BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Historic Wethersfield - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Historic Wethersfield X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://historicwethersfield.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Historic Wethersfield REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260610T195421 CREATED:20260121T181934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T170945Z UID:10001090-1777593600-1780271999@historicwethersfield.org SUMMARY:Annual Bicycles Along Main DESCRIPTION:May 1st – May 31st. The 6th Annual Bicycles Along Main \nSpring is here along with National Bike Month. From May 1st to May 31st\, on a beautiful spring day come visit the heart of Wethersfield’s historic and cultural district to see decorated bicycles in front of colonial homes\, museums\, and the local shops\, restaurants\, and businesses all on one walkable/bike-able street! \nIn 2026\, Bicycles Along Main will partner with America250 CT\, encouraging participants to design displays inspired by Connecticut’s four America250 themes: \n\nTell Inclusive Stories – sharing histories that may have gone untold\nPower of Place – highlighting what makes our community unique\nDoing History – actively engaging in historical exploration and learning\nFor the Common Good – strengthening civic engagement and democracy\n\nThese themes invite creativity\, storytelling\, and community pride—and we can’t wait to see how they are brought to life. Special prizes and awards will be given in connection with these themes—more details to come! \nThis event takes place all through the month of May on Main Street. Parking available at the Keeney Center\, 200 Main Street Wethersfield. URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/annual-bicycles-on-main/ LOCATION:Main Street\, Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Outdoors,Walk, Hike, or Bike ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.historicwethersfield.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/17093036/4th-Place-Kelley-Kamay-Bikes-in-Bloom.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers":MAILTO:owshopkeepers@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909 DTSTAMP:20260610T195421 CREATED:20260527T162632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T164525Z UID:10001375-1778803200-1788911999@historicwethersfield.org SUMMARY:Historic Wethersfield 2026 Community Photo DESCRIPTION:Historic Wethersfield 2026 Community Photo Contest! \nThe Wethersfield Tourism and Cultural Commission invites photographers to enter its 15th Annual community photo contest. Professional and amateur photographers of any age are invited to submit entries to the competition. Winning entries will be published on www.historicwethersfield.org\, www.wethersfieldct.gov\, www.thegreatelm.com and in various other Town publications and social media. Please read the following rules\, terms and legal conditions before submitting any photos. Rules and entry form! \nEntry Deadline: September 8th\, 2026. To enter\, please see rules and entry form here! URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/historic-wethersfield-2026-community-photo/ CATEGORIES:Contest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cdn.historicwethersfield.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/27122533/Historic-Wethersfield-Photo-Contest-Collage.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wethersfield Tourism & Cultural Commission":MAILTO:info@historicwethersfield.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTSTAMP:20260610T195421 CREATED:20260512T165901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T154844Z UID:10001300-1779494400-1779580799@historicwethersfield.org SUMMARY:Kayak Rentals at Wethersfield Cove DESCRIPTION:May – October\, Kayak Rentals at Wethersfield Cove \nMetacomet Canoe and Kayak will have Kayak and Canoe Rentals at the Wethersfield Cove. They will be available from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend. No time limit\, all life jackets and paddles provided. $30 Kayak\, $40 Canoe. \n⦁ Fridays 1pm – sundown\n⦁ Saturday & Sundays 10am – sundown URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/kayak-rentals-begins/2026-05-23/ LOCATION:Wethersfield Cove\, 533 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States CATEGORIES:Nature,Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.historicwethersfield.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/18105242/Kayak-and-Canoe-Retals-e1779116044299.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T230000 DTSTAMP:20260610T195421 CREATED:20260128T154708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T155050Z UID:10001092-1779526800-1779577200@historicwethersfield.org SUMMARY:Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony DESCRIPTION:May 23rd\, 9:00am. Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony \nCome join Wethersfield in the heart of the historic district to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom\, America250 style! More info to come… \nMemorial Day Parade in Old Wethersfield and Memorial Day Ceremony immediately following in the Village Cemetery. \nThe parade will step off at 9:00 a.m. and will head west on State Street to Nott Street then to Garden Street. It will then proceed down Garden Street\, cross over Church Street and turn left onto Main Street. The Reviewing Stand will be at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street. The parade will end at Hartford Avenue. The Memorial Day Parade Ceremony will take place at the intersection of Main Street and Marsh Street on the grass in front of First Church of Christ. \nOrganizations interested in marching in the parade may make a request to do so by going to the parade’s website at https://www.wethersfieldct.gov/286/Memorial-Day-Parade click on “Marchers Application Form” on the main page. URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/memorial-day-parade-ceremony/ CATEGORIES:America 250,Arts & Attractions,Associations & Trusts,Board & Commission,Clubs & Groups,Community,Entertainment,Government,Military Veterans & Heroes,Parks & Recreation,Veterans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.historicwethersfield.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/28104616/Kenneth-E.-Sokolowski-Memorial-Day-Parade-Fire.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T113000 DTSTAMP:20260610T195421 CREATED:20260429T171649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T171649Z UID:10001236-1779530400-1779535800@historicwethersfield.org SUMMARY:Ancient Burying Ground Tours DESCRIPTION:May 23rd\, 10:00am. Ancient Burying Ground Tours \nWethersfield Historical Society’s volunteer research librarian Martha Smart returns with her popular 90-minute tours of the Ancient Burying Ground. Meet Martha at the red barn beside First Church’s parking lot. The tour features the final resting places of town notables buried in in the course of 300 years of Wethersfield history. Tours may be cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather. General Public $10 (cash or check only). Current members of Wethersfield Historical Society receive free admission. \nAt First Church of Christ\, 250 Main Street\, Wethersfield (Meet at the red barn beside the parking lot). For more tours and programs visit the Wethersfield Historical Society’s website\, www.wethersfieldhistory.org. URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/ancient-burying-ground-tours-3/ LOCATION:First Church of Christ\, 250 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States CATEGORIES:History & Tours,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.historicwethersfield.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/29131628/Ancient-Burying-Ground-Tours-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wethersfield Historical Society":MAILTO:society@wethersfieldhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T195421 CREATED:20260223T150120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T150120Z UID:10001141-1779530400-1779552000@historicwethersfield.org SUMMARY:Wethersfield 250 Jubilee DESCRIPTION:May 23rd\, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Wethersfield 250 Jubilee: Revolutionary War Encampment & Traditional Trades Fair \nWith the 5th Connecticut Regiment & Traditional Trades Artisans \nWebb Deane Stevens beloved Revolutionary War Encampment joins forces with the Traditional Trades Fair for a free\, family-friendly day marking America’s 250th on the museum grounds. \nWatch the 5th Connecticut Regiment drill and skirmish\, chat with a camp surgeon about his gruesome profession\, and see skilled artisans demonstrate the timber framing\, weaving\, and carpentry that built the nation and keep our oldest buildings standing. Hands-on workshops\, Colonial games\, delicious food\, and a vendor market with local crafts\, demonstrations and gifts all day. \nThe free festivities will begin on the Museum grounds immediately following the Town of Wethersfield Memorial Day Parade. \n10:00am – 4:00pm. Demonstrations throughout the day will include*: \n\nColonial music\nChildren’s colonial games\nSurgeon’s table\nWoodworking\nMasonry\nTextile weaving\nOpen hearth cooking and food\nFlag displays and history programs\nWeaving and sewing\nSoldier’s tent and display of equipment\nColonial clothing and textiles\nLife of a Privateer\nButter churning\nCamp tours and information about the 5th Connecticut Regiment and its history\nSchedule (in formation)\n\n10:30am Musket and drill demonstration \n11:00am Children’s wooden musket drill \n11:30am Reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride” \n12:00pm Midday nooning \n1:00pm Demonstrations of 18th-Century battle tactics\, including musket firing and bayonet practice \n2:00pm Canon firing demonstration \n2:30pm Reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride” \n4:00pm Camp Closes \n*Schedule and demonstrations subject to change. URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/wethersfield-250-jubilee/ LOCATION:Webb Deane Stevens Museum\, 211 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Entertainment,History & Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cdn.historicwethersfield.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/06140334/Heritage-Weekend-Webb-Deane-Stevens-encampment-314-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Webb Deane Stevens Museum":MAILTO:info@wdsmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T195421 CREATED:20260324T151340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T153341Z UID:10001211-1779530400-1779552000@historicwethersfield.org SUMMARY:Heirloom Market Spring Festival DESCRIPTION:May 23rd\, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Heirloom Market Spring Festival \nJoin Heirloom Market for a day filled with family fun! There will be dozens of local vendors and artisans. Great food and drink\, and live music too! \nHeirloom Market at Comstock Ferre\n263 Main Street\nWethersfield\, CT 06109\nwww.heirloommkt.com URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/heirloom-market-spring-festival/ LOCATION:Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre\, 263 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert & Music,Fair & Vendor,Food,Outdoors,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.historicwethersfield.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/24111320/Heirloom-Market-Spring-Festival-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre":MAILTO:info@heirloommkt.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T195421 CREATED:20260402T203831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T125852Z UID:10001219-1779562800-1779570000@historicwethersfield.org SUMMARY:Griffith Academy Annual Recital DESCRIPTION:May 23rd\, 7:00pm and May 24th\, 1:00pm & 3:30pm. Griffith Academy Annual Recital \nJoin Griffith Academy for an evening a entertainment with performances you will never forget at Wethersfield High School Auditorium. Saturday\, May 23 at 7 pm and Sunday May 24 at 1pm and 3:30 pm. \nFor summer camps and dance opportunities visit\, https://griffithacademy.com. URL:https://historicwethersfield.org/event/griffith-academy-annual-recital/2026-05-23/ LOCATION:The Griffith Academy\, 275 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109\, United States CATEGORIES:Dancing,Education & Schools,Entertainment,Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.historicwethersfield.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/02163655/Griffith-Academy-Spring-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Griffith Academy of Dance":MAILTO:info@griffithacademy.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR