Come out for I-Park’s final Open Trails + Music Day of the summer season on September 12 from 9:30am-3:30pm.&nbsp;Join a guided hike in the morning (heading out at 10am), or wander at your own pace through paths featuring over 40 environmental artworks nestled in I-Park’s meadows, woodlands and waterways. Most trails are gentle and well‑marked, offering an easygoing experience for both casual walkers and hard core explorers. The popular Local Honey Project band will be performing from 12:30 to 2:30 pm- bring a picnic lunch and kick back to enjoy this lively performance. From 11am-2:30pm, visitors might partake in a special crafting project inspired by I-Park fellow Alice Momm, or venture into the pollinator garden to complete a scavenger hunt for a prize. This family-friendly day is perfect for all ages, and FREE to attend. A $10 suggested donation for attending adults will support I-Park's trail and garden maintenance. Advanced registration is recommended for smooth check-in, but walk-ins will be welcome. Visit i-park.org to register.I-Park's Open Trails + Music Days are funded in part through grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation and the Community Foundation of Middlesex County.

Local Event: I-Park Open Trails + Music

Middlesex County

The Haddams-Killingworth

Connecticut

I-Park Open Trails + Music

Come out for I-Park’s final Open Trails + Music Day of the summer season on September 12 from 9:30am-3:30pm. Join a guided hike...

Join I-Park for an unforgettable evening celebrating their 25th season of nurturing art, nature and community. This event is sure to be a dazzling night of artistry, glowing installations and silver-costumed revelry. Arrive in your finest silver‑inspired attire, meet eight Connecticut artists in their studios and be among the first to witness new site responsive works illuminated on the trails. Delight in delicious Mediterranean cuisine from Thena Pita Bar among good company, paired with wine from Sunset Hill Vineyard and an I-Park signature cocktail. Partake in a silent auction with unique experiential packages, and close the night with a promenade to the pond along illuminated trails for dessert and a celebratory bonfire. Illuminations is I-Park’s primary fundraising event of the season. Proceeds support their fully funded artist residency programs and help to make their community engagement events possible. Tickets are live, individual cost is $75.

Local Event: I-Park Illuminations: An Evening of Silver

I-Park Illuminations: An Evening of Silver

Join I-Park for an unforgettable evening celebrating their 25th season of nurturing art, nature and community. This event is...

I-Park Foundation

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Essex-Chester-Deep River

East Hampton-Portland

New Haven County

Alfred Branch

Madison

Clinton

Durham-Middlefield

Chris Dehnel

Middletown

New London County

The Lymes

Richard Kaufman

Guilford

North Branford

Vincent Salzo

Wallingford

Phantom Burger & Brewery

Join us at <a href="https://phantomburgerbrew.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Phantom Burger &amp; Brewery</a> for a great night of craft beer, delicious burgers and food, community, and making a difference! Throughout September, Phantom Burger &amp; Brewery will be collecting donations to benefit <a href="https://bloodcancerunited.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Blood Cancer United</a>
(formerly the Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society) in recognition of Blood Cancer Awareness Month.🎟️ On the night of our Beer Tour event, we’ll also have raffles for some fantastic prizes, giving you even more ways to support the cause while having some fun!Can’t make it to the brewery? You can still support Phantom’s fundraising for Blood Cancer United here: <a href="https://pages.lls.org/voy/ctwhv/hartfordlls27/pbrewery" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://pages.lls.org/voy/ctwhv/hartfordlls27/pbrewery</a>&nbsp;🍻 Want to visit more breweries and help us raise even more? Check out the complete 2026 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future schedule at <a href="https://ctbeertour.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://ctbeertour.org/</a>.
Every Sip You Take... Brings Us Closer to a Cure! 🍻

Local Event: 🍺 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Phantom Burger & Brewery!

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🍺 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at...

Join us at Phantom Burger & Brewery for a great night of craft beer, delicious burgers and food, community, and making a...

🍺 CT Beer Tour for a Cancer-Free Future at Phantom Burger & Brewery!

Rettich Preserve - Madison Land Trust

Join us for the Madison Land Trust's annual fundraiser at Rettich Preserve. This year featuring The Ethan Robbins Bluegrass Experience with Kathleen Park and Dan Bui of Twisted Pine. Bring lawn chairs and beverages, pizza for purchase courtesy of Fire in the Kitchen Pizza Truck. Parking on site. Tickets purchased on site - $30 per adult, $10 children over age 10, under 10 free.&nbsp;

Local Event: Annual Concert and Dinner Fundraiser at Rettich Preserve

Annual Concert and Dinner Fundraiser at Rettich...

Join us for the Madison Land Trust's annual fundraiser at Rettich Preserve. This year featuring The Ethan Robbins Bluegrass...

Annual Concert and Dinner Fundraiser at Rettich Preserve

Jay Estate

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.
The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hh4hwzr/lp/2df39049-73d1-4b5e-8196-3cbfafe00fd4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PURCHASE ADVANCE TABLES AND TICKETS HERE</a> Scroll down for more info about tables and tickets. Request a print invitation by emailing <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com" target="_blank">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>

Local Event: Jay Medal Soirée

Westchester County

New York

Jay Medal Soirée

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer...

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