Camie Mollica

Hartford County

Rich Kirby

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Wethersfield

Connecticut

Rocky Hill

Newington

Michael Lemanski

Greater Hartford

West Hartford

Chris Dehnel

Glastonbury

Berlin

Farmington

Manchester

Jay Kenney

South Windsor

Middlesex County

East Hampton-Portland

Don't miss this two-in-one estate sale featuring an incredible collection of like-new machinist, hand, and power tools alongside mid-century modern furniture. Treasure hunters will find unique items like vintage Rosenthal fish plates, Le Creuset cookware, and specialized sewing materials in this extremely clean and well-ordered collection.Notes:Friday Oct. 16th:&nbsp; Tool shop and garage open at 7:00 AMNumbers will be given out in arrival orderHouse opens at 8:00 AMDue to the confined space of the workshop, the number of people at one time will be limited.Sale Dates:Friday, Oct. 16th:&nbsp; 7:00 AM - 4:00 PMSaturday, Oct. 17th:&nbsp; 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Local Event: 2-Day Berlin Estate Sale

2-Day Berlin Estate Sale

Don't miss this two-in-one estate sale featuring an incredible collection of like-new machinist, hand, and power tools...

Riverfront Park

Experience three days of fall fun featuring five stages and over 50 live performances. This vibrant community festival includes food trucks, pie booth, craft vendors, carnival rides, and a Harvest Pub for all to enjoy.&nbsp; Get your tickets online and enjoy the beautiful fall weather!

Local Event: Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival

Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival

Experience three days of fall fun featuring five stages and over 50 live performances. This vibrant community festival includes...

The Mill on the River

Presenting the Watershed History Collective’s second <a href="https://thewatershedcollective.org/events/murder-mystery-dinner/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Murder Mystery Fundraising Dinner.</a> You are cordially invited to step back in time, into the glitz and glamour of the Roaring 20’s to enjoy a night of dinner and intrigue at the Mill on the River resturant in South Windsor.&nbsp; As guests wine and dine, on a delicious buffet dinner and cash bar, an unfortunate event will unfold with an interesting cast of characters. As the sordid drama plays out, guests will have an opportunity to interact with the characters to get to the bottom of this mystery and figure out the culprit and his or her murderous motive.
$100 per person (cash bar) Our last Murder Mystery dinner sold out so don't wait. <a href="https://thewatershedcollective.org/events/murder-mystery-dinner/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Reserve your spot today!</a>&nbsp; Watch for more details at <a href="https://thewatershedcollective.org/events/murder-mystery-dinner/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">TheWatershedCollective.org.</a> <a href="https://u5908805.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.pTw2yy1UQWpX0cXL7HnN2Fg6X32jlNTmRTJNg77r8oFuhZhQLD7RHXcIssyMeKbpXkASCweiemLvle6OaAIi9ZVcrrZ8sIQE7Pw7MpaGocZ3BEelvDES5GJ8qHHKR7wdcEEP_le-2FBC1iEkHsSkKoj-2FaVDR7PNp9zhXk0YAup6IdiC63FE9dt5TD60ILqQTShOoy5j-2Bp1nwip6ZbBTzDXSRDf8zZATV80A0izzVG87eClBZJ7MhmBpHfAKHbtupby-2BMpMRi9qCRS8f9xWU623y8NQrAOs5UiCpnuyC8oSG3pOGIzihYk5pPELZ65XkDhNOV5gRPr8IHuy8LSQ6-2B58EuFdyE82SZY2H1KViuLW6IRJpBfachBylNZFTY9-2BfaOqpTKYq2xmP0GvwYMZPir1M1ZRKAeYB1DI2UwNcacxpTBShhZ3KiLt0jQSZB0IVjIo9rZvp35MNkHR5sd7AcxTY-2Faj0kbrw79ZAyn56UhHc9H1wFOS-2Byl4b5TVeMI4R3nhxwAYts8c7bLeD-2B-2F6yWNK-2BykuSsJqGx1ME3lj-2FmYq1T6KRZ0Q-3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>

Local Event: Murder Mystery Dinner!

Murder Mystery Dinner!

Presenting the Watershed History Collective’s second Murder Mystery Fundraising Dinner. You are cordially invited to step back...

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
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Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Westchester County

New York

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone!...

Socceropolis winter indoor class registration for boys &amp; girls ages 3-8yr olds &nbsp;is now open ⚽️ Enroll now @ www.socceropolis.com

Local Event: Socceropolis Indoor Classes for 3-8yr olds 

Socceropolis Indoor Classes for 3-8yr olds 

Socceropolis winter indoor class registration for boys & girls ages 3-8yr olds  is now open ⚽️ Enroll now @ www.socceropolis.com 

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