<h2>Join us for our Annual Epilepsy Walk in Farmington</h2>
This year, we’re bringing the community together not just to walk, but to gather for a&nbsp;Purple Picnic&nbsp;celebration afterward (Food&nbsp;provided by EFCT).
This family-friendly event is all about connection, support, and showing our strength as a community. Walk alongside individuals and families impacted by epilepsy.
Vendors will be on site sharing resources, services, and information designed to support those living with epilepsy and their caregivers. Whether you’re coming to honor a loved one, meet others who understand your journey, or learn more about epilepsy, we can't wait to see you!
Any teams who fundraise $100 or more, will receive a free sign with their team's name on it!
Wear your purple, and join us for a meaningful day of awareness, advocacy, and community.

Local Event: Annual Epilepsy Awareness Walk & Purple Picnic

Hartford County

Farmington

Connecticut

Annual Epilepsy Awareness Walk & Purple Picnic

Join us for our Annual Epilepsy Walk in Farmington
This year, we’re bringing the community together not just to walk, but to...

Stanley-Whitman House

Historian and author Dayne Rugh spent years recovering the story of Colonel John Durkee: a Norwich-born soldier who served under Washington in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, and who has been largely forgotten since he died in 1782. He opens the program in character, in period regimental clothing, then steps back to present an illustrated talk drawn from his biography, John Durkee: The Forgotten Story of Connecticut's Bold Man from Bean Hill. Copies will be available for purchase and signing at $20.00.
The program takes place in the fully accessible Spear Classroom. The historic house will be open for self-guided visits before and after.
Part of the FarmingtonCT250 programming series at Stanley-Whitman House. Stanley-Whitman House is a proud official affiliate of the America 250 | CT Commission. Join us for these commemorative events.

Local Event: A Tale of Two Coats: Historian Dayne Rugh on Colonel John Durkee

A Tale of Two Coats: Historian Dayne Rugh on...

Historian and author Dayne Rugh spent years recovering the story of Colonel John Durkee: a Norwich-born soldier who served...

A Tale of Two Coats: Historian Dayne Rugh on Colonel John Durkee

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Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia, Company 1775, camps on the historic grounds of the Stanley-Whitman House for a full afternoon of immersive Revolutionary War living history. The group portrays soldiers and civilians of Connecticut's Third Regiment, bringing both military and domestic life to the grounds: drills, inspections, beekeeping, a period surgeon, crime-and-punishment demonstrations, and hands-on musket drills for younger visitors. Farmington had its own men in that war: Bayze Wells, a Farmington sergeant whose journal of Continental Army service from 1775 to 1777 documents the same supply shortages, improvised rations, and winter hardships that the militia's interpreters bring to life on the grounds.
The encampment is free and open to the public. The historic house will be open for guided tours at regular admission rates. The Roots and Reflections painting exhibition by Rachael and John O'Shaughnessy is free to view in the Spear Classroom and Whitman Tavern, and the museum store will be open throughout the afternoon.
Part of the <a href="https://s-wh.org/farmingtonct250" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FarmingtonCT250</a> programming series at Stanley-Whitman House. Stanley-Whitman House is a proud official affiliate of the America 250 | CT Commission. Join us for these commemorative events.

Local Event: Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia Comes to Farmington

Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia Comes to Farmington

Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia, Company 1775, camps on the historic grounds of the Stanley-Whitman House for a full afternoon of...

VFW Post 574

Come join us for our 2nd Annual Pasta Dinner Support the VFW&nbsp;Post 574 Auxiliary with a delicious community dinner featuring ziti, meatballs, salad, bread, and dessert. This event is open to the public, no membership required. Beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase. Tickets are priced at $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 7-16, and free for children 6 and under. All proceeds benefit the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.&nbsp; You can purchase your tickets from the VFW&nbsp;Canteen or reach out to me and I&nbsp;will meet you with tickets.&nbsp; We will have a ton of raffle prizes and a 50/50.&nbsp; We would love to see everyone from the community.&nbsp; Thank you &amp; hope to see you there Janet - VFW&nbsp;574 Auxiliary, Treasurer

Local Event: 2nd Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser

Plainville

2nd Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser

Come join us for our 2nd Annual Pasta Dinner Support the VFW Post 574 Auxiliary with a delicious community dinner featuring...

New Horizons Village

Join us for our Strawberry Festival at New Horizons Village on Thursday, June 11 from 6:30p - 8:30p! Food, Vendors and live music presented by Locomotion!

Local Event: 69th Annual Strawberry Festival

69th Annual Strawberry Festival

Join us for our Strawberry Festival at New Horizons Village on Thursday, June 11 from 6:30p - 8:30p! Food, Vendors and live...

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Telepathy and the Herd

In March 1775, Farmington resident Martha Cowles publicly confessed to serving British tea in violation of the Continental Association, the colonial boycott of British goods adopted by the First Continental Congress in 1774. Her words survive in the pages of the Connecticut Courant. On June 20, you can meet her.
The Stanley-Whitman House LiberTea Party begins with traditional tea service in the Whitman Tavern: tea, scones, and seasonal fruit, poured in the spirit of resistance. Guests then move to the Speare Classroom, where co-chair Jane Dalal presents the story of Farmington on the eve of the Revolution and the political stakes of something as ordinary as a cup of tea. Alyce Barlowski follows as Martha Cowles, bringing to life the moment when one Farmington woman's domestic act became a public confession of political consequence.
The afternoon closes with a guided tour of the historic 17th- and 18th-century gardens led by Andrea Donald and Dooryard Garden Society volunteers, exploring the plants that sustained colonial households and how the disruptions of war, trade, and boycott reshaped what Farmington families grew, gathered, and ate. Historic house tours are available throughout the afternoon at regular admission rates.
Every dollar from ticket sales goes directly to the preservation and interpretation of the Stanley-Whitman House gardens and grounds. Garden Bed Sponsorships at $250 are also available; contact averzosa@stanleywhitman.org for details.
Tickets are limited to 40 attendees and are available online through Eventbrite or by check to the museum. Early registration is encouraged as this event sells out. Part of the <a href="https://s-wh.org/farmingtonct250" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FarmingtonCT250</a> programming series at Stanley-Whitman House. Stanley-Whitman House is a proud official affiliate of the America 250 | CT Commission. Join us for these commemorative events.<a href="https://www.s-wh.org/farmingtonct250" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>

Local Event: The LiberTea Party

The LiberTea Party

In March 1775, Farmington resident Martha Cowles publicly confessed to serving British tea in violation of the Continental...

Mill Street Marketplace

The Makers Exchange is more than a market - it’s a gathering dedicated to supporting REAL ART AND HANDMADE WORK and the amazing people behind it. No AI generated anything. No 3D printed mass produced junk. No Temu resellers.
Please join us this June for a *very* thoughtfully curated outdoor market celebrating independent makers and small businesses. Every vendor has been intentionally selected to bring something special. From fine art and handcrafted goods to unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else. This is a space to connect with the artists behind the work, hear their stories, and discover something that feels meant for you.
You’ll be able to shop incredible work from artists like @shoppeofstuff, @endurvinnaa, @lunarforgedmaille, @toxic.moxie, @emberpinesco, @lil_momochi, @rudeplatesct, @bonealchemist, @uniques.curiosities, @ghostofthewoodsart (and so many more) whose pieces are featured on our flyer - and that’s just a glimpse of what’s in store!!!
We’re also so excited to have The Caffeine Coven (@thecaffeinecoven) on-site serving up their delicious, handcrafted drinks, plus the Craft Bird food truck bringing amazing eats so you can make an afternoon of it. 💁🏻‍♀️
Come wander, sip something yummy, grab a bite, and support small in a way that truly matters. Every purchase goes directly back into an artist’s hands, and that kind of exchange is powerful 🥹❤️
We can’t wait to see you there!!!

Local Event: Maker’s Exchange Market

Wethersfield

Maker’s Exchange Market

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Annual Epilepsy Awareness Walk & Purple Picnic

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50 Winding Trails Dr, Farmington, CT

A Tale of Two Coats: Historian Dayne Rugh on Colonel John Durkee

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2:00 PM

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