Name: Italian Festival 2026
Start: 2026-08-28T17:00:00-04:00
Location: St. George Church

St. George Church

Celebrate the 12th Anniversary of this vibrant community festival featuring live music from Rich DiPalma, Jen &amp; Tonic, and Sister Funk Band. Enjoy delicious Italian favorites like fried dough and meatball subs, participate in a spaghetti eating contest or grape stomping competition, and explore the kids zone and bocce area. Admission is $5.00, with children 15 and under attending for free.

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Guilford

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Italian Festival 2026

Celebrate the 12th Anniversary of this vibrant community festival featuring live music from Rich DiPalma, Jen & Tonic, and...

Masonicare at Ashlar Village

Join Adult Children of Aging Parents for this free educational program to learn how to identify warning signs of driving impairment in aging adults and navigate the transition to alternative transportation options. Led by specialist Joan Sevigny Cramer, you will gain practical tools for evaluating driving skills and managing these sensitive family conversations.

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Cheshire Town Players Presents Twelfth Night

Cheshire Town Players invites audiences to enjoy William Shakespeare's beloved comedy Twelfth Night at the Bartlem Park Bandshell in Cheshire. Directed by Lynne Gannon, this lively adaptation features mistaken identities, witty wordplay, unforgettable characters, and plenty of music and laughter in a family-friendly outdoor setting.

Performances:

<ul><li>Friday, August 14 at 5:00 p.m.</li><li>Saturday, August 15 at 5:00 p.m.</li><li>Sunday, August 16 at 5:00 p.m.</li></ul>

Location: Bartlem Park Bandshell, Cheshire, CT

Admission is free. In the event of inclement weather, performances will move indoors to the Reading Room at the Watch Factory Shoppes, 104 Elm Street, Cheshire, CT.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of Shakespeare in the park.&nbsp;

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Hamden

Cheshire Town Players Presents Twelfth Night

Cheshire Town Players Presents Twelfth Night

Cheshire Town Players invites audiences to enjoy William Shakespeare's beloved...

Town Center Park

Hamden High School 1980s reunion will be on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Sounds like a good time, but not without YOU! The amazing organizers have this to say: " hope everyone from the Hamden High Classes of 1980-1989 will join me at our GR80s Hamden High Reunion #3, at Hamden’s Town Center Park. It is on August 15 from 3-8:30 pm. Bring everyone you can gather. BYOB, bring tailgating/picnic type foods. Skillets are allowed but open flames are not. Beverages should be in cups so we don’t have broken glass to clean. Bring your own canopies and chairs to set up. Last, bring yard games.
Admission is $20. DJ Dana is fabulous and has a vast collection of eighties music to play.
If you only have an hour or two to come by then do that too. I’m sure everyone will have food and beverages to share.
Last, please dance if you are so inclined. Having a DJ is a fun part of it. We need some sing-a-longs, some line dancing and just plain joy! My DJ is a personal friend and colleague. Dana really enjoys and feeds off audience energy so let’s give her that. "

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Cheshire Town Players invites audiences to enjoy William Shakespeare's beloved comedy Twelfth Night at the Bartlem Park Bandshell in Cheshire. Directed by Lynne Gannon, this lively adaptation features mistaken identities, witty wordplay, unforgettable characters, and plenty of music and laughter in a family-friendly outdoor setting.
Performances:
<ul><li>Friday, August 14 at 5:00 p.m.</li><li>Saturday, August 15 at 5:00 p.m.</li><li>Sunday, August 16 at 5:00 p.m.</li></ul>
Location: Bartlem Park Bandshell, Cheshire, CT
Admission is free. In the event of inclement weather, performances will move indoors to the Reading Room at the Watch Factory Shoppes, 104 Elm Street, Cheshire, CT.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of Shakespeare in the park.&nbsp;

Cheshire Town Players invites audiences to enjoy William Shakespeare's beloved comedy Twelfth Night at the Bartlem Park...

Congregation Mishkan Israel

Join the award-winning women's chorus, Silk'n Sounds, for a fun evening of singing led by director Kia Lampe-Onnerud. Participants will enjoy energizing warmups, learn simple songs, and explore new vocal techniques in a supportive environment of cool melodies and warm harmonies.

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Silk'n Sounds

Join the award-winning women's chorus, Silk'n Sounds, for a fun evening of singing led by director Kia Lampe-Onnerud....

Brooksvale Park

Join Hamden Parks &amp; Recreation and the Astronomical Society of New Haven for a special evening under the stars at Astronomy Night at Brooksvale Park.
Explore the night sky and get an up-close look at stars, planets, galaxies and more
through telescopes provided by the Astronomical Society of New Haven.
📅 Friday, August 28, 2026 
🕖 7:00 PM (Dusk) 
📍 Brooksvale Park, 524 Brooksvale Ave.
🔴 Helpful tip: Bring a red flashlight or headlamp to help preserve your night vision. Please avoid white lights if possible.
#HamdenCT #AstronomyNight #BrooksvalePark #HamdenParksAndRecreation #Stargazing #ExploreHamden #FamilyFun #NightSky

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Hamden Astronomy Night

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New Haven

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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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Day Night Nail Spa is a premier nail and beauty destination

Day Night Nail Spa

Day Night Nail Spa is a premier nail and beauty destination located in the Walmart Plaza on Dixwell Ave in Hamden, CT. The salon provides a comprehensive range of professional services, including manicures, pedicures, eyelash extensions, and permanent makeup, all within a modern and welcoming environment. Whether you are a local resident or visiting from nearby North Haven or New Haven, the salon is designed to offer a relaxing escape for your beauty needs. Specializing in both nail artistry and advanced aesthetic treatments, the salon offers everything from gel and acrylic nails to custom lash sets and brow microblading. With 22 dedicated pedicure stations and a vast selection of over 2,000 polish colors, the team focuses on precision and personalized style. Clients can choose from various spa pedicure tiers, including options that feature collagen treatments and premium herbal products for a truly indulgent experience. Day Night Nail Spa distinguishes itself through a commitment to hygiene and client comfort, utilizing a single-use disposable jet system for all pedicures and an advanced fume-extraction ventilation system. Guests can expect a clean, safe, and upscale atmosphere, with private VIP rooms available for those seeking an extra level of relaxation and exclusivity.

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