Name: Branford’s Garden Secrets Tour
Start: 2026-06-27T10:00:00-04:00

The Branford Garden Club presents Branford’s Garden secrets A GARDEN TOUR Enjoy a self guide tour of seven distinctive private gardens and experience their growing and design secrets. From native plants and stunning water features to time-honored annuals and perennials, these visually stunning spaces will peak your imagination.The seven gardens are located throughout Branford and offer a glimpse into something you’d never see from the street. Saturday, June 27, 2026 10 AM to 4 PM rain or shine Advance tickets are $20 per person online Day of tickets must be purchased in person at the Branford Community House at 46 Church St. in Branford

Local Event: Branford’s Garden Secrets Tour

New Haven County

Ellyn Santiago

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Branford

Connecticut

Branford’s Garden Secrets Tour

The Branford Garden Club presents  Branford’s Garden secrets A GARDEN TOUR Enjoy a self guide tour of seven distinctive private...

Boston Post Road & Wall Street

Celebrate summer on the shoreline at &nbsp;Madison's 17th Annual Beachcomber Night!
Gather your family, meet up with friends, and come out for a great summer evening in Downtown Madison along Boston Post Road and Wall Street. • Delicious food trucks lining Wall Street • Connecticut craft beer, wine &amp; spirit tastings* • Live music throughout downtown • Shopping, specials, and in-store celebrations • Sweet treats and refreshing summer drinks • Activities and fun for all ages 
Beachcomber Night is the perfect way to celebrate summer and experience the best of the shoreline.
Thursday, August 13 4:00–7:00 PM Downtown Madison | Boston Post Road &amp; Wall Street
Skip the line and save time – buy your drink wristband today to enjoy over a dozen beer / wine / spirits from participating vendors.
Bring your friends and have a fun time out in the heart of Madison!
*Must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase and wear beverage wristbands.

Local Event: Beachcomber Night

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Celebrate summer on the shoreline at  Madison's 17th Annual Beachcomber Night!
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Saint George Church Carnival sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928, Guilford
August 11 - 15, 2026
Food - Rides - Games - Family Fun
Great Food and Fun for the Whole Family
Event Schedule &amp; Details
·Times: Food tent opens at 5:30 PM nightly; rides open at 6:00 PM.
·Admission &amp; Parking: No entrance fee; limited free parking is available on the church grounds.
·Highlights: Carnival rides provided by <a href="https://tufanoamusements.com/events/274" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tufano Amusements</a> (including the new Giant Wheel for 2026), food favorites like fried dough pizza, games, and a White Elephant sale.

Local Event: Saint George Church Carnival

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Saint George Church Carnival sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 3928, Guilford
August 11 - 15, 2026
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Enjoy a summer Saturday morning with picturesque Goat Yoga at our farm in Madison CT. &nbsp;This special experience for the whole family&nbsp;includes 40-minutes of gentle yoga accompanied&nbsp;by our cuddly nigerian dwarf goats.&nbsp; Iced coffee, treats and connection on our beautiful farm following each session! 
Yoga sessions are led by a Certified Yoga Instructor. &nbsp;Ages 5+ welcome 
Saturday August 15th: 9am &amp; 10am classes available &nbsp;$35/person

Rain or shine. In the event of rain, classes are held inside our big beautiful barn!
Sessions often fill up, sign up below to reserve your spot!
Learn more &amp; sign up: <a href="https://www.saygelink.com/goatyoga" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.saygelink.com/goatyoga</a>

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Join us for readings and discussions with local authors in front&nbsp;of the fireplace in our Reading Room! This week we will be joined by&nbsp;Eric Doing, author of 4,383 Dark Days to Redemption.


Registration is not required to attend this drop-in event.

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Fireside Chat with Eric Doing

Join us for readings and discussions with local authors in front of the fireplace in our Reading Room! This week we will be...

Step back nearly 300 years in time! Join us for a guided tour of the Harrison House, built in 1724 by Nathaniel Harrison and beautifully restored by architectural historian J. Frederick Kelly in 1938.
See hand-hewn oak beams, a two-and-a-half-century-old hall fireplace, four-poster and rope beds, a Linsley family dowry bedspread, and seventeenth-century Branford-made chests. Visit our exhibit room of local artifacts and memorabilia, then stroll the two-acre grounds, 1890s barn, and colonial gardens carefully tended by the Branford Garden Club.
A National Register of Historic Places property, the Harrison House is one of Branford's true treasures. Come explore it with us!
Interested in becoming a member of the Branford Historical Society? We'd love to have you join our effort to preserve Branford's heritage for generations to come.
www.branfordhistoricalsociety.org FREE
Every Saturday through September, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Local Event: Harrison House Museum, Barn and Garden Tour

Harrison House Museum, Barn and Garden Tour

Step back nearly 300 years in time! Join us for a guided tour of the Harrison House, built in 1724 by Nathaniel Harrison and...

Guilford

Join BACA - August 17–21, 2026 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Summer Art Club (Ages 8–12) A few spots are still available! Only $50 for the entire week!

Local Event: Join BACA at it's Summer Art Club!

Join BACA at it's Summer Art Club!

Join BACA - August 17–21, 2026 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Summer Art Club (Ages 8–12) A few spots are still available! Only $50 for...

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North Branford

Richard Kaufman

New Haven

Vincent Salzo

North Haven

West Haven

Alfred Branch

Hamden

Orange

Wallingford

Cockroach Cabaret

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THE SANTA SWITCH – FIRST&nbsp;TIME&nbsp;EVER&nbsp;IN&nbsp;CT
Broadway On Main Theatre Company and Cabaret on Main Theater are holding open auditions for The Santa Switch, a heartwarming new holiday jukebox musical making its first appearance in Connecticut this November.
Youth performers ages 9–17 and adults 18+ are invited to audition. All experience levels are welcome.
Santa has already been cast — now we need the rest of Christmas!
<h3>ABOUT THE SHOW</h3>
The Santa Switch combines an original holiday story with familiar hit songs audiences know and love, including:
<ul><li>Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree</li><li>A Holly Jolly Christmas</li><li>What a Wonderful World</li><li>Fight Song</li><li>Breakaway</li><li>Best Day of My Life</li><li>And many more</li></ul>
The production features principal roles for both youth and adult performers, along with a large youth and adult ensemble with numerous featured roles.
<h3>AUDITION DATES</h3>
Monday, August 17, 2026 6:00–9:00 PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 6:00–9:00 PM
Location: Cabaret on Main Theater 597 Main Street East Haven, CT 06512
<h3>WHO CAN AUDITION?</h3>
Youth Performers: Ages 9–17 Adult Performers: Ages 18+
All experience levels are welcome.
<h3>PRINCIPAL ROLES</h3>
LUCY An energetic, optimistic aspiring artist. Vocal Range: G3–D5 Must be comfortable with contemporary mix/belt through D5.
JACK A charismatic New York advertising executive. Vocal Range: B♭2–B♭4.
MRS. CLAUS Warm, intelligent and ready to take charge. Vocal Range: A♭3–E5 Must be comfortable with contemporary mix/belt through E5.
RHUBARB Santa's hilarious and energetic Head Elf. Vocal Range: B3–E5 Must be comfortable with contemporary mix/belt through E5.
TOPHER Kind-hearted, sincere and full of Christmas spirit. Vocal Range: D3–E4.
Plus a large youth and adult ensemble with many featured roles.
<h3>AUDITION REQUIREMENTS</h3>
Please prepare one holiday song that best showcases your voice.
Bring your own backing track. No accompanist will be provided.
Performers may also be asked to read from the script and participate in a brief movement combination.
<h3>PERFORMANCE DATES</h3>
November 6–22, 2026
Performances will take place at Cabaret on Main Theater in East Haven.
This is an opportunity to be part of the cast introducing The Santa Switch to Connecticut community theater audiences for the first time and help us create what we hope will become a new holiday tradition.
Audition registration is required.
Register at: <a href="https://www.broadwayonmain.org/auditions.html#/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.broadwayonmain.org/auditions.html#/</a>

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Celebrate the 12th Anniversary of this vibrant community festival featuring live music from Rich DiPalma, Jen &amp; Tonic, and Sister Funk Band. Enjoy delicious Italian favorites like fried dough and meatball subs, participate in a spaghetti eating contest or grape stomping competition, and explore the kids zone and bocce area. Admission is $5.00, with children 15 and under attending for free.

Local Event: Italian Festival 2026

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The 44th Annual WICC Surfside Hotel <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth</a> returns to Long Island Sound on Saturday, August 29, with fishing officially beginning at 12:01 a.m. Anglers from Connecticut and New York will compete for bragging rights—and a $25,000 grand prize awarded to the tournament's largest bluefish.
The weekend-long tournament features more than $40,000 in total cash prizes, including:
<ul>
 <li>1st Place: $25,000</li>
 <li>2nd Place: $7,500</li>
 <li>3rd Place: $2,500</li>
 <li>Smaller cash prizes awarded through 20th Place</li>
 <li>Port Prizes awarded for the heaviest bluefish weighed at each official Connecticut and New York weigh station (see below for complete list of weigh stations)</li>
</ul>
Young anglers, 17 and under, will also have the chance to win big. The tournament will award a $1,000 cash prize to the largest bluefish caught by a youth angler. Second and third place youth winners will receive $100 gift cards.
Anglers may register online at <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>&nbsp;or in person at any official tournament registration location throughout Connecticut and New York/Long Island.
Official Registration Locations:
Connecticut
<ul>
 <li>AW Marina – New London</li>
 <li>Black Hall Outfitters – Westbrook</li>
 <li>Black Rock Bait &amp; Tackle – Bridgeport</li>
 <li>Bobby J's Bait &amp; Tackle – Milford</li>
 <li>Branford Bait &amp; Tackle – Branford</li>
 <li>Dee's Bait &amp; Tackle – New Haven</li>
 <li>Fin's Bait &amp; Tackle – Clinton</li>
 <li>Fisherman's World – East Norwalk</li>
 <li>Fishin’ Factory – Milldale</li>
 <li>Hillyer's Tackle Shop – Waterford</li>
 <li>Sportsman's Den – Cos Cob</li>
 <li>Ted's Bait &amp; Tackle – Old Saybrook</li>
</ul>
New York
<ul>
 <li>Blue Water Ventures – Peconic</li>
 <li>Cow Harbor Bait &amp; Tackle – Northport</li>
 <li>Duffy's Bait &amp; Tackle – Glenwood Landing</li>
 <li>East Coast Fishing Supplies – Little Neck</li>
 <li>Jack's Bait &amp; Tackle – City Island</li>
 <li>Miller Place Bait &amp; Tackle – Mount Sinai</li>
 <li>Tyalure Tackle – Rye</li>
</ul>
The registration deadline is Friday, August 28, at 11:59 p.m. Registration is $36 per angler and is required to participate. Fishing begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, and concludes at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.
Throughout the tournament weekend, WICC, 99.1 PLR, STAR 99.9, and WEBE108 will provide hourly leaderboard updates and tournament results.
For registration, tournament rules, weigh station information, and live updates, visit <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>, follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament</a>, or Instagram @bluefishtournament.
The 44th Annual Bluefish Tournament is proudly presented by WICC, The Surfside Hotel, Stevens Ford Lincoln of Milford, Bridgeport Harbor Marina, Water Dr., Little Pub, and The Fisherman Magazine

Local Event: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

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Tantien Integrative Medicine is a specialized, physician-led

Tantien Integrative Medicine

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Tantien Integrative Medicine is a specialized, physician-led practice located in Branford, Connecticut, dedicated to providing root-cause care,...

We've added a Consignment Department to our Store!

The Curated Closet @ Gracious Gifts and Home

A Unique Gift Shop Featuring Items by Local Artisans AND Name Brand Consignment Department You will find eclectic, handmade, and timeless gift ideas for every occasion and every budget. We feature the work of many local artisans and products from local small businesses. We've recently added a brand-name consignment department, called The Curated Closet. A well-lived wardrobe deserves a thoughtful next chapter... – where timeless style meets curated luxury. From designer fashion to exceptional finds, every piece tells a story. Our process is considered and personal. Consignments are accepted by appointment only, allowing us to provide an attentive experience for every client and every piece. Our goal is to help your beautiful items not just sell but to find their next home. We seek: – Designer and elevated contemporary labels (clothing, bags, accessories) – Pieces in impeccable condition, brought in on hangers and clean. Your wardrobe has already made its statement. Let it continue—beautifully, and with purpose

A Unique Gift Shop Featuring Items by Local Artisans AND Name Brand Consignment Department You will find eclectic, handmade, and timeless gift...

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Richard Squeri Insurance Agency

Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is an independently owned and operated property and casualty insurance agency proudly serving Connecticut’s shoreline and surrounding communities for over 70 years. Built on generations of trust, we specialize in protecting established local businesses with practical, reliable insurance solutions tailored to the real-world risks they face every day. We work closely with many types of businesses with a focus on skilled trades including plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors and other specialty contractors—who need coverage that keeps pace with their operations. From general liability and workers’ compensation to commercial auto, tools &amp; equipment, and umbrella policies, we design comprehensive programs that protect your business, your employees, and your reputation. As an independent agency, we partner with leading national insurance carriers and wholesale brokers, allowing us to compare options and secure competitive coverage while delivering the personalized service and responsiveness of a local agency. Our clients value having direct access to experienced advisors who understand Connecticut regulations, local job sites, and the unique challenges of operating along the shoreline. Whether your business has been serving the community for decades or is ready to strengthen its insurance strategy for long-term growth, Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is committed to being a dependable partner—focused on protection, stability, and peace of mind. Local. Independent. Trusted.

Richard Squeri Insurance Agency is an independently owned and operated property and casualty insurance agency proudly serving Connecticut’s...

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Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a highly respected and long lasting business in East Haven. The funeral home is centrally located across the East Haven Senior Center and one block from St. Vincent de Paul Church and the Old Stone Church. Chris Palumbo, the owner and licensed director takes great pride in serving the community of East Haven and it's surrounding towns. His personal touch along with his professional knowledge allows him to lead and guide families through the funeral process. When a loved one passes away and you select Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, Chris Palumbo will take you by the hand - he will help and guide you through all aspects of the funeral: everything from cemetery plots, flowers, insurance claims, minsters, travel, post reception gatherings. His knowledge and willingness to help goes far beyond the the funeral, burial, cremation and monument process.

Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a highly respected and long lasting business in East Haven. The funeral home is centrally...

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TJ’s Launderette

Hate laundry day? We have you covered with our wash-dry-fold service. We also offer pickup and delivery as an added convenience. New delivery customers will receive 25% off their first order. Please go to our website for more information. 

Hate laundry day? We have you covered with our wash-dry-fold service. We also offer pickup and delivery as an added convenience. New delivery...

Branford Scouting (Cub Pack 633, Troop 633/1633 & Venturing 633)

Branford Scouting has been building citizenship, leadership skills, and a spirit of adventure in youth for over 10 years, serving ages 5–20 through four dynamic programs. Through experiential learning, Branford scouts experience adventures from ice climbing to sailing in the Florida Keys, with campouts all year round for our older scouts. Our commitment to country is reflected in where we meet—serving our veterans at Branford’s VFW Post 12106—and through meaningful experiences like our recent trip to Washington, D.C., where scouts participated in the Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery and presented a wreath in honor of our fallen heroes. Our younger Cub Scouts also demonstrate patriotism by marching in parades and placing flags at cemeteries, just like their older peers. They enjoy fun and discovery at weekly meetings and through memorable outings, such as an overnight at the Norwalk Maritime Center, sleeping aboard the World War II battleship USS Massachusetts, and exploring the EcoTarium museum. This year, our Cubs will experience an evening at the New England Air Museum. Branford Scouting services the town of Branford and well beyond. Check us out on the web to see the great things Scouting in Branford can do to make a difference in the world!

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