JasonAldean,Greater Bridgeport Pride: 25+ things to do in CT this weekend, July 28-30, 2023
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Jul. 27—Jason Aldean
Hartford
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Country singer Jason Aldean is returning to Connecticut on Sunday after experiencing heat stroke while performing at the Xfinity Theatre on July 15.
More information on the concert here.
Uncasville
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Country singer Lainey Wilson will be taking on the Mohegan Sun Arena stage on Friday with special guests Dylan Marlowe and Wyatt McCubbin.
More information on the concert here.
Greater Bridgeport Pride
Bridgeport
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Greater Bridgeport Pride is celebrating its 13th year on Saturday and Sunday. The pride festival will feature a parade, live performances, food and more.
More information on pride here.
New books from Connecticut authors
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From mystery to historical fiction, Connecticut is a book-lovers paradise thanks to these locally written novels. Check out a new book from one Connecticut's many authors.
'Bash on the Grass'
Mashantucket
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Foxwoods Resort & Casino will host "Bash on the Grass" on Friday. The event features live music from local bands, food trucks and more.
More information on the event here.
The Wallflowers
Mashantucket
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Time to rock 'n' roll all night with The Wallflowers at Foxwoods Resort & Casino on Friday.
More information on the concert here.
Tesla
Mashantucket
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Rock band Tesla will be bringing their "Time to Rock!" tour to Foxwoods Resort & Casino on Saturday.
More information on the concert here.
Jamie Lissow
Bridgeport
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Seen on Fox's "Gutfield!," comedian Jamie Lissow will be at Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory on Friday and Saturday.
More information on the comedy show here.
Downtown Sounds
Shelton
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Celebrate the ninth year of Downtown Sounds summer concerts on Friday. The event will have music from Glen David Andrews Band, Funky Dawgz and more.
More information on the summer concert here.
Sunflower Maze
Middlefield
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Lyman Orchards' Sunflower Maze will be opening on Saturday and this year's maze theme is "Clifford the Big Red Dog."
More information on the sunflower maze here.
Terrificon
Uncasville
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Celebrate superheroes, comic books and more at Mohegan Sun's Terrificon this weekend. Guests will be able to meet artist and writers from Marvel and DC.
More information on the comic convention here.
Savin Rock Festival
West Haven
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The West Haven Savin Rock Festival is bringing music, games, carnival rides and more to Old Grove Park on Friday and Saturday.
More information on the festival here.
Tiki and pedal boats
All across Connecticut
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Cruise along Connecticut's waterways with friends in a tiki or pedal boat this weekend.
More information here.
Jazz Festival
Litchfield
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Enjoy jazz at the 28th annual Litchfield's Jazz Festival this weekend. The festival will feature live music from Champian Fulton Trio, Steve Nelson Quartet and Peter Bernstein Quartet.
More information on the festival here.
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.
Instagrammable restaurants to visit
All 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.
Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx
Uncasville
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The Connecticut Sun take on the Minnesota Lynx at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday.
More information on the game here.
Powder Ridge Festival
Middlefield
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Powder Ridge will host the Powder Ridge Festival on Saturday. The festival features live music from three bands and guests will be able to go camping during the weekend.
More information on the festival here.
Lebanon Country Fair
Lebanon
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The 63rd annual Lebanon Country Fair is back this weekend and will feature entertainment, rides, foods and more.
More information on the fair here.
Take a hike
All across Connecticut
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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.
Hang out with llamas and alpacas
All across Connecticut
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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.
Visit ice creameries
All across 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.
Visit a lake
All 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.
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.
Summer Fest
Ridgefield
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Summer Fest will offer vendors, music, dining and more on Main Street on Saturday.
More information on the festival here.
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