Sat
Aug
9
Sat
Aug
9

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!


8/9/2025
Ongoing event
Hobbies & Crafts
Crafting Workshops

DIY Wood Flower Arrangement at Wood & Word Blooms Studio

Come on down to the Wood & Word Blooms studio for some Wood Flower Bar fun. At a Studio Wood...
Saturday
Aug 9
@
2:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Wood & Word Blooms in Coventry
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Sun
Aug
10
Sun
Aug
10

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

8/10/2025
Repeating event
Agricultural & Agritourism
Farmers Markets & Festivals

Coventry Farmers' Market

All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market! Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on...
Sunday
Aug 10
@
10:00 am
-
1:00 pm
Coventry Farmers' Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry
Sun
Aug
10
Sun
Aug
10


Come explore the theme of Rights & Responsibilities in History through exhibits created by middle- and high-school students from northeastern Connecticut.

The projects were developed as part of Connecticut History Day, a statewide affiliate of the National History Day program. All featured exhibits were presented at the Mansfield Regional History Day Contest in March 2025.

The exhibit will be on display the entire month of August, offering visitors a unique opportunity to witness history through the eyes of young scholars.

Don’t miss your chance to view the creative and thought-provoking work of Connecticut’s next  generation of historians!

Please join us for a reception and meet the students on Sunday, July 27th from 1:00pm - 2:00 pm


Exhibit open every Sunday In August

Location Jail Museum

52 Tolland Green,

noon - 3:00 pm

8/10/2025
Repeating event
Education & Learning
Public Lectures

Rights & Responsibilities in History

Come explore the theme of Rights & Responsibilities in History through exhibits created by...
Sunday
Aug 10
@
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
Tolland Green in Tolland
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Mon
Aug
11
Mon
Aug
11

Bentley will offer two activities for our younger patrons during the month of August. Our LITTLE JOE CHICKAPIG Scavenger Hunt will run from August 4th to August 18th. Stop by the library to search for all of Little Joe's best friends. Our Story Walk for August will run from the 19th to the end of the month and will feature LITTLE JOE CHICKAPIG - A Story About Following Your Dreams. You can read the book and explore the library at the same time. Registration is not required.

8/11/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Family

Scavenger Hunt and Story Walk in August

Bentley will offer two activities for our younger patrons during the month of August....
Monday
Aug 11
@
10:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Bentley Memorial Library in Bolton
Mon
Aug
11
Mon
Aug
11

Around the Library

Monday, August 11th - Thursday August 21st


Come to Bentley and search for those 'things' that are unique to Bentley's lawn. They may be hidden in plain sight, or you may have to use your detective skills! Who knew Bentley has so many cool items outside, as well as inside.


8/11/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Around the Library Monday, August 11th - Thursday August 21st Come to Bentley and search for...
Monday
Aug 11
@
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Bentley Memorial Library in Bolton
Mon
Aug
11
Mon
Aug
11

Does your teen want to improve their singing voice or confidence on the stage? 

Join us this summer for our Musical Theater Workshop for teens ages 11-18 from Monday, August 11 -- Friday, August 15, 2025 from 5pm-9pm in Storrs.

 

The goal of the workshop is to empower young singers through intensive vocal technique training within a group setting, practice solo singing through individual instruction, engage in confidence building activities, and explore stage presence and movement strategies. 

 

The cost for this workshop is $100 (scholarships may be available for financial hardships) and will culminate in a Cabaret-style performance on Sunday, 8/17/2025 at 3pm that will be open to the public.​​

8/11/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Musical Workshops

Musical Theater Workshop for Teens

Does your teen want to improve their singing voice or confidence on the stage?  Join us this...
Monday
Aug 11
@
5:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
Storrs Congregational Church in Mansfield
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Wed
Aug
13
Wed
Aug
13

Outdoor Games on the Patio

Wednesday, August 13th - Weather Permitting

11:00 - 1:00


Come to Bentley and enjoy a story and outdoor games on the patio: Corn Hole, Connect 4, Disc Toss and Ring Toss will challenge your outdoor skills. Have fun with the games and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. Summer is here!



8/13/2025
Single event
Community & Family
Family

Game Day

Outdoor Games on the Patio Wednesday, August 13th - Weather Permitting 11:00 - 1:00 Come to...
Wednesday
Aug 13
@
11:00 am
-
1:00 pm
Bentley Memorial Library in Bolton
Wed
Aug
13
Wed
Aug
13

Wednesday, August 6th & 13th

11:45-12:15


Storytime will continue on these select Wednesdays in August! Come and enjoy stories and a simple craft. Feel free to bring your own snack or lunch. Registration is not required.


8/13/2025
Repeating event
Community & Family
Family

Storytime at the Library

Wednesday, August 6th & 13th 11:45-12:15 Storytime will continue on these select...
Wednesday
Aug 13
@
11:45 am
-
12:15 pm
Bentley Memorial Library in Bolton
Wed
Aug
13
Wed
Aug
13

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

8/13/2025
Repeating event
Community & Family
Neighborhood Gatherings

Bolton Summer Concert Series- Nightshift

All Summer Concerts in Bolton are on select Wednesday evenings at Bolton Town Green (In front of...
Wednesday
Aug 13
@
6:30 pm
-
8:30 pm
Bolton Town Green in Bolton
Thu
Aug
14
Thu
Aug
14

Come to the library to meet the animals of Furry Scaly Friends! The Furry Scaly Friends crew consists of dozens of creatures including ferrets, long haired guinea pigs, sugar gliders, rabbits, hedgehogs, chinchilla, prairie dogs, dwarf hamsters, long haired hamster, gerbil, opossum, sulcata tortoises, mini pig, turtle, fire skink, ackie monitor, red footed tortoise, dumbo rats, hermit crabs, bearded dragon, tarantulas, leopard gecko, gargoyle gecko, jumping spider, axolotl, python, corn snake, hognose snake, milk snake, iguana, pac man frog , degu's, blue tongue skink and uromastyx! This free-form style program will allow you to go from pen to pen and meet each animal at your own pace, while also getting to learn more about each friend!

8/14/2025
Single event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Furry Scaly Friends

Come to the library to meet the animals of Furry Scaly Friends! The Furry Scaly Friends crew...
Thursday
Aug 14
@
3:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Booth & Dimock Memorial Library in Coventry
Fri
Aug
15
Fri
Aug
15

Join us for an afternoon of all things crafting! Whether you want to make friendship bracelets, paint a picture, make personalized buttons, or even make custom shrinky dinks, we'll have tons of ways to get creative all in one program! For grades 3-7.

8/15/2025
Single event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Tween Crafternoon

Join us for an afternoon of all things crafting! Whether you want to make friendship bracelets,...
Friday
Aug 15
@
4:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Booth & Dimock Memorial Library in Coventry
Sat
Aug
16
Sat
Aug
16

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.

8/16/2025
Ongoing event
Education & Learning

Museum of Connecticut Glass open house schedule

The Museum of Connecticut Glass open house schedule for 2025 is May 17, 1-4pm, June 14, 1-4pm,...
Saturday
Aug 16
@
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Museum of Connecticut Glass in Coventry
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Sun
Aug
17
Sun
Aug
17

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

8/17/2025
Repeating event
Agricultural & Agritourism
Farmers Markets & Festivals

Coventry Farmers' Market

All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market! Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on...
Sunday
Aug 17
@
10:00 am
-
1:00 pm
Coventry Farmers' Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry
Sun
Aug
17
Sun
Aug
17


Come explore the theme of Rights & Responsibilities in History through exhibits created by middle- and high-school students from northeastern Connecticut.

The projects were developed as part of Connecticut History Day, a statewide affiliate of the National History Day program. All featured exhibits were presented at the Mansfield Regional History Day Contest in March 2025.

The exhibit will be on display the entire month of August, offering visitors a unique opportunity to witness history through the eyes of young scholars.

Don’t miss your chance to view the creative and thought-provoking work of Connecticut’s next  generation of historians!

Please join us for a reception and meet the students on Sunday, July 27th from 1:00pm - 2:00 pm


Exhibit open every Sunday In August

Location Jail Museum

52 Tolland Green,

noon - 3:00 pm

8/17/2025
Repeating event
Education & Learning
Public Lectures

Rights & Responsibilities in History

Come explore the theme of Rights & Responsibilities in History through exhibits created by...
Sunday
Aug 17
@
12:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
Tolland Green in Tolland
More Events
Mon
Aug
18
Mon
Aug
18

Bentley will offer two activities for our younger patrons during the month of August. Our LITTLE JOE CHICKAPIG Scavenger Hunt will run from August 4th to August 18th. Stop by the library to search for all of Little Joe's best friends. Our Story Walk for August will run from the 19th to the end of the month and will feature LITTLE JOE CHICKAPIG - A Story About Following Your Dreams. You can read the book and explore the library at the same time. Registration is not required.

8/18/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Family

Scavenger Hunt and Story Walk in August

Bentley will offer two activities for our younger patrons during the month of August....
Monday
Aug 18
@
10:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Bentley Memorial Library in Bolton
Mon
Aug
18
Mon
Aug
18

Around the Library

Monday, August 11th - Thursday August 21st


Come to Bentley and search for those 'things' that are unique to Bentley's lawn. They may be hidden in plain sight, or you may have to use your detective skills! Who knew Bentley has so many cool items outside, as well as inside.


8/18/2025
Ongoing event
Community & Family
Youth Programs

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Around the Library Monday, August 11th - Thursday August 21st Come to Bentley and search for...
Monday
Aug 18
@
1:00 pm
-
4:00 pm
Bentley Memorial Library in Bolton
More Events