Litchfield Hills/Fairfield County Connecticut

06/11/2026

Docktails & Oysters 2026 A Seaside Celebration of Flavor & Tradition Hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association June 20, 2026

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20, 2026, and prepare for an unforgettable evening on the water. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Norwalk Seaport Association, in partnership with fourth-generation oyster farmers Norm Bloom and Son, invites you to its signature summer celebration — Docktails and Oysters. Set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of the historic Norm Bloom and Son dock in Norwalk, this one-of-a-kind event blends fresh-from-the-Sound oysters, live music, local flavors, and maritime tradition into a celebration like no other....

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20, 2026, and prepare for an unforgettable evening on the water. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Norwalk Seaport Association, in partnership with fourth-gene…

06/11/2026

✨ Topsmead Cottage Tours are BACK for the season! ✨

Starting this weekend, step back in time and explore the stunning 1925 Cotswold-style summer home of Edith Morton Chase. Thanks to the CT DEEP seasonal employees and the Friends of Topsmead State Forest, free guided tours are returning on the second and fourth weekends of each month (June through October 11th).

🗓 What’s New This Year?
The cottage is opening and closing an hour earlier to better fit your weekend plans!
⏰ New Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Tour Info: Tours run on the hour and half-hour. No reservations required! Group sizes are limited to 8 people (just meet your guide at the front door).

🌿 While You Wait...
Take a stroll through the gardens originally designed for Miss Chase by Ellen Shipman—one of America’s pioneer female landscape designers (famous for the Sarah P. Duke gardens).

🏡 A Quick Slice of History:
In 1917, Edith Morton Chase received this beautiful land on Jefferson Hill from her father, the first president of Chase Brass & Copper Company. She built this English Tudor masterpiece, designed by noted architect Richard Henry Dana, Jr., featuring gorgeous cypress exterior, copper downspouts, and crafted oak interiors.

📌 Know Before You Go:
Accessibility: Please note the historic house is not wheelchair-accessible and tours require climbing stairs.
The Grounds: Topsmead State Forest is open year-round (8 AM to sunset) for walking, picnicking, and bird watching. Don't miss the 1-mile Edith Chase Ecology Trail.
Four-Legged Friends: Dogs are welcome on a leash! 🐾

📍 Directions: Located off Route 118 east of Litchfield center on Chase Road. Put "Topsmead State Forest" into your GPS and follow the signs to the parking lot.

👇 Tag someone you want to take the tour with.

06/10/2026

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🎶🎻 Calling all music lovers! Have you gotten your tickets yet for our June 7 concert at 3 p.m.?
We’re thrilled to welcome back acclaimed cellist Sophie Shao, joined by an incredible lineup of musicians: Carmit Zori (violin), Cora Pogossian (viola), Max Zeugner (bass), and Amy I-Lin Cheng (piano).
This special program is designed to feel both celebratory and deeply personal—and it’s happening in the beautiful, intimate Veronica Hagman Concert Hall at the Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC) on Western Connecticut State University’s Westside campus.
✨ Tickets: $25 Buy online: wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com
📞 Box Office: 203-837-8732
👧 Free admission for ages 18 and under courtesy of the Danbury Cultural Commission Don’t miss this unforgettable afternoon of music. See you there! 💫
photo: Shervin Lainez

05/30/2026

🌸 NEW DATE MAY 31 from 4-7 Art in Bloom: Wine, Cheese & Art, Please! 🎨 Join us for a magical evening at the Glebe House Museum on Sunday, May 31 from 4–7 PM in the stunning Gertrude Jekyll Garden! ✨ We're celebrating art, nature, and community—and spotlighting 12 talented local artists, enjoy browsing a variety of art in different media, have your portrait painted, while sipping fine wine and indulging in tasty treats! Tickets are just $30—reserve yours now at www.glebehousemuseum.org also available at the event.

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05/29/2026

Danbury Concert Association concludes 2025/26 series June 7 with Sophie Shao & Friends

The Danbury Concert Association (DCA) will conclude its 2025/26 season on Sunday, June 7 with a program designed to feel both celebratory and deeply personal: the return of acclaimed cellist Sophie Shao, joined by four highly acclaimed musical professionals—violinist Carmit Zori, violist Cora Pogossian, bassist Max Zeugner, and pianist Amy I‑Lin Cheng. The concert begins at 3 p.m. at the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual Performing Arts Center (VPAC) on Western Connecticut State University’s Westside campus—an intimate, in-the-round venue known for warm acoustics and a welcoming, come-as-you-are atmosphere....

The Danbury Concert Association (DCA) will conclude its 2025/26 season on Sunday, June 7 with a program designed to feel both celebratory and deeply personal: the return of acclaimed cellist Sophie…

05/27/2026

Wine, Cheese & Art Please A Garden Party to Savor at the Glebe House Museum

In the early days of summer, as fragrant blooms fill the air and golden light drifts through historic trees and gardens, the Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden—one of earliest historic house museums in the country invites you to experience something truly extraordinary. On Saturday, May 30th (Rain Date: May 31st) from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, the museum will host a festive fundraiser, “Wine, Cheese & Art Please,” at 49 Hollow Road in Woodbury....

In the early days of summer, as fragrant blooms fill the air and golden light drifts through historic trees and gardens, the Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden—one of earliest historic…

05/22/2026

Calling all music lovers kids 18 and under get in FREE!

🎶✨ Join us for a magical afternoon of music on June 7 at 3 PM!
We’re thrilled to welcome back acclaimed cellist Sophie Shao, joined by an extraordinary lineup of musicians:
Carmit Zori – violin
Cora Pogossian – viola
Max Zeugner – bass
Amy I-Lin Cheng – piano
📍 Veronica Hagman Concert Hall
Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC)
Western Connecticut State University, Westside campus
Enjoy this intimate, in-the-round performance with warm acoustics and a welcoming atmosphere.
🎟️ Tickets: $25
Available online at wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com or at the VPAC Box Office: 203-837-8732
👧🧒 Free admission for ages 18 and under courtesy of the Danbury Cultural Commission.
We hope to see you there! 💐🎵 photo: Shervin Lainex

05/13/2026

It’s spring and is a great place to experience it!