Wonder what a typical day at Walker’s actually feels like? Spend the morning with us to find out! Prospective students will be matched with a current Walker’s student host, attend classes side by side, and take part in our twice-weekly Morning Meeting — our signature all-school gathering that brings the whole community together. Tours and/or in-person interviews are available following the program. Priority scheduling is offered to families traveling from a distance.

Local Event: Shadow Day at The Ethel Walker School

Hartford County

Simsbury

Connecticut

Shadow Day at The Ethel Walker School

Wonder what a typical day at Walker’s actually feels like? Spend the morning with us to find out! Prospective students will be...

Liss Couch-Edwards

Michael Lemanski

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Canton

Avon

Jay Kenney

Granby-East Granby

Windsor

West Hartford

Farmington

Greater Hartford

Suffield

Windsor Locks-East Windsor

South Windsor

Avon Library Community Room

Join us for our KIDS&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;TEENS USED&nbsp;BOOK&nbsp;SALE&nbsp;featuring children's picture books, hardcover and paperback books, and tween and teen books, as well as DVDs and CDs. 
Saturday OCTOBER&nbsp;24th 9am-4pm&nbsp;.There is&nbsp;NO&nbsp;ADMISSION&nbsp;FEE&nbsp;and CREDIT&nbsp;CARDS&nbsp;(cash, check )are accepted, but please note that strollers are not permitted in the event space.

Local Event: Kids & Teen Book Sale

Kids & Teen Book Sale

Join us for our KIDS & TEENS USED BOOK SALE featuring children's picture books, hardcover and paperback books, and tween and...

Bridge Street Live

🎸 Bad Company Fans— This Show is for You!&nbsp;Get ready for an incredible night of CLASSIC ROCK as SHOOTING STAR — The Bad Company Experience takes the stage at Bridge Street Live in Collinsville, CT!WATCH&nbsp;VIDEO&nbsp;HERE:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/uRcxnEVORWs?si=RjPN7eDNji7w8aTF" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/uRcxnEVORWs?si=RjPN7eDNji7w8aTF</a>
Relive the legendary music of Bad Company, including unforgettable hits like "Can't Get Enough," "Feel Like Makin' Love," "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy," "Shooting Star," and more!
Experience powerful vocals, outstanding musicianship, and the energy of the classic rock era — performed LIVE!
📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 📍 BRIDGE STREET LIVE — COLLINSVILLE, CT
Whether you've been a Bad Company fan for decades or simply love great live rock music, this is a concert you won't want to miss!
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW — SEATING IS LIMITED!<a href="https://www.41bridgestreet.com/tickets/p/shooting-star-bad-company-tribute" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">41bridgestreet.com/tickets/p/shooting-star-bad-company-tribute</a>
Presented by Music Tribute Productions Inc.

Local Event: 🎸 Bad Company Tribute – Shooting Star Live at Bridge Street Live, October 24

Collinsville

🎸 Bad Company Tribute – Shooting Star Live at...

🎸 Bad Company Fans— This Show is for You! Get ready for an incredible night of CLASSIC ROCK as SHOOTING STAR — The Bad Company...

🎸 Bad Company Tribute – Shooting Star Live at Bridge Street Live, October 24

Last market of the season! Live music, 30 vendors, activities for kids, cider, coffee, cider donuts, fruit, veggies, meat, poultry, acai bowls, pastries,&nbsp; knife sharpening and crafts.

Local Event: West Hartford's Sunday Farmer's Market

West Hartford's Sunday Farmer's Market

Last market of the season! Live music, 30 vendors, activities for kids, cider, coffee, cider donuts, fruit, veggies, meat,...

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>
<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Revisit-the-Rev-300x300.jpg">
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>
<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Vendors-300x300.jpg">

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!...

Old St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Grab your friends and get ready to polka! Enjoy a festive German feast, live music from The Swedish Meatballs, dancing, games, and family-friendly fun! A fundraiser for Old St. Andrew's Church and our feeding ministry for those experiencing homelessness. For more information and to purchase a ticket see: <a href="https://oldstandrewschurch.org/oktoberfest-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oldstandrewschurch.org/oktoberfest-2026/</a>

Local Event: Oktoberfest featuring The Swedish Meatballs

Oktoberfest featuring The Swedish Meatballs

Grab your friends and get ready to polka! Enjoy a festive German feast, live music from The Swedish Meatballs, dancing, games,...

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