May 1st – May 31st. The 6th Annual Bicycles Along Main Spring 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, […]
May 2nd, 10:00am. Discover Cedar Hill Free – Reservations Encouraged Explore Hartford’s rural cemetery with Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation Director Beverly Lucas. The highlight tour showcases the art, history, and natural beauty that makes this urban oasis so special. After the tour, enjoy light refreshments. And a chance to win Cedar Hill-related books. The tour […]
May 3rd, 10:00am. Bicycles on Main Community Bike Ride and Parade Family friendly and accessible event designed to celebrate the month-long "Bicycles On Main" Event. Join local dignitaries, the Wethersfield Police Bicycle Team, along with Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers and their families as they make their way through scenic Old Wethersfield. Meet at the Keeney Center […]
May 9th, 6:30am.Bird Walk Free – Reservations Encouraged Join Jay Kaplan from Roaring Brook Nature Center for his annual bird walk at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Jay will lead participants through the ornamental foreground in search of resident and migratory birds. Appropriate hiking shoes and binoculars are strongly recommended. Admission to the program is free. Advance […]
May 16th, 10:00am Arts & Letters Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged Discover Cedar Hill Cemetery’s creative residents including its most distinguished artists, actors, and authors. Learn about the noteworthy artist William Glackens, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Wallace Stevens, and legendary actress Katharine Hepburn. And meet lesser-known personalities such as actress Fern Andra and sculptor […]
May 20th, 10:00am. A Monumental Man: The Art of James Batterson Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged Monuments attributed to James Batterson’s prolific granite company are scattered throughout Cedar Hill Cemetery. Andrius Banevicius highlights some of the company’s most extraordinary work including the Colt, Heublein, and Keney memorials on this tour of the historic […]
June 6th, 10:00am. Tree Walk Free – Reservations Encouraged Join arborist John Kehoe on this walk featuring Cedar Hill Cemetery’s rare and notable trees. The tour, through the ornamental foreground and historic memorial sections, will highlight trees such as the beautiful European Weeping Beech, the unusual (for the Northeast) Umbrella Magnolia, and the Huss Hemlock named […]
June 7th, 9:00am. Laura’s Garden Community Run Join Laura's Garden for the 25th Annual Laura's Garden Community Run at Standish Park in Old Wethersfield, CT. It’s time to sprout into action! Whether you’re a speedy honey bee or a steady little ladybug, there’s a place for you on the path! Choose your challenge: USATF Certified […]
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 […]
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. […]
