Pierson Park

Celebrate Cromwell's 175th Anniversary with three days of family-friendly fun featuring a carnival, 5K run/walk, food trucks, and live music. This free entry festival includes a special kid zone and concludes with a spectacular fireworks display.

Local Event: Cromwell Riverport Festival

Middlesex County

Cromwell

Connecticut

Cromwell Riverport Festival

Celebrate Cromwell's 175th Anniversary with three days of family-friendly fun featuring a carnival, 5K run/walk, food trucks,...

Rosanna Glynn

Middlesex

Hartford County

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Rocky Hill

Chris Dehnel

Middletown

Michael Lemanski

Berlin

Wethersfield

Newington

East Hampton-Portland

Glastonbury

New Haven County

Vincent Salzo

Meriden

Durham-Middlefield

Greater Hartford

Long Island Sound

The 44th Annual WICC Surfside Hotel <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth</a> returns to Long Island Sound on Saturday, August 29, with fishing officially beginning at 12:01 a.m. Anglers from Connecticut and New York will compete for bragging rights—and a $25,000 grand prize awarded to the tournament's largest bluefish.
The weekend-long tournament features more than $40,000 in total cash prizes, including:
<ul>
 <li>1st Place: $25,000</li>
 <li>2nd Place: $7,500</li>
 <li>3rd Place: $2,500</li>
 <li>Smaller cash prizes awarded through 20th Place</li>
 <li>Port Prizes awarded for the heaviest bluefish weighed at each official Connecticut and New York weigh station (see below for complete list of weigh stations)</li>
</ul>
Young anglers, 17 and under, will also have the chance to win big. The tournament will award a $1,000 cash prize to the largest bluefish caught by a youth angler. Second and third place youth winners will receive $100 gift cards.
Anglers may register online at <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>&nbsp;or in person at any official tournament registration location throughout Connecticut and New York/Long Island.
Official Registration Locations:
Connecticut
<ul>
 <li>AW Marina – New London</li>
 <li>Black Hall Outfitters – Westbrook</li>
 <li>Black Rock Bait &amp; Tackle – Bridgeport</li>
 <li>Bobby J's Bait &amp; Tackle – Milford</li>
 <li>Branford Bait &amp; Tackle – Branford</li>
 <li>Dee's Bait &amp; Tackle – New Haven</li>
 <li>Fin's Bait &amp; Tackle – Clinton</li>
 <li>Fisherman's World – East Norwalk</li>
 <li>Fishin’ Factory – Milldale</li>
 <li>Hillyer's Tackle Shop – Waterford</li>
 <li>Sportsman's Den – Cos Cob</li>
 <li>Ted's Bait &amp; Tackle – Old Saybrook</li>
</ul>
New York
<ul>
 <li>Blue Water Ventures – Peconic</li>
 <li>Cow Harbor Bait &amp; Tackle – Northport</li>
 <li>Duffy's Bait &amp; Tackle – Glenwood Landing</li>
 <li>East Coast Fishing Supplies – Little Neck</li>
 <li>Jack's Bait &amp; Tackle – City Island</li>
 <li>Miller Place Bait &amp; Tackle – Mount Sinai</li>
 <li>Tyalure Tackle – Rye</li>
</ul>
The registration deadline is Friday, August 28, at 11:59 p.m. Registration is $36 per angler and is required to participate. Fishing begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, and concludes at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30.
Throughout the tournament weekend, WICC, 99.1 PLR, STAR 99.9, and WEBE108 will provide hourly leaderboard updates and tournament results.
For registration, tournament rules, weigh station information, and live updates, visit <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>, follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament</a>, or Instagram @bluefishtournament.
The 44th Annual Bluefish Tournament is proudly presented by WICC, The Surfside Hotel, Stevens Ford Lincoln of Milford, Bridgeport Harbor Marina, Water Dr., Little Pub, and The Fisherman Magazine

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At the Northern Middlesex Y&rsquo;s Kids&rsquo; Korner, children in grades K&ndash;5 have a safe, welcoming place to spend their before and after school hours &mdash; while parents have dependable care they can feel good about.
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With 12 convenient, state-licensed locations serving families in Middletown, Portland, Cromwell and Durham/Middlefield, there may be a Kids&rsquo; Korner program right at your child&rsquo;s school.
&#128176; Financial assistance is available for eligible families with household incomes up to $100,000. Don't assume you won't qualify &mdash; we encourage families to learn more!
&#127822; Registration for the 2026&ndash;27 school year is open now.
&#128073; Learn more about Kids&rsquo; Korner, financial assistance and registration: <a href="https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school</a>

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Did you know? Financial assistance may be available for families with household incomes up to $100,000.
At the Northern Middlesex Y&rsquo;s Kids&rsquo; Korner, children in grades K&ndash;5 have a safe, welcoming place to spend their before and after school hours &mdash; while parents have dependable care they can feel good about.
Kids&rsquo; Korner offers:
Active play Caring staff Healthy snacks Homework help STEM activities &amp; enrichment
With 12 convenient, state-licensed locations serving families in Middletown, Portland, Cromwell and Durham/Middlefield, there may be a Kids&rsquo; Korner program right at your child&rsquo;s school.
&#128176; Financial assistance is available for eligible families with household incomes up to $100,000. Don't assume you won't qualify &mdash; we encourage families to learn more!
&#127822; Registration for the 2026&ndash;27 school year is open now.
&#128073; Learn more about Kids&rsquo; Korner, financial assistance and registration: <a href="https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school</a>

Affordable Before & After School Childcare May...

Affordable Before & After School Childcare May Be More Within Reach Than You Think!

Did you know? Financial assistance may be available for families with household incomes up to $100,000.
At the Northern Middlesex Y&rsquo;s Kids&rsquo; Korner, children in grades K&ndash;5 have a safe, welcoming place to spend their before and after school hours &mdash; while parents have dependable care they can feel good about.
 Kids&rsquo; Korner offers:
Active play Caring staff Healthy snacks Homework help STEM activities &amp; enrichment
With 12 convenient, state-licensed locations serving families in Middletown, Portland, Cromwell and Durham/Middlefield, there may be a Kids&rsquo; Korner program right at your child&rsquo;s school.
&#128176; Financial assistance is available for eligible families with household incomes up to $100,000. Don't assume you won't qualify &mdash; we encourage families to learn more!
&#127822; Registration for the 2026&ndash;27 school year is open now.
&#128073; Learn more about Kids&rsquo; Korner, financial assistance and registration: <a href="https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.midymca.org/before-after-school</a>

Families looking for an extra year to help their child build confidence and prepare for kindergarten have a new option at the Northern Middlesex YMCA.
Enrollment is now open for the Y&rsquo;s Kindergarten Preparatory Academy (KPA), a transition program designed for children who are 4&frac12; years old and born between September 2021 and March 2022.
The program follows the same curriculum as the Middletown Public Schools KPA program, while offering smaller teacher-to-child ratios and more individualized attention. Through a supportive, engaging environment, children have opportunities to strengthen the social, emotional and developmental skills that can help them enter kindergarten ready to learn and thrive.
The YMCA&rsquo;s KPA offers full-day care from 7:15 a.m.&ndash;5:15 p.m., making the program a convenient option for working families as well.
Only 9 openings are currently available for fall enrollment as of 8/15. Spots may fill quickly. Act today! Submit your application now.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.midymca.org/copy-of-preschool-general-info" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Submit Your Application Now</a>
Families interested in learning more are encouraged to inquire soon. Visit midymca.org/preschool or contact Karyn Hurlbert, Preschool Director, at 860-344-6227 or <a href="mailto:khurlbert@midymca.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">khurlbert@midymca.org</a>.
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