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 PM; FREE 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.

1ST FRIDAY HIKE @ Deer Pond Farm

August 1, 9 to 11 a.m. 

FREE 

Ready for a mini adventure? Hit the trails with our awesome Volunteer Guides on a 2–3-mile hike at Deer Pond Farm! We’ll wander through meadows, listen to birds in the forest, and maybe even spot a few surprises along the way. It’s an easy-to-moderate hike with maximum good vibes—perfect for nature lovers! Register at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/06/august-first-fri…t-deer-pond-farm/. 

This program meets at Deer Pond Farm, 57 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman, CT 06784. 

Conversational Italian, 13-sessions, is not a beginner class. It will be held on Fridays, April 25 to August 1, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., with no class on May 30 or July 4. It is designed for those with a knowledge of basic Italian grammar and good vocabulary.  The required text is Conversational Italian: In 20 Lessons (Cortina Method) by Michael Cagno,  available online at abebooks.com.  

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

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!

Friday, August 1st, at 7:00 PM, 2nd Home welcomes back Shawn Taylor (http://www.shawntaylortunes.com/index.html), and we're looking forward to having him back! Shawn serves up original “Wandering Roots” (genre weaving Americana) on acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals, ukulele and foot drums, in addition to some great covers. He’s released four CDs of original ‘wandering roots’ music, toured since 2008 and been acclaimed for his songs and short stories. Everyone had a great time the last time he was here, and we are sure this time will be no different.

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/

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Paint and sip located above Toothpick on Water Street in Torrington!

BYOB! Painting new types of still life's every week.

All materials included in price

RSVP online

Grumbling Gryphons 45th Gala Celebration and Performance!

Grumbling Gryphons 45th Gala Celebration Show will take place on Friday, August 1st at 7 pm at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, CT  

Actors, Musicians, Acrobats, Poets , Storytellers and Theater Campers will perform “Through the Rainbow and into the Stars!” a show celebrating 45 years of Grumbling Gryphons serving Connecticut and beyond.

Live music will be performed by award winning musician Brian Bender, with special guest musicians Joseph Sobol, Arieh Saed, Trevor Hampson & Glori Wilder. Ellen Moon, Grumbling Gryphons mask and costume maker will make a special appearance in her grand puppet- The Golden Lady with Berkshire Resilience Brass Brand enlivening the festivities!

 Grumbling Gryphons is a non-profit 501c3 organization, now celebrating 45 years. Winner of Connecticut Governor’s Arts Award, the company has traveled the US and internationally bringing their magic and participatory approach to theater for young and old alike. Leslie Elias has served as Artistic Director since co-founding Grumbling Gryphons in 1980 and is the winner of the 2023 CT Artist Fellowship Award, the 2018 Connecticut Arts Hero Award and the 2018 Culture Max Award for Arts Educator from the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council.

 To enroll your child in the theater camp which runs July 28-August 1st, contact the theater at grumblinggryphons@gmail.com Partial Scholarships are available through Berkshire Taconic Susan Fillman Scholarship Fund for Region One Students as well as additional scholarships upon request. Special thanks to the Northwest CT Community Foundation, Inc. (NCCF) for a FY25 Cycle One Grant through the Carlton D. Fyler and Jenny F. Fyler Fund to help support the theater camp and 45th Gala Celebration!

Come join us! The More the merrier!

https://grumblinggryphons.org

Join the New Hartford Artisans Guild for a full day of creativity at our Plein Air Event on August 2, 2025, hosted at the charming White Hart Inn in Salisbury, CT. Artists are invited to set up and paint on-site from 9 AM, capturing the beauty of this historic location. The day concludes with a complimentary reception and awards ceremony from 5–7 PM. Entry is $65, and an itinerary will be provided. Don’t miss this inspiring opportunity to create, connect, and showcase your work in a beautiful setting! Visit www.nhagct.art or email info.nhag@gmail.com for details.

Join the Friends of the David M. Hunt Library for their monthly book sale on the first Saturday of every month from 10 am to 1 pm. New, used, cds, dvds, coffee table books, recent fiction and mystery, children's books- there is something for everyone! All proceeds benefit the library.

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!

The Litchfield Farmers Market is one of the few year-round markets in the Connecticut. The weekly Saturday market offers fresh seasonal produce, fruit, berries, herbs, sustainably sourced fish; artisanal cheeses, breads and baked goods, local honey, maple syrup and gifts - all raised, grown or crafted by 15+ local vendors. 

The market occasionally hosts live music and supports non-profits from throughout the Litchfield area.

INDOOR MARKET - November through mid-June (intermittent Saturdays through the winter months -- check the website for dates.) Open Saturdays 10am - 1pm at the Litchfield Community Center located at 421 Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT.

OUTDOOR MARKET - mid- June through October located at Center School, Litchfield.

This workshop will focus on analyzing composition, building a foundation in oil painting and creating the illusion of translucent objects on canvas. Work your way through the process of developing an underpainting and utilizing glazing techniques to bring out the true luminosity of glass and reflection.

Instructor: Sarah Paolucci

Saturdays, August 2 & 9, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Members: $162 / Non-Members: $180

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