🧚 A Faerie Village, Craft Beer Tour, & Spooky Night in CT!

October 28, 2025

Happy Tuesday! 👋 Hope your week in Connecticut is off to a great start so far. From craft beer adventures to magical faerie villages and spooky Halloween fun, we’ve got a little something for everyone. Here’s what’s inside this week’s newsletter:

🍺 Explore Connecticut’s top breweries with CT Beer Tours and save up to 36%!
🧚 The Wee Faerie Village returns for a whimsical fall experience
🎃 Get your costumes ready for trick-or-treating, flash mobs, and a celebrity contest
📗 This Month in CT History: The Rise of the Temperance Movement
📰 Local headlines you might’ve missed

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Hop on a shuttle and discover the state’s craft beer scene—stress-free!

Are you ready to explore some of the best craft beers Connecticut has to offer? CT Beer Tours makes it easy with fun shuttle adventures that take you to local breweries across the state. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or just looking for a unique night out, these tours are perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to team-building events.

Perks You’ll Love:

  • Discover new breweries and hidden gems.

  • Connect with fellow beer lovers.

  • Stress-free fun with transportation and a knowledgeable guide.

Save Big: Up to 36% off Friday Night Shuttle Tours through Groupon. Reserve your spot and enjoy a night of craft beer without the hassle of driving!

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🧚 THERE ARE STILL A FEW DAYS LEFT TO CATCH THE WEE FAERIE VILLAGE AT FLORENCE GRISWOLD MUSEUM

Step into a tiny world of magic, art, and fall foliage!

The Wee Faerie Village is nearing the end of its 2025 run, transforming the museum’s 12-acre campus into a whimsical miniature world inspired by plants. With intricately designed faerie houses, art installations, and seasonal charm, it’s perfect for both kids and adults.

Why Visit:

  • Explore two dozen unique faerie houses and exhibitions.

  • Enjoy a magical autumn stroll with art, history, and nature.

  • Open rain or shine, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM.

Trick-or-treat, flash mobs, and costumes galore!

Kent, CT transforms into a spooky Halloweentown on October 31st! Enjoy trick-or-treating along Main Street, a “Thriller” flash mob, trunk-or-treat, and a celebrity costume contest judged by Rob & Sheri Moon Zombie.

Event Highlights:

  • 5 PM: Trunk or Treat in Webster Bank parking lot.

  • 7–7:15 PM: Thriller Flash Mob.

  • 7:30 PM: Costume Contest with prizes for Kids, Adults, and Pets.

Admission is free, but registration is recommended. Join the fun and help support the Kent Food Bank—donations matched dollar for dollar by Rob & Sheri!

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Step into a sparkling winter wonderland and make holiday memories!

Get ready to be dazzled! Glow Hartford transforms the Connecticut Convention Center into a mesmerizing indoor holiday light festival, featuring towering displays, interactive adventures, delicious treats, a festive holiday market, and live entertainment. This year’s theme, “Santa’s Sleigh Adventure,” invites you and your family to join a magical quest to help Santa find his missing reindeer!

Why You’ll Love Glow Hartford:

  • Stroll under a million twinkling lights through interactive light gardens.

  • Explore transportation-themed displays with giant trains, cars, and planes.

  • Enjoy the new wand-based GlowQuest adventure, unlocking hidden puzzles and light-filled surprises.

  • Take a free photo with Santa and ride the trackless train, Glen the Glow-comotive.

  • Kids can complete a scavenger hunt for special prizes while adults relax with seasonal food and drinks.

  • Shop the holiday vendor market for unique gifts from local artisans.

Special Deal: Tickets are just $24 (regularly $30) for select dates Nov. 21 – Dec. 19—a 20% savings! Children under 5 enter free, making it a perfect family outing.

Plan Your Visit:

  • Timed entry: Self-guided, with typical visits lasting 1–2 hours.

  • Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible.

  • No reservation needed: Simply redeem your Groupon voucher on your selected date.

📅 Dates Available: Nov. 21, 22, 30; Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12 – grab your spot before tickets sell out!

TOP EVENTS TODAY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS

  • The Importance of Being Earnest at Westport Playhouse (Westport) - A classic romp through Victorian society filled with mistaken identities and humorous complications.

  • Cuco: Ridin’ Tour at College Street Music Hall (New Haven) - Experience Cuco's evolution toward a more intimate sound exploring heartbreak and cultural heritage.

  • Yoga at Mattatuck Museum (Waterbury) - Join an All Levels Flow yoga class in the galleries during your lunch break.

  • Feud Night at 1741 Pub & Grill at 1741 Pub & Grill (Middlefield) - Participate in a fun, team-friendly trivia game with prizes and free participation.

  • White Christmas (1954) at Garde Arts Center (New London) - Enjoy a screening of the classic film with a lively discussion and live performance from the creative team behind the upcoming musical adaptation.

HAVE YOU BEEN HERE YET?

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THIS MONTH IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY

The Rise of the Temperance Movement

In the early 1800s, Connecticut became a hub for the growing temperance movement, a nationwide effort to curb alcohol consumption and its social impacts. Advocates believed that alcohol contributed to violence, unemployment, and other societal problems, and they worked tirelessly to promote sobriety through education, speeches, and public gatherings.

One notable event saw the steamboat Greenfield ferry participants down the Connecticut River to a Temperance Convention in Middletown. The two-day gathering included lively processions through the streets, music, and songs like Hurrah for Bright Water, with marchers ranging from children to local college faculty. Hymnbooks were even sold by a local bookseller so attendees could sing along, highlighting the movement’s community spirit.

Influential leaders, including Reverend Lyman Beecher, helped propel the cause, and by the mid-1830s thousands of local societies were actively promoting temperance across the state. This event reflects Connecticut’s early commitment to social reform and the ways communities came together to advocate for change.

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HEADLINES AROUND THE STATE

🏃‍♂️ Lazy .5K “Race” Brings Fun (Not Running!) for Mental Health
Join the playful half-kilometer event at Dockside Brewery in Milford on November 2, where games, pizza, and drinks take center stage. The Lazy .5K raises funds for Bridges Healthcare’s mental health programs while giving participants a lighthearted stroll instead of a run. Tickets include two beverages and pizza—get yours here.

🎨 New Kid-Friendly Playhouse and Café Opens in Norwalk
Playhouse SoNo debuts on November 1 at the SoNo Collection mall, offering a magical indoor playground with slides, ball pits, and climbers. Parents can relax at the onsite cafĂŠ by NYC bakery AnnTremet Cake, while kids explore, play, and even celebrate birthday parties in this second location for the Playhouse family.

🍴 Martha Stewart’s Foxwoods Restaurant Delayed to 2026
Fans will have to wait a little longer for The Bedford, inspired by Stewart’s 1925 farmhouse in Bedford, NY. Now slated to open in March 2026, the restaurant will serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with seasonal dishes and signature cocktails like the Martha-tini.

💰 $100,000 Jackpot Hits Cash5 in Connecticut
Someone hit the $100,000 Cash5 jackpot this past Saturday with winning numbers 5-15-18-22-30. No word yet on where the winning ticket was sold, but Connecticut Lottery players can keep dreaming big for the next draw.

🐎 Hartford Museum Celebrates Black Equestrian History
The Mary Fields Horse & Heritage Museum opened in Hartford’s North End on October 3, honoring Mary Fields, the first African American woman to work for the U.S. Postal Service, and the broader history of Black equestrians. The museum combines interactive exhibits, historical artifacts, and live horses, creating a cultural hub for the community.

Thanks!

Thanks for checking out today’s newsletter! We hope it inspired some fun ways to get out, explore, and make the most of all that Connecticut has to offer this week.

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