Historic Wethersfield 2026 Community Photo Contest! The Wethersfield Tourism and Cultural Commission invites photographers to enter its 15th Annual community photo contest. Professional and amateur photographers of any age are invited to submit entries to the competition. Winning entries will be published on www.historicwethersfield.org, www.wethersfieldct.gov, www.thegreatelm.com and in various other Town publications and social media. […]
May - October, Kayak Rentals at Wethersfield Cove Metacomet Canoe and Kayak will have Kayak and Canoe Rentals at the Wethersfield Cove. They will be available from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend. No time limit, all life jackets and paddles provided. $30 Kayak, $40 Canoe. ⦁ Fridays 1pm – sundown ⦁ Saturday & […]
May - October, Kayak Rentals at Wethersfield Cove Metacomet Canoe and Kayak will have Kayak and Canoe Rentals at the Wethersfield Cove. They will be available from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend. No time limit, all life jackets and paddles provided. $30 Kayak, $40 Canoe. ⦁ Fridays 1pm – sundown ⦁ Saturday & […]
June 20th, 10:00am. The Streets of Hartford Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged Ever wondered how Hartford streets got their names? Debbie Alter leads this tour highlighting Cedar Hill Cemetery residents whose names grace the capital city streets. From Brainard Road to Jewell Street and Fairfield Avenue, learn about the people who have been […]
June 20th, 10:00am - 11:30am. Ancient Burying Ground Tour Meet Martha Smart at the red barn beside First Church’s parking lot at 10:00am. Learn about the history of those buried in the Ancient Burying Ground and Village Cemetery, the final resting place for Wethersfield residents for over 300 years. A suggested donation of $10 (cash […]
May - October, Kayak Rentals at Wethersfield Cove Metacomet Canoe and Kayak will have Kayak and Canoe Rentals at the Wethersfield Cove. They will be available from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend. No time limit, all life jackets and paddles provided. $30 Kayak, $40 Canoe. ⦁ Fridays 1pm – sundown ⦁ Saturday & […]
Sundays, 10:00am - 1:00pm Open Sketch with Live Model (clothed) Poses generally last for the entire open studio session and may run multiple sessions. Models are clothed, and costumed themes, such as Victorian dress and Steampunk, will be introduced. Artists provide their own supplies and media. No instruction; facilitated by artist. Fee: $15 No fee […]
Wethersfield Academy for the Arts, Summer Arts Program starts June 22nd - August 21st Classes and projects designed for ages 7 through high school! Classical realist drawing, painting and sculpture sessions that develop art fundamentals All classes instructed by art professionals Offering a variety of weekly classes in both mornings (9:00am - 12:00pm) and afternoons […]
Tuesdays, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, & 5:00pm. Slipaway River Wethersfield Cove Tours Join Slipaway River Tours for a narrated public tour of the Wethersfield Cove. Single seat availability. Children 10 and under as low as $7. 30 and 60 minute Public Tours at Wethersfield Cove Park, 533 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Rates: Adult (11 & over): […]
Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Sunset Cruises A weekly, 90 minute public cruise. Wethersfield on Wednesday and Rocky Hill on Thursday. May vary. This cruise can offer unique and spectacular views of the sky changing colors that are enhanced when seen from the river. Timed to the sunset. Double check the time and location of departure. […]
