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5 THINGS TO DO IN CONNECTICUT (SEPTEMBER 20 - SEPTEMBER 29)

New England Fall Foliage

New England Fall Foliage

early September–October • nature

Check out the most picturesque spots for fall foliage all over the New England region

Connecticut Fall Foliage

Connecticut Fall Foliage

late September–early November • nature

The glorious change of season transforms Connecticut

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

late April–December  • activity

Step back in time to 1892 Essex Station to embark on an unbelievable 2.5-hour journey

Kent Falls State Park

Kent Falls State Park

all year round (best in March–October) • nature

Enjoy the beauty of several hiking trails up and around the magnificent gush of water

Hammonasset Beach State Park

Hammonasset Beach State Park

all year round • nature

How about roaming along the state's longest shoreline park?

21 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival

Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival

on holdAugust 25–26, 2023 • event

One of the largest ballooning events in the Northeast

Durham Fair

Durham Fair

out of rangeSeptember 21–24, 2023 • event

The largest agricultural fair with plenty of entertainment in the state

New England Christmas Festival

New England Christmas Festival

out of rangeNovember 3–5, 2023 • event

A holiday tradition for superb gift shopping

New Haven 4th of July Events & Fireworks

New Haven 4th of July Events & Fireworks

out of rangeJuly 4 • event

Join thousands of city residents in the annual Independence Day celebration

Goshen Fair

Goshen Fair

out of rangeSeptember 2–4, 2023 • event

One of the oldest and largest fairs in Connecticut

Connecticut Renaissance Faire

Connecticut Renaissance Faire

out of rangeSeptember 2–15, 2023 • event

A world of magical merriment in Lebanon, Connecticut

Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights

out of rangemid-November–early January • event

The most spectacular holiday lights festivals and displays around the state

New Haven Fantasy of Lights

New Haven Fantasy of Lights

unconfirmedNovember–December • event

A beautiful light display near an old lighthouse in Southern New England

Cicada Mania

Cicada Mania

out of rangeMay–mid-June • nature

A billionth population of American cicadas come out during final weeks in their lives to rejoice in a huge mating par

Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire

Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire

out of rangeJune 24–July 9, 2023 • event

A fantasy world full of magic and immersive activities

Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival in Bethlehem

Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival in Bethlehem

out of rangeOctober 7–8, 2023 • event

Bethlehem Fairgrounds beckons garlic fans for a memorable weekend in early October

Helen S Kaman Rose Garden at Elizabeth Park

Helen S Kaman Rose Garden at Elizabeth Park

out of rangemid-June–early July • nature

Take in an incomparable fragrance while exploring the pathways of the third-largest rose garden in the USA

Litchfield Jazz Festival

Litchfield Jazz Festival

out of rangeJuly 28–30, 2023 • event

Litchfield is famous for its annual jazz festival–be sure to check it out!

New England Christmas Festival

New England Christmas Festival

out of rangeNovember 3–5 • event

A holiday tradition for superb gift shopping

Crazy Brew Bash

Crazy Brew Bash

out of rangeSeptember 23, 2023 • event

Over 70 local breweries participating in a beer festival in Plantsville

Hebron Harvest Fair

Hebron Harvest Fair

out of rangeSeptember 7–10, 2023 • event

One of the largest and most popular fairs in Connecticut

North Haven Fair

North Haven Fair

out of rangeSeptember 7–10, 2023 • event

Old-fashioned fun and agriculture exhibits near New Haven

Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival

Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival

out of rangeOctober 13–15, 2023 • event

One of the most popular festivals in Connecticut

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend

unconfirmedlate May 2023 • event

The state of Connecticut turns red, white, and blue

Winterfest Hartford

Winterfest Hartford

out of rangeNovember 25, 2022–January 8, 2023 • event

Free ice skating in the capital of Connecticut

Halloween

Halloween

out of rangelate September–late October • event

New England's cemeteries and graveyards invite you for a tour

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