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Long Weekend Hartford transforms the city into a five-day festival of history, music, film, art, technology, and community in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. From Bushnell Park and the Wadsworth Atheneum to Connecticut’s Old State House and venues across downtown, Hartford becomes a living stage filled with performances, conversations, exhibitions, and experiences that connect the nation’s past with its future.
Enjoy Yoga In Our City this summer at parks throughout Hartford. Stretch, breathe, flex, and connect with the beauty around you at these instructor led yoga classes that are great for folx of all levels– beginner to absolute yoga pro. Classes in Colt Park are held Sundays, May thru October. Scroll their Instagram Stories for a map of where to meet up.
Bring your kids, or don’t. You definitely don’t need an excuse to ride the historic 1914 Stein & Goldstein Carousel because it frickin’ rules. Pro tip: the best seat in the house is on a horse named Freedom.
Close out Long Weekend at America’s Potluck, a citywide gathering at Burr Mall (Stegosaurus Park). With food trucks, live cultural performances, and activities throughout the afternoon, it’s a chance to share stories, meet new people, and celebrate the many traditions that make Hartford unique.
What goes ha ha ha plop? You laughing your head off at an awesome evening of all-ages comedy for kids, teens, and adults with Hartford’s professional comedy troupe, Sea Tea Improv Touring Company.
Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford unite for a bold chamber production of Sweeney Todd, Stephen Sondheim’s Tony-winning musical thriller. Set in the shadows of 19th-century London, this dark tale of vengeance and obsession cuts deep with a razor-sharp score and unforgettable theatrical flair.
KNOX, KNOX. Who’s there? Peas. Peas who? Peas will you join me at the farmers market? While hilarious jokes are our specialty, delicious seasonal produce and local goods are theirs, so go, pretty peas? Lettuce know if you turnip.
The KNOX Farmer’s Market acts as a connection point between KNOX’s Urban Farming Program and the local community. Visit them to get fresh, locally grown produce.
Enjoy Yoga In Our City this summer at parks throughout Hartford. Stretch, breathe, flex, and connect with the beauty around you at these instructor led yoga classes that are great for folx of all levels– beginner to absolute yoga pro. Classes in Bushnell Park are bilingual and are held Mondays and Wednesdays, May thru October. Scroll their Instagram Stories for a map of where to meet up.
Take the stage at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza for RiverBarre, a free class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Barre is a total-body-toning workout based on a combination of ballet movement, yoga alignment and Pilates core work. You’ll feel the burn with these low-impact body weight exercises that incorporate resistance bands, yoga stretching and controlled breathing. Strengthen and sculpt your body and your mind, and don’t forget to bring water and a yoga mat, and wear sneakers.
Get your veg on at Connecticut’s Old State House Farmers Market. Nestled on the East brick plaza near the lawn you can peruse some delicious treats from a variety of vendors, listen to some tunes from local musicians, and then you can explore the oddities inside at the Museum of Curiosities. There’s a two headed calf in there, just sayin’.
Put two eggs in your basket, or two feathers in your hat, or two peppers in your peck of pickles and check out the Old State House’s Summer Concert Series with live musical performances during their Friday market.
Hartford.com’s Audio Feed is a free, lunchtime music series taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at 12-1 pm from July through September. Tuesday performances will take place outside on the State House Square plaza next to the Old State House. Wednesday performances will take place inside the State House Square food court. Audio Feed is made possible through a Hartford Creates Grant courtesy of the Greater Hartford Arts Council.
The West End Farmers Market believes that everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy, delicious food. Through partnerships with local farmers, businesses and nonprofit agencies, the market strives to bring a vibrant mix of locally-grown farm products and locally-made artisanal crafts to the West End and Asylum Hill neighborhoods of Hartford. Also, super-yummy cheese.
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