Join us for Outdoor Yoga Every Sunday During the Summer

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 17 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 Homestead - (bread); The Ital Juicery Company® - (juices); Olmo Bagels (bagels); Pop’s Famous Guac - (guacamole);  Yalla Organic - (Mediterranean hummuses, salads & desserts)

Other Vendors:

AJ Soaps (soap); FineFettle Pets (pet treats); Kevin Reed (knife sharpening); Renewal by Anderson (replacement windows and doors)

Music by Jack Wenz

The Isham-Terry House is a time capsule of genteel life in turn-of-the-century Hartford. In 1896, Dr. Oliver Isham purchased the 1854 Italianate house for his medical practice and as a home for himself, his parents and his three sisters. His sisters, Julia and Charlotte, lived in the house until their deaths in the 1970s as urban renewal claimed many of the houses in the once-grand neighborhood. Explore this beloved family home to learn about the booming industries and culture of Hartford in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, understand medical practice and public health at this time, and learn more about the Isham and Terry families through the items they owned.

Advance registration for tours appreciated, but walk-ups welcome as space permits! 

Join us outside at the Barney Library, 71 Main Street for a cool and tasty Popsicle Party as we celebrate the end of Summer Reading! Kids ages 0–12 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy a frozen treat (or bring your own special treat, see Nutrition and Ingredient information on event page), fun activities, and summer smiles with friends and Barney Library staff. Let’s wrap up a great summer of reading together—don’t miss the fun!

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Get ready to enjoy the toe-tapping tunes of The Hosmer Mountain Boys Trio at our End of Summer Reading Party!

Meet the extraordinary women of Cedar Hill Cemetery who inspire with their stories of purpose and engagement, compassion and generosity, and strength and determination.

Hear the stories of Isabella Beecher Hooker, Anne Tracy Morgan, Josephine Day Bennett and more.

Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.

Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive.

The Lewis Walpole Library's latest exhibition has been curated by Alison FitzGerald, Associate Professor in the Department of History, Maynooth University, Ireland. Open Wednesdays 2-4:30 pm and other times by appointment. On view March 5 through August 22, 2025.

This exhibition explores the range of spectacular shows that were offered to the fee-paying public in Georgian London, from exhibitions of paintings, to scientific demonstrations, to the display of wondrous animals. The exhibition primarily focuses on images drawn from the extensive collections at the Lewis Walpole Library that announce, depict and satirize what people paid to gaze at. It will consider how derogatory ideas about spectacle were expressed in caricatures and political discourse.

Details at https://walpole.library.yale.edu/programs/exhibitions#Current%20exhibit

Celebrate the end of our Summer Reading program with Almost ERAS: The Taylor Swift Experience is an immersive tribute that takes audiences on a captivating journey through the musical evolution of one of the most iconic artists of our time—Taylor Swift. This experience is a celebration of her remarkable career, capturing the essence of her many eras, from her country roots to her transformation into a global pop sensation. You know you're going to want to sing along!

This event is sponsored by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving in conjunction with The Farmington Libraries.

Join us for the comedy-drama, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, starring Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier, and Katharine Houghton.

In this award-winning film (1967), a white couple are forced to confront their beliefs when their daughter introduces them to her Black fiancé.

Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite candy for a movie under the stars.

The movie will be shown on an outdoor screen on the sprawling lawn between the Garden and Cedar Mausoleums.

(Rain Date: Thursday, August 28, 7:30 pm)

Join us for the comedy-drama, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, starring Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier, and Katharine Houghton.

In this award-winning film (1967), a white couple are forced to confront their beliefs when their daughter introduces them to her Black fiancé.

Bring a blanket or chair and your favorite candy for a movie under the stars.

The movie will be shown on an outdoor screen on the sprawling lawn between the Garden and Cedar Mausoleums.

(Rain Date: Thursday, August 28, 7:30 pm)

Parker’s Tangent is a fun group playing all original rock music based on blues and roots sources. They have a wonderful female lead singer who has been compared to Grace Slick and Nora Jones, drums, percussion, lead and rhythm guitars, bass and an awesome violin player presenting virtuoso performances. They are a regional, professional working band based out of greater New Haven CT. The music is extremely accessible and can be enjoyed by people of virtually all ages. The music can be poetic, quiet and touching, to bluesy to out and out rocking.

They have been together over twenty years and have performed at hundreds and hundreds of bookings including Toads’ Place, the main stage of the New Haven Green, The International Festival of Arts and Ideas, Westport’s Blues, Views and Bar-B-Que Festival, the Phoenix, the Bedford Playhouse Clive Davis Art Center Long Wharf Theater, the CT Garlic and Harvest Festival and many more.…

Connecticut’s Old State House 2025 Summer Music Series

EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 6 – OCTOBER 10, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!

Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.

50+ acts. 4 stages. 3 days of music, camping, and community.

That’s what’s in store at the 7th annual Black Bear Music Fest, happening August 22–24 at the scenic Harwinton Fairgrounds in Harwinton, CT.

This summer celebration of Americana music brings together national headliners, rising regional talent, and some of Connecticut’s favorite local bands — all spread across a beautiful, tree-lined fairground that transforms into a vibrant field of sound, food, and family-friendly fun.

🎶 The Music

The lineup spans blues, rock, folk, roots, and bluegrass, featuring:

• Shawn Mullins, Grammy-nominated and known for the platinum hit “Lullaby”
• Howie Day, whose hit “Collide” still pulls heartstrings
• David Wilcox and Jeffrey Gaines, acclaimed for their deeply personal and powerful performances
• The Alpaca Gnomes, Bridgeport’s jam-fueled, 7-piece folk-rock favorite
• The Dreadnoughts, bringing their rowdy blend of folk-punk and sea shanties
• And so many more! Explore the full lineup »

Whether you’re here for the headliners or discovering new favorites, the weekend is packed with nonstop sound and serious heart.

🎪 More Than Music

Formerly a fall tradition in Goshen, Black Bear now shines in the August sun with:

• Local food trucks and craft beverages
• Artisan vendors and handmade goods
• Family-friendly workshops and creative activities
• Tent and RV camping options
• The fan-favorite Bearwear merch building

It’s the kind of festival that feels less like a giant crowd and more like a music-loving village.

🎟️ Tickets & Admission

Get your tickets here!

• 1-Day Pass: $70
• 2-Day Pass: $130
• 3-Day Pass: $170
• Tent Camper Pass: $215
• RV Camper Pass: $260
• Kids 17 & under: FREE

Rain or shine. All ages welcome!

Come enjoy an evening on the farm Fridays in August with live music, food truck, adult beverages, cut your own flowers, cornhole, sunset and more.

Free admission, free parking.

Bring your own chair.

No outside food or beverage permitted.

THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS

Doors: August 22, 2025 6:30 PM

Online Scheduled Ticket Price: GENERAL ADMISSION: $25.00

THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS Live In Concert! + Support By: TBD

Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38216670

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.

You are invited to a showing of three silent shorts from the silent movie era to be played at the Farmington Library this August with live piano accompaniment. See the likes of Buster Keaton and company in a trio of comedy, suspense and thrills from great-grandpa's days at the nickelodeon. Suspense (1913), directed by Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley, Pool Sharks (1915), directed by Edwin Middleton and The Garage (1920) directed by "Fatty" Arbuckle will be shown.

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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50+ acts. 4 stages. 3 days of music, camping, and community.

That’s what’s in store at the 7th annual Black Bear Music Fest, happening August 22–24 at the scenic Harwinton Fairgrounds in Harwinton, CT.

This summer celebration of Americana music brings together national headliners, rising regional talent, and some of Connecticut’s favorite local bands — all spread across a beautiful, tree-lined fairground that transforms into a vibrant field of sound, food, and family-friendly fun.

🎶 The Music

The lineup spans blues, rock, folk, roots, and bluegrass, featuring:

• Shawn Mullins, Grammy-nominated and known for the platinum hit “Lullaby”
• Howie Day, whose hit “Collide” still pulls heartstrings
• David Wilcox and Jeffrey Gaines, acclaimed for their deeply personal and powerful performances
• The Alpaca Gnomes, Bridgeport’s jam-fueled, 7-piece folk-rock favorite
• The Dreadnoughts, bringing their rowdy blend of folk-punk and sea shanties
• And so many more! Explore the full lineup »

Whether you’re here for the headliners or discovering new favorites, the weekend is packed with nonstop sound and serious heart.

🎪 More Than Music

Formerly a fall tradition in Goshen, Black Bear now shines in the August sun with:

• Local food trucks and craft beverages
• Artisan vendors and handmade goods
• Family-friendly workshops and creative activities
• Tent and RV camping options
• The fan-favorite Bearwear merch building

It’s the kind of festival that feels less like a giant crowd and more like a music-loving village.

🎟️ Tickets & Admission

Get your tickets here!

• 1-Day Pass: $70
• 2-Day Pass: $130
• 3-Day Pass: $170
• Tent Camper Pass: $215
• RV Camper Pass: $260
• Kids 17 & under: FREE

Rain or shine. All ages welcome!