'Barbenheimer,'PuertoRican Festival: 25+ things to do in Connecticut this weekend, July 21-23, 2023
Jul. 20—Puerto Rican Day Festival
Waterbury
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The city of Waterbury will be hosting a Puerto Rican Day Festival at Washington Park on Waterbury on Saturday.
More information on the festival here.
'Barbenheimer'
Across Connecticut
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Fans will be on their way to the movies this weekend to watch "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" on the same day. Local theaters are also hosting costume contests and giveaways for "Barbenheimer."
More information on "Barbenheimer" here.
Theo Von
Uncasville
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Comedian Theo Von will take over the Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday.
More information on the comedy show here.
Matchbox Twenty
Uncasville
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Get ready to rock out with Matchbox Twenty at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday.
More information on the concert here.
Billy Strings
Bridgeport
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Billy Strings will be performing at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater on Friday.
More information on the concert here.
Celebrate Juno's birthday
Mystic
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The Mystic Aquarium will be celebrating the 21st birthday of its beluga whales, Juno, with food, music and more on Friday.
More information on the birthday party here.
Watch a polo tournament
Across Connecticut
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As polo season kicks off in Connecticut, there are plenty of games each weekend to attend around the state. The events will feature food, music and more.
More information on polo here.
FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix
Lakeville
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Watch sportscars from different manufacturers race at the FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park on Friday and Saturday.
More information on the event here.
Peter Frampton
Mashantucket
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Grammy award-winner and singer-songwriter Peter Frampton brings the "Never Say Never" tour to Foxwoods Resort & Casino on Saturday.
More information on the concert here.
Bob Marley
Mashantucket
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Comedian Bob Marley will be taking the Great Cedar Showroom stage at Foxwoods Resort & Casino on Saturday.
More information on the comedy show here.
Visit a lake
Across Connecticut
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Connecticut's bodies of water offer spots to swim, boat, paddle out on the open water or cast a line in hopes of reeling in a fish.
Check out the lake guide to find out all you need to know about visiting lakes this summer.
Restaurants selling plant-based 'seafood'
Across Connecticut
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Check out restaurants across the state that are making it easy for people to enjoy vegetarian seafood this weekend.
More information on plant based "seafood" here.
Port Jefferson Day Trip
Bridgeport
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Plan a trip to Port Jefferson, N.Y. from Bridgeport this weekend. Guests will take an hour-and-15 minutes ferry ride to Long Island and enjoy a day of trying new foods and shopping.
More information on Port Jefferson here.
Visit ice creameries around Connecticut
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Ice creameries around Connecticut offer up cones and scoops to help keep you cool all summer long. Check our ice creameries guide to see where you can snag a frozen treat this summer.
Paintball at Powder Ridge
Middlefield
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Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort recently opened Hogan's Alley Paintball at the Ridge featuring four new paintball fields and a shooting gallery.
More information on the paintball fields here.
Shuler King
Bridgeport
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Comedian Shuler King will be taking on the Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory stage with two shows on Saturday.
More information on the comedy show here.
Hanson
Mashantucket
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Check out pop-rock trio Hanson at Foxwoods Resort & Casino on Friday.
More information on the show here.
Outdoor movie night at Lyman Orchards
Middlefield
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Lyman Orchards will be showing the live action version of the "The Lion King" outside on the Apple Barrel Farm Market grounds on Friday.
More information about the movie night here.
Blueberry Festival
Middlefield
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Guests at Lyman Orchards can pick their own blueberries and raspberries on Saturday at the Blueberry Festival. The event will feature music, food tastings, a petting farm and meeting Santa Claus.
More information about the blueberry festival here.
Take a hike
All across CT
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Many parks and trails across the state are open, giving Nutmeggers over 2,000 miles to explore.
Check out our guide to the state's picturesque landscapes here.
Pick-your-own flowers
Across Connecticut
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Connecticut is home to a bunch of pick-your-own flower farms and here are five places to pick-your-own this weekend.
More information on where you can pick your own flowers here.
Places to have tea
Across Connecticut
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Let's slow down, savor a scone and take a sip of a warm, soothing cup of tea at any of these six Connecticut tea houses this weekend.
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Madison
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Guests visiting Hammonasset Beach State Park this weekend can walk to the west side of the beach and see something that is not typically found at beaches: pink sand.
More information on the pink sand beach here.
Instagrammable restaurants to visit
Across Connecticut
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From neon lights to colorful plates, here are Connecticut restaurants to visit to take the "perfect" Instagram picture this weekend.
Hang out with llamas and alpacas
All across the state
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The state is filled with farms and sanctuaries where visitors can interact with llamas and alpacas.
More information about where to find llamas and alpacas here.
Try Coastal seafood shacks
Across Connecticut
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From lobster rolls to fried clam strips and chowder, nothing says summer in New England like seafood. Here's a collection of seafood and lobster roll spots along the Connecticut shore.
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Where to catch free concerts in Connecticut this summer
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Here are the IMAX theaters in CT playing 'Oppenheimer'
