ONGOING EVENTS
Ocean Beach Park, New London
Mondays: Cruise Night. Classic Car Show on Ocean Beach Park boardwalk and live DJ plays 50s and 60s music. Parking and admission free.
Tuesdays: June 17 through end of season, Beach Blanket Movie Night. Family movies outdoors on the beach. Movies start at dusk. $5 parking charge.
Wednesdays: June 18 through end of season, Magic Night. Magicians on the boardwalk at 7 p.m. $5 parking charge.
Thursdays: June 19 through August 21, Ocean Beach Has Talent. Singing competition on the boardwalk in the spirit of American Idol.
Fridays and Saturdays: Live evening entertainment on the boardwalk featuring solo artists, rock, contemporary, oldies and country bands, plus kids shows too.
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Misquamicut State Beach, RI
Wednesdays: June 18 through August 20, Tom McCoy Family Fun Run Series
Children's 1/3 mile run and Adult 1, 2 or 3-mile scenic run meets at the Pleasant View Inn at 5:30 p.m. Registration required.
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Connecticut Farmer's Markets
There are dozens of Farmer's Markets all over Connecticut selling a variety of fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers, plants, crafts and more just about any day of the week. For a list and links to Connecticut Farmer's Markets click here.
Sheffield Island and Lighthouse Tour
Every Saturday, Sunday and holiday during summer, there's a roundtrip cruise to tour Sheffield Island off Norwalk, along with its historic lighthouse. Admission charged.
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Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport
"Fly Me To The Zoo" Bird Show
May 24-September 9. This wildly entertaining and educational show uses non-traditional, free flight birds (such as raptors, hornbills and parrots) and combines their natural behaviors with a conversation message which will engage, inspire and empower people of all ages.
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