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

New London County

Ledyard

Connecticut

Coastal Mudworks Handbuilt Fruit Bowl

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

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,...

Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

Celebrating the Gifts of the Land Through Indigenous Culture, Art, Food and Family-Friendly Activities
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum &amp; Research Center will host its annual Harvest Moon Living Exhibition on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., welcoming visitors for a day celebrating the changing seasons and the gifts of the land through Indigenous culture, art, food and community.
The Harvest Moon offers an opportunity to reflect on the changing seasons and celebrate the abundance and gifts of the land. The Museum’s seasonal event offers family-friendly activities, cultural experiences, music, art, storytelling, food and beverage offerings, and opportunities to learn about the importance of the harvest season in Indigenous communities. 
“The Harvest Moon Living Exhibition is an opportunity for guests of all ages to come together, experience Indigenous culture and learn about the importance of the harvest season,” said Maurice Jackson, Director of Sales and Museum Services. “Through hands-on activities, cultural programming and opportunities to connect with the land, we’re proud to create an experience that celebrates Native knowledge and traditions.”
Event Highlights
<ul>
 <li>Vendor Market and Craft Activities: Browse the Indigenous marketplace and participate in hands-on craft activities and scavenger hunts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.</li>
 <li>Animal Encounters: Meet animals from Xen’s Critters and the Maritime Aquarium Touch Tank from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.</li>
 <li>Gourd Painting: Paint a gourd with artist Julianna from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free for Museum members; non-members may participate for a donation. </li>
 <li>Weewachum Food &amp; Beverage Station: Enjoy fresh corn on the cob, popcorn and Purple Corn Juice (Chicha Morada) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., while supplies last.</li>
 <li>Fire-Roasted Corn Salad Demonstrations: Learn how to prepare fire-roasted corn salad during demonstrations at noon, 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.</li>
 <li>Cultural Programming: The event will feature social dancing, a flute performance, storytelling and opportunities to learn more about the Gifts of the Land and the Pequot community.</li>
</ul>
Event Schedule
10:30 a.m.
| Exhibit Highlight: One-hour guided tour (tickets must be purchased, free for Museum members)
11:45 a.m.
| Welcome &amp; Program Introduction
12 p.m.
| Pequot Village Guided Tour (tickets must be purchased, free for Museum members) 
12 p.m. | Corn Husk Creations: One-hour session (free for Museum members; non-members may participate for a donation)
12:30 p.m.
| Opening Social Dance
12:55 p.m.
| Flute Performance
1 p.m.
| Gifts of the Land: Pequot Trail Walk (Museum members only)
1:20 p.m.
| Stories of the Harvest: Storytelling
2 p.m.
| Corn Husk Creations: One-hour session (free for Museum members; non-members may participate for a donation)
2:30 p.m.
| Exhibit Highlight: One-hour guided tour (tickets must be purchased, free for Museum members)
2:45 p.m.
| Closing Social Dancing
Ongoing activities, including the vendor market, craft activities, animal encounters and gourd painting, continue through 4 p.m.
Event Details 
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Location: Mashantucket Pequot Museum &amp; Research Center, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 
Admission: Free with museum admission
Tribal Nation citizens and families with Tribal ID receive a discount on admission to exhibits.

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Gales Ferry Firehouse

Join us for an exciting evening of Bingo featuring 19 games, two progressives, and two winner-take-all opportunities with weekly prizes ranging from $1,200 to $4,000. Doors open early for paper sales and a kitchen service, with all proceeds supporting local community charities.This event is every Wednesday!

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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.

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Bill Library

Ensure your child's vision is on track with this professional community eye screening for children ages 6 months and older. The process uses a non-invasive camera that captures images from a three-foot distance and providing results in seconds. This special event is co-sponsored by the Ledyard Public Library.

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'Tis the Holiday Season! Learn how to make a tree in this 2 hour workshop using specialty black clay. 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.

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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.

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UConn Student Union

Join the Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group for 'From Awareness to Action,' an exciting day of science-based research and expert information on managing invasive plants. Registration is $90 for in-person attendance including a recording, with discounts available for matriculated students, or $80 for access to the recording only.

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Gales Ferry Firehouse Hall

We are thrilled to invite you to our 12th annual Whiskers in Wonderland!! This day is for the pets at the Ledyard Animal Control! We will be having a pet food collection drive. There will be a Snowman Wish Tree with tags containing special wishes from the ACO’s and pets at the shelter. AND ALL PROCEEDS from the sale of raffle tickets and Santa photos will go into their medical fund for the pets.
Come shop LOCAL with our vendors who are bringing their best just for you! There will be a fun table just for the kids so be sure they check it out. Don’t leave without looking at the RAFFLES!!! All donated generously by local businesses and CHAIN supporters.
And don't forget the star of the show...SANTA! Bring the family, kids, pets*, and your SMILES and get your photos taken with Santa!
*Pets are welcome. Dogs must be on leash and cats in carriers except to take them out for a photo

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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.

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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.

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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.

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