Buttonwood Farm, 473 Shetucket Turnpike, Griswold, CT, 06351

The 23rd Annual Sunflowers for Wishes at Buttonwood Farm in Griswold will be in full bloom from July 18-26!
More than 300,000 sunflowers are expected to bloom this year and will be available for purchase! Cut your own stems for $3 per flower and make a beautiful bouquet to take home, and 100% of the proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish® Connecticut&nbsp;to create wishes for local children battling critical illnesses. Thanks to the Buttons, countless wishes have been granted and more than $2 million has been donated enough to grant over 194 wishes.

And don’t forget to purchase one of Buttonwood’s own famous sunflower ice cream cones, made right there on the farm!

Local Event: Sunflowers for Wishes

New London County

Griswold

Connecticut

Sunflowers for Wishes

The 23rd Annual Sunflowers for Wishes at Buttonwood Farm in Griswold will be in full bloom from July 18-26!
More than 300,000...

Coastal Mudworks

In this 2 hour workshop, get creative with clay as you design and build a fruit bowl statement piece. Students will begin by constructing a large slab bowl, then personalize it by cutting out fun shapes and patterns using freehand techniques or a variety of cookie cutters. Whether you love bold designs, nature-inspired motifs, or geometric patterns, your bowl will be completely one of a kind. Once your masterpiece is finished, choose your glaze color and we'll professionally glaze and fire it for a beautiful, food-safe finish. No experience is needed, beginners are all welcome! Your finished piece will be ready for pickup 3 weeks after the event. Ages 18+. Register online.

Local Event: Coastal Mudworks Handbuilt Fruit Bowl Workshop

Ledyard

Coastal Mudworks Handbuilt Fruit Bowl Workshop

In this 2 hour workshop, get creative with clay as you design and build a fruit bowl statement piece. Students will begin by...

Learn how to make a tree using specialty black clay in this beginner level workshop. Instructor will go over how to make them, you pick the glaze, and the instructor glazes it. Your tree will be fired and ready to pick up 3 weeks later. Adults ages 18+. Register online.

Local Event: Coastal Mudworks Christmas in July Handbuilt Trees

Coastal Mudworks Christmas in July Handbuilt Trees

Learn how to make a tree using specialty black clay in this beginner level workshop. Instructor will go over how to make them,...

Radici at the Stand

Join us for a fun night of art! CT artist, Hillary Hany, will be guiding attendees through how to paint a beautiful canvas.
Whether you're a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, this relaxed, welcoming event is the perfect way to unwind and express yourself. This event is open to all! We're excited to now host this event at a new location, Branford's newest hotspot, Radici at the Stand!
🗓 Date: July 23
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💲 Cost: Just $15 per person
All materials, appetizers, and pizza will be provided—just bring your creativity! The featured design is of a beautiful tree in a meadow!
📍 NEW Location:
Radici at the Stand
196 S Montowese St
Branford, CT 06405
Grab a friend or come solo and meet new people while enjoying a laid-back night of painting and fun. Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve yours today!

Local Event: Root Center Paint night at Radici at the Stand

New Haven County

Branford

Root Center Paint night at Radici at the Stand

Join us for a fun night of art! CT artist, Hillary Hany, will be guiding attendees through how to paint a beautiful...

In this 60-minute workshop learn hand-building basics, shape exploration, and collaborative creations. Emphasizing fun and creativity in a relaxed, hands-on environment. An adult caregiver is welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop if they would like. Sign up for one date or multiple weeks to build upon your skills. Pottery ready for pick up in 3 weeks. Ages 5-7. Register online.

Local Event: Coastal Mudworks Pottery Explorers Ages 5-7

Coastal Mudworks Pottery Explorers Ages 5-7

In this 60-minute workshop learn hand-building basics, shape exploration, and collaborative creations. Emphasizing fun and...

Join us for a fun 2-hour workshop creating a handbuilt kitty plate. Learn how to roll a slab, shape clay, and embellish your personalized plate. Choose a glaze for the instructor to glaze it (glaze color based on availability). Pottery will be ready in 3 weeks. Ages 15+ and adults. Register online.

Local Event: Coastal Mudworks Kitty Plate Workshop Ages 15+

Coastal Mudworks Kitty Plate Workshop Ages 15+

Join us for a fun 2-hour workshop creating a handbuilt kitty plate. Learn how to roll a slab, shape clay, and embellish your...

Come join us for a 2-hour wall pocket vase workshop. Step-by-step instruction will be provided while you learn how to create a wall piece with slabs and embellish with drawing or texture. Students will pick out their glaze color and the instructor will glaze the piece. Pieces will be ready 3 weeks post event. Beginners welcome. Ages 18+. Register online.

Local Event: Coastal Mudworks Wall Pocket Vases Workshop

Coastal Mudworks Wall Pocket Vases Workshop

Come join us for a 2-hour wall pocket vase workshop. Step-by-step instruction will be provided while you learn how to create a...

Local Event: Coastal Mudworks Pottery Explorers Workshop Ages 5-7

Coastal Mudworks Pottery Explorers Workshop...

Coastal Mudworks Pottery Explorers Workshop Ages 5-7

Chris Rhatigan 

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Groton

Stonington-Mystic

Montville

New London

Waterford

Norwich

Washington County

Westerly

Rhode Island

Hopkinton

The Lymes

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...

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Events and Things to Do in Ledyard, CT

Saturday, July 18

Sunflowers for Wishes

JUL

18

9:00 AM

Griswold, CT

Also around town...

Please confirm event details with the organizers before attending

Saturday, July 18

Monday, July 20

Thursday, July 23

Monday, July 27

Monday, August 10

Sunday, August 16

Monday, August 17

Sunflowers for Wishes

Werrlein Companies

California Closets

Deans Mill Farm