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🕵️♂️ A Night of Mystery, Birding Adventures & Goat Cuddles: CT's Best Events!
Hey there, Connecticut explorers! This week’s newsletter is stacked with something for everyone — whether you're into mysterious masquerade trains, bird-spotting adventures, or snuggling goats in an orchard. Make some plans, grab your friends (or your binoculars), and let the good times roll.
Here’s what’s inside this week:
🕵️♀️ A glamorous murder mystery aboard a scenic dinner train
🐦 A month-long bird migration festival + Birdathon competition
🐐 Goat cuddles, farm fun, and market goodies at Lyman Orchards
📗 This Month in CT History: The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
📰 Local headlines you might’ve missed
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Murder Mystery Dinner Train: Midnight at the Masquerade
Get ready for a night of elegance, cocktails, and... crime? 🎭 On Friday, May 16, step into the glamorous world of the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball aboard the Essex Steam Train. Guests will don formal wear and Venetian masks for a thrilling night of murder, mystery, and deduction during a scenic 2.5-hour dinner ride.
Enjoy a three-course meal as you gather clues, interrogate suspects, and help solve the masked mayhem that unfolds. This one’s for the Clue lovers and costume fans alike.
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Migration Magic Takes Flight Across Connecticut
Connect with nature this May through Migration Magic, a month-long celebration of bird migration hosted by the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center and partners statewide. Highlights include family-friendly bird walks, nature activities, and the Birdathon—a competition where participants race to identify as many bird species as they can.
Perfect for newbies and seasoned bird nerds alike, it’s a chance to support conservation efforts while enjoying the natural beauty of Connecticut.
Goat Cuddles Return to Lyman Orchards
If you’ve never hugged a goat, here’s your sign. 🐐 On Saturday, May 17, head to Lyman Orchards for 15-minute cuddle sessions with gentle goats (perfect for cute photos and pure serotonin). It’s a fun, calming activity for all ages—and once you’re done, grab some cider donuts or local goodies from the Apple Barrel Market.
Sessions run from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, and adult handlers are required for each goat.
👉 Reserve your snuggle session before it sells out: click here.
Did you know that the World Wide Web was born in Geneva, Switzerland? Indeed, the first version of the Internet cropped up at CERN in 1989.
Today the world-renowned center is home to the largest particle accelerator and to the CERN Science Gateway – a must-see hub for science enthusiasts that features hands-on exhibits, immersive virtual reality experiences, and live demonstrations.
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Get ready to sing, dance, and BOP with the whole fam — KIDZ BOP LIVE is coming to Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford on July 20 at 4 PM, and tickets are up to 55% off right now!
This isn’t just any concert — it’s the Certified BOP Tour, featuring the KIDZ BOP Kids performing the biggest hits like “espresso” and “HOT TO GO!” plus fan-fave classics. Expect a high-energy show with interactive fun, amazing stage design, and the return of the legendary Daddy Dance Off (prepare to laugh until you cry).
✨ Why this slaps for parents:
Family-friendly bops = no awkward lyrics
Major savings (tickets from just $24!)
Easy mobile ticketing with G-Pass
Perfect weekend memory-maker
TOP EVENTS TODAY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
🍷 Art Happy Hours (New Britain) - Join us for live music and drinks at our Art Happy Hours, every Thursday evening this summer.
🌲 RiverQuest – Selden Island Hike (Essex) - A unique experience exploring Selden Neck State Park with guided hikes and naturalist-led activities.
🎨 Arts in Mind (New Haven) - A free monthly program connecting individuals with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s to art-making opportunities and gallery exploration.
🎶 The Wailers 2025 Natural Mystic 30th Anniversary Tour (Ridgefield) - Experience the legends of reggae as The Wailers celebrate their legendary music and cultural impact.
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HAVE YOU BEEN HERE YET?
There’s no shortage of live music happening all around the state. Check out the upcoming show calendar below:
THIS MONTH IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY
A Feud That Led to Victory
In May of 1775, two legendary figures from Connecticut—Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold—joined forces to capture the strategically significant Fort Ticonderoga. While the victory marked an important turning point in the American Revolution, it was also overshadowed by the rivalry between these two fierce patriots, whose clash over leadership added drama to an otherwise smooth operation.
Ethan Allen, along with Benedict Arnold, led a small band of 80 to 90 men, mostly from Connecticut and Vermont, in an early morning raid on the British-held fort. Despite the fort being poorly defended, with less than 50 British soldiers present, the British commander, taken completely by surprise, surrendered without a fight. However, the capture quickly became a battleground of egos. Allen, the self-assured leader, largely excluded Arnold from the credit in his account of the event, while Arnold, equally proud, contended that he deserved greater recognition.
Despite the internal conflict, the victory at Fort Ticonderoga proved pivotal for the American cause. Not only did it sever communication lines between the British forces in Canada and New York, but it also provided much-needed supplies for the Continental Army. In the winter of 1775, Henry Knox would famously transport cannons from the fort to Massachusetts, giving the Americans a decisive edge in the siege of Boston. Though the British eventually reclaimed the fort in 1777, the Americans’ early use of it in the Revolution’s early days made it an enduring symbol of the struggle for independence.
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HEADLINES AROUND THE STATE
🌧️ Strengthening Homes for Inland Flooding
Connecticut officials are exploring ways to protect homes from inland flooding, including fortified construction and homeowner education.
🎤 Stress Factory to Stay in Downtown Bridgeport
The Stress Factory comedy club will remain in Bridgeport under new ownership, which is also adding a new restaurant to the area.
🌊 Minor Flooding Along the Connecticut River
Minor flooding is reported along the Connecticut River in Hartford and Middlesex counties, but water levels are expected to decline soon.
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