🎓The Best Yale Walking Tour, Free Storytimes, & More in CT

January 09, 2025

Good morning, Connecticut! The end of the week is oh so close, and we’re already looking ahead to another weekend packed with exciting events and opportunities to explore the best of our state.

Here’s a preview of a few things we’ll be talking about today:

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Learn about the university's fascinating past…

Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a unique way to explore New Haven, Yale’s guided walking tour is a must-visit experience.

Dive into the university’s storied history while admiring the stunning architecture of its campus. From tales of its founding in 1701 to its current role as a world-renowned institution, this tour brings Yale's legacy to life.

Perfect for visitors and locals alike, it’s an engaging way to see one of Connecticut’s most iconic landmarks.

Click below for more details👇

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Discover free storytime sessions across the state

From libraries to community centers, this guide helps parents and caregivers find engaging reading sessions perfect for kids of all ages.

Whether you're nurturing a budding bookworm or simply looking for a fun, free activity, this list has something for everyone.

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5 EVENTS HAPPENING TODAY!

Get out and have some fun at these can’t miss events today!

Great Trains Holiday Show at Wilton Historical Society🚂: Step into a train lover’s dream with intricate model train layouts and festive holiday displays at this family-friendly event.

Mixtape Match Music Bingo at 1741 Pub & Grill 🎶: Bring your music knowledge to the table in this fun, interactive bingo game featuring hits across genres and decades.

An Evening of Opera: La Fille du Régiment at Litchfield Community Center 🎭: Enjoy a delightful evening of opera at the Litchfield Community Center with a special screening of La Fille Du Regiment. Gather with fellow opera enthusiasts to watch and discuss this classic production on the theater screen.

Weekly Blues Jam at Black-Eyed Sally’s 🎸: Get your blues fix at this lively jam session featuring talented musicians and soulful tunes in downtown Hartford.

Live Music from Timmy Maia at Dockside Brewery 🎤: Kick back with great beer and even better vibes as Timmy Maia brings his high-energy performance to Dockside Brewery.

THIS GYM IS SET TO CLOSE SOON

The LA Fitness at 3563 Berlin Turnpike will close permanently on January 27th at 2 pm…

THIS MONTH IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY

  • January 5, 1848: Ezra J. Warner of Waterbury patented the world’s first can opener, a one-handed tool that replaced hammers and chisels, revolutionizing the way people accessed canned food and paving the way for modern convenience dining.

  • January 9, 1788: Connecticut became the fifth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, joining the union as a key player in shaping the nation’s foundational document, drafted the year before in Philadelphia.

  • January 18, 1978: In the early hours of the morning, the snow-covered roof of the Hartford Civic Center Arena collapsed just hours after a UConn basketball game. Miraculously, no one was hurt. Investigations revealed design and construction flaws in the roof’s “space truss” design, prompting critical lessons in structural engineering.

  • January 21, 1954: At 10:57 a.m., First Lady Mamie Eisenhower christened the USS Nautilus at Groton’s General Dynamics drydock. This groundbreaking moment launched the world’s first nuclear submarine, marking a major milestone in naval history.

  • January 30, 1945: Bridgeport’s Lt. Col. Henry Mucci led U.S. Rangers on a daring rescue operation in the Philippines, freeing 500 Allied POWs from a Japanese prison camp in what became one of the most successful rescue missions in U.S. history.

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