. Kids of all ages are invited to join in the fun with our weekly themes and family-friendly activities. With over 40 vendors offering a bounty of CT Grown produce, meat, dairy, and eggs, as well as locally caught seafood, fresh baked goods, and a diverse array of prepared foods, there's something to delight every palate.
Saturday is Wallingford Garden Market day at Doolittle Park, 78 S Main St, Wallingford 10a – 1p! Shop Local with many local vendors including Anna’s Lemonade! (Markets are rain or shine)
Coventry Farmers’ Market takes place Sundays until October 27, 10 am to 1 pm at the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead located at 2299 South Street. Each week has its own theme and sampling takes place in the tasting barn. This week it’s Fiber and Potters Weekend!
Stonington Farmers Market, Saturday 9am-12noon, in the North end parking lot of the Velvet Mill, 23 Bayview, Stonington.
