Farmington, Connecticut
Upcoming Events in Farmington Connecticut
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First Sunday Family Program
- Join Hill-Stead Museum the first Sunday of each month for family-oriented programming. Art projects begin at 1 pm and self-guided tours run from 1 - 4 pm. Children will create their own little masterpiece based on a selection from the collection. Enjoy browsing the 1901 estate at your own pace and linger in front of your favorite painting. Engage in the ever-popular scavenger hunt challenge. Romp in Hill-Stead’s own natural playground of hiking trails, gardens and walking paths. Purchase a treasure in our Museum Shop stocked with adorable toys and children’s books. Regular admission rates apply to self-guided tours. Group rates are available. Address: 35 Mountain Road , Farmington, Connecticut |
March
| 10 - 11 |
Historic House Tour
- Free tours of the historic 1720 house. Address: Stanley-Whitman House , Farmington, Connecticut |
April
| 26 |
Star of the Bar Competition
- Sip, nibble and dance the night away. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. A 1920's inspired "Star of the Bar" event features several talented local bartenders battling to create Hill-Stead's Signature Drink of the Year! Guests will have the chance to sip and sample each of the contestant's cocktail creations and vote for their favorite. 1920's gangsters and gold diggers dress in your glad rags for a chance to win a prize. 1920's dancing lessons in the Makeshift Theater! Address: Hillstead Museum, 35 Mountain Rd. , Farmington, Connecticut |
May
| 3 - 4 |
May Market
- May Market is one of their largest events which serves as a fundraiser in support of Hill-Stead’s gardens, grounds, and trails. This year, the festive happening will feature over 30 premium exhibitors and flowers and unique plants perfect for Mother’s Day. Address: Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Rd , Farmington, Connecticut |
June
| 20 |
Annual Strawberry Festival & Summer Concert
- Strawberry shortcake and other refreshments, children's games, free concert. 6:30pm – 8:30pm 100% of the proceeds will be used to make improvements to New Horizons' community spaces. These rooms are used for programs and services that benefit the tenants of New Horizons Village. Address: Farmington High School "F" Field, Monteith Drive , Farmington, Connecticut |
| 22 |
Juneteenth at Hill-Stead
- Joining local cultural organizations, including The Amistad Center for Art & Culture, Hill-Stead is once again hosting this event as part of a month-long series of Juneteenth celebrations taking place throughout the region. Please join us for a day of discovery and celebration featuring regional Black artists, organizations and businesses. This outdoor community event will offer visual art, food, music, and family fun activities on Hill-Stead's picturesque grounds. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Black-owned businesses listed on ShopBlackCT will exhibit on the West Lawn. The Amistad Center will host a table with takeaway crafts, information about their permanent collection and upcoming Juneteenth events. Registration Admission is free, but pre-registration will be required for social distance planning purposes. We look forward to seeing you at this fun and exciting event! Address: 35 Mountain Rd , Farmington, Connecticut |
July
| 10 |
An Evening of Storytelling with Speak Up – From the Porch
- Speak Up returns to bring their widely acclaimed storytelling show to Hill-Stead's Veranda. Founder Matthew Dicks is a record 51-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion. His stories have been featured on their nationally syndicated Moth Radio Hour and their weekly podcast. Speak Up's co-founder, Elysha Dicks, serves as the evening's host, and Matt will be one of the featured professional and amateur storytellers sharing true stories from their lives. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. Rain Date: Thursday, July 14 Address: Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Rd , Farmington, Connecticut |
September
| 6 - 8 |
Sunken Garden Poetry Festival
- The Sunken Garden Poetry Festival will take place on Hill-Stead's expansive and picturesque West Lawn with open mic readings, poetry workshops, readings and discussions with award-winning contributors. The West Lawn seating allows attendees to be safely socially distanced. Seating will be limited, but a livestream ticket option is also available for those who may prefer to tune in from the comfort of home. Please bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic if you like. Friday, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 pm - 8:00 pm Address: Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Rd , Farmington, Connecticut |
| 15 |
Annual Knitting in the Company of Sheep
- Calling all knitters! Join our friends from Clatter Ridge Farm outdoors at the sheep pasture at Hill-Stead to break their own record for "The Most People Knitting in the Company of Sheep." Previous years saw 47 knitters and 32 sheep. If you're a knitter and you'd like to join, we are asking participants to register and kindly donate $10 to support Hill-Stead. Please bring your knitting needles and a chair. All participants are expected to socially distance while having fun breaking the record. 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Address: Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Rd , Farmington, Connecticut |
October
| 27 |
Halloween on the Hill
- Celebrate the festive fall season at Hill-Stead Museum’s Halloween on the Hill on Sunday from Noon-4 p.m. This popular family event will take place on the grounds of the museum, 35 Mountain Road, Farmington, CT. Fun activities include horse-drawn hay wagon rides, face painting, a hay stack treasure hunt, special seasonal crafts, visits with the sheep from our friends at Clatter Ridge Farms, live music and more! Beyond safe trick-or-treating, there will be spooky displays by local friends and businesses throughout the 152-acre campus. Address: Hillstead Museum, 35 Mountain Road , Farmington, Connecticut |
November
| 6 |
Living History Talk: Traditional New England Cider Making
- What today is understood by "apple cider" is not the same as cider during the 18th and 19th century. The closest product to what is called cider today is sweet cider or the "must" of the mill. What was meant by "cider" is what is usually referred to today as hard cider. Cider was considered the normal drink in New England, to be consumed at every meal. The basic method of making cider is relatively simple and because it is, as one writer in the Early 1800s pointed out, so much could go wrong. Come hear about the mills, machinery, and products of New England's cider making tradition. The presentation is approximately 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute question and answer period all totaling a one-hour program in duration. The admission is free, but we welcome donations to support the Museum’s cultural and educational virtual programming during the COVID-19 crisis. Address: Stanley-Whitman House, 37 High St. , Farmington, Connecticut |
December
| 30 - 1 |
Hill-Stead Holiday Boutique
- Join us on Saturday, and Sunday for a seasonal shopping experience with 30+ exhibitors, artisan items, gifts, and holiday decor. Admission to the Holiday Boutique is free but pre-registration is required. 10am to 4pm. This event takes place indoors. For the safety of attendees, vendors, museum staff, and volunteers, everyone will be required to wear masks while inside museum spaces. Address: Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Rd , Farmington, Connecticut |