Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market

<h3>There's no better way to celebrate the end of Autumn than by joining in on all the fun at the Lyman Orchards AutumnFest! It's all happening at the Apple Barrel Farm Market on Sunday, November 1st, 10 AM - 4 PM!</h3>
Activities:
<ul><li>9 AM - 4:30 PM: Pick Your Own Apples, located on South Street (price varies based on picking bag purchased)</li><li>10 AM - 5:30 PM: Lyman Orchards Corn Maze ($12 ages 13+; $7 ages 4-12; free ages 3 &amp; under)</li><li>10 AM - 4 PM: Bradley Mountain Farm Goat Cuddles</li><li>10 AM - 4 PM: Roaming Railroad Trackless Train</li><li>10 AM - 4 PM: The Lit Stop Mobile Bookstore</li><li>10 AM - 4 PM: Yard Games*</li><li>10 AM - 4 PM: Pumpkin Bowling*</li><li>10 AM - 4 PM: Pumpkin Golf*</li><li>10 AM - 4 PM: Jeff's Kettle Corn</li><li>11 AM - 3 PM: Food Trucks</li><li>12 PM - 2 PM: Hartford Hot Several Brass Band*</li></ul>
*Free activities
Admission to the Lyman Orchards AutumnFest is FREE!
Activities subject to change, continue to check back for more information on other activities joining us at the AutumnFest!

Local Event: AutumnFest

Middlesex County

Durham-Middlefield

Connecticut

AutumnFest

There's no better way to celebrate the end of Autumn than by joining in on all the fun at the Lyman Orchards AutumnFest! It's...

QUUNDALINI

November 1st is Samhain, the day the ancient world considered the veil between worlds to be at its thinnest. Your ancestors are closest, transformation is most available, and the unseen listens. We are gathering to meet that energy together.
Join me and Jules of <a target="_blank" href="https://wingsofchange3.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Wings of Change</a> for an intimate, deeply ceremonial afternoon. We’re weaving together ceremonial cacao, live sound healing, and the ancient energy medicine of Reiki and Egyptian Sekhem into one seamless, powerful experience.
Here’s what awaits you:
Cacao Circle. I will open the afternoon by guiding us into the medicine and setting sacred intention for our time together. Cacao is one of the oldest heart-opening plant medicines on earth, and on a day like November 1st, its power is amplified.
Live Sound Bath. I will then plays gongs, bowls, drums, vocals, and more, filling the space with healing vibrations that reach places words cannot.
Reiki &amp; Egyptian Sekhem. While the sound moves through you, Jules will move quietly through the room offering personalized energy healing to each person. Reiki works with your body’s life force energy to restore flow and balance. Egyptian Sekhem is an ancient, activating energy that supports transformation, vitality, and expansion. Together, they are extraordinary.
You don’t have to do anything. You just have to show up and receive.
This is a rare combination of three powerful healing modalities, held in sacred space on one of the most potent days of the entire year.
Space is limited to 14 guests. Reserve your spot today at the link listed. Energy investment is $45.
The veil is thin. The heart is open. We’ll meet you there. 💜
No prior experience necessary.&nbsp;Bring a yoga mat, blanket or pillow for comfort. (Extra mats available in the studio as well). Space is limited — reserve your spot early.

Local Event: Beyond the Veil - A cacao, sound & energy healing ceremony

Beyond the Veil - A cacao, sound & energy...

November 1st is Samhain, the day the ancient world considered the veil between worlds to be at its thinnest. Your ancestors are...

Beyond the Veil - A cacao, sound & energy healing ceremony

1741 Pub and Grill

<h3>Finding someone can be painful. But board games are always awesome. So what if you combined board games and searching for a partner?</h3>
Picture this: Check out the vibe at 1741 Pub &amp; Grill at Lyman Orchards Golf Club for a night of games and mingling. You sit down for a night of games. A gaming concierge walks you through several games over the course of the night. You play classics you love and discover brand new games you've never heard of, playing each with a different group of fun singles. Explore the menu and nosh on amazing selections of food and drink, from savory entrees to craft beers that pair perfectly with the fun. At the end of the night, you give your gaming concierge a list of the folks you met that you'd like to date and a list of those you met that you'd like to just hang out with as friends. If any two people put down the same name as each other in either column, then your gaming concierge will make sure you get each other's e-mail address and you can coordinate a time to hang out.&nbsp;Best case scenario: You find true love, discover some awesome board games, and make some new friends.&nbsp;Bad case scenario: You accomplish only one of those three things, which is still pretty great.&nbsp;Worst case scenario: There will be alcohol.&nbsp;Thursday, November 5th from 6 PM - 8 PM
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Before you decide to buy tickets, a few basics we should cover:1) This event is for men &amp; women, ages 25-39. We also have events for gay men and queer women. And we're hoping to add events to serve even more people in the future! Head over to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.quirkevents.com/connecticut?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0ZygxIS9rhop8I6_umnyDSWsVL2oJ2IE5GBMA8xit-lrDqan46lxa4WWc_aem_h0uws9Qzz9zDmUp_S1-Zxg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.quirkevents.com/connecticut</a>&nbsp;to see what else we have to offer. (If you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page, you'll be able to join our mailing list and get notified about future events. Plus, joining our mailing list gets you 50% off your first ticket purchase!)2) To stay up-to-date on everything we have going on at Quirk Events, follow us on Instagram @quirkeventshq!3) Refunds are only available to those who cancel with more than 48 hours' notice, in order to make sure we have enough time to find a replacement for you and keep the event well-populated. (Exceptions will be made for emergency situations on a case-by-case basis). After that, we're blowing the money from your ticket sale on something awesome and nonrefundable.4) If we get to 24 hours before the event and still haven't sold five tickets for each gender, we will cancel the event (and notify you). When we have run this event in the past, tickets have consistently sold very well, so we don't expect this to happen. But we thought we should cover this in case it came up.5) How many games we have and which ones we use will be based in part on how many people attend, so we can't tell you for sure what we'll have right now. But the goal is for all of them to be fun, light, easy-to-learn games. Selection will include games from both the something-you-have-played-before category and the something-you-haven't-played-before category. The games are also chosen because they often tend to spark conversation and leave room for chatting with new people as you play. All games will be group games, meaning you'll get a chance to meet a handful of people with each new round.

Local Event: Board Game Speed Dating - Ages 25 - 39 at 1741 Pub & Grill

Board Game Speed Dating - Ages 25 - 39 at 1741...

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Board Game Speed Dating - Ages 25 - 39 at 1741 Pub & Grill

Middletown House Concert Series presents

The trio of artists that is The Refugees emerged on the music scene as a verifiably unmatched force of talent, diversity, and experience. Each successful in their own right as a solo artist, Cidny Bullens, Deborah Holland and Wendy Waldman formed their unique and innovative group in 2007 and since that time have been wowing audiences, radio DJs, and music critics alike with their soaring harmonies, indelible musicianship, and unforgettably humorous stage presence.
Individually, The Refugees have logged almost five decades in the industry, with more than twenty solo albums and multiple Grammy Award nominations to their credit, featuring musical styles that blend country, rock, folk, blues and Americana. To describe them as eclectic would be an understatement. These three artists have utilized their intense drive and relentless passions to create an entirely new sound. They have produced four critically acclaimed albums—Unbound, Three, How Far It Goes, and 2024’s gem California. To commemorate The Refugees 20th anniversary, they are releasing a “best of” album that will include several new songs in January 2027.
They continue to tour around the country and together have become a songwriting force sought after by some of music’s top artists and songwriters.Suggested donation: $35
For reservations and directions, please call Jody Cormack 860-983-7963
or email jcormack@wesleyan.edu

Local Event: The Refugees

Middletown

The Refugees

The trio of artists that is The Refugees emerged on the music scene as a verifiably unmatched force of talent, diversity, and...

Join us at the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair 2026 for a spectacular day of festive fun! Discover over 40 incredible vendors, enjoy our beloved bake sale, and enter our huge raffle packed with amazing prizes. Don’t miss this exciting event at the Wallingford Senior Center!

Local Event: Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair 2026

New Haven County

Wallingford

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair 2026

Join us at the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair 2026 for a spectacular day of festive fun! Discover over 40 incredible vendors,...

Serene Strength Mind & Body LLC

Join me and George Gogas of Serene Strength Mind &amp; Body for an intimate and deeply nourishing evening that weaves together three powerful healing modalities — ceremonial cacao, gentle yoga and a closing sound bath — into one seamless sacred experience.
And the timing couldn’t be more intentional. November 11th — 11/11 — is one of the most energetically significant dates of the entire year. In numerology 11/11 is a master number associated with alignment, awakening and new beginnings. A portal moment. An invitation to get still, drop in and remember who you are.
We couldn’t think of a better way to honor it.
We open with a ceremonial cacao circle — warming the body, opening the heart and setting a sacred intention for our time together.
From there George will guide us through a slow, gentle yoga flow — accessible to all levels and designed to help you arrive fully in your body, release the tension of the day and create space for something deeper.
We close with a full sound bath — singing bowls, gong, ocean drum and more — washing over everything that moved through the practice and integrating the experience on a cellular level. All you have to do is lie down and receive.
No yoga experience necessary. Come exactly as you are. Bring a yoga mat, a cozy layer, and any props to make you more comfortable.
Investment is $44. Space is limited — reserve your spot early. 💜

Local Event: Sacred Flow: Cacao, Gentle Yoga, and Sound

Sacred Flow: Cacao, Gentle Yoga, and Sound

Join me and George Gogas of Serene Strength Mind & Body for an intimate and deeply nourishing evening that weaves together...

The Red Barn in Durham

Join me for a nourishing evening sound bath — just you, your breath, and the healing vibrations of bowls, gongs, drums and more. No experience needed. Just an open invitation to reset, restore, and come back to yourself in that moment.
We'll open with gentle guided breathwork and light movement to arrive fully in the body, then we will drop into a grounding meditation, and finally surrender into a sound bath — letting the vibrations wash away whatever you've been carrying and restore you from the inside out.
What to expect:
<ul><li>🌬️ Gentle breathwork &amp; light movement</li><li>🧘 Grounding meditation</li><li>🔔 Full sound bath — singing bowls, gong, drums &amp; more</li><li>🌿 Herbal tea on arrival</li><li>💜 Space for up to 14 people </li></ul>
Bring a yoga mat or blanket and a cozy layer. I will provide eye masks and we have extra mats and blankets if you need them. There are also a few zero gravity chairs if you are not able to safely lay on the floor. 
 Investment: $28 | Friends &amp; Family rate available💜

Local Event: Exhale - A Sound Bath Experience

Exhale - A Sound Bath Experience

Join me for a nourishing evening sound bath — just you, your breath, and the healing vibrations of bowls, gongs, drums and...

Durham Public Library

Searching for the best books to give this holiday season?&nbsp;Librarian Cindy Haiken has been hosting the immensely popular (and always packed) biennial&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wallingfordlibrary.org/book-buzz" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Book Buzz</a>&nbsp;program for years, and now she'll be in Durham to give us her best holiday recommendations! Snacks, holiday mocktails and lively book discussion.&nbsp;

Local Event: Book Buzz

Book Buzz

Searching for the best books to give this holiday season? Librarian Cindy Haiken has been hosting the immensely popular (and...

South Britain Congregational Church

Join Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary for a heartwarming evening featuring a full vegan buffet, raffles, and a silent auction. Enjoy 'Stories of Compassion' as all proceeds go directly toward supporting farmed animals rescued from situations of abuse, neglect, and abandonment.

Local Event: Annual Thanks-Living Dinner

New Haven

Annual Thanks-Living Dinner

Join Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary for a heartwarming evening featuring a full vegan buffet, raffles, and a silent auction....

Cheshire High School

All aboard for a fantastic community event presented by the Cheshire High School Ram Band B.P.A. featuring layouts, railroad movies, and clinics for train enthusiasts of all ages. This nationally advertised show offers a quaint New England setting with food on the premises and unlimited free parking, with admission starting at $8.00 for adults and free entry for children under 10.

Local Event: Cheshire High School Train Show

Cheshire High School Train Show

All aboard for a fantastic community event presented by the Cheshire High School Ram Band B.P.A. featuring layouts, railroad...

Middlesex Live Stock Auction

Horse &amp; Tack Auction Saturday November 28, 2026 the Middlesex livestock auction will hold its Thanksgiving horse &amp; Tack auction! Here we offer to sell your new &amp; used tack &amp; saddles at 11am all equine will be sold promptly @ 3 pmwe are a family run and operated no kill Horse Auction if you’re looking to rehome your horse in a safe environment, then you would should consider consigning that equine to this sale! It’s low-key atmosphere where people are looking to purchase their next forever equine, and the people selling will be assured to go to the next loving home. if you would like to consign all equine is 10% of your sales however you must have a Coggins test and a health certificate. We will advertise for free however we do ask for a deposit of $100 which is fully refundable on day of sale this way that it shows the equine that it is there and we’re not false advertising for the next person people come from afar to buy and I hate to see somebody looking for a horse that wasn’t there. We have truckers in both directions for your needs. We have been in business over 65 years come and join us on that day terms and conditions of sale. We are commission agent only any guarantees will be between you and the seller for more information. Call Lisa 860-883-5828 sale barn is 860-349-3204.

Local Event: Horse & tack auction

Horse & tack auction

Horse & Tack Auction Saturday November 28, 2026 the Middlesex livestock auction will hold its Thanksgiving horse & Tack...

Portland Senior High School

THE MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL VOCAL CHORDS will present its 36th annual winter concert entitled "A MUSICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION"&nbsp;on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 2pm.&nbsp; &nbsp;This holiday spectacular will be held at Portland High School, 95 High St., Portland, CT.Samuel Tucker, Musical Director, and Alan Dougherty, Accompanist, has arranged a varied program to showcase the wide ranging talents of this chorus.&nbsp; &nbsp;Along with the all time favorite traditional carols, some selections include Beethoven's "Hallelujah", the "Little Drummer Boy", "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas", "What Child is This", "Sleigh Ride" and "Mele Kalikimaka".This 80 member chorus along with 10 orchestra members will thrill your soul with joyful holiday rock, easy swing, and a bright and festive feeling that will be sure to jump start your holiday spirit.Tickets are $25; call 860.347.2787 or visit vocalchords20.org for more information.&nbsp; Like us on facebook or instagram.&nbsp; We hope you will join us for a fun, filled afternoon of music!

Local Event: The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords present a" Musical Holiday Celebration"

The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords present a"...

THE MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL VOCAL CHORDS will present its 36th annual winter concert entitled "A MUSICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION" on...

The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords present a" Musical Holiday Celebration"

Join me for a nourishing sound bath — just you, your breath, and the healing vibrations of bowls, gongs, drums and more. No experience needed. Just an open invitation to reset, restore, and come back to yourself in that moment.
We'll open with gentle guided breathwork and light movement to arrive fully in the body, then we will drop into a grounding meditation, and finally surrender into a sound bath — letting the vibrations wash away whatever you've been carrying and restore you from the inside out.
What to expect:
<ul><li>🌬️ Gentle breathwork &amp; light movement</li><li>🧘 Grounding meditation</li><li>🔔 Full sound bath — singing bowls, gong, drums &amp; more</li><li>🌿 Herbal tea on arrival</li><li>💜 Space for up to 14 people </li></ul>
Bring a yoga mat or blanket and a cozy layer. I will provide eye masks and we have extra mats and blankets if you need them. There are also a few zero gravity chairs if you are not able to safely lay on the floor. 
 Investment: $28 | Friends &amp; Family rate available💜

Join me for a nourishing sound bath — just you, your breath, and the healing vibrations of bowls, gongs, drums and more. No...

Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Vincent Salzo

Meriden

Rich Kirby

North Branford

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Michael Lemanski

Berlin

Richard Kaufman

Guilford

Alfred Branch

Madison

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Oddfellows Playhouse is a long-standing youth performing art

Oddfellows Playhouse

Oddfellows Playhouse is a long-standing youth performing arts organization located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown, Connecticut. Established in 1975, this registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit is dedicated to fostering creativity and personal growth in young people through high-quality theater and circus arts. The playhouse serves as a vibrant community hub, offering a wide range of educational programs for children and teens. The organization provides diverse opportunities including after-school classes, workshops, and specialized repertory companies for various age groups. Specialties include circus arts, movement, musical theater, and acting, highlighted by the annual Children's Circus of Middletown. Through partnerships like the Oddbridge program with Middletown Public Schools, they offer accessible extracurricular support, including transportation and supervised activities for local students. As a Guidestar-verified nonprofit, Oddfellows Playhouse is committed to inclusivity and provides financial aid to ensure all youth can participate in their programs. Families can expect a supportive, creative environment where young performers build confidence and skills through professional instruction and collaborative stage productions.

Oddfellows Playhouse is a long-standing youth performing arts organization located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown, Connecticut. Established...

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