In this fun-filled production created and performed by UConn Puppet Arts alum Anthony Sellitto-Budney, join Hour the Clown, who carries their life on their back but keeps encountering hilarious problems and mishaps. Enjoy a variety of stunts, tricks, juggling, and puppetry in this funny, nonverbal, and interactive clown show. Recommended for all ages.
This performance takes place outdoors in Betsy Paterson Square in Downtown Storrs. Reservations are not required. Chairs will not be provided, and audience members are encouraged to bring their own blankets and seating. Seating space will be first come, first served. In case of rain, the shows will take place in the Ballard Institute Theater at 1 Royce Circle in Downtown Storrs.
The Summertime Saturday Puppet Show Series is co-sponsored by the Mansfield Downtown Partnership and supported by a generous gift from Phillip Mairorana in memory of his wife Theresa Mairorana and donations by Ballard Institute supporters to UConn Gives.
An Hour of Clown by BreakFAST Puppets
All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market!
Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. This market features some of the best CT-grown, CT-made products in an unspoiled countryside setting
Coventry Farmers' Market
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
All ages are welcome to join Miss Rachel for an evening story time!
Sweet Dreams Story Time
Come and join us for our 2 mile runs for all ages, 1 mile run for kids 13 and younger, or the 100 meter dash for little kids. Kids under the age of 1 are free, please register online.
Bolton Summer XC Series
Join us for a lawn concert on Wednesday, July 16th featuring ‘Mack Truck Mary’ at the Hicks Museum, 42 Tolland Green in Tolland, CT.
Mack Truck Mary (MTM) originally formed in 2000 when Scott (guitarist) saw an ad placed by Mike (drummer) and auditioned. Since that time, the band has been through many iterations with many members coming and going. While the lineup has changed over the years, the one constant has been the drive and passion to play great songs from many genres of music ranging from classic and modern rock, to blues, country, reimagined versions of pop songs, occasional dance and disco tunes and even some original music. The centerpiece of MTM is performing live!
The Museum gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the concert runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests need to bring seating and are invited to bring a picnic supper.
The foul weather date is Thursday, July 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the Museum.
Free admission; donations accepted to help support the programs and events at the non-profit Museum.
This concert is funded by the Tolland Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving!
For more information, please call the Museum at 860-875-7552.
Mack Truck Mary lawn concert in Tolland
All Summer Concerts in Bolton are on select Wednesday evenings at Bolton Town Green (In front of Bentley Memorial Library). All concerts run from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Join us on the town green, bring a picnic, blanket, chairs and enjoy the summer evenings with the community. Summer Concerts are a free event for all to join!
All rain dates and cancellations will be posted to the Recreation Department website.
July 9- Eastview Drive
July 16- Cover2Cover
July 23– The Rolangs
July 30– Feedback
August 6- Ali Kat Acoustic
August 13– Nightshift
Tuesday August 26- Rock Solid Alibi** rescheduled from June 25th!
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:
Simoniz USA**
Country Liquors**
W.H. Preuss Sons**
Highland Park Market
Bolton Veterinary Hospital
Bolton Prevention Council
Munson's Chocolates
Northern Lights Electrical
Kelman Landscape LLC
** Super Sponsors
Bolton Summer Concert Series- Cover2Cover
Join us with certified yoga instructor, Amie Meacham, for children’s yoga! This hour long program begins with an age-appropriate story, followed by basic yoga instruction, a yoga-themed game, and ends with a 5-minute meditation. Most appropriate for grades 1-5. Children should bring a towel or yoga mat to practice on. Suitable for all skill levels.
Signup is required!
Children's Yoga
Black canvas and glow paint under black lights with mood music and snacks!
Teen Black Light Painting
Join Miss Christa and Miss Rachel for a fun lake-themed story time in honor of Libraries Love Lakes Month!
Libraries Love Lakes Story Time
The Museum of Connecticut Glass open house schedule for 2025 is May 17, 1-4pm, June 14, 1-4pm, July 19, 1-4pm , August 16, 1-4pm, and September 20, 1-4 pm. October 11, 8-1 pm is the annual bottle and glass show and open house. All open houses are free to attend. There is a fee to attend the bottle show.
Donations are welcome.
Museum of Connecticut Glass open house schedule
All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market!
Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. This market features some of the best CT-grown, CT-made products in an unspoiled countryside setting
Coventry Farmers' Market
Join us for a LAWN CONCERT on Sunday, July 20th featuring ‘The Kidsville Kuckoo Revue’ at the Hicks-Stearns Museum, 42 Tolland Green, Tolland CT.
Kidsville Kuckoo Revue is simply the best in children’s entertainment! They are a five piece ensemble of musicians in kid friendly costumes who deliver a high energy, seventy five minute performance of songs the kids already know and love, including the Itsy Bitsy Spider, Wheels on the Bus, Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, The Chicken Dance, The Hokey Pokey, and many more familiar songs with which to sing and dance along.
They are a very interactive group with members of the band mingling with the audience for most of the show. Come and meet Singasaurus, Jason the Jester, Potato Farmer, Mia Ballerina, The Tumble Kid and Mr. P.
They have been entertaining children around Connecticut for over 30 years. The show is designed for two to eight year olds, but is fun for the entire family!
The Museum gates open at 12:30 p.m. and the concert runs from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m.
Guests need to bring seating and are invited to bring a lunch/snack/drink.
The Arts Center of Tolland at 22 Tolland Green is the indoor foul weather location.
Free admission; donations accepted to help support the programs and events at the non-profit Museum.
This concert is funded by the Tolland Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving!
For more information, please call the Museum at 860-875-7552.
Kidsville Kuckoo Revue Lawn Concert
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
Watch A Minecraft Movie together!
Teen Movie Night
Come and join us for our 2 mile runs for all ages, 1 mile run for kids 13 and younger, or the 100 meter dash for little kids. Kids under the age of 1 are free, please register online.
Bolton Summer XC Series
Join us for a lawn concert on Wednesday, July 23rd featuring ‘The Patty Tuite Band’ at the Hicks Museum, 42 Tolland Green in Tolland, CT.
The Patty Tuite Band has been playing in various forms since 1999 as a blues-based band, and has enjoyed increasing popularity in the last 3 years following the release of two all-original albums written by Patty – ‘Consider This’ and ‘Hard Case of The Blues’.
Their sound is different from a lot of bands because their lead instrumentation includes guitar, violin, saxophone, harmonica, accordion, keyboards and flute. Their line-up up of four women and one man, makes them stand out from many bands that play funk, blues, jazz and rock.
Patty’s soulful voice is appreciated by audiences everywhere and the band’s energy keeps everybody moving!
The Museum gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the concert runs from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Guests need to bring seating and are invited to bring dinner.
The Arts Center of Tolland at 22 Tolland Green is the indoor foul weather location.
Free admission; donations accepted to help support the programs and events at the non-profit Museum.
This concert is funded by the Tolland Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving!
For more information, please call the Museum at 860-875-7552
The Patty Tuite Band lawn concert in Tolland
All Summer Concerts in Bolton are on select Wednesday evenings at Bolton Town Green (In front of Bentley Memorial Library). All concerts run from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Join us on the town green, bring a picnic, blanket, chairs and enjoy the summer evenings with the community. Summer Concerts are a free event for all to join!
All rain dates and cancellations will be posted to the Recreation Department website.
July 9- Eastview Drive
July 16- Cover2cover
July 23– The Rolangs
July 30– Feedback
August 6- Ali Kat Acoustic
August 13– Nightshift
Tuesday August 26- Rock Solid Alibi** rescheduled from June 25th!
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:
Simoniz USA**
Country Liquors**
W.H. Preuss Sons**
Highland Park Market
Bolton Veterinary Hospital
Bolton Prevention Council
Munson's Chocolates
Northern Lights Electrical
Kelman Landscape LLC
** Super Sponsors
Bolton Summer Concert Series- The Rolangs
Get ready to Pokémon Battle! Join us at the library for an afternoon of Pokémon card battling. We have plenty of cards to share, but feel free to bring your own deck as well if you have one. For grades 3-7.
Tween Pokemon Battle
Come on down to the Wood & Word Blooms studio for some Wood Flower Bar fun. At a Studio Wood Flower Bar Workshop you get to go wild at the wood flower bar picking flowers, greenery & fillers to make a uniquely you arrangement.
When you purchase your spot, you will pick from a mini, small, medium or large wood flower arrangement or you can choose a small 10 inch or medium 14 inch grapevine wreath. Container options will vary upon availability. If you'd liked to upgrade once you are there, this can be done as well via Venmo, cash or personal check.
NOTE: For all BOOK BOUQUET registrations, you BYO Book or Bring Your Own Book so that it's a title and/or color that you like.
Don't see a date that works for you? Reach out via our inquiry form & request a date or book a private group DIY at the studio!
DIY Wood Flower Arrangement at Wood & Word Blooms Studio
All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market!
Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. This market features some of the best CT-grown, CT-made products in an unspoiled countryside setting
Coventry Farmers' Market
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
Get ready to ignite your imagination and cultivate your creativity with Creative Wheels Caravan! Sign up now to join Lauren in her mobile crafting classroom to make your own screen printed library bag! For grades 3-7, space is limited!
Signup is required!
Creative Wheels Caravan
Come and join us for our 2 mile runs for all ages, 1 mile run for kids 13 and younger, or the 100 meter dash for little kids. Kids under the age of 1 are free, please register online.
Bolton Summer XC Series
Join us for a LAWN CONCERT on Wednesday, July 30th featuring ‘Mama Train at the Hicks-Stearns Museum, 42 Tolland Green in Tolland, CT.
Mama Train celebrates the spirit of the Jazz Age with rich female vocals and dynamic expressive piano. Inspired by early jazz and blues artists like Billie Holiday, Annette Hanshaw, and Django Reinhardt, they perform classics from the 1920s to 1950s.
Their soulful melodies and lively instrumentation combine to create a small act with a big vintage sound!
The Museum gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the concert runs from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Guests need to bring seating and are invited to bring dinner.
The Arts Center of Tolland at 22 Tolland Green is the indoor foul weather location.
Free admission; donations accepted to help support the programs and events at the non-profit Museum.
This concert is funded by the Tolland Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving!
For more information, please call the Museum at 860-875-7552
Mama Train Lawn Concert
All Summer Concerts in Bolton are on select Wednesday evenings at Bolton Town Green (In front of Bentley Memorial Library). All concerts run from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Join us on the town green, bring a picnic, blanket, chairs and enjoy the summer evenings with the community. Summer Concerts are a free event for all to join!
All rain dates and cancellations will be posted to the Recreation Department website.
July 9- Eastview Drive
July 16- Cover2cover
July 23– The Rolangs
July 30– Feedback
August 6- Ali Kat Acoustic
August 13– Nightshift
Tuesday August 26- Rock Solid Alibi** rescheduled from June 25th!
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:
Simoniz USA**
Country Liquors**
W.H. Preuss Sons**
Highland Park Market
Bolton Veterinary Hospital
Bolton Prevention Council
Munson's Chocolates
Northern Lights Electrical
Kelman Landscape LLC
** Super Sponsors
Bolton Summer Concert Series- Feedback
Calling all young scientists! Join us for Science Thursday, an exciting program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in children grades 2-5. Each month, kids will explore cool scientific concepts through interactive, hands-on activities!
What to Expect:
✔ Engaging, kid-friendly science investigations
✔ Creative (and sometimes messy) activities
✔ A chance to explore, discover, and make new friends!
No prior scientific knowledge needed—just bring your curiosity!
Science Thursday
All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market!
Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. This market features some of the best CT-grown, CT-made products in an unspoiled countryside setting
Coventry Farmers' Market
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night