Spend a summer afternoon at Brookside Farm with live music from Tom “The Suit” Forst!Known for his smooth vocals, timeless style and outstanding guitar work, Tom will bring classic favorites, jazz standards and plenty of vintage charm to the barn. Sunday, August 2 4–6 p.m.&nbsp; Brookside Farm, 33 Society Road, Niantic.The concert will take place rain or shine. A $10 donation is suggested, and refreshments will be available. Come enjoy great music in a beautiful historic setting. Bring your favorite lawn chair and a friend! Learn more: <a href="https://www.brooksidefarmmuseum.org/event-details/summer-sounds-with-tom-the-suit-forst?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExRUx4N1NMdjVLTWlRdUxpc3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5QUdsQ8EkyiNujN5VN-QVEpU2edwrbwUKN5yL0nWPgKvm5BZ5WlRc3CTl7tQ_aem_Psr8Zda0GEaIZDHm3-atqg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.brooksidefarmmuseum.org/.../summer-sounds...</a>

Local Event: Summer Sounds with Tom "The Suit" Forst

New London County

The Lymes

Connecticut

Summer Sounds with Tom "The Suit" Forst

Spend a summer afternoon at Brookside Farm with live music from Tom “The Suit” Forst!Known for his smooth vocals, timeless...

McCook Point Park

An exciting, sprint distance race through scenic shoreline communities of Niantic and East Lyme, the Niantic Bay Triathlon is a great race for beginner or experienced triathletes. Swim a 1/2 mile in the calm of Niantic Bay without waves or strong currents. Bike an 11.4 mile loop through the charming community of East Lyme with picturesque views and long straightaways along rolling, shaded roads. Run 3.2 miles along the oceanfront lined with cheering spectators before a spectacular beach finish.
Team Relay registration for 2 or 3 members is an option to enjoy the tri experience with the help of some friends. Additionally, an Aquabike registration is also available for those that do not want to or cannot participate in the run.
NEW in 2026! Join the free <a href="https://organizations.hakuapp.com/membership/25dc8b9b83f1b3a0449f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HMF Milestone</a> membership program to get exclusive perks, including custom birthday gift, access to member-only wait lists for sold out events and personalized bibs at select events. Optional HMF Milestone+ enhanced fee-based membership offers all free perks plus choice of specialty member apparel, extra loyalty rewards and one free Mail My Packet service (available at premier events). <a href="https://organizations.hakuapp.com/membership/25dc8b9b83f1b3a0449f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DETAILS</a>
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The charity beneficiary of this event is HMF’s Susie Beris, MD Youth Running Program. Consider donating during registration or directly, <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/niantic-bay-triathlon/?page_id=21906" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">LEARN MORE</a>

Local Event: Niantic Bay Triathlon

Niantic Bay Triathlon

An exciting, sprint distance race through scenic shoreline communities of Niantic and East Lyme, the Niantic Bay Triathlon is a...

Samuel Smith Farmstead

On Saturday, August 15th
from 10 am to 3 pm, Samuel Smith Farmstead will host their “History Day”. This event for Adults and Children is free, and will be held at the Farmstead located at 82 Plants Dam Road in East Lyme, Connecticut.
The Dirty Blue Shirts group will present two Living Historical programs on “Clothing &amp; Fabric in the 18th Century” and “The Farmstead during the American Revolution”. The Dirty Blue Shirts is an experiential history collective of living historians, scholars, and artists from Eastern Connecticut and their passion is bringing American history to life. 
Jessica Hoadley will demonstrate the art of spinning mohair, silk and alpaca fiber into yarn using an Antique Canadian Wheel commonly used by “mill girls” during the Industrial Revolution.She will also give instruction to local “spinners” on using their spinning wheel to achieve the best results and spinners should bring their wheel on History Day for this assistance.
Courtney Cushing will be preparing Corn Chowder in the fireplace of the circa 1748 house on the Farmstead property.
Tours of the Historic John Johnson House will also be available during History Day. 
This event is free and open to the Public.Donations are greatly appreciated with all proceeds going to fund needed repairs to the historic House and Barn at Samuel Smith Farmstead. For more information, see: <a href="https://www.samuelsmithfarmstead.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.samuelsmithfarmstead.org</a>
or Contact Lu Huntington at (860) 961 9296.

Local Event: History Day at Samuel Smith Farmstead

History Day at Samuel Smith Farmstead

On Saturday, August 15th
from 10 am to 3 pm, Samuel Smith Farmstead will host their “History Day”.  This event for Adults and...

Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School

<img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/23509408/20260715/043212/os-ndem-sm___15163202379.jpg" alt="thumbnail">Join us for the 8th annual National Drive Electric Month (NDEM) event at Kathleen E. Goodwin School, 80 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, on Sunday, 10 October 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. At this event, experienced electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) owners will show their cars and share how they drive and charge their vehicles. Auto dealers will showcase some of the latest EV and PHEV models.&nbsp; Available to all attendees will be handouts about many of the newest EV models and charging options as well as up-to-date information about rebates from the State of Connecticut&nbsp;and from Eversource Energy. <a href="https://driveelectricmonth.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">National Drive Electric Month</a> (11 September to 12 October, 2026) events occur nationwide to raise awareness of the benefits of driving all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. Visit the 2026 Old Saybrook NDEM web page for more details:<a href="https://driveelectricmonth.org/event?eventid=5321" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> https://driveelectricmonth.org/event?eventid=4833</a>

Local Event: Electrify Your Drive! Free EV Car Show in Old Saybrook

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Old Saybrook

Electrify Your Drive! Free EV Car Show in Old...

Join us for the 8th annual National Drive Electric Month (NDEM) event at Kathleen E. Goodwin School, 80 Old Boston Post Road,...

Electrify Your Drive! Free EV Car Show in Old Saybrook

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