Jay Heritage Center

The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is proud to welcome educators and the general public to our site during September 2026, Constitution Month, to commemorate our nation’s journey towards independence and democracy. The free program is co-sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Social Studies Council. The event will be the first of many lively conversation about America at 250 with some of our country’s leading history scholars. It is open to teachers throughout the Mid Hudson and Sound Shore communities as well as Fairfield County.
Professors David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman and Beverly Gage will take the stage at the new Wachenheim Center to examine the history of the nation-state and the contested nature of American national identity. The panel will discuss what the United States and the Constitution have meant to citizens over time and how that vision has changed or stayed constant. &nbsp;The event is FREE but registration is required. RSVP to Suzanne Clary at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org/2026/08/31/america-at-250-panel-for-educators-september-19th-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">READ MORE ABOUT THE EVENT AND SPEAKERS HERE.</a>

Local Event: America at 250 for Educators

Westchester County

New York

America at 250 for Educators

The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is proud to welcome educators and the general public to our site during September 2026,...

Savor a festive late summer afternoon supporting the Avery-Copp House Museum while overlooking the Thames River.
Music of the American Revolution by Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle. 
Artists and art instructors Howard Park and Lisa Miceli will demonstrate
 their plein air painting process. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres. 
Explore a grand colonial home built by the Schellens family in 1916.
Suggested Donation $30 
To support education and historic preservation at the Avery-Copp House Museum
Reservations Required 
<a href="tel:(860)%20445-1637" target="_blank">860-445-1637</a> 
<a href="mailto:museum@averycopphouse.org" target="_blank">museum@averycopphouse.org</a>Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026 
Time: 3 pm – 5 pm 
35 Broad St., Groton, CT

Local Event: Summer Garden Party

New London County

Groton

Connecticut

Summer Garden Party

Savor a festive late summer afternoon supporting the Avery-Copp House Museum while overlooking the Thames River.
Music of the...

Mystic Luxury Cinemas

<h1>INDEPENDENT WRESTLING LEGENDS JOSH PROHIBITION &amp; MATT CROSS TO APPEAR AT SLOWBURN SHOOT: AN INDIE WRESTLING STORY AT MYSTIC FILM FESTIVAL</h1>
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<h3>The Raw Story of Absolute Intense Wrestling Opens the Festival Thursday, September 24 Alongside Director Adam J. Wilde</h3><h3></h3>
Come meet Absolute Intense Wrestling (AIW) stars Josh Prohibition and Matt Cross
appearing in person alongside director Adam J. Wilde for the Opening Night screening of Slowburn Shoot: An Indie Wrestling Story
on Thursday, September 24 at the 9th Annual Mystic Film Festival
in Mystic, CT.

The raw and moving documentary chronicles more than 20 years of Absolute Intense Wrestling, the Cleveland-based independent wrestling promotion founded by John Thorne
and his late co-owner Chandler Biggins, and the wrestlers, friendships, sacrifices and community that helped shape its legacy.

The film features appearances by some of the biggest names to come through or be connected to the independent wrestling scene, including Johnny Gargano, Britt Baker, Eddie Kingston, Nick Gage, Ethan Page, Tom Lawlor, Swoggle, Chris Van Vliet and John Thorne, among others.
<h3>OPENING NIGHT SCREENING &amp; APPEARANCE</h3>
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 6:30–9:00 PM ET 
Mystic Luxury Cinemas – Theater 4 
27 Coogan Blvd., Ste. 1-B 
Mystic, CT 06355
Appearing in person: 
Josh Prohibition • Matt Cross • Director Adam J. Wilde

The 6:30 PM screening
will be followed by the Mystic Film Festival Opening Night Reception, with Prohibition, Cross and Wilde appearing in person for the evening’s festivities.

Slowburn Shoot: An Indie Wrestling Story
offers an unfiltered look behind the curtain at the triumphs, hardships and relentless determination required to keep an independent wrestling promotion alive, while celebrating the people and community who have made AIW a fixture of the wrestling landscape for more than two decades.
Tickets are on sale now: 
<a href="https://mysticfilmfestival2026.eventive.org/schedule/6a8cd735b8c1e8b180df2c8f" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://mysticfilmfestival2026.eventive.org/schedule/6a8cd735b8c1e8b180df2c8f</a>

Local Event: Mystic Film Festival - Opening Night Reception for "Slowburn Shoot: An Indie Wrestling Story" 

Mystic Film Festival - Opening Night Reception...

INDEPENDENT WRESTLING LEGENDS JOSH PROHIBITION & MATT CROSS TO APPEAR AT SLOWBURN SHOOT: AN INDIE WRESTLING STORY AT MYSTIC...

Mystic Film Festival - Opening Night Reception for "Slowburn Shoot: An Indie Wrestling Story" 

THE MYSTIC FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 9TH YEAR WITH 131 FILMS! 
The Festival’s main slate will showcase 131 new short and feature-length documentary and narrative films from around the world, including films by student filmmakers. The four-day festival will also feature filmmakers’ workshops, panel discussions, networking opportunities, a screenwriting competition, and an awards presentation recognizing this year's outstanding films and screenwriters. 

The Mystic Film Festival will be held September 24-27, 2026, bringing filmmakers and audiences together in Mystic to celebrate established and emerging talent from around the world. Festival events will take place at Mystic Luxury Cinemas, La Grua Center, Mystic Noank Library, and The United Theatre, with workshops and panel discussions led by filmmakers and local experts. 

The Festival will open on Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m. (preceded by a wine reception at 6:30 p.m.) at Mystic Luxury Cinemas with a screening of the feature documentary Slowburn Shoot, followed by a Q&amp;A with the film’s director and featured contributors.

On Sunday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. (preceded by a wine reception at 6:30 p.m.) at Mystic Luxury Cinemas, the Festival jury will present awards to this year's winning films and screenwriters. Additionally, the Festival will honor William Sadler with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Schedules, tickets, and passes are now available at: 
<a href="https://us.list-manage.com/vFcGvxCPVku?e=77c27c37dc&amp;c2id=ee27b72faacff08f75c2390c1d20ad17" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://mysticfilmfestival2026.eventive.org/welcome</a>

Local Event: 9th Annual Mystic Film Festival 

9th Annual Mystic Film Festival 

THE MYSTIC FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 9TH YEAR WITH 131 FILMS! 
The Festival’s main slate will showcase 131 new short and...

Outer Light Brewing Company

Mark your calendars! Saturday, September 26, 2026 is the Annual Groton Firefighters’ Fundraiser at Outer Light Brewing Company—and this year, we’re bringing something extra special: a Juicy IPA called “The Pioneer.”<img alt="🎟️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1/16/1f39f.png"> FREE ADMISSION <img alt="🎟️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1/16/1f39f.png">Join us from 1:00 PM–8:00 PM at Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St., Groton, CT for an afternoon packed with:- Live music - by Austin Neal Music - Ice-cold beer &amp; beverages - Raffles &amp; prizes - Yard games - Bounce house from J&amp;S Bounce House and Beyond - Food from Taqueria Cinco <img alt="🌮" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfe/1/16/1f32e.png">Best of all, 100% of the proceeds go toward the Groton Firefighters’ Scholarship Fund and other benevolent causes that support our community.So, grab your friends, bring the family, and come spend the afternoon with us at Outer Light. Good beer, good food, live music, great people—and a great cause.

Local Event: The Pioneer: 4th Annual Groton Firefighters Fundraiser

The Pioneer: 4th Annual Groton Firefighters...

Mark your calendars! Saturday, September 26, 2026 is the Annual Groton Firefighters’ Fundraiser at Outer Light Brewing...

The Pioneer: 4th Annual Groton Firefighters Fundraiser

Local Event: 9th Annual Mystic Film Festival

9th Annual Mystic Film Festival

Put on your favorite flannel and get ready to cider-brate! Our big Fall Bash is officially on the calendar for Saturday, October 3rd, and we’re ready to have a gourd time from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.We’ve curated a harvest lineup that’s truly something to root for. Whether you’re here to sharpen your skills at the axe throw or just want to shell-ebrate with some local seafood, we’ve got you covered. Honestly, it’s going to be un-be-leaf-able!The Harvest Lineup: <img alt="🪓" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td3/1/16/1fa93.png"> Kingdom Axe: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM <img alt="🦎" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t3e/1/16/1f98e.png"> Carly’s Critters: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM <img alt="🌭" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7d/1/16/1f32d.png"> Mr. Hot Dog: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM <img alt="🧀" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t3e/1/16/1f9c0.png"> Mystic Cheese: Time TBD <img alt="🦪" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb1/1/16/1f9aa.png"> Six Penny Oysters: Time TBD <img alt="🎸" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t21/1/16/1f3b8.png"> Live Music: Austin Neal: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMWhy did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! (And we think you’ll find our beer selection is, too.) Come by for the music, stay for the eats, and pull up a stool to enjoy the best season of the year.We look forward to this bash all year long, and we can’t wait to celebrate the crisp air and golden days with our favorite community. Don’t be a stranger—fall in love with your new favorite tradition!

Local Event: Outer Light Fall Fest

Outer Light Fall Fest

Put on your favorite flannel and get ready to cider-brate! Our big Fall Bash is officially on the calendar for Saturday,...

Deans Mill Farm Bed & Breakfast

<h4>Celebrate all things mushroom at the Wild Mushroom Festival on Sunday, October 4!</h4>
Learn about mushroom hunting and identification through woodland walks and talks with naturalists, foragers, and mushroom experts. Expand your knowledge at the mushroom identification table while exploring tastes of mushroom-themed food and drink from local chefs. Browse the expanded Mushroom Marketplace, with artists, mycologists, foragers, crafters, growers, and chefs offering items for sale.
Entry begins promptly at 12 pm and the festival runs until 4 pm. Advanced ticket purchase is required; the festival often sells out early.Tickets:Adults:&nbsp;$36 (includes 12 food tickets, entry to all workshops and lessons, marketplace, crafts, and live music)Children:&nbsp;$18 (includes 12 food tickets, entry to all workshops and lessons, marketplace, crafts, and live music)Additional food tickets available for $1.&nbsp;Thank you for your support of Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center through your ticket purchase.

Local Event: Wild Mushroom Festival

Stonington-Mystic

Wild Mushroom Festival

Celebrate all things mushroom at the Wild Mushroom Festival on Sunday, October 4!
Learn about mushroom hunting and...

Groton Congregational Church

Celebrate your beloved companions at this heartwarming community gathering dedicated to honoring our pets. Join us at the Groton Congregational Church for a special blessing ceremony for animals of all kinds.

Local Event: Blessing Of The Animals

Blessing Of The Animals

Celebrate your beloved companions at this heartwarming community gathering dedicated to honoring our pets. Join us at the...

Shennecossett Yacht Club

Help save a life in our community! There is a critical shortage of blood right now. Each donor will receive a $15.00 gift card to a merchant of your choice.

Local Event: Red Cross Blood Drive

Red Cross Blood Drive

Help save a life in our community! There is a critical shortage of blood right now. Each donor will receive a $15.00 gift card...

Drink beer, do good! <img alt="🍻" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t96/1/16/1f37b.png"><img alt="🌊" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbc/1/16/1f30a.png">Join us in the taproom on Friday, October 9th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for our next edition of Pours With Purpose, where every pint directly supports one of our community’s greatest cultural anchors: Mystic Seaport Museum!We’re honored to welcome Chris Freeman, President &amp; CEO of Mystic Seaport Museum, behind the bar as our special guest beertender for the evening. A lifelong local sailor and longtime museum leader, Chris has spent years championing coastal heritage, maritime education, and community engagement throughout southeastern Connecticut.Founded in 1929, Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s premier maritime museum—home to historic vessels like the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan, a working preservation shipyard, and hands-on education that connects all of us to our seafaring history.Here’s how you can help give back: $1 from every pour between 4–8 PM goes directly to Mystic Seaport Museum. 100% of all tips generated during the event will be donated straight to their mission.Bring a friend, grab a fresh pint, chat with Chris, and help us raise a glass to keeping our local maritime history afloat! <img alt="⚓️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t87/1/16/2693.png">

Local Event: Pours with Purpose

Pours with Purpose

Drink beer, do good! Join us in the taproom on Friday, October 9th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for our next edition of Pours With...

Help support Mona's House while seeing some of Eastern Connecticut's sweetest rides! Vendors &amp; Food truck on site as well! Link to register your vehicle: <a href="https://forms.gle/92Sdih4rXWTYSLgX9?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2UUpkR2trZlRCSlVCMDJwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsvkNDg8sPGuXE6sZa_JJlP1ZHAHxSUPOkGM-tDxKJtBy3JvBAiYOQ76IrIW_aem_kThxK1x3hRQyY2YDMXx4LQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/92Sdih4rXWTYSLgX9</a>

Local Event: Rescue Benefit Car Show

Rescue Benefit Car Show

Help support Mona's House while seeing some of Eastern Connecticut's sweetest rides! Vendors & Food truck on site as well! Link...

Get ready for a spooky good time at Outer Light Brewing Company! We’re hosting a FREE Paint-a-Pumpkin afternoon designed for the kiddos to get creative.Bring your mini-monsters, ghouls or ghosts down on Sunday, October 25th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM to paint their very own Halloween masterpiece. We’ll supply the pumpkins, paint markers, and craft table—they bring the imagination!Kick back with a fresh craft beer, seasonal cocktail, or specialty coffee while your little ones bring their creations to life. This event is 100% free and supplies are limited, so plan to arrive early to claim a spot and a gourd!No mess at home, great drinks on tap, and a fun afternoon for the whole family. See you there! <img alt="👻" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td7/1/16/1f47b.png"><img alt="🎨" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t82/1/16/1f3a8.png"><img alt="🍻" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t96/1/16/1f37b.png">

Local Event: Paint a Pumpkin at Outer Light

Paint a Pumpkin at Outer Light

Get ready for a spooky good time at Outer Light Brewing Company! We’re hosting a FREE Paint-a-Pumpkin afternoon designed for...

Eastern Point Beach

Join Child &amp; Family Agency (CFA) for our 5K Run &amp; Walk for Mental Health in&nbsp;Groton on Saturday, October 31!
Dress in your favorite costume, bring your family and friends, and choose between a timed 5K run, an untimed 1.5-mile walk, or a children's fun run (6 and under). Strollers and dogs on leash are welcome!
After the race, stick around for costume contests for adults, children, and pets, plus food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities. Every registration helps support Child &amp; Family Agency’s mental health programs for children and families throughout southeastern Connecticut.
Event Schedule: 10:00 AM – 5K Run &amp; Walk Start 11:00 AM – Costume Contests: Adult, Children, Pets &amp; Group 11:30 AM – Children’s Fun Run
Event Pricing: Early Bird: $35 (until 10/16/26) Regular: $45 Children 6 &amp; Under: Free

Local Event: CFA 5K Run & Walk for Mental Health

CFA 5K Run & Walk for Mental Health

Join Child & Family Agency (CFA) for our 5K Run & Walk for Mental Health in Groton on Saturday, October 31!
Dress in your...

Chris Rhatigan 

Hartford Metropolitan Area

New London

Waterford

Ledyard

Montville

Washington County

Westerly

Rhode Island

The Lymes

Norwich

Hopkinton

Charlestown

Werrlein Companies

The Werrlein Companies is your go-to provider for premium Home Services and Construction in the Southeastern CT and Rhode Island area. Our comprehensive range of services includes routine maintenance, repairs, new installations, remodeling, and full-service design &amp; build. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best possible service at a fair price, and we stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee. If you’re looking for a reliable and trustworthy home service, look no further than The Werrlein Companies. Serving Mystic-Stonington and the Southern Rhode Island areas.

The Werrlein Companies is your go-to provider for premium Home Services and Construction in the Southeastern CT and Rhode Island area. Our...

Custom Storage Solutions for the Whole Home

California Closets

From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in the art of home organization. California Closets is distinguished by a legacy of innovation, organizational expertise, quality craftsmanship, and design authority. Our teams of professional design consultants and installers are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience throughout the entire process of creating and installing organizational systems for the whole home. Serving Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties. We are excited to share that our Greenwich showroom is now open. This vibrant space merges creativity and innovation, showcasing a carefully curated environment that emphasizes our latest products and offers an immersive experience for our customers.

Fairfield County

Hayleigh Evans

Monroe

From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in...

Rustic-chic private farm venue in scenic Stonington, CT 

Deans Mill Farm 

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the historic buildings and rejuvenation of the surrounding 70+ acres has made the property into the incredible venue it is today. Deans Mill Farm now operates primarily as a private event space and five-room bed and breakfast tucked down a private road in Stonington, Connecticut. It shares its property with Dragonfly Equestrian Center and is home to dozens of horses. On the property lies meadows, hiking trails, beautiful fields and Dragonfly Disc Golf. The property can be rented for weddings, birthday parties and other special events. Additionally, the bed and breakfast can be rented by the room or reserved in its entirety for complete privacy. The Farm has the ability to host small private indoor events for up to 50 guests in the Farmhouse. Outdoor tented events are our specialty, with numerous locations on-site that are picturesque for your celebration. Outdoor tented celebrations can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the...

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Saturday, September 19

America at 250 for Educators

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Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye, NY

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