Historic Wethersfield
Wethersfield, CT
Annual Harvest Festival
October 11th, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Heirloom Market Harvest Festival
Join Heirloom Market in the heart of the historic and cultural district for the 9th Annual Harvest Festival. There will be dozens of local craft vendors, music, food, CT craft beers, and more! At Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre, 263 Main Street.
Rain date is Sunday the 12th.
Holidays on Main
December 4th, 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Holidays on Main
Come to the historic district of Old Wethersfield to see it lit up and decked out for the holidays! Hosted by the Wethersfield Chamber or Commerce each year for a festive time with community and friends. Holidays on Main will be DJ & emcee provided by Sunshine Entertainment! See Santa and elves along with tree lighting, caroling, horse and carriage rides, and much more! There will be craft and food vendors, fire juggler, auction in the Webb Barn, beer tent, wine tasting, and music. Look out for the local shops and restaurants to have special offers of their own! Featuring:
- Tree Lighting at 6:15pm
- Visit with Santa at the Firehouse (bring your letters for Santa’s Mailbox
- Library Contest Essay Winner
- Popup Framers’ Market
- Horse and Wagon Rides (cash only)
- Food and Craft Venders
- Silent Auction in Webb Barn
- Wine Tasting and Beer Tent
- WHS Choralaires
- Fire Juggler
- Ice Sculptures
- Tours of Hurburt-Dunham House
- Restaurants and shops along Main Street will be open
- Main Street Creamery will be open with your favorite holiday flavors
Annual Old Wethersfield Arts and Crafts Fair
October 4th, 10:00am – 4:00pm. 43rd Annual Old Wethersfield Arts and Crafts Fair
Join the Wethersfield Historical Society for a day of community, fun, and celebration in the heart of the oldest and largest historic district in Connecticut. 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. Free parking is available along State Street, and adjacent to the DMV. This year food vendors will join the festivities. There will be ice cream for dessert and live music to enjoy.
Get your tickets now! Or Purchase at the gate, cash only!
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-43rd-annual-old-wethersfield-arts-crafts-fair-tickets-1144515078409
Back by popular demand, 1 free pumpkin will be given to the first 100 children under age 12. Children can bring their pumpkins to the tent along State Street to decorate them.
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.
Cottonwood & Church Fall Market
October 18th, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Cottonwood & Church Fall Market
Join Cottonwood & Church for their 2nd Annual Fall Market featuring favorite makers, artists & small businesses!
Cottonwood & Church
133 Main Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Cove Side Carnival
October 17th, 18th, & 19th. Keane Foundation Cove Side Carnival 2025
Rides for all ages, vendors, music, games, and family fun! Bring the entire family. Ride all day for one low price! At Cove Park near DMV, 60 State Street.
– Friday Oct 17th 5-10pm
– Saturday Oct 18th 12-10pm
– Sunday Oct 19th 12-6pm
For more information: www.keanefoundation.org.
Cove Side Carnival
October 17th, 18th, & 19th. Keane Foundation Cove Side Carnival 2025
Rides for all ages, vendors, music, games, and family fun! Bring the entire family. Ride all day for one low price! At Cove Park near DMV, 60 State Street.
– Friday Oct 17th 5-10pm
– Saturday Oct 18th 12-10pm
– Sunday Oct 19th 12-6pm
For more information: www.keanefoundation.org.
Cove Side Carnival
October 17th, 18th, & 19th. Keane Foundation Cove Side Carnival 2025
Rides for all ages, vendors, music, games, and family fun! Bring the entire family. Ride all day for one low price! At Cove Park near DMV, 60 State Street.
– Friday Oct 17th 5-10pm
– Saturday Oct 18th 12-10pm
– Sunday Oct 19th 12-6pm
For more information: www.keanefoundation.org.
1781 Cars on Main
September 27th, 11:00am – 3:00pm. 2nd Annual 1781 Cars on Main
Join 1781 Cars on Main for a car show to benefit The Detective Robert ‘Bobby’ Garten Memorial Fund! On Main Street and in the First Church Parking lot, there will be food trucks, raffles, cars, and a lot more. Free for spectators, $20 show car, $50 VIP car (limited spaces). Registration is required. Email 1781carsonmain@gmail.com or visit www.1781carsonmain.com/ for more!