Music:
Enjoy a Journey Tribute Show on the Sun Patio tonight at 7:30. This is a free show. Sunday at 6pm The Goo Goo Dolls and Neon Trees take the Mohegan Sun Arena stage at 7:30pm. Tickets are $62-$1438! www.mohegansun.com
Get ready to rock at Foxwoods tonight 8pm as Grand Funk Railroad Still Shining on Tour playing the Great Cedar Showroom. Tickets are $64-$108. Then Saturday at 8pm, it's Beatles vs. Stones - a Musical Showdown. Tickets are $49-$68. www.foxwoods.com
Friday and Saturday 7pm it's Tedeschi Trucks Band and very special guest Sheryl Crow at Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. Tickets are $58-$270. www.livenation.com
Fairs:
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is every Saturday and Sunday (plus this Monday for Labor Day) 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 is Dragons and Dungeons! www.ctfaire.com
Haddam Neck Fair: 26 Quarry Hill Road in the Haddam Neck section of Haddam. Highlights are a dance party, baby show, 5K road race, beard contest. today 4 to 11 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $10, $9 seniors and military, free to 12 and younger. www.haddamneckfair.com
Woodstock Fair: 281 Route 169. Highlights are karaoke contest, grapefruit bowling, wheelbarrow races, flapjack toss contest. Today noon to 11 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission $15, $10 seniors and military, free to 10 and younger. Advance adult tickets are $13. www.woodstockfair.com
Goshen Fair: 116 Old Middle St. Highlights are concerts, frozen t-shirt contest, apple-fritter eating contest. Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission $10, $5 seniors Saturday only, free to 12 and younger. Discount coupon available online. www.goshenfair.org
Events:
It’s the regular season final series as the Hartford Yard Goats vs. Fighting Phils Friday 7pm with a Horns Bucket Hat giveaway and post-game fireworks, Saturday at 6pm with post-game fireworks and Sunday at 1:35p Bark in the Park and Kids Run the Bases! www.yardgoatsbaseball.com
The Southington Drive-In season shows Grease 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
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 at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield! www.lymanorchards.com
Lake Compounce is open weekends in Bristol and celebrates its historic 180th year. Saturday, Sunday and Monday are the FINAL DAYS of the season for Crocodile Cove! 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.
Wallingford has a huge Garlic & Craft Fair this Sunday 10am - 2pm in Doolittle Park, 78 South Elm Street. Over 40 Vendors, featuring local foods, handmade Crafts, Homemade low sugar Anna's Lemonade and garlic themed vendors! For more info contact 203-294-2120.
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! A round is $9 before 6pm and $11 after.
Fairs, Music, Theater and the Yard Goats Regular Season Finale!
Fairs, Music, Theater and the Yard Goats Regular Season Finale!
