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05/29/2026

☔️ A little rain never stopped summer vibes from heating up in CT this weekend! From WNBA action to food truck festivals and K-pop performances, here’s what’s happening:

🏀 Connecticut Sun in Hartford – Hartford, CT

The Connecticut Sun brings WNBA basketball to PeoplesBank Arena tomorrow night, facing the Los Angeles Sparks at 6 p.m. — the first WNBA game in Hartford since 2003! Before tipoff, head to the free Fan Fest on Pratt Street starting at 2 p.m. for live entertainment, games, photo ops, exclusive merch, and family-friendly activities

🚚 Food Trucks on the River – Shelton, CT

Food Trucks on the River takes over Veterans Memorial Park tonight and tomorrow with 30+ food trucks serving cuisines from around the world. Enjoy live music, local vendors, craft beer and wine, trivia, bingo, mini golf, and plenty of family-friendly fun along the riverfront

🎤 The Ultimate K-pop Tribute Concert – Waterbury, CT

K-pop fans can head to the Palace Theater Sunday for Planet K-pop, a high-energy tribute concert celebrating artists like BTS, BLACKPINK, Demon Hunters, and more. Expect dance battles, immersive lighting, and interactive moments in a show packed with global pop energy

What are you checking out this weekend? Let us know in the comments!

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05/28/2026

It’s and we’re celebrating where it all began… Louis’ Lunch in New Haven, the birthplace of the hamburger! 🍔 

This iconic spot has been flipping patties since 1900 and still does it old-school with the tradition continued by Louis' great grandson, Jeff Lassen. If you want a truly authentic and original hamburger experience, this is the place to visit! 😋

Comment your local go-to burger joint and tap the link in bio for more American restaurants across CT 🔗

05/26/2026

If you’re looking for something fun to do out on the water this summer, step aboard the Sabino, a beautifully restored 1908 steamboat cruising down the Mystic River from the Mystic Seaport 🚢⚓️

This relaxing ride takes you past the Mystic drawbridge, historic homes, marinas, and classic New England coastal views, with light narration along the way about the local history and environment. The cruise travels downriver toward Noank before returning back to Mystic.

The Sabino is one of the oldest coal-fired steamboats still operating in the country, making this one of Connecticut’s most unique experiences on the water. You can bring your own food and beverage on board, and during select Sunday evening cruises in the summer, you can even order food from Haring’s in Noank right from the boat for dockside pickup during the ride.

If you’re visiting Mystic this summer, this is one of those classic Connecticut experiences worth adding to your list. Tap the link in our bio for more activities out on the water.

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day weekend is here in CT! From Revolutionary War reenactments to shark encounters and scenic river cruises, here’s what’s happening:

🎆 Wethersfield Jubilee – Wethersfield, CT

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday tomorrow at the Wethersfield Jubilee, a free family-friendly event on the Webb Deane Stevens Museum grounds. Watch Revolutionary War drills and skirmishes with the 5th Connecticut Regiment, meet a camp surgeon, and explore demonstrations in weaving, butter churning, carpentry, and open-hearth cooking following the Memorial Day parade

🦈 Sharks Exhibition – Hartford, CT

A new Sharks exhibition is now open at the Connecticut Science Center, immersing visitors in the science and mystery of these incredible creatures. Developed by the American Museum of Natural History, the exhibit features lifelike shark models, interactive underwater environments, and full-scale species ranging from tiny lanternsharks to massive great whites

🦅 Connecticut River Birding Cruise – Essex, CT

Set sail tomorrow with the Audubon Society for a scenic cruise along the Connecticut River. Departing from the Essex Steam Train, this 3.5 hour tour offers chances to spot bald eagles, ospreys, and other migrating birds while enjoying the beauty of the river in spring

What are you your plans for this weekend? Let us know in the comments!

05/22/2026

Did you know Connecticut Open House Day is happening Saturday, June 13? 🎉

More than 146 locations across the entire state are offering free admission, special discounts, giveaways, and other fun perks! 🎁

Whether you're craving a coastal day trip, a museum visit, local shopping, or a new coffee spot, Connecticut Open House Day is the perfect excuse to get out and explore somewhere new this summer, all while enjoying special perks along the way. ☀️🌊🛍️☕

Tap the link to find the full list of participating locations and start planning your Connecticut Open House Day adventure!

https://ctvisit.com/articles/celebrate-connecticut-open-house-day-june-13th-2026

05/22/2026

If you're from CT, you already know this: our pizza is the best in the game. There's no question that we're the Pizza Capital of the US. With the most pizzerias per capita of any state, it's hard to deny the chewy, crispy goodness! 🍕

But we had to make sure everyone knew, so we had some fun with it... a marketing campaign that poked fun at New York and other states who claim the throne, a Pizza Trail launch featuring 100 pizzerias voted by CT residents, art installations, countless events, and even highway signs to welcome our out-of-state friends to the Pizza Capital of the US.

It was so effective that it changed public perception of Connecticut. From the top Google results to Late Night talk shows and even strangers on the street, we started the conversation, and our apizza sealed the deal 💯

If you're still doubting, then give this article from Travel + Leisure a read, where they ranked their favorite CT pizzerias and confirmed that the proof is in the pizza 😏

Connecticut is gaining recognition for its unique pizza culture with a new official Pizza Trail map. The trail highlights top pizzerias and five distinct pizza styles, including New Haven’s iconic apizza. The state aims to celebrate its pizza heritage through food, art, and experiences.

05/20/2026

If you’re looking for a New England getaway that is a little quieter and off the beaten path, Northeast Connecticut is one of the state’s best hidden gems. 🌾🌿

The area is full of scenic backroads, small town cafés, local farms, hiking trails, antique shops, wineries, and countryside views. From afternoons exploring Pomfret and Woodstock to farm dinners, ice cream stops, and sunset walks, this corner of Connecticut is the perfect spring or summer escape.

Swipe through for the full itinerary and tap the link in our bio for even more places to check out!

05/18/2026

🍦 We know Connecticut is a foodie destination, but this confirms it. was ranked as the No. 1 best ice cream shop in the U.S. based on over 100 million ratings on !

With unique flavors that rotate daily, you'll taste some of the freshest ice cream around that's worth making the trip for. While you're there, snap a photo or video of your experience to earn points with our new Rewards Program! ✨️

What's your favorite ice cream shop in CT? Let us know in the comments 👇

🔗 Tap the link in bio for more ice cream shops in CT

05/15/2026

The secret is out, but did we ever really doubt it? 😉

A new study featured in this Travel + Leisure article ranked Connecticut the #3 BEST state in the country to achieve the American Dream!

The study looked at what really matters: great salaries, strong education, diversity, and long life expectancy; so naturally CT was among the top. But we didn't need a study to prove what we already knew. Connecticut is one of the absolute best places to live, work, and play. 💙✨

Read more: https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-state-for-american-dream-study-11904268

A recent analysis highlights top-performing states based on income, education, homeownership, and life expectancy. New Jersey ranks as the top state for achieving the American dream with high salaries, education levels, and diversity.

05/15/2026

🎉 Festival season is in full swing in CT! From craft brews to orchard celebrations and medieval adventures, here’s what’s happening this weekend:

🍻 Thread City Hop Fest – Willimantic, CT

Thread City Hop Fest returns Sunday to Jillson Field for its 11th year, featuring 60+ breweries, cideries, wineries, meaderies, and distilleries. Enjoy food trucks serving everything from tacos to cupcakes while supporting a great cause: 100% of profits benefit local community organizations

🍎 Lyman Orchards 285th Anniversary Fest – Middlefield, CT

Lyman Orchards celebrates 285 years tomorrow and Sunday with a family-friendly festival full of history and fun. Enjoy wagon rides, face painting, colonial crafts, jam-making and pie-baking demos, fife & drum performances, and costumed characters throughout the grounds

⚔️ Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire – Harwinton, CT

Opening weekend of Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire brings knights, archers, and royal festivities to the Harwinton Fairgrounds. Explore 60+ artisan shops, enjoy performances across eight stages, watch full-contact jousting, and feast on classic faire favorites like turkey legs

What are you checking out this weekend? Let us know in the comments!

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