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- 🏙️ Arcade in Trumbull + Kent's Charm + Fireworks Fest
🏙️ Arcade in Trumbull + Kent's Charm + Fireworks Fest
Good morning and happy Tuesday! There’s a lot to love across Connecticut this week — from bold new entertainment spots to charming small towns getting national attention. Whether you’re here for fireworks, food, or a throwback arcade experience, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s what’s inside:
đź‘ľ A grown-up twist on Chuck E. Cheese at Trumbull Mall
🏙️ Kent’s Main Street named one of the most beautiful in the U.S.
🎆 Celebrate New London with food, music & massive fireworks
đź“— This Month in CT History: A Sermon That Shook a Colony
📰 Local headlines you might’ve missed
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Trumbull Mall location becomes one of the first in the country to debut "Chuck’s Arcade"
Chuck E. Cheese is leveling up nostalgia with a brand-new concept made just for grown-ups. "Chuck’s Arcade" has officially opened at Trumbull Mall, offering a rebranded experience full of retro games, immersive lighting, and a vibe tailored to longtime fans.
With everything from modern favorites to iconic classics and animatronic characters, this bold new twist is meant to recapture the magic of your childhood — no tokens required. Trumbull is one of just a few locations nationwide rolling out the format, so Connecticut gamers are getting an exclusive first look.
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Reader’s Digest calls it charming, cozy, and straight out of a Hallmark movie
Connecticut’s got another gem in the national spotlight: Kent’s Main Street just made Reader’s Digest’s list of the 20 Most Beautiful Main Streets in the U.S. With its quaint inns, historic storefronts, cozy cafés, and twinkle-lit shops, Kent’s downtown gives off serious Stars Hollow energy — and apparently the rest of the country is taking notice.
The recognition celebrates the small-town charm and one-of-a-kind vibe that makes Kent such a beloved spot for both locals and leaf-peepers alike.
A massive summer festival + one of New England’s biggest fireworks shows
A full day of live music, food trucks, art galleries, and family fun is headed to downtown New London — and it all ends with the Mashantucket Pequot Fireworks Extravaganza. The annual festival, now rebranded as Celebrate New London, will take over the waterfront on July 12 with two stages of live performances and local vendors showing off the best of the city.
Then it’s time for the big show: one of the largest fireworks displays in New England, synced to music and gifted to the community by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. It’s free, it’s family-friendly, and it’s expected to draw a huge crowd.
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TOP EVENTS TODAY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
Summer Storytime Tuesdays at Shore Line Trolley Museum (East Haven) - Join Miss Phyllis for a magical Storytime experience and a scenic trolley ride every Tuesday in July & August!
Divorced Dad's Rock at Klekolo World Coffee (Middletown) - New England's #1 Dad Rock band brings a night of music that might just change your Tuesday night plans!
Sensory Friendly Tuesday Afternoons at Shore Line Trolley Museum (East Haven) - Enjoy limited attendance trolley rides in a quiet, supportive environment for children who may need it.
2025 Sheffield Island Lighthouse Clambake at Sheffield Island Lighthouse (Norwalk) - Experience a New England clambake with a scenic cruise to the historic lighthouse!
Westport Community Band at Levitt Pavilion (Westport) - Enjoy a fantastic variety of music performed by the Westport Community Band in a wonderful outdoor setting!
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HAVE YOU TRIED THESE YET?
THIS MONTH IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY
Jonathan Edwards delivers a fiery message that helped ignite America’s First Great Awakening
In the summer of 1741, the quiet town of Enfield became the stage for a sermon that would ripple across American religious history. Jonathan Edwards, a prominent preacher and theologian, delivered his now-famous message, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” to a Congregational church filled with unsuspecting listeners.
The sermon wasn’t just passionate—it was terrifying. Edwards painted a vivid picture of eternal damnation, portraying humanity as hanging by a thread over the fires of hell, held up only by the mercy of a wrathful God. His words didn’t just resonate—they shook people to their core. Eyewitness accounts say listeners wept, trembled, and clung to the pews as Edwards calmly read the sermon in a monotone voice, letting the message speak for itself.
This moment marked a turning point in the First Great Awakening, a powerful religious revival that swept through colonial New England. Edwards’ message captured the urgency of spiritual renewal and remains a cornerstone of early American theology—still studied, quoted, and debated nearly 300 years later.
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HEADLINES AROUND THE STATE
🚨 Three killed in holiday weekend crashes
Connecticut State Police responded to 330 crashes over the Fourth of July weekend, including three fatal incidents—two in Southbury and one in Prospect. A 61-year-old Cheshire man died in a motorcycle crash on Route 68, marking a tragic end to the holiday celebrations.
đź’¸ Employers face fines over CT retirement program
Connecticut employers are now subject to fines up to $1,500 if they don’t enroll eligible workers in the state’s mandatory retirement savings program. The move is part of a broader push to improve financial security for employees across the state.
🩸 Connecticut teen turns birthday into life-saving mission
For her 13th birthday, Daniela Ciriello—who lives with a rare blood disorder—hosted a blood drive at Plantsville’s Aqua Turf Club. Needing transfusions every three weeks, Daniela uses her birthday to raise awareness and encourage donations that quite literally keep her alive.
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