Historic Wethersfield
Wethersfield, CT
Scarecrows Along Main
Come to the heart of Wethersfield’s cultural and historic district this October and see something spectacular! Scarecrows will be popping up along side shops, restaurants, museums, colonial homes and more this fall season. Scarecrows along Main is sponsored by the Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers Association.
In 2026, Bicycles Along Main will partner with America250 CT, encouraging participants to design displays inspired by Connecticut’s four America250 themes:
- Tell Inclusive Stories – sharing histories that may have gone untold
- Power of Place – highlighting what makes our community unique
- Doing History – actively engaging in historical exploration and learning
- For the Common Good – strengthening civic engagement and democracy
These 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 information and entry form (registration opens in September): https://oldwethersfield.com/
Annual Old Wethersfield Arts and Crafts Fair
October 3rd, 10:00am – 4:00pm. 44th Annual Old Wethersfield Arts and Crafts Fair
Wethersfield Historical Society’s Old Wethersfield Arts & Crafts Fair returns to picturesque Cove Park for the 44th time on Saturday, October 3 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Save the date and plan to join us for a day of community, fun, and celebration in the heart of the oldest and largest historic district in Connecticut. (Also the state’s most recently designated Cultural District). Browse hand-made items, shop for unique gifts, meet the artists, and watch demonstrations from over 90 juried artisans and vendors. There will be pottery, woodwork, prints, jewelry, textiles, and fabric art, painting, photography, and so much more. There will be food vendors joining the festivities and live music to enjoy.
Free parking is available along State Street, and adjacent to the DMV. While Google gives the address of Cove Park as 533 Main Street, fair goers would be better served using the Solomon Wells House (220 Hartford Avenue) or the DMV (60 State Street) as a frame of reference.
American Jazz in the Barn
September 25th, 7:00pm – 8:30pm. American Jazz in the Barn
Join friends and family in the Webb Barn for a live concert.
An intimate evening of live jazz in the Webb Barn, honoring the most distinctly American art form on a night made for close listening. Family friendly event. Tickets: $25 | $18 Members
Purchase Tickets:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/concert-american-jazz-tickets-280049
Early American Needlework and National Identity
September 10th, 6:00pm. Civic Stitches: Early American Needlework and National Identity
LECTURE | with Emily Whitted, Guest-Curator, American Girlhood: Needlework, Memory, and The Making of a Nation
This companion lecture to the exhibition American Girlhood by guest curator Emily Whitted will explore the larger history of needlework as part of early American education for girls. In the aftermath of the American Revolution, female education was a critical space for civic development, and needlework was one educational medium in which girls processed their own identities within the new nation. This lecture will connect needlework within the exhibition with pieces from other public collections, and broadly trace the rich lives of early American girls engaged in crafting a nation.
Tickets: $15 |$12.50 Virtual | $10 Members
Purchase Tickets:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/lecture-civic-stitches-early-american-need-tickets-265191
*This lecture will be offered in person and via Zoom. Zoom link will be provided in advance of the lecture.
Time’s Fool Company presents The Winter’s Tale
August 5th – 9th & August 11th – 15th. Time’s Fool Company presents The Winter’s Tale
Join Time’s Fool Company for an evening of magic and entertainment as they perform The Winter’s Tale on the Keeney Memorial Center lawn. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, picnics, and enjoy some outdoor Shakespeare. Admission is FREE, donations appreciated!
Performance times:
- Wednesday, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays at 6:00pm
- Friday Lantern Shows at 8:00pm
More info visit: www.timesfool.org/.
Time’s Fool Company presents The Winter’s Tale
August 5th – 9th & August 11th – 15th. Time’s Fool Company presents The Winter’s Tale
Join Time’s Fool Company for an evening of magic and entertainment as they perform The Winter’s Tale on the Keeney Memorial Center lawn. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, picnics, and enjoy some outdoor Shakespeare. Admission is FREE, donations appreciated!
Performance times:
⦁ Tuesday, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sunday at 6:00pm
⦁ Friday Lantern Shows at 8:00pm
More info visit: www.timesfool.org/.
Kycia Farms Summer Music Series
August 15th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Friends of Kyica Farms presents: The Best of Broadway
Come enjoy a free night of music with family, friends, and neighbors on the Kycia Farm lawn. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks. Performing will be The Best of Broadway.
Full Schedule:
- July 3rd, First Company Governor’s Foot Guard Band
- July 31st, The Steve Dunn Trio
- August 15th, The Best of Broadway
Wethersfield CornFest 2026
September 12th, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Wethersfield CornFest
Join the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce for a day out with family and friends at the Annual Wethersfield CornFest with, food vendors, crafters, entertainment, local performers, corn hole, business expo, and of course Anderson Farms Corn!!!! At the Cove Park, parking available at DMV, 60 State Street.
Free admission! Rain or shine.
For more information call 860-721-6200 or email Office@WethersfieldChamber.com.
Wethersfield Fireworks
June 6th, 5:00pm – 9:45pm. Wethersfield Fireworks 2026
Theme: America250
The Town of Wethersfield is happy to announce that the annual fireworks celebration is returning on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 at Cove Park in Old Wethersfield. Starting at 5:00 pm, the event will include live music, DJ, activities for kids, food vendors and more. The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:00 pm.
Free shuttle service will be provided from the Pitkin Community Center (30 Greenfield Street) to the Solomon Welles House. Shuttle bus service will run continuously from 5 pm to 10:30 pm.
For more information about the event please visit https://www.wethersfieldct.gov/317/Wethersfield-Fireworks or contact Wethersfield Parks and Recreation at (860) 721-2890 and/or via email at rec.activities@wethersfieldct.gov.
Angels Among Us
July 15th, 10:00am. Angels Among Us
Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged
Learn about the angelic figures that grace the landscape of Cedar Hill Cemetery. Connie Robinson will acquaint you with the Angels of Mercy, Life, Peace, and more on this tour of the historic cemetery.
Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.
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