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To say Gerri Griswold obsessed with Iceland is an understatement .(57 trips…with 58 and 59 on the horizon!) Join Griswold as she shares stories and beautiful photos illustrating her deep love for this spectacular country and its people. This dynamic presentation leads you through glacial landscapes and molten lava fields, meet-ups with farmers and their four-footed friends, exposes you to stunning seascapes, and so much more. Griswold first stepped foot in Iceland in 2002. It’s been a love affair with the land and its people ever since! 2:00 p.m., A. B. Ceder Room and Microsoft Teams. Members: FREE, Non-Members: $5.00. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org A link to the presentation will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration.

7/19/2025
Single event
Outdoors & Nature

Iceland Through My Heart with Gerri Griswold

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To say Gerri Griswold obsessed with Iceland is an understatement .(57 trips…with 58 and 59 on the...
Saturday
Jul 19
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White Memorial Conservation Center
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Litchfield
White Memorial Conservation Center
Online Event
Litchfield
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Join us and Moira Sakren to celebrate our latest art exhibit, Look at me Now & Here I am, art by Paul Sakren. Refreshments will be served.


7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Special artist reception to celebrate Paul Sakren

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Join us and Moira Sakren to celebrate our latest art exhibit, Look at me Now & Here I...
Saturday
Jul 19
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Kent Memorial Library
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Kent
Kent Memorial Library
Online Event
Kent
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Come join us at our annual carnival. Food trucks. Games & rides.


Saturday night 6pm Fireman's parade, fireworks at 9pm ish

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Local Festivals

Summer Nights of Canaan

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Come join us at our annual carnival. Food trucks. Games & rides. Saturday night 6pm Fireman's...
Saturday
Jul 19
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10:00 pm
the Bunny McGuire Park
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North Canaan
the Bunny McGuire Park
Online Event
North Canaan
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.

An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.

This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Artist Talk with Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract...
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Jul 19
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Green Hill Road
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Washington
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Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

The Yarn Bomb 2025 has “exploded” on the Five Points Arts Center grounds and the John Brown Connector Trail. Walk the trail, experience the colorful outdoor art, and feel free to add to the yarn bombing displays. Enjoy refreshments and live music in the courtyard by India Altman on the cello.

Learn more about the Yarn Bomb here.


Saturday, July 19, 2025

4 – 6 PM

Five Points Arts Center

Free event

RSVP

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Yarn Bomb Celebration

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The Yarn Bomb 2025 has “exploded” on the Five Points Arts Center grounds and the John Brown...
Saturday
Jul 19
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Five Points Arts Center
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Torrington
Five Points Arts Center
Online Event
Torrington
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

View the works of local artist DJ Stenson at the New Hatford Artistans Guild.

7/19/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

DJ Stenson Solo Exhibition

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View the works of local artist DJ Stenson at the New Hatford Artistans Guild.
Saturday
Jul 19
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New Hartford Artisans Guild
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New Hartford
New Hartford Artisans Guild
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New Hartford
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Jul
19
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19

TORRINGTON, CT--- The Torrington Historical Society will host the first of its summer concerts on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 6 pm with a performance by the Peter McEachern Quintet. This outdoor concert will take place in the Hotchkiss-Fyler gardens at the Torrington Historical Society, 192 Main St., Torrington CT. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. Onsite parking is limited but street parking or nearby parking lots are available.


The Peter McEachern Quintet will feature a new line up of jazz musicians playing original music from McEachern’s soon-to-be released CD, ‘Streamin’. In addition to McEachern (trombone), the quintet will feature noted musicians Noah Preminger (saxophone), Zwelakhe-Duma Belle Le Pere (bass), Michael Sarin (percussion) and Andrew Wilcox (piano). The music draws from the jazz tradition as well as personal influences and is a starting point for these gifted improvisors to tell their stories. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online or at the door. To purchase tickets online please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-concert-series-with-the-peter-mceachern-quintet-streamin-tickets-1419231783469?aff=ebdsoporgprofile


In the event of rain, the concert will take place at Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Dr., Torrington.

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Peter McEachern Quintet at Torrington Historical Society

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TORRINGTON, CT--- The Torrington Historical Society will host the first of its summer concerts on...
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Torrington Historical Society
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Torrington Historical Society
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Torrington
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19

Get your dancing shoes ready for an evening of classic oldies! The Grantville Dawgs are a group of friends (Dawgs) that enjoy playing and singing rock and popular music from the 60`s, 70`s and later. The band hails from the Grantville section of Norfolk. Get ready to raise the roof! Bring a picnic and BYOB! The perfect summertime evening awaits you! 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Activity Shed. All tickets: $10.00

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

The Grantville Dawgs in Concert!

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Get your dancing shoes ready for an evening of classic oldies! The Grantville Dawgs are a group...
Saturday
Jul 19
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White Memorial Conservation Center
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Litchfield
White Memorial Conservation Center
Online Event
Litchfield
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

a Studio Affair

Saturday, July 19th 6:30-10:00 PM

Ages 21+


BREAKING NEWS!!

Do you have a craving to unleash your creativity but aren't sure where to start?

Well, look no further! We aim to create a vibrant space for our community to gather, socialize with friends, and even make new ones. Our focus is on inclusivity and fostering creativity.


If you're already working on a masterpiece, feel free to bring it along to work on. You don't have to be a professional artist to join in; all you need is the passion to create. Just bring your enthusiasm!


Spread the word, invite your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Plus, if you're feeling thirsty, don't forget to BYOB.

This is a free community event.

Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

villagecenterarts.org

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

a Studio Affair

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a Studio Affair Saturday, July 19th 6:30-10:00 PM Ages 21+ BREAKING NEWS!! Do you have a craving...
Saturday
Jul 19
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Village Center for the Arts
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New Milford
Village Center for the Arts
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
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19

Saturday, July 19th, at 7:00 PM Seth Hagymasi and Aaron Shaw return to 2nd Home, and we're excited to have them back. They play a great mix of folk, bluegrass, old-time country. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Come down and enjoy!


For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com


See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/


2nd Home Lounge

524 Main Street, Winsted


2ndhomelounge.com


Join our mailing list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/email-sign-up/

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Seth Hagymasi and Aaron Shaw at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge

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Saturday, July 19th, at 7:00 PM Seth Hagymasi and Aaron Shaw return to 2nd Home, and we're...
Saturday
Jul 19
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2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
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WINSTED
2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
Online Event
WINSTED
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Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in exchange for reclaiming his swamp, which has been overrun by fairy tale creatures. Along the way, Shrek befriends a talkative Donkey and discovers that true beauty comes from within, as he and Fiona gradually fall in love. With clever humor, heartwarming songs, and a message of self-acceptance, the musical transforms the original story into a vibrant stage production that celebrates individuality, friendship, and the idea that everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they truly are.


July 12, 18, 19 25, 26 at 7 pm

July 13, 20, 27 at 2 pm


Admission $26 (fees not included) 

Box office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Shrek the Musical

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Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in...
Saturday
Jul 19
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Thomaston Opera House
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Thomaston
Thomaston Opera House
Online Event
Thomaston
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

CATHERINE RUSSELL


Tickets: $50-65, Under 19 Free

Musicmountain.org or 860-824-7126 for tickets and more information

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Music Mountain Summer Festival: CATHERINE RUSSELL

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CATHERINE RUSSELL Tickets: $50-65, Under 19 Free Musicmountain.org or 860-824-7126 for tickets and more information
Saturday
Jul 19
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Music Mountain
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Canaan
Music Mountain
Online Event
Canaan
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn are a New York-based Americana, folk-rock duo whose blend of voices, virtuoso violin, guitar, and humor have entertained and captivated audiences from Carnegie Hall to Mountain Stage to the White House.

 

"The whole is greater than the sum of the parts". So it is with Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn. As individual artists, they have more than made their mark in music. As a duo, they have created something extra, engaging and extremely entertaining. Bonet's voice and violin, and Flynn's guitar and voice, have echoed through the United Nations, Lincoln Center and Mountain Stage. They have shared stages with REM, Cyndi Lauper, Richard Thompson, Warren Zevon, Sarah McLachlan, Alan Toussaint, and many others.


7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn

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Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn are a New York-based Americana, folk-rock duo whose blend of voices, virtuoso violin, guitar, and humor have entertained and captivated audiences from Carnegie Hall to...
Saturday
Jul 19
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7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
Merryall Center for the Arts
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New Milford
Merryall Center for the Arts
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

🎭 Step into the rehearsal room—where the real drama unfolds.


In a small-town community center, five strangers gather for an acting class. As they play theater games and push their boundaries, buried secrets, quiet heartbreaks, and unexpected connections come to the surface.


Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker, Circle Mirror Transformation is a masterful exploration of human vulnerability, the power of storytelling, and the unspoken moments that shape us. Under the direction of Gale Alexander, this intimate, poignant, and darkly humorous play invites audiences to witness the raw beauty of ordinary lives unfolding in extraordinary ways.


Don’t miss this quietly mesmerizing and profoundly moving theatrical experience!


7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Circle Mirror Transformation

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🎭 Step into the rehearsal room—where the real drama unfolds. In a small-town community center, five strangers gather for an acting class. As they play theater games and push their boundaries,...
Saturday
Jul 19
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10:00 pm
TheatreWorks New Milford
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New Milford
TheatreWorks New Milford
Online Event
New Milford
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19

The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated string quartets, praised as "furiously committed" by The New Yorker and recognized for its "exceptional tonal focus and interpretive intensity" by Cleveland's The Plain Dealer. The Quartet presents a program of works by Prokofiev, Osvaldo Golijov, and Beethoven. The historic Music Shed is in Connecticut’s pastoral Litchfield Hills. Come early for a brookside picnic or stroll the gorgeous grounds before the concert. With Melvin Chen (paino), and Romie de Guise-Langlois (clarinet) 

Tickets: $35 – $70; $10 Young Adults (19-35);  Kids Under 19 Come Free! 

7/19/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Music Festivals

Miró Quartet at Norfolk

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The Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated string quartets, praised as "furiously...
Saturday
Jul 19
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Norfolk Chamber Music Festival
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Norfolk
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival
Online Event
Norfolk
Sat
Jul
19
Sat
Jul
19


ACCLAIMED MAGICIAN BELINDA SINCLAIR PERFORMS HER THEATRICAL MAGIC WITH CAPTIVATING SLEIGHT OF HAND, FUSING ALLEGORY WITH HISTORICAL STORIES ABOUT MAGIC IN THE HANDS OF WOMEN, AND HOW THEY CONVINCED US ALL THAT MAGIC WAS REAL AND THAT OUR POTENTIAL IS GREATER THAN WE THINK IT IS

7/19/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

BELINDA SINCLAIR IN "THE LAST ILLUSION"

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ACCLAIMED MAGICIAN BELINDA SINCLAIR PERFORMS HER THEATRICAL MAGIC WITH CAPTIVATING SLEIGHT OF...
Saturday
Jul 19
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12:00 am
The Hughes Memorial Library
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Cornwall
The Hughes Memorial Library
Online Event
Cornwall
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

A Call for Photographers @ Gallery 25 in Downtown New Milford

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CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show! Now accepting submissions! Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm) Photography...
Sunday
Jul 20
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11:45 pm
Gallery 25
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New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show

Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.  https://www.personaland.com

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show

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Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online...
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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.


There are 24 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!


The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Sunday
Jul 20
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11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
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Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at least 12 of the following businesses between June 21, 2025 and September 1, 2025 for a chance to win gift certificates.

The B. Hive www.thebhiveburlington.com

Burlington Spirit Shoppe www.burlingtonspirit.com

Charming Thai Restaurant www.charming-thai.com

China Garden (860) 675-6666

Daily Mart (860) 675-7243

Delta Pizza www.delta-pizza.com

Enclave Grille www.enclavegrille.com

Greenhouse Tavern www.greenhousecafeandtavern.com

Happy Hippie Homestead www.facebook.com/people/Happy-Hippie-Homestead/61564351782316/

Hogan's Cider Mill www.hoganscidermill.com

I Know A Guy Deli www.iknowaguyfoodsllc.com

Kyle's Doghouse (860) 729-6146

Lamothe's Sugar House www.lamothesugarhouse.com

Larson's Garden Center www.larsonsgardencenter.com

Little Axe Market www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569260639474#

Little Laurel's Cookie Co. www.littlelaurels.com

The Nevermind Shop www.nevermindshop.com

Sabrina's Restaurant & successor www.sabrinasrestaurantct.com

The Swimming Pool Store www.theswimmingpoolstore.com

Tonn's Marketplace www.tonnsmarketplace.com

Thank you to our sponsors: Torrington Savings Bank, M&T Bank and the Burlington CT Police Union

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Food & Drink

Taste of Burlington

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Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at...
Sunday
Jul 20
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11:45 pm
Burlington Economic Development Commission
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Burlington
Burlington Economic Development Commission
Online Event
Burlington
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for a public exhibition, recognizing the top four photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.


Submissions: now - September 26, 2025

Theme: Transformation

Exhibition: Hartford Art School's Silpe Gallery. Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm

Submissions and guidelines: visit asapct.org

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Celebration of Young Photographers

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Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in...
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Jul 20
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Sun
Jul
20

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

Arts Council
Member
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract...
Sunday
Jul 20
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5:00 pm
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
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Washington Depot
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
Online Event
Washington Depot
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Waldo's Back in Washington Depot This July!

Once again, in celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with the American Booksellers Association and two hundred and fifty independent bookstores across the country for some hide-and-seek fun to encourage communities to patronize their local businesses.

Where’s Waldo?   In Washington Depot, of course!  Beginning on Tuesday 1st July, the iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 19 local businesses throughout the community .  Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses and the Shop Local movement.

Anyone who wishes to join in the fun can pick up a “Find Waldo in Washington Depot” passport from any of the participating stores.  When you spot Waldo collect a store stamp or signature.  And to make things a little more challenging, Waldo’s magnifying glass will also be hiding in The Hickory Stick Bookshop.

Great prizes for participants who get 16 or more stamps in their passport. Completed passports should be handed in to the Hickory Stick Bookshop by no later than 5.00 pm on Thursday July 31st.

We will be having a celebration party from 3-4 pm on Saturday August 2nd. Check our website for further details!

There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for all of July.  

For more information about hunting for Waldo in Washington Depot, call The Hickory Stick Bookshop at 860-868-0525 or visit our website at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.  


 


7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Family

Find Waldo Local

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Waldo's Back in Washington Depot This July! Once again, in celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with the American Booksellers...
Sunday
Jul 20
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5:30 pm
The Hickory Stick Bookshop
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Washington
The Hickory Stick Bookshop
Online Event
Washington
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show

Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.

Experience Gallery 25

Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!

We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!

7/20/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

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Member
Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color...
Sunday
Jul 20
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10:00 am
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4:00 pm
Gallery 25
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New Milford
Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes.


 These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.


7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Exhibitions: O’Keeffe In Conversation

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August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025 Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through...
Sunday
Jul 20
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Mattatuck Museum
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Mattatuck Museum
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Waterbury
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on display at the Souterrain Gallery through July :


“Frank Rosen a nontraditional woodworker who also uses wood for painting and sculpture. His work moves in different directions: geometric to flowing, flat to textural, colorful to subdued. Surprise and humor are also media in which he dabbles.”   

more info at www.souterraingallery.net

open Th-Su 11-5

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Frank Rosen , Wood/Art

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on display at the Souterrain Gallery through July : “Frank Rosen a nontraditional woodworker who also uses wood for painting and sculpture. His work moves in different directions: geometric to...
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Jul 20
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Souterrain Gallery of The Wish House
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Souterrain Gallery of The Wish House
Online Event
West Cornwall
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
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20

Explore the colorful and resonant work of artist Dana Bol. Using materiality and color, Bol creates emotional tableaux.

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Reclamation - New Works by Dana Bol

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Explore the colorful and resonant work of artist Dana Bol. Using materiality and color, Bol creates emotional tableaux.
Sunday
Jul 20
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The Hen's Nest
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The Hen's Nest
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Washington
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Join us in welcoming the brand new L.A. Rick's food truck at the winery! Serving all of your favorites from the west coast!


7/20/2025
Single event
Food & Drink
Wine Tastings & Vineyard Tours

L.A. Rick's Food Truck

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Join us in welcoming the brand new L.A. Rick's food truck at the winery! Serving all of your...
Sunday
Jul 20
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Sunset Meadow Vineyards
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Sunset Meadow Vineyards
Online Event
Goshen
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Outside of the World

Peggy Mercury is pleased to announce the opening of its next show “Outside of the World” recent painting by Deen Modino.


With inspirations ranging from 60s sci-fi movies and Looney Tunes scene-scapes to Holiday Inn muted carpets and pop art flower bedspreads, Modino’s paintings are like stills in a moving diorama. At once familiar and unfamiliar, these works buzz with an underlying tension of drama and even revolt.


Email hithere@peggymercury.com or DM us on IG @itspeggymercury for more information.

For more information about Deen Modino:

deenmodinopaintings.com

@deenmodino

Peggy Mercury

9 Maple Street

Unit 2

Kent, CT 06757

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Outside of the World by Deen Modino

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Outside of the World Peggy Mercury is pleased to announce the opening of its next show “Outside...
Sunday
Jul 20
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Join us for a guided tour of Jacob’s Garden! Tucked away on George Carter Road, Jacob’s Garden supports diverse farming practices and connection to the land’s multiple histories. 


July 20: Join for a free guided tour of the garden beds, apiary, rainwater harvesting system, and pollinator meadow led by Adam Weinert. Participants will take part in a movement activity and learn about the plantings, practices, and stories that shape the space. Please wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes appropriate for dirt paths, grass, and uneven terrain.


August 23: In this hands-on bouquet-making workshop, using flowers and herbs grown at Jacob’s Garden, participants will create their own seasonal bouquet to take home while learning about the plantings, growing practices, and the stories behind the garden. Please wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes appropriate for dirt paths, grass, and uneven terrain. 


Free with suggested donation of $10-$20/person

Register online or by calling 413.243.9919 x163. 


Questions about accessibility accommodations? Please contact community@jacobspillow.org 


7/20/2025
Single event
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking and Walking

Public Tours of Jacob’s Garden

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Join us for a guided tour of Jacob’s Garden! Tucked away on George Carter Road, Jacob’s Garden...
Sunday
Jul 20
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Becket
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Join us in the Junior Room for an afternoon of LEGO building! Children of all ages are welcome to participate. Registration is appreciated, please email us (kmljuniorroom@biblio.org) to register, or register online.


7/20/2025
Single event
Hobbies & Crafts

LEGO Afternoon

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Join us in the Junior Room for an afternoon of LEGO building! Children of all ages are welcome to...
Sunday
Jul 20
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Kent Memorial Library
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Kent Memorial Library
Online Event
Kent
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in exchange for reclaiming his swamp, which has been overrun by fairy tale creatures. Along the way, Shrek befriends a talkative Donkey and discovers that true beauty comes from within, as he and Fiona gradually fall in love. With clever humor, heartwarming songs, and a message of self-acceptance, the musical transforms the original story into a vibrant stage production that celebrates individuality, friendship, and the idea that everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they truly are.


July 12, 18, 19 25, 26 at 7 pm

July 13, 20, 27 at 2 pm


Admission $26 (fees not included) 

Box office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Shrek the Musical

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Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in...
Sunday
Jul 20
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Thomaston Opera House
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Thomaston
Thomaston Opera House
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Thomaston
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Visit 3 historic sites in Gaylordsville on Sundays in July and August. The Gaylord School (one room schoolhouse), Browns Forge and Merwinsville Hotel all welcome visitors from 2 pm to 4 pm each Sunday in July and August. Gaylord School is located on Gaylord Rd and the Forge and Hotel are on Browns Forge Rd. While exploring keep your eyes peeled for the elusive orbs hidden at these sites.

7/20/2025
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Arts & Culture
History

Sundays in Gaylordsville

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Visit 3 historic sites in Gaylordsville on Sundays in July and August. The Gaylord School (one room schoolhouse), Browns Forge and Merwinsville Hotel all welcome visitors from 2 pm to 4 pm each...
Sunday
Jul 20
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Browns Forge
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Browns Forge
Online Event
New Milford
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Gaylord School in Gaylordsville is open for visitors every Sunday in July and August from 2pm to 4pm. The one room schoolhouse is the longest running schoolhouse in Connecticut. It was opened in 1740 and was in use until 1967.

7/20/2025
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Arts & Culture
History

Sundays at the Little Red School

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Gaylord School in Gaylordsville is open for visitors every Sunday in July and August from 2pm to 4pm. The one room schoolhouse is the longest running schoolhouse in Connecticut. It was opened in...
Sunday
Jul 20
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Gaylord School
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Gaylord School
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New Milford
Sun
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20
Sun
Jul
20

Historic 1842 railroad hotel open for tours every Sunday. See our newly restored ballroom, museum and gallery spaces, and period decorated rooms. Lovingly restored since the restoration began in 1971.

7/20/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
History

Merwinsville Hotel Summer Sunday Tours

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Historic 1842 railroad hotel open for tours every Sunday. See our newly restored ballroom, museum...
Sunday
Jul 20
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Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
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Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in D Major, Opus 70, "Ghost"

Gabriela LENA FRANK Hilos (Threads) for clarinet, violin, cello and piano

Johannes BRAHMS Piano Trio in B Major, Opus 8


Tickets: $30-65, Under 19 Free

Musicmountain.org or 860-824-7126 for tickets and more information

7/20/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

Music Mountain Summer Festival: Reverón Piano Trio

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Ludwig van BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in D Major, Opus 70, "Ghost" Gabriela LENA FRANK Hilos (Threads) for clarinet, violin, cello and piano Johannes BRAHMS Piano Trio in B Major, Opus 8 Tickets: $30-65,...
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Jul 20
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Music Mountain
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Canaan
Music Mountain
Online Event
Canaan
Sun
Jul
20
Sun
Jul
20


ACCLAIMED MAGICIAN BELINDA SINCLAIR PERFORMS HER THEATRICAL MAGIC WITH CAPTIVATING SLEIGHT OF HAND, FUSING ALLEGORY WITH HISTORICAL STORIES ABOUT MAGIC IN THE HANDS OF WOMEN, AND HOW THEY CONVINCED US ALL THAT MAGIC WAS REAL AND THAT OUR POTENTIAL IS GREATER THAN WE THINK IT IS

7/20/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Performing Arts

BELINDA SINCLAIR IN "THE LAST ILLUSION"

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ACCLAIMED MAGICIAN BELINDA SINCLAIR PERFORMS HER THEATRICAL MAGIC WITH CAPTIVATING SLEIGHT OF...
Sunday
Jul 20
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The Hughes Memorial Library
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Cornwall
The Hughes Memorial Library
Online Event
Cornwall
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

A Call for Photographers @ Gallery 25 in Downtown New Milford

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CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show! Now accepting submissions! Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm) Photography...
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Jul 21
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New Milford
Mon
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21
Mon
Jul
21

Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show

Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.  https://www.personaland.com

7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show

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Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online...
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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.


There are 24 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!


The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Monday
Jul 21
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Gaylordsville
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21

Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at least 12 of the following businesses between June 21, 2025 and September 1, 2025 for a chance to win gift certificates.

The B. Hive www.thebhiveburlington.com

Burlington Spirit Shoppe www.burlingtonspirit.com

Charming Thai Restaurant www.charming-thai.com

China Garden (860) 675-6666

Daily Mart (860) 675-7243

Delta Pizza www.delta-pizza.com

Enclave Grille www.enclavegrille.com

Greenhouse Tavern www.greenhousecafeandtavern.com

Happy Hippie Homestead www.facebook.com/people/Happy-Hippie-Homestead/61564351782316/

Hogan's Cider Mill www.hoganscidermill.com

I Know A Guy Deli www.iknowaguyfoodsllc.com

Kyle's Doghouse (860) 729-6146

Lamothe's Sugar House www.lamothesugarhouse.com

Larson's Garden Center www.larsonsgardencenter.com

Little Axe Market www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569260639474#

Little Laurel's Cookie Co. www.littlelaurels.com

The Nevermind Shop www.nevermindshop.com

Sabrina's Restaurant & successor www.sabrinasrestaurantct.com

The Swimming Pool Store www.theswimmingpoolstore.com

Tonn's Marketplace www.tonnsmarketplace.com

Thank you to our sponsors: Torrington Savings Bank, M&T Bank and the Burlington CT Police Union

7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Food & Drink

Taste of Burlington

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Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at...
Monday
Jul 21
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Burlington Economic Development Commission
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Burlington
Burlington Economic Development Commission
Online Event
Burlington
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for a public exhibition, recognizing the top four photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.


Submissions: now - September 26, 2025

Theme: Transformation

Exhibition: Hartford Art School's Silpe Gallery. Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm

Submissions and guidelines: visit asapct.org

7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Celebration of Young Photographers

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Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in...
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Guided art adventures and self-expression—indoors and outdoors

Ages: 9–11

Dates: Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25

Time: 8:30am–3pm

Teaching Artist: Meredith Arcari Luciano

Partnership: Arcari Floral

Fee: $350

Your child will discover endless inspiration in this hands-on, exploratory program that bridges art and nature. Gathering inspiration from the world around them, they will use tactile materials and natural elements to create artwork. Each open-ended project sparks creativity and self-expression while fostering a deep connection to nature.

Over five enriching days, young creators will:

  • Create eco-friendly sculptures from natural and upcycled materials.
  • Transform found objects into 3D artworks.
  • Learn the art of botanical printing.
  • Make their own earth-based pigments and paints.
  • Sketch and journal in nature.
  • Design wind chimes for the garden. 
  • Build textured pathways using natural elements. 
  • Share their artistic discoveries with newfound friends.

In Dabble, every nature walk becomes an artistic adventure, and every artwork tells a story of discovery.

This is a small group program. Space is limited.

Registration is now open for Dabble!


AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.

Scholarships may be available. Learn more.

Explore more Summer @AMP programs.

7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Outdoors & Nature

Summer @AMP: Dabble In Art

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Guided art adventures and self-expression—indoors and outdoors Ages: 9–11 Dates: Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25 Time: 8:30am–3pm Teaching Artist: Meredith Arcari Luciano Partnership: Arcari...
Monday
Jul 21
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3:00 pm
American Mural Project
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Winsted
American Mural Project
Online Event
Winsted
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21


School’s OUT! Summer Camp @ the Mattatuck Museum

Join in on summer fun at the Mattatuck Museum through our School’s OUT! Summer Adventures Camp. This year we are hosting 6 weeks of summer camp — with new themes and experiences each week. During these week-long camps children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques.

Camp hours – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PMFREE Before and After Care from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Support provided by American Savings Foundation and Post University.

Summer camp payment and registrations are being accepted on a rolling basis, however, the refund policy (no refunds after May 21) remains in effect, even if registering or paying past that date. The registration form MUST be completed prior to the first day the child will be participating in camp.


WEEKS:

June 30-July 3: Marvelous Me!

July 7-11: Mini MIXMASTER

July 14-18: Georgia’s Garden

July 21-25: Melodic Masterpieces

July 28-August 1: Capes and Canvases: A Superhero Spectacular

August 4-8: Theater Arts Camp with Grumbling Gryphons

Scholarships Available through United Way’s Greater Waterbury Campership Fund.

Campers with a Kids Adventure Pass will receive 50% discount on weekly rate.



7/21/2025
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Community & Family

Summer Camp

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School’s OUT! Summer Camp @ the Mattatuck Museum Join in on summer fun at the Mattatuck Museum...
Monday
Jul 21
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Waterbury
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

Robotics And Beyond is offering more focused, in-depth camp topics in design, engineering and technology for grades 6-12 during the mornings and afternoons. Locations will be The Maxx, First Congregational Church, and our office at 46 Bridge St.


Financial assistance available. Register at https://www.roboticsandbeyond.org/summer-stem-camp/.


7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Education & Learning

Intermediate STEM & Design Camps

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Robotics And Beyond is offering more focused, in-depth camp topics in design, engineering and technology for grades 6-12 during the mornings and afternoons. Locations will be The Maxx, First...
Monday
Jul 21
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3:00 pm
Robotics And Beyond
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Robotics And Beyond
Online Event
New Milford
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!


Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over 50 years. Using skills honed over decades of performance, our education initiatives—including summer camp— provide fundamental lessons about creativity, collaboration, and community through the joy of movement. 


Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!


Two Sessions Available:

Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025

Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025


Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily


Sign up for one or both weeks! Each session $350.


Register here: pilobolus.org/camp


7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Pilobolus Kids Camp - Session 1

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Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back! Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over...
Monday
Jul 21
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Shepaug Valley High School
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Shepaug Valley High School
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Washington
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

Summer Camp will be running for 9 weeks for the summer 2025 season!

  • June 23, 2025- August 22, 2025
  • 9:00a - 4:00p
  • $200 per week or 10% for all 9 weeks ($1620)
  • Ages 5-12
  • Located at Pleasant View Park (Durand Street) & Elise Besse Pool

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure, creativity, and exploration at our themed summer camp! Each week, campers dive into a new, exciting theme, engaging in activities that spark their imagination, build new skills, and encourage teamwork. Our dedicated staff create a supportive and inclusive environment where every camper feels welcome and motivated to try new things. Each week is packed with themed games, creative arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and memorable experiences that will have campers eagerly looking forward to each new day!

 

Weekly Themes:

  • Circus: Step right up to the greatest show at camp! Learn juggling, create clown costumes, and try your hand at acrobatics as we explore the wonders of the circus world.
  • Holiday: Celebrate holidays from around the world in a week of festive fun! From Halloween to New Year's, each day is a different celebration with themed crafts, games, and treats.
  • Under the Sea: Dive deep into ocean adventures! Explore marine life, create ocean-themed art, and embark on underwater-themed challenges.
  • Superheroes: Unleash your superpowers! Design your own superhero persona, participate in "hero training," and work together to solve camp "missions."
  • Around the World: Take a journey across the globe as we explore different cultures, languages, and traditions through games, food, and creative projects.
  • Sports: Get your game face on! Try out various sports, build team spirit, and compete in friendly matches while learning the value of teamwork and sportsmanship.
  • Outer Space: Blast off into space for a week of cosmic exploration! Learn about planets, create space crafts, and go on an epic space-themed scavenger hunt.
  • Flora and Fauna: Discover the beauty of nature! Learn about plants and animals, explore local ecosystems, and create nature-inspired art.
  • Challengers: Push your limits and test your skills! Compete in exciting team challenges, obstacle courses, and problem-solving activities designed to build confidence and collaboration.

 Each week campers will have the opportunity to enjoy our Besse Pool on Mondays and Wednesdays, so don't forget your swimsuit!

Register HERE


7/21/2025
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Community & Family

Torrington Recreation Summer Camp

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Summer Camp will be running for 9 weeks for the summer 2025 season! June 23, 2025- August 22, 2025 9:00a - 4:00p $200 per week or 10% for all 9 weeks ($1620) Ages 5-12 Located at Pleasant View Park...
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Torrington
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21

🌻 Join Us This Summer at Arethusa Farm 4-H Camp! 🌻

Located on a beautiful 140-acre nonprofit farm in Litchfield, CT, Arethusa Farm 4-H Camp is more than just summer fun—it’s a hands-on journey into sustainable agriculture, animal care, and environmental science!


🧒 Open to youth ages 5–13

📅 10 weeks of weekday camps | June 16 – August 22, 2025

🕘 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM daily

  • 🌿 Discovery Camps (First 6 weeks): Explore farm animals, horticulture, environmental science, ag mechanics, and more!
  • 🐑 Specialty Camps (Last 4 weeks):Choose from Vet Science Camp or Farm Camp for a deeper dive into animal care and sustainable farming.


This camp is part of a larger mission to reconnect youth and families with the land, promote food security, and build a healthier, more resilient community.


🔗 Register now

📧 Questions? Email us at arethusafarm4Hcamp@gmail.com

🌐 Learn more: www.arethusafarmfoundation.org


Let’s grow, learn, and thrive—together! 🌾

7/21/2025
Repeating event
Agricultural & Agritourism
Agricultural Workshops

Arethusa Farm 4-H Summer Camp

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🌻 Join Us This Summer at Arethusa Farm 4-H Camp! 🌻 Located on a beautiful 140-acre nonprofit farm in Litchfield, CT, Arethusa Farm 4-H Camp is more than just summer fun—it’s a hands-on...
Monday
Jul 21
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3:30 pm
Arethusa Farm Foundation
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Litchfield
Arethusa Farm Foundation
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Litchfield
Mon
Jul
21
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21

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract...
Monday
Jul 21
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5:00 pm
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
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Washington Depot
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
Online Event
Washington Depot
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

Band Camp with Region 20 music teachers

7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Band Camp 2025

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Band Camp with Region 20 music teachers
Monday
Jul 21
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12:30 pm
The Bantam Annex
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Bantam
The Bantam Annex
Online Event
Bantam
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

Waldo's Back in Washington Depot This July!

Once again, in celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with the American Booksellers Association and two hundred and fifty independent bookstores across the country for some hide-and-seek fun to encourage communities to patronize their local businesses.

Where’s Waldo?   In Washington Depot, of course!  Beginning on Tuesday 1st July, the iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 19 local businesses throughout the community .  Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses and the Shop Local movement.

Anyone who wishes to join in the fun can pick up a “Find Waldo in Washington Depot” passport from any of the participating stores.  When you spot Waldo collect a store stamp or signature.  And to make things a little more challenging, Waldo’s magnifying glass will also be hiding in The Hickory Stick Bookshop.

Great prizes for participants who get 16 or more stamps in their passport. Completed passports should be handed in to the Hickory Stick Bookshop by no later than 5.00 pm on Thursday July 31st.

We will be having a celebration party from 3-4 pm on Saturday August 2nd. Check our website for further details!

There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for all of July.  

For more information about hunting for Waldo in Washington Depot, call The Hickory Stick Bookshop at 860-868-0525 or visit our website at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.  


 


7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Family

Find Waldo Local

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Waldo's Back in Washington Depot This July! Once again, in celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with the American Booksellers...
Monday
Jul 21
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The Hickory Stick Bookshop
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Washington
The Hickory Stick Bookshop
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Washington
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

7/14 Super Hero Day

7/21 Music and Movement, Interactive Hoop Dancing with special guest Judi Jones

7/28 Suprise Day

8/4 Circus Days with Matica Arts

Join your friends on the playground for a fun, filled morning. Free Play, Activity Stations, Group Activities and Story Time.

Remember to bring water, a hat, sunscreen and a snack.

This program is suitable for children from birth to kindergarten age.

Quinoco Energy Services proudly sponsors this program.

7/21/2025
Repeating event
Community & Family

Playground Pals at Community Field

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7/14 Super Hero Day 7/21 Music and Movement, Interactive Hoop Dancing with special guest Judi...
Monday
Jul 21
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Litchfield Community Field
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Litchfield
Litchfield Community Field
Online Event
Litchfield
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

Mondays at 10:30 AM - June 23 - August 18*

For ages 4 - 8

*No class July 7

Using Letters are Characters® Parents and caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers. Ensuring that your child learns to read to their highest potential is one of the greatest gifts that you can give them. Using Letters are Characters and Letters are Builders trademarked play-based methods, we will laugh and play our way to literacy and deep reading and empower you to be a confident and competent literacy guide for your child!

This program is funded by the generous support of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation. Register and receive a Letters are Characters or Letters are Builders kit while supplies last. In addition to the in-person program, you will also receive weekly guidance delivered right to your inbox.

Does your child need to learn to recognize the letters and know the sounds that they make?

Visit the Oliver Wolcott Library Website for more details and links to receive Letters are Characters Kits.


7/21/2025
Repeating event
Education & Learning

Learn to Read Mondays

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Mondays at 10:30 AM - June 23 - August 18* For ages 4 - 8 *No class July 7 Using Letters are Characters® Parents and caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers. Ensuring that...
Monday
Jul 21
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11:30 am
Oliver Wolcott Library
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Litchfield
Oliver Wolcott Library
Online Event
Litchfield
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025

Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes. The first pairing, Flowers and Landscapes, showcases artists who tackled similar subject matter to O’Keeffe and participated in emerging art movements, yet also occupied marginalized spaces in society. These unique spotlight exhibitions celebrate the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings and will unite the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through common themes, creating a unique dialogue between her work and other celebrated artists. Each unique pairing will be curated and narrated by a different member of the Museum’s curatorial department and offer a distinctive perspective on the Mattatuck Collection in relation to the works and story of Georgia O’Keeffe.


7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Exhibitions: O’Keeffe In Conversation

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August 15, 2024 – August 17, 2025 Celebrating the year-long loan of three Georgia O’Keeffe paintings, this exhibition unites the Mattatuck Museum’s collection with O’Keeffe’s life and work through...
Monday
Jul 21
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Mattatuck Museum
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Waterbury
Mattatuck Museum
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Waterbury
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

Beginning in June, the Mattatuck Museum will be open on Mondays! As The Monday Museum, we’re thrilled to offer our visitors a cultural destination at the start of the week—whether you’re looking to kick off your Monday with a movie, join a tour, or enjoy a quiet moment with art.


7/21/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Mondays Museum

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Beginning in June, the Mattatuck Museum will be open on Mondays! As The Monday Museum, we’re...
Monday
Jul 21
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Mattatuck Museum
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Mattatuck Museum
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Waterbury
Mon
Jul
21
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Jul
21

Gunn Memorial Library invites young readers to join a new program designed to build confidence and a lifelong love of reading. Aligned with the library’s Level-Up summer reading theme, the Read Aloud Book Club will run from the week after July 4 through the first week of August 2025, and is specially tailored for children entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.


The program features a rich blend of read-aloud sessions and fun crafts, all designed to make reading both enjoyable and educational. The books selected span multiple genres to encourage engagement, imagination, and conversation.


This week’s book is This Book Just Ate My Dog by Richard Byrne

When her dog disappears into the gutter of a book, Bella calls for help, but when the helpers disappear too, Bella realizes it will take more than a tug on the leash to put things right!


Registration Required.

7/21/2025
Repeating event
Education & Learning

Read Aloud Book Club with Natalie Klemm & Ms. Linda (Grades K & 1)

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Gunn Memorial Library invites young readers to join a new program designed...
Monday
Jul 21
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Gunn Memorial Library
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Gunn Memorial Library
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Washington
Mon
Jul
21
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Jul
21

"Finding the Light": an exhibit of oil paintings by Chandra Rogers.

Chandra Rogers is a contemporary painter residing in Litchfield County with her husband and two daughters. Primarily self-taught, Chandra began consistently painting in 2012 after signing up for a local oil painting class, which led to a deluge of personal development through various classes and workshops and a lifelong passion for art. Her diverse subjects have included animals, portraiture, still lifes, landscapes, abstracts and commissioned pieces primarily in oil paint, pastels, and charcoal. Her current work is inspired by the study of light, color, mark-making, and a spirited painterly brushstroke, and has been described as capturing the soul of her subjects.

Chandra is a member of the Washington Art Association and Kent Art Association and her work has been displayed in various juried and solo shows throughout Connecticut, receiving numerous awards, most notably the Barbara Goodspeed Award, Award for Graphics, and multiple Awards of Excellence at the Kent Art Association, Honorable Mention at the Washington Art Association, and most recently Best in Show at Gallery 25 in New Milford, CT. Susan Grisell, a judge at a recent juried show, stated “Chandra’s draftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in her expressive portraits of people and animals.”

Chandra’s current show is a collection of primarily recent works reflecting her love for experimentation and trying new techniques, from traditional glazing techniques to achieve a photorealistic effect, to loose abstracts with a focus on gestural brushstrokes and mark making. Subjects include a collection of sunsets, still lifes, florals, abstracts, landscapes, portraiture, and animal paintings.


7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Finding the Light by Chandra Rogers

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"Finding the Light": an exhibit of oil paintings by Chandra Rogers. Chandra Rogers is a contemporary painter residing in Litchfield County with her husband and two daughters. Primarily self-taught,...
Monday
Jul 21
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7:00 pm
Minor Memorial Library
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Roxbury
Minor Memorial Library
Online Event
Roxbury
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

Designed to hone your artmaking, expand your creative problem-solving skills and build a strong portfolio, this fully funded program offers comprehensive workshops in Ceramics, Printmaking, Alternative Photography, and Painting & Drawing. Each workshop meets one afternoon per week for six weeks. Attendees can register for any individual or all four workshops.


Instructors: Jill Van Slooten, Caleb Portfolio, Kimberly Jo & Christine Mitchell

Mondays - Thursdays, July 7 through August 14, 2025

1:00 - 4:30 PM

Ages: 13 - 17

Members & Non-Members: FREE

MORE INFO & REGISTER

7/21/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 Summer Teen Art Labs

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Designed to hone your artmaking, expand your creative problem-solving skills and build a strong portfolio, this fully funded program offers comprehensive workshops in Ceramics, Printmaking,...
Monday
Jul 21
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4:30 pm
Five Points Arts Center
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Torrington
Five Points Arts Center
Online Event
Torrington
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

Fulfill your summer reading goals and enjoy literary adventures with Gunn Junior Library’s Summer Reading Book Club, held every Monday afternoon in July!

Led by Ms. Ashley, this program is designed for rising 4th and 5th graders and will meet from 3:15 to 4:15 PM, July 7–28. Readers will explore Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom by Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr. A laugh-out-loud story about a boy who takes a fortune cookie’s advice a little too seriously, leading to silly yet meaningful adventures. A 2024 Nutmeg nominee, this book offers the perfect blend of humor and heart, exploring themes of choice, friendship, and what truly matters.

Each session features a discussion and creative activities inspired by surprise weekly “mystery envelopes.” Let’s make summer reading a whole lot of fun.


Registration Required.


Books will be available for pickup in the Jr. Library starting Monday, June 23.


7/21/2025
Repeating event
Education & Learning

Gunn Jr Library Summer Reading Book Club (Grades 4-5)

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Fulfill your summer reading goals and enjoy literary adventures with Gunn Junior Library’s Summer...
Monday
Jul 21
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Gunn Memorial Library
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Washington
Gunn Memorial Library
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Washington
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

This month’s selection is The Marriage Act by John Marrs.


7/21/2025
Single event
Hobbies & Crafts

Evening Book Discussion

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This month’s selection is The Marriage Act by John Marrs.
Monday
Jul 21
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Harwinton Public Library
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Harwinton
Harwinton Public Library
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Harwinton
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.


7/21/2025
Repeating event
Hobbies & Crafts

Chess Club

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Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills...
Monday
Jul 21
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7:30 pm
Harwinton Public Library
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Harwinton
Harwinton Public Library
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Harwinton
Mon
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
21

The 2025 season of free concerts in the Park, produced by the Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston, Inc., continues on Monday, July 21st at 7 pm with a concert by Marc Berger. The concerts are returning to the renovated Seth Thomas Park on South Main St. in Thomaston. Each concert begins at 7 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm. The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston’s concert series is indebted to the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation for core funding.


Marc Berger's life has been about pursuing twin passions: creating and recording his American roots songs, and exploring remote areas of the desert and mountain West. After signing his first publishing contract while in law school, he fronted rock bands and performed regularly in New York City clubs like CBGB, Wetlands, and The Knitting Factory. All through this period, he’d find ways to get into the West, picking up details from fellow wilderness junkies about off the beaten path locales and filing them away for future reference. On one of these trips, he became intrigued by the cover of THE BIG IT, a book of short stories by A.B. Guthrie he found on a revolving paperback rack in a Navajo reservation trading post. It got him thinking about using his travels to create a set of songs in the cultural tradition of writers like Guthrie and visual artists like John Ford and Frederick Remington. Marc and Co-Producer Mike Ricciardi now present RIDE, ten cinematic recordings reflecting Marc’s romantic connection to the American West and exploring the value of its myths to contemporary culture.


Marc has performed at Austin’s South by Southwest Music Festival and The Kerrville and Falcon Ridge Folk Festivals and has opened shows for Bob Dylan and other national acts. His song THE LAST ONE was a staple of Richie Havens’ concerts and has been quoted in the NY Times and featured on The CBS Evening News.


Alcohol is not permitted in the Park by Town ordinance. Bring your lawn chair, your friends, and your love of music to Seth Thomas Park on Monday, July 21st!! All ages welcome, and the Park is handicap-accessible. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St., Town Hall. Visit the FACT website for further information or weather alerts concerning concert

relocation: www.thomastonfinearts.com.

7/21/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Concerts & Live Music

Free Summer Concert in the Park!

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The 2025 season of free concerts in the Park, produced by the Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston,...
Monday
Jul 21
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8:30 pm
Seth Thomas Park
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Thomaston
Seth Thomas Park
Online Event
Thomaston
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

A Call for Photographers @ Gallery 25 in Downtown New Milford

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CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show! Now accepting submissions! Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm) Photography...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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Gallery 25
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Gallery 25
Online Event
New Milford
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show

Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.  https://www.personaland.com

7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show

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Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online...
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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.


There are 24 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!


The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
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Gaylordsville
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
Online Event
Gaylordsville
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at least 12 of the following businesses between June 21, 2025 and September 1, 2025 for a chance to win gift certificates.

The B. Hive www.thebhiveburlington.com

Burlington Spirit Shoppe www.burlingtonspirit.com

Charming Thai Restaurant www.charming-thai.com

China Garden (860) 675-6666

Daily Mart (860) 675-7243

Delta Pizza www.delta-pizza.com

Enclave Grille www.enclavegrille.com

Greenhouse Tavern www.greenhousecafeandtavern.com

Happy Hippie Homestead www.facebook.com/people/Happy-Hippie-Homestead/61564351782316/

Hogan's Cider Mill www.hoganscidermill.com

I Know A Guy Deli www.iknowaguyfoodsllc.com

Kyle's Doghouse (860) 729-6146

Lamothe's Sugar House www.lamothesugarhouse.com

Larson's Garden Center www.larsonsgardencenter.com

Little Axe Market www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569260639474#

Little Laurel's Cookie Co. www.littlelaurels.com

The Nevermind Shop www.nevermindshop.com

Sabrina's Restaurant & successor www.sabrinasrestaurantct.com

The Swimming Pool Store www.theswimmingpoolstore.com

Tonn's Marketplace www.tonnsmarketplace.com

Thank you to our sponsors: Torrington Savings Bank, M&T Bank and the Burlington CT Police Union

7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Food & Drink

Taste of Burlington

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Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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11:45 pm
Burlington Economic Development Commission
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Burlington
Burlington Economic Development Commission
Online Event
Burlington
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for a public exhibition, recognizing the top four photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.


Submissions: now - September 26, 2025

Theme: Transformation

Exhibition: Hartford Art School's Silpe Gallery. Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm

Submissions and guidelines: visit asapct.org

7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Celebration of Young Photographers

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Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in...
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Guided art adventures and self-expression—indoors and outdoors

Ages: 9–11

Dates: Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25

Time: 8:30am–3pm

Teaching Artist: Meredith Arcari Luciano

Partnership: Arcari Floral

Fee: $350

Your child will discover endless inspiration in this hands-on, exploratory program that bridges art and nature. Gathering inspiration from the world around them, they will use tactile materials and natural elements to create artwork. Each open-ended project sparks creativity and self-expression while fostering a deep connection to nature.

Over five enriching days, young creators will:

  • Create eco-friendly sculptures from natural and upcycled materials.
  • Transform found objects into 3D artworks.
  • Learn the art of botanical printing.
  • Make their own earth-based pigments and paints.
  • Sketch and journal in nature.
  • Design wind chimes for the garden. 
  • Build textured pathways using natural elements. 
  • Share their artistic discoveries with newfound friends.

In Dabble, every nature walk becomes an artistic adventure, and every artwork tells a story of discovery.

This is a small group program. Space is limited.

Registration is now open for Dabble!


AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.

Scholarships may be available. Learn more.

Explore more Summer @AMP programs.

7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Outdoors & Nature

Summer @AMP: Dabble In Art

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Guided art adventures and self-expression—indoors and outdoors Ages: 9–11 Dates: Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25 Time: 8:30am–3pm Teaching Artist: Meredith Arcari Luciano Partnership: Arcari...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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3:00 pm
American Mural Project
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Winsted
American Mural Project
Online Event
Winsted
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22


School’s OUT! Summer Camp @ the Mattatuck Museum

Join in on summer fun at the Mattatuck Museum through our School’s OUT! Summer Adventures Camp. This year we are hosting 6 weeks of summer camp — with new themes and experiences each week. During these week-long camps children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques.

Camp hours – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PMFREE Before and After Care from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Support provided by American Savings Foundation and Post University.

Summer camp payment and registrations are being accepted on a rolling basis, however, the refund policy (no refunds after May 21) remains in effect, even if registering or paying past that date. The registration form MUST be completed prior to the first day the child will be participating in camp.


WEEKS:

June 30-July 3: Marvelous Me!

July 7-11: Mini MIXMASTER

July 14-18: Georgia’s Garden

July 21-25: Melodic Masterpieces

July 28-August 1: Capes and Canvases: A Superhero Spectacular

August 4-8: Theater Arts Camp with Grumbling Gryphons

Scholarships Available through United Way’s Greater Waterbury Campership Fund.

Campers with a Kids Adventure Pass will receive 50% discount on weekly rate.



7/22/2025
Repeating event
Community & Family

Summer Camp

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School’s OUT! Summer Camp @ the Mattatuck Museum Join in on summer fun at the Mattatuck Museum...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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Mattatuck Museum
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Waterbury
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Robotics And Beyond is offering more focused, in-depth camp topics in design, engineering and technology for grades 6-12 during the mornings and afternoons. Locations will be The Maxx, First Congregational Church, and our office at 46 Bridge St.


Financial assistance available. Register at https://www.roboticsandbeyond.org/summer-stem-camp/.


7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Education & Learning

Intermediate STEM & Design Camps

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Robotics And Beyond is offering more focused, in-depth camp topics in design, engineering and technology for grades 6-12 during the mornings and afternoons. Locations will be The Maxx, First...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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3:00 pm
Robotics And Beyond
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New Milford
Robotics And Beyond
Online Event
New Milford
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

New Milford Youth Agency presents Nature Unplugged. Promoting friendship, team building, kindness and self esteem. Activities include: kickoff at club getaway, various hiking trips, state park explorations, beach time, ice cream, etc

Kids entering 6th - 8th grades

$15 / week

7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking and Walking

Nature Unplugged

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New Milford Youth Agency presents Nature Unplugged. Promoting friendship, team building, kindness and self esteem. Activities include: kickoff at club getaway, various hiking trips, state park...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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4:00 pm
John Pettibone Community Center
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New Milford
John Pettibone Community Center
Online Event
New Milford
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!


Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over 50 years. Using skills honed over decades of performance, our education initiatives—including summer camp— provide fundamental lessons about creativity, collaboration, and community through the joy of movement. 


Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!


Two Sessions Available:

Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025

Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025


Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily


Sign up for one or both weeks! Each session $350.


Register here: pilobolus.org/camp


7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Pilobolus Kids Camp - Session 1

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Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back! Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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9:00 am
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3:00 pm
Shepaug Valley High School
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Washington
Shepaug Valley High School
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Washington
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.


An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.


Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.


This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.

7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson

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The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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5:00 pm
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
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Washington Depot
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
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Washington Depot
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Band Camp with Region 20 music teachers

7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture

Band Camp 2025

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Band Camp with Region 20 music teachers
Tuesday
Jul 22
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12:30 pm
The Bantam Annex
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Bantam
The Bantam Annex
Online Event
Bantam
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Waldo's Back in Washington Depot This July!

Once again, in celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with the American Booksellers Association and two hundred and fifty independent bookstores across the country for some hide-and-seek fun to encourage communities to patronize their local businesses.

Where’s Waldo?   In Washington Depot, of course!  Beginning on Tuesday 1st July, the iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 19 local businesses throughout the community .  Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses and the Shop Local movement.

Anyone who wishes to join in the fun can pick up a “Find Waldo in Washington Depot” passport from any of the participating stores.  When you spot Waldo collect a store stamp or signature.  And to make things a little more challenging, Waldo’s magnifying glass will also be hiding in The Hickory Stick Bookshop.

Great prizes for participants who get 16 or more stamps in their passport. Completed passports should be handed in to the Hickory Stick Bookshop by no later than 5.00 pm on Thursday July 31st.

We will be having a celebration party from 3-4 pm on Saturday August 2nd. Check our website for further details!

There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for all of July.  

For more information about hunting for Waldo in Washington Depot, call The Hickory Stick Bookshop at 860-868-0525 or visit our website at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.  


 


7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Family

Find Waldo Local

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Waldo's Back in Washington Depot This July! Once again, in celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with the American Booksellers...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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5:30 pm
The Hickory Stick Bookshop
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Washington
The Hickory Stick Bookshop
Online Event
Washington
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.


We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.


Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.


Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.


Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!

No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).

7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family

Summer Reading Program for all ages "Level Up at Your Library"

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“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025. We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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Morris Public Library
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Morris
Morris Public Library
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Morris
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

The Morris Public Library offers Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. - 5 y.o every Tuesday at 10 am.


Please call to ask if a spot is available: 860-567-7440.


Sing songs, read a story, do a craft!


7/22/2025
Repeating event
Education & Learning

Story and Music Time

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The Morris Public Library offers Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. - 5 y.o every Tuesday at 10 am. Please call to ask if a spot is available: 860-567-7440. Sing songs, read a story,...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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Morris Public Library
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Morris
Morris Public Library
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Morris
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

The David M. Hunt Library is pleased to announce COLLAGE REDUX!, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the innovative work of artist Ingrid Freidenbergs. The show will run throughout the month of July, with a special artist reception on Saturday, July 12, from 5 to 7 PM and an artist’s talk on Thursday July 24 at 5:30PM.

Freidenbergs’ exhibition is packed with both collages and box constructions that run riot with the intricate layering of found images and objects, textures, and colors – red is prominent in the artist’s visual language. Her approach transforms disparate elements into compelling therapeutic visual storytelling.


7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Ingrid Freidenbergs: COLLAGE REDUX Exhibition

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The David M. Hunt Library is pleased to announce COLLAGE REDUX!, a vibrant exhibition showcasing...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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10:00 am
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5:00 pm
David M. Hunt Library & School Association
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Falls Village
David M. Hunt Library & School Association
Online Event
Falls Village
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

7/22/2025
Repeating event
Community & Family

Story Time

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Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!
Tuesday
Jul 22
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11:30 am
David M. Hunt Library & School Association
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Falls Village
David M. Hunt Library & School Association
Online Event
Falls Village
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that incorporates music, rhythm, stories, and nursery rhymes to spur language development, body awareness, pre-reading skills, self-confidence, and cooperation. Gathering at 10:15, the program begins at 10:30.

Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!


7/22/2025
Repeating event
Education & Learning

Music & Rhyme Inside

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Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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10:30 am
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11:30 am
Kent Memorial Library
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Kent
Kent Memorial Library
Online Event
Kent
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Do you like to hike? Or do you want to get into hiking more? Join our Parks and Recreation Director, Matt, and Parks and Recreation Intern, Sam, for the Emery Park Summit Hiking Club! Matt and Sam will lead a group hike at Emery Park up to the summit and lookout of Leonard Mountain. 


This program is for all ages. All hiking abilities are welcome. Hikes will be canceled at Director’s discretion (inclement weather/thunderstorms, hazards on trial, major flooding, etc). 

7/22/2025
Repeating event
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking and Walking

Emery Park Summer Hiking Club

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Do you like to hike? Or do you want to get into hiking more? Join our Parks and Recreation...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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2:00 pm
Emery Park
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Kent
Emery Park
Online Event
Kent
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Join us for a special afternoon of imagination and creativity! Local author Peni Clark will share her brand-new book, Lillimae’s Safari Hat, a charming story about a beloved hat’s adventurous journey through the savanna.


Following the reading, children will enjoy creating fun, safari-themed crafts inspired by the story and its animal characters. It’s a perfect event for young explorers and book lovers alike!

Recommended Ages: Best for ages 4–8 (Open to all ages)

This event is free, but registration is required.

7/22/2025
Single event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Kids Storytelling & Crafts (With Children's' Book Author Peni Clark)

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Join us for a special afternoon of imagination and creativity! Local author Peni Clark will share...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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1:00 pm
Litchfield Community Center
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Litchfield
Litchfield Community Center
Online Event
Litchfield
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Designed to hone your artmaking, expand your creative problem-solving skills and build a strong portfolio, this fully funded program offers comprehensive workshops in Ceramics, Printmaking, Alternative Photography, and Painting & Drawing. Each workshop meets one afternoon per week for six weeks. Attendees can register for any individual or all four workshops.


Instructors: Jill Van Slooten, Caleb Portfolio, Kimberly Jo & Christine Mitchell

Mondays - Thursdays, July 7 through August 14, 2025

1:00 - 4:30 PM

Ages: 13 - 17

Members & Non-Members: FREE

MORE INFO & REGISTER

7/22/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 Summer Teen Art Labs

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Designed to hone your artmaking, expand your creative problem-solving skills and build a strong portfolio, this fully funded program offers comprehensive workshops in Ceramics, Printmaking,...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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1:00 pm
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4:30 pm
Five Points Arts Center
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Torrington
Five Points Arts Center
Online Event
Torrington
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Looking for something fun and creative to do this summer?


The next session of Crafty Art kicks off on June 24th. Register now!


Children will explore with paint, oil pastels, clay and other medium to create their own masterpieces. They will complete and take home a different art project each week!


7/22/2025
Repeating event
Hobbies & Crafts

Crafty Art for Kids

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Looking for something fun and creative to do this summer? The next session of Crafty Art kicks off on June 24th. Register now! Children will explore with paint, oil pastels, clay and other...
Tuesday
Jul 22
from
4:30 pm
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5:30 pm
John Pettibone Community Center
in
New Milford
John Pettibone Community Center
Online Event
New Milford
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Jonathan Doster is back! Join “Mr. D” for fun summer evenings of chess. Jonathan will teach, guide, and talk strategy with players of all skill levels. Adults and children over the age of 6 are welcome; please note this is not a drop off program for children under 12. Please register.

7/22/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture

More Ego-Less Chess (ages 6 to adult)

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Jonathan Doster is back! Join “Mr. D” for fun summer evenings of chess. Jonathan will teach,...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
Hotchkiss Library of Sharon
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Sharon
Hotchkiss Library of Sharon
Online Event
Sharon
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Vin Cipolla, President and CEO of Historic New England in conversation with Melvin Chen, Director of the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale School of Music

Melvin Chen and Vin Cipolla explore the rich tradition of music and arts festivals in New England, looking at what these institutions are doing to evolve new audiences, priorities and challenges, while sustaining their missions and communities.  

Light refreshments will be served.


This event is free and open to the public. Registration is preferred.


For more information, contact (617) 994-5934 or Events@HistoricNewEngland.org. This dynamic series of free panels and talks is sponsored by Historic New England Trustee Edward F. Gerber. The series brings together preservationists, civic leaders and educators in conversation about issues relevant to preservation in Connecticut.

7/22/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Historic Music Festivals and Community Impact: Panel Discussion

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Vin Cipolla, President and CEO of Historic New England in conversation with Melvin Chen,...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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7:00 pm
Norfolk Library
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Norfolk
Norfolk Library
Online Event
Norfolk
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Join us for a special evening story time! Bring your favorite stuffed animal, wear your coziest pj’s, and settle in for some nighttime stories and songs.

7/22/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Pajama Story Time! (all ages)

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Join us for a special evening story time! Bring your favorite stuffed animal, wear your coziest...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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6:00 pm
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6:30 pm
Hotchkiss Library of Sharon
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Sharon
Hotchkiss Library of Sharon
Online Event
Sharon
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Tuesdays at 6:00 PM - July 1 - August 5

For children of all ages and their grown-ups

This summer, Tuesday evenings at OWL are all about families--take the stress out of planning dinner and an activity and instead have some complimentary pizza and then play! This program is for children of all ages and their grown-ups. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR EACH PROGRAM!


7/1: 6-8pm - Bring the Hoopla (Hula Hoop Program)

Bring the fun back into fitness with this high energy, unique Hoopla hoop program!

7/8: 6-8pm - Mini Golf to Go!

Play a round of mini golf in the stacks at OWL!

7/15: 6-7pm - “Predator & Prey” LHAS Outdoor Bird Watching Program

The Litchfield Hills Audubon Society presents this fascinating bird watching program!

7/22: 6-8pm - Pokemon Party

Pizza and Pokemon?! What a perfect combo!

7/29: 6-8pm - Harry Potter Digital Escape Room Party -

Use your HP trivia skills and general knowledge to unlock digital escape rooms! 


8/5: 6-7pm - Science Heroes - 

Science Heroes is back with another exciting and interactive STEM program!


7/22/2025
Repeating event
Community & Family

Tuesday Night Pizza Programs

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Tuesdays at 6:00 PM - July 1 - August 5 For children of all ages and their grown-ups This summer,...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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8:00 pm
Oliver Wolcott Library
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Litchfield
Oliver Wolcott Library
Online Event
Litchfield
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

The Popular Book Club will take place at the Morris Public Library on Tuesday, July 22, at 6:30 PM. The group will discuss "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano.


William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him—so when he meets the spirited and ambitious Julia Padavano in his freshman year of college, it’s as if the world has lit up around him. With Julia comes her family, as she and her three sisters are inseparable: Sylvie, the family’s dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book; Cecelia is a free-spirited artist; and Emeline patiently takes care of them all. With the Padavanos, William experiences a newfound contentment; every moment in their house is filled with loving chaos.


But then darkness from William’s past surfaces, jeopardizing not only Julia’s carefully orchestrated plans for their future, but the sisters’ unshakeable devotion to one another. The result is a catastrophic family rift that changes their lives for generations. Will the loyalty that once rooted them be strong enough to draw them back together when it matters most?


E-book is available via Libby app.


New registrations and book requests: https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-event-registration/

7/22/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Popular Book Club

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The Popular Book Club will take place at the Morris Public Library on Tuesday, July 22, at 6:30...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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Morris Public Library
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Morris
Morris Public Library
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Morris
Tue
Jul
22
Tue
Jul
22

Bring your dinner to the Library as we watch Dog Man (PG, 2025). We will be meeting in the Junior Room. Children of all ages are welcome to participate. Registration appreciated, please call or email (kmljuniorroom@biblio.org) the Junior Room to register, or register online.


7/22/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture

Family Dinner & Move Night: Dog Man (PG, 2025)

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Bring your dinner to the Library as we watch Dog Man (PG, 2025). We will be meeting in the Junior...
Tuesday
Jul 22
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6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
Kent Memorial Library
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Kent
Kent Memorial Library
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Kent
Wed
Jul
23
Wed
Jul
23

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

7/23/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

A Call for Photographers @ Gallery 25 in Downtown New Milford

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CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show! Now accepting submissions! Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm) Photography...
Wednesday
Jul 23
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Gallery 25
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New Milford
Wed
Jul
23
Wed
Jul
23

Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show

Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.

Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles.  https://www.personaland.com

7/23/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show

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Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online...
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Jul 23
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Jul
23

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.


There are 24 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!


The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with “MHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

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7/23/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

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The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Wednesday
Jul 23
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Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.
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Gaylordsville
Wed
Jul
23
Wed
Jul
23

Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at least 12 of the following businesses between June 21, 2025 and September 1, 2025 for a chance to win gift certificates.

The B. Hive www.thebhiveburlington.com

Burlington Spirit Shoppe www.burlingtonspirit.com

Charming Thai Restaurant www.charming-thai.com

China Garden (860) 675-6666

Daily Mart (860) 675-7243

Delta Pizza www.delta-pizza.com

Enclave Grille www.enclavegrille.com

Greenhouse Tavern www.greenhousecafeandtavern.com

Happy Hippie Homestead www.facebook.com/people/Happy-Hippie-Homestead/61564351782316/

Hogan's Cider Mill www.hoganscidermill.com

I Know A Guy Deli www.iknowaguyfoodsllc.com

Kyle's Doghouse (860) 729-6146

Lamothe's Sugar House www.lamothesugarhouse.com

Larson's Garden Center www.larsonsgardencenter.com

Little Axe Market www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569260639474#

Little Laurel's Cookie Co. www.littlelaurels.com

The Nevermind Shop www.nevermindshop.com

Sabrina's Restaurant & successor www.sabrinasrestaurantct.com

The Swimming Pool Store www.theswimmingpoolstore.com

Tonn's Marketplace www.tonnsmarketplace.com

Thank you to our sponsors: Torrington Savings Bank, M&T Bank and the Burlington CT Police Union

7/23/2025
Ongoing event
Food & Drink

Taste of Burlington

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Support our food, beverage and retail businesses. Get your Taste of Burlington card stamped at at...
Wednesday
Jul 23
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Burlington Economic Development Commission
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Burlington
Burlington Economic Development Commission
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Burlington
Wed
Jul
23
Wed
Jul
23

Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for a public exhibition, recognizing the top four photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.


Submissions: now - September 26, 2025

Theme: Transformation

Exhibition: Hartford Art School's Silpe Gallery. Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm

Submissions and guidelines: visit asapct.org

7/23/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Celebration of Young Photographers

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Submissions now open! ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in...
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Jul 23
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Jul
23

Guided art adventures and self-expression—indoors and outdoors

Ages: 9–11

Dates: Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25

Time: 8:30am–3pm

Teaching Artist: Meredith Arcari Luciano

Partnership: Arcari Floral

Fee: $350

Your child will discover endless inspiration in this hands-on, exploratory program that bridges art and nature. Gathering inspiration from the world around them, they will use tactile materials and natural elements to create artwork. Each open-ended project sparks creativity and self-expression while fostering a deep connection to nature.

Over five enriching days, young creators will:

  • Create eco-friendly sculptures from natural and upcycled materials.
  • Transform found objects into 3D artworks.
  • Learn the art of botanical printing.
  • Make their own earth-based pigments and paints.
  • Sketch and journal in nature.
  • Design wind chimes for the garden. 
  • Build textured pathways using natural elements. 
  • Share their artistic discoveries with newfound friends.

In Dabble, every nature walk becomes an artistic adventure, and every artwork tells a story of discovery.

This is a small group program. Space is limited.

Registration is now open for Dabble!


AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.

Scholarships may be available. Learn more.

Explore more Summer @AMP programs.

7/23/2025
Ongoing event
Outdoors & Nature

Summer @AMP: Dabble In Art

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Guided art adventures and self-expression—indoors and outdoors Ages: 9–11 Dates: Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25 Time: 8:30am–3pm Teaching Artist: Meredith Arcari Luciano Partnership: Arcari...
Wednesday
Jul 23
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American Mural Project
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Winsted
American Mural Project
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Winsted
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23
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School’s OUT! Summer Camp @ the Mattatuck Museum

Join in on summer fun at the Mattatuck Museum through our School’s OUT! Summer Adventures Camp. This year we are hosting 6 weeks of summer camp — with new themes and experiences each week. During these week-long camps children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques.

Camp hours – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PMFREE Before and After Care from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Support provided by American Savings Foundation and Post University.

Summer camp payment and registrations are being accepted on a rolling basis, however, the refund policy (no refunds after May 21) remains in effect, even if registering or paying past that date. The registration form MUST be completed prior to the first day the child will be participating in camp.


WEEKS:

June 30-July 3: Marvelous Me!

July 7-11: Mini MIXMASTER

July 14-18: Georgia’s Garden

July 21-25: Melodic Masterpieces

July 28-August 1: Capes and Canvases: A Superhero Spectacular

August 4-8: Theater Arts Camp with Grumbling Gryphons

Scholarships Available through United Way’s Greater Waterbury Campership Fund.

Campers with a Kids Adventure Pass will receive 50% discount on weekly rate.



7/23/2025
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Community & Family

Summer Camp

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School’s OUT! Summer Camp @ the Mattatuck Museum Join in on summer fun at the Mattatuck Museum...
Wednesday
Jul 23
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Mattatuck Museum
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Waterbury
Mattatuck Museum
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Robotics And Beyond is offering more focused, in-depth camp topics in design, engineering and technology for grades 6-12 during the mornings and afternoons. Locations will be The Maxx, First Congregational Church, and our office at 46 Bridge St.


Financial assistance available. Register at https://www.roboticsandbeyond.org/summer-stem-camp/.


7/23/2025
Ongoing event
Education & Learning

Intermediate STEM & Design Camps

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Robotics And Beyond is offering more focused, in-depth camp topics in design, engineering and technology for grades 6-12 during the mornings and afternoons. Locations will be The Maxx, First...
Wednesday
Jul 23
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3:00 pm
Robotics And Beyond
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New Milford
Robotics And Beyond
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New Milford
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New Milford Youth Agency presents Nature Unplugged. Promoting friendship, team building, kindness and self esteem. Activities include: kickoff at club getaway, various hiking trips, state park explorations, beach time, ice cream, etc

Kids entering 6th - 8th grades

$15 / week

7/23/2025
Ongoing event
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking and Walking

Nature Unplugged

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New Milford Youth Agency presents Nature Unplugged. Promoting friendship, team building, kindness and self esteem. Activities include: kickoff at club getaway, various hiking trips, state park...
Wednesday
Jul 23
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John Pettibone Community Center
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New Milford
John Pettibone Community Center
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New Milford
Wed
Jul
23
Wed
Jul
23

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!


Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over 50 years. Using skills honed over decades of performance, our education initiatives—including summer camp— provide fundamental lessons about creativity, collaboration, and community through the joy of movement. 


Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!


Two Sessions Available:

Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025

Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025


Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily


Sign up for one or both weeks! Each session $350.


Register here: pilobolus.org/camp


7/23/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Pilobolus Kids Camp - Session 1

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Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back! Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed dance company that has delighted audiences for over...
Wednesday
Jul 23
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Shepaug Valley High School
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Washington
Shepaug Valley High School
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Washington
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