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🎡 Durham Fair, Hawk Festival & Hartford Women’s Tour
Happy Tuesday! We’ve got some incredible events lined up to help you make the most of the week ahead — from a classic country fair to raptors in flight and a walking tour that brings history to life. Here’s a quick look at what’s inside:
🎡 Experience the 105th Annual Durham Fair — Music, Food & Fun for All
🦅 Get Up Close With Raptors at the Hawk Watch Festival
🚶‍♀️ Walk Hartford’s Main Street Like Never Before on the Women’s History Tour
đź“— This Month in CT History: The Great September Gale of 1815
📰 Local headlines you might’ve missed
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Ride, Sing, Eat, and Explore at Connecticut’s Biggest Fair
Step into four days of nonstop excitement at the 105th Annual Durham Fair! From September 25–28, 2025, the fairgrounds will transform into a New England tradition filled with thrilling rides, nationally-known country music performers, agricultural showcases, and irresistible fair food.
Families can wander through animal barns, explore thousands of exhibits, and enjoy a midway packed with games and attractions. Music lovers will find top-notch performances, while foodies can snack their way from fried dough to farm-fresh treats. With free admission for kids 11 and under (and active military with ID), it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season without breaking the bank.
đź“Ť Durham Fairgrounds, Durham CT
📅 September 25–28, 2025
🎟️ One-Day Tickets from $10–$20 (depending on day/age)
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Live Birds, Family Fun, and Music at the Greenwich Audubon Center
Get ready for a day filled with awe and adventure at the 2025 Hawk Watch Festival! On September 27, the skies above Greenwich will be alive with migrating hawks, eagles, and falcons — and you’ll have the chance to see them up close.
The festival features live raptor presentations, bird ID workshops, and fun hands-on activities for kids like owl pellet dissections and migration games. Plus, enjoy live music from birding celebrity Bonner Black, local food, and family-friendly fun all day long.
đź“Ť Greenwich Audubon Center
📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 7AM–4PM
🎟️ Adults $30 | Kids (12 & under) $15
Take a fresh look at Hartford’s Main Street with the brand-new Hartford Women’s Walking Tour on September 27. This guided experience uncovers the incredible lives of women who shaped the city and beyond — from publisher Hannah Bunce Watson to political leaders like Ella Grasso and Carrie Saxon Perry.
As you stroll through familiar streets, you’ll hear stories of resilience, leadership, and cultural change that bring Hartford’s history to life in a whole new way.
đź“Ť Butler-McCook House & Garden, Hartford
📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 10AM–12PM
🎟️ $10–$15 | Advance registration required
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Set sail on a one-hour private charter for two or four and experience tranquility, adventure, and panoramic lake views.
Looking for the perfect mix of peace and excitement? This week’s featured deal takes you out on the calm waters of Twin Lakes in Salisbury, where you can enjoy a one-hour private sailboat charter for two or four guests.
With Captain Nina Anderson at the helm, you’ll sail aboard a 21-foot boat and soak in panoramic lake views while enjoying the gentle rhythm of the breeze. Bring your favorite snacks or a picnic to make the trip even more memorable. Whether it’s a romantic outing for two or a fun escape with friends, this experience is all about creating unforgettable moments.
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TOP EVENTS TODAY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
Meditation and Mindfulness in the Museum Series (Fairfield) - Join us for an in-person meditation and mindfulness class in our Bellarmine Hall Galleries!
Toddler Tuesday (September): Science Fun (Hartford) - Get ready for a day of Science Fun this Toddler Tuesday!
Yoga on the Terrace (Waterbury) - Start your Tuesdays with yoga on the rooftop terrace with registered yoga teacher, Alex Capaldo!
Cindy Kaza with Lauren Rainbow (Bridgeport) - Cindy Kaza is a medium with multi-faceted abilities, providing startling evidence and messages from the dead.
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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
The Great September Gale of 1815
In September 1815, Connecticut was struck by one of the most powerful storms in its history—the Great September Gale. Making landfall at Old Saybrook, it tore through New England with winds estimated at 135 miles per hour, a force that would be considered a Category 3 hurricane today.
The storm battered Connecticut’s eastern shoreline the hardest. In New London, six-foot waves crashed into the harbor, while in Stonington, tides rose an astonishing seventeen feet above previous records. Ships splintered against docks, farms were destroyed, and thousands of livestock were lost.
Though Rhode Island bore even greater flooding along Narragansett Bay, Connecticut’s coastal communities were forever marked by the disaster.
By the time the skies cleared, at least 38 lives across New England were lost and millions in damages tallied, making the Great September Gale of 1815 a storm remembered for generations.
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HEADLINES AROUND THE STATE
Glow Wild Lantern Festival Returns to Beardsley Zoo
Light up your nights this fall! From Sept. 25 through Dec. 14, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will transform into a glowing wonderland with over 35 massive lantern displays. Perfect for families, date nights, or an evening stroll—don’t miss this dazzling tradition.
New Connecticut Laws Take Effect Oct. 1
From Sunday hunting and towing changes to a ban on first-cousin marriage, dozens of new laws will soon be in force. Other highlights: stricter penalties for reckless driving, new limits on juvenile handcuffing, privacy rights for lottery winners, and tighter rules on drone purchases.
Connecticut Tops Nation in Student Mental Health Support
A new study ranks Connecticut No. 1 in youth mental health care. With strong counselor staffing, one of the best psychologist-to-student ratios in the country, and easy access to providers, the state is setting the bar high for student well-being this school year.
Developer Revives Bold Idea: Bridge from Connecticut to Long Island
Fairfield developer Stephen Shapiro is pitching a 14-mile bridge linking Bridgeport to Long Island. He says the project could ease I-95 traffic, fuel economic growth, and even aid in hurricane evacuations—though critics remain skeptical of its feasibility.
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