Discover the flowers, birds, and butterflies of Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer. Starting in our pollinator garden, we will discuss the phenology (seasonal cycles) of native flowering plants and how this impacts the insect and bird communities. Then we will explore the life in and around our nature preserve! 

PLEASE NOTE: This program meets at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784 

Please register here

$5 members, $10 non-members

This workshop will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing with an emphasis on individual experimentation and expressive design. Explore surface techniques such as sgraffito, slip trailing and glaze applications.

Instructor: Kathy Cady

Wednesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2025

10 AM - 2 PM

Members: $378 / Non-Members: $420

MORE INFO & REGISTER

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 on the green behind the Visitor Center, the program begins at 10:30.

In case of inclement weather or other adverse conditions, this event will move inside to the Junior Room.

Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!

Location:

Behind the Visitor Center

Library Camp is our weekly 2 hour drop-of program in July for kids entering Grades K-4. Join us for 2 hours of summer fun at the Library. We’ll have stories, games, crafts, snacks, special guests, and more! We will be meeting in the Junior Room of the library. Registration opens at the Summer Reading Program kick-off party on June 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., or you can register by emailing (kmljuniorroom@biblio.org), or calling the the Junior Room after June 18th. Registration is required. 

Come and enjoy a magic show!

We will be out on our front lawn, weather permitting.

No need to register. For all ages.

CT National Guard 102d Army Band

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

6:00 PM

FOOD & DRINK

In our cook tent, we are serving your carnival favorites as well as some new items such as Fried Oreos, Half-Pound Burgers with Swiss Cheese, sautéed onions, and mushrooms. Chicken Tenders with Buffalo Sauce or BBQ Sauce, and Corn on the Cob (Roasted in its Husks on our wood-fired cooker).

Our Ladies Auxiliary will serve their famous Strawberry Shortcakes!

We are also selling refreshing Pepsi products!

We will have a new and improved food payment and ordering system for a fast and convenient service.

There will be live entertainment in the Beer Garden on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. You must show ID (21 Years of age) to enter the Beer Garden.

MIDWAY & RIDES

Carnival games and rides are provided by Tufano Amusements.

All-night wristbands are only $35 per rider!

RAFFLE PRIZES

1st Prize is a $5,000.00 Visa Gift Card

2nd Prize is a $3,000.00 Visa Gift Card

3rd Prize is a $1,000.00 Visa Gift Card

Tickets are $5.00 each. Cash or Credit Cards can be used to purchase Raffle Tickets.

The Drawing will be held on Saturday, August 2nd at 9:30 PM

The fireworks display, on Friday, August 1, at 9:00 PM, will be our largest ever in honor of the Town of Thomaston’s 150th Anniversary!

Thank you to Thomaston Savings Bank for making a generous donation to the fire department’s fireworks display this year!

Anyone wishing to donate to our Fireworks display can send a check to the Thomaston Fire Department 245 South Main Street Thomaston CT. 06787 Please write Fireworks in the memo section on your check.

Come to Bad Dog to show off your karaoke skills with the new equipment starting on Wednesdays at 6:30! Doors open at 6 pm.

$5/ Per person, resident or non-resident.

Beginning on Wednesday, July 30th join us for aqua volleyball IN the pool!

(August 6th, August 13th, August 20th, and August 27th)

Join us at the Kent Farmer’s Market field to watch the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor showers! Please bring chairs or a blanket and your curiosity to take in the view. Please bring chairs and a blanket and your curiosity to enjoy the view!

Photographers are welcome!

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

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

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