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 Kayak at the Cove 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. Pedal boats; $30 for one hour, $40 for […]
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. […]
May 28th – October 8th, Thursdays 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Wethersfield Farmers’ Market Come join the community on at 220 Hartford Avenue on the historic Solomon Welles House lawn. They will again feature +30 vendors every week and will have 15 farmers selling every type of CT Grown product. Special events most weeks and live music. […]
First Thursday of every month, 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Poetry Open Mic Come to Heirloom Market in the heart of the historic and cultural district for a night of great poetry. Grab a drink or a bit to eat and hear some poetry from friends, neighbors, and other local artists! Hosted by Eileen Albrizio at Heirloom […]
September 3rd, 7:30pm. Cinema at the Cemetery: Adam’s Rib Free for All Join us for the romantic comedy, Adam’s Rib, starring Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy and Judy Holliday. In this popular Hepburn-Tracy pairing, tensions mount when married lawyers find themselves on opposite sides of a high-profile court case. Bring a blanket or chair and your […]
September 5th, 10:00am - 11:30am. Ancient Burying Ground Tour Volunteer Research Librarian Martha Smart conducts the penultimate tour of the Ancient Burying Gound for 2026. This tour features a new stop at the grave of Estelle Trebert Griswold on the 45th anniversary of her death. She is noted for the 1965 Supreme Court case Griswold […]
September 6th, 9:00am – 11:00am. In Person Reiki Share- Sunday morning Join The Black Bird House Reiki Community for an In Person Reiki Share. We begin with a group meditation, breakout into mini reiki healing sessions and come back for another healing meditation. All levels welcome- no prior reiki share experience necessary. Cost $10 The […]
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 […]
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. […]
September 9th, 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Monthly Tarot Study Group This montly group is open to anyone looking to dive deeper into learning the Tarot. Bring your deck, journal and questions. All levels are welcome to join. $10 to participate The Blackbird House, 147 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109, USA To register for classes or other […]
May 28th – October 8th, Thursdays 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Wethersfield Farmers’ Market Come join the community on at 220 Hartford Avenue on the historic Solomon Welles House lawn. They will again feature +30 vendors every week and will have 15 farmers selling every type of CT Grown product. Special events most weeks and live music. […]
September 10th, 6:00pm. Civic Stitches: Early American Needlework and National Identity LECTURE | with Emily Whitted, Guest-Curator, American Girlhood: Needlework, Memory, and The Making of a Nation This companion lecture to the exhibition American Girlhood by guest curator Emily Whitted will explore the larger history of needlework as part of early American education for girls. In […]
September 11th, 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Monthly Astrology Study Group Join The Blackbird House for a collaborative and curious exploration of astrology. This study group is a space to deepen your understanding of charts, archetypes, planetary movements, and symbolic language in a grounded and experiential way. Cost: $10 The Blackbird House, 147 Main St, Wethersfield, CT […]
September 11th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. 25th Anniversary 9/11 Candlelight Vigil Commemoration The Richard M. Keane Foundation is planning a 25th anniversary commemoration of the candle- light ceremony that took place on the Broad Street Green in Wethersfield in the aftermath of the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The free event on the […]
September 12th & 13th, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Wethersfield Art League Plein Air Exhibit The Wethersfield Art League plein air painting group will be winding down a season of outdoor painting by displaying their art to the public and offering them at affordable prices. Join them to browse the views of all the wonderful places this group has […]
September 12th, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Mystery Scavenger Hunt Admission: $10.00 per person, Reservations Required Explore Cedar Hill Cemetery while deciphering creative clues that direct you around the historic sections of the cemetery. Teams of up to four people each compete in the hunt. Once teams have collected all the clues, it’s time to solve the […]
September 12th, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Wethersfield CornFest Join the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce for a day out with family and friends at the Annual Wethersfield CornFest with, food vendors, crafters, entertainment, local performers, corn hole, business expo, and of course Anderson Farms Corn!!!! At the Cove Park, parking available at DMV, 60 State Street. Free […]
September 12th, 11:00am – 1:00pm. Nervous System Reset Workshop Join Marcel Touponse CMHt for 2 hours entirely dedicated to breaking your activation and allowing your nervous system to return to its parasympathetic state. We'll discuss strategies and techniques for use in daily life. Cost: $50 The Blackbird House, 147 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109, USA […]
September 12th, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Musick’s Recreation: At-Home Musick-Making in Colonial New England Before recorded sound, music happened at home—played and sung by families, friends, and neighbors gathered in close quarters. This concert brings that tradition to our Waterman Room, overlooking the garden, with a performance by Lyracle, an acclaimed ensemble specializing in historically informed […]
September 13th, 9:30am – 3:00pm. Usui Reiki Level 2 Training Explore and expand your Reiki knowledge with level 2 training. Attunement to additional healing symbols, Distance Healing, Reiki for animals, Protection Practices, and more. $50 non refundable deposit is required. Class size limited- Cost $175 The Blackbird House, 147 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109, USA […]
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 […]
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): […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
September 17th, 6:30pm. Paint n Sip Join the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce for a fun night of painting and sipping with artist Deirdre Sassano. You will be painting the Night Autumn Scene (the crow can be interchanged for a black cat or unicorn. Animal stencils will be provided). Bring your friends or come solo and […]
May 28th – October 8th, Thursdays 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Wethersfield Farmers’ Market Come join the community on at 220 Hartford Avenue on the historic Solomon Welles House lawn. They will again feature +30 vendors every week and will have 15 farmers selling every type of CT Grown product. Special events most weeks and live music. […]
September 18th, 5:00 - 9:00pm. Movie Night at the Cove Join the Wethersfield Schools Parent Council for an evening of entertainment and a movie at Cove Park! This annual Movie Night will start with interactive DJ, door prizes, bounce houses, and end the night with the movie "Goat" at 7pm. Main Street Creamery Ice Cream […]
September 18th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Goddess Gathering: Persephone | Mabon (Fall Equinox) Greek Goddess Persephone is both, and teaches us how to embrace duality and embody both Maiden and Queen, light and dark, innocent and sexy, sweet and powerful. On the eve of the Fall Equinox, gather with herbalist-witch Sami Jo Artus to honor Persephone's […]
September 19th, 10:00am. What a Way to Go! Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged Mayhem, murder, and the hazards of everyday life are the subjects of this tour led by Evelyn Bollert. Transportation with a mind of its own, constricting corsets, exploding boilers, odorless gases, melancholia, mysticism, mysteries and more. Cedar Hill residents tell […]
September 19th, 10:00am - 1:00pm. 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck *rain date will be Sunday, September 20th from 10am - 1pm* Join Wethersfield Moms Group for our 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck: a fun, free, community event where kids can explore, climb on, and learn about a variety of vehicles up close! Featuring a dump truck, school bus, firetruck, […]
September 19th, 11:00am - 3:00pm. 3rd 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. Email 1781carsonmain@gmail.com […]
September 19th, 11:00am – 1:00pm. The 11 Chakras & Healing with Color Prana In this immersive class, you will learn how each of the 11 major chakras governs specific physical organs, emotional patterns, and psychological states. We will explore how imbalances manifest in the energy field — and how to restore harmony. Cost: $50 The […]
September 19th, 3:00pm – 4:00pm. Sound Bath Experience Join Darren and Marcel for an evening of immersive sound healing. Crystal and Tibetan bowls, tuning forks, gong, hand drums and more. Class- $25 The Blackbird House, 147 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109, USA To register for classes or other events see link below! https://www.theblackbirdhouse.com/healing-classes-events-ct
September 20th, 9:30am – 3:00pm. Reiki Master Teacher Class Join The Blackbird House to learn the art of attunements, how to teach your own Reiki classes, gain access to two new symbols and begin your journey as a Reiki Master-Teacher. Cost $500 *To qualify for this class, you must have received your Reiki Master Attunement […]
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 […]
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. […]
May 28th – October 8th, Thursdays 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Wethersfield Farmers’ Market Come join the community on at 220 Hartford Avenue on the historic Solomon Welles House lawn. They will again feature +30 vendors every week and will have 15 farmers selling every type of CT Grown product. Special events most weeks and live music. […]
September 25th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The Blackbird House Drum Circle Unplug and connect at The Blackbird House with their drum circle. Cost $10 The Blackbird House, 147 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109, USA To register for classes or other events see link below! https://www.theblackbirdhouse.com/healing-classes-events-ct
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Come to the heart of Wethersfield’s cultural and historic district this October and see something spectacular! Scarecrows will be popping up along side shops, restaurants, museums, colonial homes and more this fall season. Scarecrows along Main is sponsored by the Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers Association. In 2026, Bicycles Along Main will partner with America250 CT, encouraging […]
May 28th – October 8th, Thursdays 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Wethersfield Farmers’ Market Come join the community on at 220 Hartford Avenue on the historic Solomon Welles House lawn. They will again feature +30 vendors every week and will have 15 farmers selling every type of CT Grown product. Special events most weeks and live music. […]
First Thursday of every month, 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Poetry Open Mic Come to Heirloom Market in the heart of the historic and cultural district for a night of great poetry. Grab a drink or a bit to eat and hear some poetry from friends, neighbors, and other local artists! Hosted by Eileen Albrizio at Heirloom […]
October 1st, 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Women of the Revolution with Zara Anishanslin LECTURE The Revolution wasn’t won by generals alone. In this companion lecture to the Webb Deane Stevens Museum’s exhibition Remember the Ladies: Women of the Revolution, Zara Anishanslin introduces us to the women who shaped the war for independence—from those who rallied communities […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]