Escape the heat with the beats and melodies of music! Join us for a FREE, interactive day of musical discovery through fun classes, hands-on experiences, crafts, snacks, and more. Whether the kids are singing along with Miss Kaite of Spirit in Tune, learning to play instruments with Hartford Symphony Orchestra, or making their own instruments to take home, families are sure to find something to enjoy! The full schedule for the day is below. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane, Youth and Family Programs Manager, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.

Families must pre-register for the free music classes with Spirit in Tune; space is limited!

All day

Crafts, games, and more!

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11am – 1pm

Sea Chantey Workshop

led by Jerry Bryant

Families can drop in at any time throughout this workshop

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11 am – 1 pm

Instrument Discovery Lab

with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra

Families can drop in at any time throughout this activity

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1:30 – 3:30 pm

Kona Ice

Free of charge for the first 100 snow cones.

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2:15 – 3 pm

Birth – age 5 Music Class

led by Miss Kaite of Spirit in Tune

Pre-registration required

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3:15 – 4 pm

Ages 6 and up Music Class

led by Miss Kaite of Spirit in Tune

Pre-registration required

Free First Weekends are sponsored by Berkshire Bank.

In 1841, Farmington was home to the African Mende captives who had rebelled and overtaken the slave ship La Amistad. On several dates this summer, the Farmington Historical Society will host a presentation and guided walking tour of these Freedon Trail sites that played a role during their stay in Farmington. The lecture and tour will be led by Connecticut storyteller Andre LePelle Keitt. Mr. Keitt serves as Consultant for Education and Programming for the Farmington Historical Society. The walking tour will also feature other sites in Farmington village which are part of Connecticut’s Freedom Trail and the Underground Railroad. 

The 53 captives of La Amistad, mostly Mende from what is now Sierra Leone, were being shipped to Cuba to work on plantations. While at sea, they rebelled and the 44 survivors sailed the ship ending up in Long Island, New York. They were then taken into custody aboard the USS Washington, sent to New Haven and jailed to start trials in Hartford and later in Washington, D.C. The trials lasted 18 months. In February 1841, their case was argued by former President John Quincy Adams before the U.S. Supreme Court. On March 9, 1841, the decision was made declaring the Africans to be free people with permission to return to their homeland. Nine days later, they arrived in Farmington where abolitionists provided housing, schooling, and the fundraising necessary for the Mende passage back to their homeland. 

The event will be presented on most Saturdays at 10 a.m., meeting at First Church of Christ, Congregational,1652 at 75 Main Street, Farmington, CT. Dates are: June 7, 14, 21; July 12, 19, 26; and August 2, 9, 16, 23; September 6, 13, 27. Cost for the lecture and tour is $20 per person (19 and up), $15 for seniors, and $10 for those under 18. Free for children 5 years old and under. The event will take place rain or shine. If the walking portion of the tour is not possible due to extreme weather, the event will continue in the church with a special presentation. Tickets must be purchased prior to the tour at https://bit.ly/4iD4qrK.

Join us for a day of fun activities and community building to create a brighter future together!

At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome it's BYOBook (or browse the library shelves!). Settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! 

Have you attended the Silent Book Club at the Farmington Library? It meets the last Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM. 

Valuable Discoveries Found In Unexpected Places - get yours appraised for free!

We've all made some unexpected discoveries before. Maybe you found a $20 bill in an old coat pocket or stumbled upon a surprise family heirloom while cleaning your basement.

Discoveries range from weird to invaluable and everything in-between. Hopefully, this posting inspires you to keep your eyes open and indulge your curiosity. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find something of value as well.

Bring your “discoveries” to ANTIQ’S - the only antique shop in Farmington, CT - where “every” Saturday is FREE antique appraisal day.

ANTIQ'S Voted the BEST antique shop in Farmington for 30+ years!

Just 3.3 miles off of I-84, Farmington, CT. Accepting all major credit cards and cash.

AND OF COURSE ~ BROWSERS WELCOME AND BUYERS ADORED

ANTIQ’S LLC – FARMINGTON, CT - Estd. 1990

Located on Hyde Rd., Farmington, CT at the corner of New Britain Avenue

Open every weekend Sat/Sun 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Visit the Butler-McCook House & Garden, the only 18th-century home remaining on Hartford’s Main Street, for a guided tour to learn about the McCook family, who loved music, art, and travel through explorations of the museum’s collections which include paintings, Japanese samurai armor, furniture, and toys.

Advance registration for tours appreciated, but walk-ups welcome as space permits! House tours leave on the hour; last tour departs at 3 pm.

The Canton Artists’ Guild began in 1960 and has been continuously operating ever since, making it the longest running of any artist guild in Connecticut. The membership, which today draws on artists from 30 surrounding towns, is presenting work in celebration of this 65th Anniversary. Paintings, drawings, graphic arts, sculpture, ceramics, fiber/beadwork, mixed media and photography are displayed in all three of the galleries in the circa 1872 former school house that is now Gallery on the Green. The reception is Saturday, July 12 from 6:00-8:00 pm and will include refreshments. The show and reception are free, and the public is warmly invited

Heat up with authentic Caribbean cuisine, cool down with icy island beverages, take in spectacular costumes and dance, and groove to smooth island rhythms in a festive Caribbean atmosphere on the riverfront. Take it slow, the vibe is island time.

A relentless oil prospector rises to power by exploiting land, resources, and people in turn-of-the-century California. His obsession with wealth leaves a scarred landscape and broken relationships.

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. 2007. US. 2 hours, 38 minutes. Rated R.

Learn more about the Visions of the (Un)Settled Film Series and view the full film schedule.

Organized in conjunction with (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art and presented with support from the Art Bridges Cohort Program.

Sale Dates and Times:

• Public Onsale : Fri, 13 Dec 2024 at 10:00 AM
• Citi® Cardmember Presale : Tue, 10 Dec 2024 at 10:00 AM
• Live Nation Presale : Wed, 11 Dec 2024 at 10:00 AM
• Ticketmaster Presale : Wed, 11 Dec 2024 at 10:00 AM
• Spotify Presale : Thu, 12 Dec 2024 at 10:00 AM
• Citi® Cardmember Preferred Tickets : Fri, 13 Dec 2024 at 10:00 AM
• Official Platinum Presale : Tue, 10 Dec 2024 at 10:00 AM
• Official Platinum : Fri, 13 Dec 2024 at 10:00 AM
• VIP Packages Presale : Tue, 10 Dec 2024 at 10:00 AM
• VIP Packages Onsale : Fri, 13 Dec 2024 at 10:00 AM

Join us for Outdoor Yoga Every Sunday During the Summer

It's that time of year again - starting June 1, join Sarah every Sunday on the beautiful Mountain Spring Nature Trail Farmington Land Trust property for an all-levels yoga practice bathed in sunlight, nature, and birdsong. 

9am, $10, Weather Permitting.

16 Mountain Spring Rd, Farmington, CT

Thank you to the @farmingtonlandtrust for sponsoring & supporting this amazing experience!

West Hartford’s Sunday Market offers fresh produce, flowers, prepared foods, and weekly visiting vendors, as well as live music and other activities. It's also West Hartford's "Sundae Market" with two Sundaes to give away each week! Stop by the information table to get a free raffle ticket and to see if yours was one of the winning numbers.

The lineup for August 3 includes:

Farmers:

Bouquets and Blueberry Gardens (flowers); Clatter Ridge Farm (lamb, pork, eggs, mushrooms); CT Garlic Company (garlic); Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy Beekeeping (honey); River Ridge Farm (berries, apples, pears, vegetables, cut flowers, corn); Samad Garden Initiative (teas, spices, herbs); Slow Poke Farm (vegetables, eggs); Sweet Acre Farm (vegetables, flowers, microgreens); Valencia Grows (herbs, honey, vinegar, teas)

Prepared Foods:

Anna’s Sweet Creations (Italian baked sweets); Brightside Brew (kombucha); Coffeeology (coffee); Granny's Pie Factory (baked goods); Happy Hippie - (bread); Jakey's Bread (sourdough bread); The Ital Juicery Company® (juices); Pop’s Famous Guac (guacamole); Olmo Bagels (bagels); Stylish Spoon (gluten free); Yalla Organic - (Mediterranean hummuses, salads & desserts)

Other Vendors:

LisaBSoaps (handcrafted soap); Kevin Reed (knife sharpening); Renewal by Anderson (replacement windows and doors); Seven Continents (candles)

Music by Kevin Karpowiz

Plus: One Hole Family Putting Green and Putting Contest for a free swing evaluation and club fitting by GOLFTEC.

Mending the Sacred Hoop Monthly Drum Circle

A Shamanic Drum Circle for all levels

Co-led by Ryan Drodz from Sounds Like Rad & Marie Goodine (Red Hawk Medicine Woman) from Rising Wings Counseling & Wellness Services

Every first Sunday from 1-2:30pm starting May 4, 2025 (no circle in April).

Through the rhythm of our sacred drums we will restore the heartbeat of the sacred Mother Earth by invoking the wisdom and medicine of our collective ancestors. We will also focus on connecting to the healing energy within ourselves to share with our community.

What to bring: Drum or rattle (some will be provided).

Fee: $10 suggested donation. Donations of any amount are appreciated!

RSVP preferred but walk ins welcome RSVP: 203-909-6871 or email: risingmywings@gmail.com

Teens in Grades 7 to 12 can stop by the Barney Library to assemble their own De-Stress Kits. Get ready for the school year with supplies designed to reduce your stress. Need a mint? A fidget toy? Join us at the Barney Library to assemble your personal de-stress kit. Kits and supplies are first-come, first-served while supplies last.

Ages 2 - 5 with parents/caregivers. Enjoy sunshine stories and FREE carousel rides. Plus, the Read to Grow Bookmobile will join us. Kiddos can visit this cozy space and pick a book of their very own.

Ages 5 and under with parents/caregivers. Join us for stories, rhymes, and fingerplays.

Learn about holistic approaches to menopause with Genessa Zickefoose, M.A., M.S.

Bedtime: Tuesday, August 5th at 6:30

Wake up: Wednesday, August 6th at 11:45

Send your favorite teddy bear on a mini-vacation and join us for our TEDDY BEAR SLEEPOVER. Get comfy, come in your pajamas and bring a blanket. You will walk your teddy bear around the library and find the perfect spot to tuck them in for the night. We'll have a story that features the magic of toys and stuffed animals and we'll wonder about what mischief the teddy bears might get into! On Wednesday, August 6th you will return during storytime to reunite with your teddy bear, and perhaps discover what toys might do when no one's watching!

Preregistration is required