Housatonic Meadows State Park

The Housatonic River Commission invites our neighbors along the Housatonic River to an open house on Sunday, October 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Day Use Area of Housatonic Meadows State Park.&nbsp;Come meet the commissioners who represent your town, learn more about the Housatonic River Commission, and find out what the river’s Wild &amp; Scenic designation means for communities along the Housatonic. The event will include an open question-and-answer session at 2 p.m.

Bring a chair and enjoy an ice cream with us!
The Housatonic River Commission works with riverside communities to help protect and enhance the river's values while supporting public understanding of the river and its designation.&nbsp;The Commission comprises representatives from seven towns along the Housatonic: Kent, Cornwall, Canaan, North Canaan, Salisbury, New Milford, and Sharon.
The October 4 event is designed to be casual and welcoming. Residents can stop by, meet their commissioners, ask questions, and learn more about our river.

Local Event: Housatonic River Commission Open House

Litchfield County

Kent

Connecticut

Housatonic River Commission Open House

The Housatonic River Commission invites our neighbors along the Housatonic River to an open house on Sunday, October 4, from 1...

Julie Saxton

Litchfield

Hartford Metropolitan Area

New Milford

Fairfield County

Hayleigh Evans

Brookfield

New Haven County

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Danbury

Putnam County

Southeast-Brewster

New York

Newtown

Bethel

Jay Kenney

Oxford

RJ Scofield

Naugatuck

Jay Heritage Center

The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is proud to welcome educators and the general public to our site during September 2026, Constitution Month, to commemorate our nation’s journey towards independence and democracy. The free program is co-sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Social Studies Council. The event will be the first of many lively conversation about America at 250 with some of our country’s leading history scholars. It is open to teachers throughout the Mid Hudson and Sound Shore communities as well as Fairfield County.
Professors David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman and Beverly Gage will take the stage at the new Wachenheim Center to examine the history of the nation-state and the contested nature of American national identity. The panel will discuss what the United States and the Constitution have meant to citizens over time and how that vision has changed or stayed constant. &nbsp;The event is FREE but registration is required. RSVP to Suzanne Clary at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org/2026/08/31/america-at-250-panel-for-educators-september-19th-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">READ MORE ABOUT THE EVENT AND SPEAKERS HERE.</a>

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Westchester County

America at 250 for Educators

The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is proud to welcome educators and the general public to our site during September 2026,...

Merryall Community Center, Inc.

MOTHER (and me) -&nbsp;TO THE POWER OF ONE- PLAY SERIESWritten &amp;&nbsp;Performed by Broadway Veteran - Melinda Buckley


A daughter's story of love, loss, and goulash

Her mother is a Hungarian force of nature — all Zsa-Zsa, grand opinions, and showbiz dreams. And she's slowly waltzing into dementia. Which means her Broadway-baby, Melinda must step up, step in, and finally figure out who she is without the woman who always ran the show.

Buckley's award-winning one-woman show is outrageous, tender, and completely unforgettable.

After the performance we'll have a talkback with Carolyn DeRocco, Vice President of Programs and Education for the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter. We'll talk about issues the play raises--caregiving, what families face, and the resources available to them. Bring your questions and your stories. We’ll laugh more than you think.

Local Event: MOTHER (and me) - Merryall Center

MOTHER (and me) - Merryall Center

MOTHER (and me) - TO THE POWER OF ONE- PLAY SERIESWritten & Performed by Broadway Veteran - Melinda Buckley


A daughter's...

Young's Field Road

<h3>RiverFest Returns to New Milford — and This Year We’re Lighting Up the River!</h3>
Spend the day at the river — and stay for the fireworks!
RiverFest returns to Young’s Field on Saturday, October 3, bringing friends, families and neighbors together for a full day of music, food, activities and fun along the banks of the Housatonic River.
And this year, RiverFest has a spectacular new finale. As evening arrives, River Lights will illuminate the riverfront at 6:30 pm, followed by fireworks at dark.
Admission is FREE.
There’s something happening throughout the day:
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11:00 am – Safe Walk
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11:00 am–1:00 pm – New Milford Kind
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1:30 pm – Color Fun Run
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3:30 pm – Hot Wing Challenge
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6:30 pm – River Lights
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At dark – Fireworks
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Live music and entertainment
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Food trucks
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Beer &amp; Wine Garden
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Children’s activities
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Arts &amp; crafts vendors
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Community organizations
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Come for an hour or spend the whole day. Grab something to eat, listen to the music, explore the vendors, bring the kids — walk along the river and then find a spot as we light up the sky to close out RiverFest 2026.

Local Event: RiverFest

RiverFest

RiverFest Returns to New Milford — and This Year We’re Lighting Up the River!
Spend the day at the river — and stay for the...

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Housatonic River Commission Open House

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4

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Housatonic Meadows State Park, 90 US-7, Sharon, CT

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