Historic Wethersfield
Wethersfield, CT
CT Trails Day Paddle
June 7th, CT Trails Day Paddle
Great Meadows Conservation Trust, in collaboration with Connecticut River Conservancy, will be holding two paddles at Wethersfield Cove on Connecticut Trails Day Weekend. The paddles will be on Sunday, June 7.
A beginner paddle around the cove with paddle instruction and a limited number of kayaks available, and an intermediate paddle on the CT River from the cove to Hartford. Pr-registration is required for both paddles.
Registration required:
- Beginner: https://ct-trails-day-paddle-beginner.eventbrite.com
- Intermediate: https://ct-trails-day-paddle-intermediate.eventbrite.com
Bike Festival Show and Swap Meet
June 7th, 8:00am – 12:00pm. Wethersfield Bike Festival Show and Swap Meet
Family games, many bikes to see. Lots of bicycles, parts, and accessories available to buy. The event is rain or shine at Hanmer School. Free general admission. $25 donation for seller spots.
Email tbrown@wethersfield.me for more info!
See Facebook event page for more.
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Wethersfield Fireworks
May 30th, 5:00pm – 9:45pm. Wethersfield Fireworks 2026
Theme: America250; Rain Date: June 6th
The Town of Wethersfield is happy to announce that the annual fireworks celebration is returning on Saturday, May 30th, 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.
Heirloom Market Spring Festival
May 23rd, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Heirloom Market Spring Festival
Join 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!
Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre
263 Main Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109
www.heirloommkt.com
Hallowed History Lantern Tour
October 30th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Hallowed History Lantern Tour
Admission: $20.00; Reservations Required
History comes alive on this lantern-led tour of the historic cemetery. Character actors will share tantalizing true stories from some of Cedar Hill’s notable and not-so-notable residents.
Advance reservations are required and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. Tickets go on sale September 1st.
The Prosecution Rests
October 21st, 10:00am. The Prosecution Rests
Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged
From the assassination of President Garfield to the crimes that inspired the movie Arsenic and Old Lace, Foundation Director Beverly Lucas shares intriguing stories of sensational trials, tragic crimes, and even one unsolved mystery, all of which gripped the imagination of Connecticut residents.
Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.
Fall Foliage Tour
October 17th, 10:00am. Fall Foliage Tour
Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged
More than 2,000 trees representing 100 species and varieties grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery. John Kehoe leads this autumn walk highlighting a colorful sampling of the remarkable collection including maples, cherries, beeches, pines, cedars and more.
Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.
Stories in Stone
October 3rd, 10:00am. Stories in Stone
Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged
Learn about monument styles often found in 19th-century cemeteries such as Cedar Hill Cemetery. From the sarcophagus to the obelisk, Celtic cross, pyramid and more, Ann Mione highlights the origin and significance of popular monument styles. And will share information about the lot owners who selected these magnificent memorials.
Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.
Eternal Homes of Cedar Hill
September 16th, 10:00am. Eternal Homes of Cedar Hill
Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged
Learn about the private mausoleums that grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery. Andrius Banevicius discusses the art and architecture of these magnificent structures 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.
Stargazing at Cedar Hill
September 15th, 7:30pm. Stargazing at Cedar Hill
Admission: $10.00; Cedar Hill & ASGH Members Free – Reservations Encouraged
Explore the night sky at Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford. Learn about telescopes and astronomy while viewing prominent objects such as the moon, globular clusters, planets, nebula, or galaxies.
Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.
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