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Wethersfield Trolley Rides

October 24th & 31st, 11:00am – 4:00pm. Wethersfield Trolley Rides

The Town of Wethersfield is proud to announce FREE trolley rides coming to Old Wethersfield!

Come join us in Historic Wethersfield for a trolley ride stopping along Main Street on October 24th and 31st from 11am – 4pm. Enjoy an afternoon on Main Street and the Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers, come see Scarecrows Along Main, stop in a shop or two, grab a cocktail or a bite to eat, see the many historic homes, visit the ancient burying grounds, and have a historically fun time with friends. Parking at 100 Great Meadow Road parking lot or Keeney Center 200 Main Street, then ride a continuous loop or get off at the different stops.

The trolley starts at 100 Great Meadow Road, then heads to the Broad Street Green, after that onward to Main Street where you’ll have three different chances to get off and explore. Then hop back on to head back to 100 River Road.

What you’ll see

Click on Route Map to enlarge

Route Stops

*The trolley is new and ADA accessible with AV equipment

Wethersfield Trolley Rides

October 24th & 31st, 11:00am – 4:00pm. Wethersfield Trolley Rides

The Town of Wethersfield is proud to announce FREE trolley rides coming to Old Wethersfield!

Come join us in Historic Wethersfield for a trolley ride stopping along Main Street on October 24th and 31st from 11am – 4pm. Enjoy an afternoon on Main Street and the Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers, come see Scarecrows Along Main, stop in a shop or two, grab a cocktail or a bite to eat, see the many historic homes, visit the ancient burying grounds, and have a historically fun time with friends. Parking at 100 Great Meadow Road parking lot or Keeney Center 200 Main Street, then ride a continuous loop or get off at the different stops.

The trolley starts at 100 Great Meadow Road, then heads to the Broad Street Green, after that onward to Main Street where you’ll have three different chances to get off and explore. Then hop back on to head back to 100 River Road.

What you’ll see

Click on Route Map to enlarge

Route Stops

*The trolley is new and ADA accessible with AV equipment

Wethersfield Trolley Rides

October 24th & 31st, 11:00am – 4:00pm. Wethersfield Trolley Rides

The Town of Wethersfield is proud to announce FREE trolley rides coming to Old Wethersfield!

Come join us in Historic Wethersfield for a trolley ride stopping along Main Street on October 24th and 31st from 11am – 4pm. Enjoy an afternoon on Main Street and the Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers, come see Scarecrows Along Main, stop in a shop or two, grab a cocktail or a bite to eat, see the many historic homes, visit the ancient burying grounds, and have a historically fun time with friends. Parking at 100 Great Meadow Road parking lot or Keeney Center 200 Main Street, then ride a continuous loop or get off at the different stops.

The trolley starts at 100 Great Meadow Road, then heads to the Broad Street Green, after that onward to Main Street where you’ll have three different chances to get off and explore. Then hop back on to head back to 100 River Road.

What you’ll see

Click on Route Map to enlarge

Route Stops

*The trolley is new and ADA accessible with AV equipment

Heirloom Market Harvest Festival

October 10th, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Heirloom Market Harvest Festival

Join Heirloom Market in the heart of the historic district for a day celebrating fall, local makers, and our community! Enjoy dozens of local vendors, artisans and crafters, live music, fall-inspired food & drinks, Fox Farm beer, alpacas, henna artists, face painting, and plenty of family-friendly fun.

Rain date: Sunday, October 11th.

Annual Holidays On Main

December 5th 1:00pm – 6:00pm, Annual Holidays On Main

Join the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce along with the Town of Wethersfield as we present the 15th Annual Holidays On Main on SATURDAY, December 5, 2026 from 1:00 – 6:00pm along beautiful Main Street in Old Wethersfield.

This is a wonderful community tradition. There will be craft vendors along Main Street. Food trucks will be in the Keeney Center parking lot and Beer Garden on the grounds of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum.

*At approximately 5:00 Santa will make his way over to the Main Stage and the tree lighting is scheduled for 5:15ish.

Annual Cove Side Carnival

October 16th, 17th, & 18th. Keane Foundation Cove Side Carnival 2026

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. Ticket price TBD.

For more information: www.keanefoundation.org.

Annual Source to Sea Cleanup

*Source To Sea Cleanup will be cancelled due to weather*

September 26th, 9:00am – 12:00pm. 30th Annual Source to Sea Cleanup

Join Great Meadows Conservation Trust at Wethersfield Cove for our annual cleanup!

Meet at the Cove Park parking lot. Bring work gloves if you have them, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks and water. Wear comfortable shoes that may get a little muddy or wet. We will provide bags for collecting trash.

For Details and to register, go to:
https://sourcetoseacleanup.org/event/great-meadows-conservation-trust-cove/

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

Summer Garden Tour

August 6th, 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Summer Garden Tour

Free

Join the Friends of Kycia Farm for a private evening tour on 7Acres Farm, 100 Great Plain Lane. On this tour Morgan Dodge from 7Acres Farm and Colleen Boyle, owner of Nurse Bee & Co, will speak to their successes, challenges, and plans for the future. Free, no admission.

*U-pick cut flowers available to purchase

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