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07jun(jun 7)4:00 pm06jul(jul 6)5:00 pmFeaturedFour Pillars Painting ExhibitionWashington Art Association4:00 pm (7) - (july 6) 5:00 pm Washington Art Association & Gallery, 4 Bryan Memorial Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794

09junallday22FeaturedConnecticut Theatre Exchange WorkshopsThe Frederick Gunn School(All Day) The Frederick Gunn School's Thomas S. Perakos Arts and Community Center, 22 Kirby Road, Washington, CT 06793

22jun10:30 amFeaturedFarm Yoga at Waldingfield FarmWaldingfield Farm10:30 am Waldingfield Farm, 24 East St, Washington, CT

24jun2:00 pm4:00 pmFeaturedBeyond the Basics: Foundation Paper Pieced Quilt BlocksGunn Memorial Library2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

26jun5:00 pm8:00 pmFeaturedFundraiser for The Caldara/Fleming FamilyThe Sheila M. Anson River Walk Pavilion5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Sheila M. Anson River Walk Pavilion, 11 School Street, Washington, CT 06793

26jun5:30 pm6:30 pmFeaturedAn ArtWrite Coversation: Alexis Rockman and Jenny OffillSpring Hill Vineyards5:30 pm - 6:30 pm SHAG/ Spring Hill Arts Gathering/ Spring Hill Vineyards, 292 Bee Brook Road New Preston, CT 06777

26jun6:00 pm7:00 pmFeaturedThursday Evening Book ClubGunn Memorial Library6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

27jun6:30 pm8:00 pmFeaturedMusic on the GreenWashington Green6:30 pm - 8:00 pm First Congregational Church, 6 Kirby Road, Washington CT 06793

28jun9:30 am12:30 pmFeaturedWashington Farmers MarketJudy Black Park9:30 am - 12:30 pm Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot, CT

28jun10:00 am11:00 amFeaturedPilates Mat Class with RikaWashington Wellness10:00 am - 11:00 am Washington Wellness, 1 Kirby Road, Washington CT 06793

28jun10:00 am2:00 pmFeaturedLibrary Makerspace - Mini Makers Cricut Puzzle LabGunn Memorial Library10:00 am - 2:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

28jun10:00 am11:15 amFeaturedMeditation for Everyday LifeGunn Memorial Library10:00 am - 11:15 am Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

28jun11:00 am2:00 pmFeaturedSteep Rock Family Summer Kick-Off EventSteep Rock Preserve11:00 am - 2:00 pm Steep Rock Preserve, 2 Tunnel Rd, Washington Depot, CT 06794

28jun(jun 28)12:00 pm29(jun 29)5:00 pmFeaturedWine Tastings at Spring Hill VineyardsSpring Hill Vineyards12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (29) Spring Hill Vineyards, 292 Bee Brook Rd, New Preston, CT 06777

28jun(jun 28)2:00 pm29(jun 29)5:00 pmFeaturedLive Music & Wine TastingsHopkins Vineyard2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (29) Hopkins Vineyard, 25 Hopkins Road, New Preston Connecticut 06777

28jun3:00 pm4:30 pmFeaturedMary Dixie Carter Book SigningHickory Stick Bookshop3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Hickory Stick Bookshop, 2 Green Hill Road Washington Depot, CT 06793

29jun2:00 pm3:30 pmFeaturedPoetry Reading by Nicholas BensonHickory Stick Bookshop2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Hickory Stick Bookshop, 2 Green Hill Road Washington Depot, CT 06793

junalldayFeaturedWigwam EscapeThe Institute for American Indian StudiesMonth Long Event (june) Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington, CT 06793

junalldayFeaturedWAA's Art Classes & WorkshopsWashington Art AssociationMonth Long Event (june) Washington Art Association & Gallery, 4 Bryan Memorial Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794

junalldayFeatured"Washington, Connecticut: An American Story" ExhibitGunn Historical MuseumMonth Long Event (june) Gunn Historical Museum, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington, CT

30junalldayFeaturedLAST CHANCE Nancy Lasar's "Once Upon a Time" ExhibitThe Smithy Market(All Day: monday) The Smithy Market, 10 Main Street New Preston, CT 06777

30jun(jun 30)9:00 am25jul(jul 25)3:00 pmFeaturedWashington Parks & Recreation Summer CampWashington Primary School9:00 am - (july 25) 3:00 pm Washington Primary School, 11 School Street, Washington Depot, CT 06794

01jul(jul 1)9:30 am31(jul 31)5:00 pmFeaturedFind Waldo LocalHickory Stick Bookshop9:30 am (1) - 5:00 pm (31) Hickory Stick Bookshop, 2 Green Hill Road Washington Depot, CT 06793

01jul2:00 pm3:00 pmFeaturedTech Tuesday: Books & Shows on the GoGunn Memorial Library2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

02jul5:30 pm7:00 pmFeaturedOpen Mic NightThe Pantry5:30 pm - 7:00 pm The Pantry, 5 Titus Rd, Washington Depot, CT 06794

04jul8:30 amFeaturedAnnual 5K Freedom RunSteep Rock Preserve8:30 am Steep Rock Preserve, 2 Tunnel Rd, Washington Depot, CT 06794

04jul9:00 pm10:00 pmFeatured4th of July FireworksLake Waramaug9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Lake Waramaug, 30 Lake Waramaug Rd, New Preston, CT 06777

07jul11:00 am12:00 pmFeaturedRead Aloud Book ClubGunn Memorial Library11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

07jul(jul 7)3:15 pm28(jul 28)4:15 pmFeaturedSummer Reading Book Club (Grades 4-5)Gunn Memorial Library3:15 pm (7) - 4:15 pm (28) Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

08jul2:00 pm3:30 pmFeaturedBeyond the Basics: Designing Cards With CricutGunn Memorial Library2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

10jul(jul 10)11:00 am31(jul 31)12:00 pmFeaturedBilingual Toddler Storytime with Literacy Volunteers on the GreenGunn Memorial Library11:00 am (10) - 12:00 pm (31) Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

10jul5:30 pm7:00 pmFeaturedMakerspace Teen Program - Make Your Own Dice Tray (Grade 6-12)Teen Program - Make Your Own Dice Tray (Grade 6-12)5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

10jul6:00 pm7:30 pmFeaturedBook Launch of “Lost Love”Hickory Stick Bookshop6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Hickory Stick Bookshop, 2 Green Hill Road Washington Depot, CT 06793

11jul6:00 pm8:00 pmFeaturedEvening in the GardenHollister House Garden6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

12jul9:00 am2:00 pmFeaturedWashington Green FairWashington Green9:00 am - 2:00 pm Washington Green, 78 Green Hill Road, Washington CT, 06793

12jul12:00 pm3:00 pmFeaturedNew Preston Stone Church & Meeting House Bicentennial PicnicThe Stone Church & Meetinghouse12:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Stone Church & Meetinghouse, 100 new Preston Hill Road, Washington CT

12jul4:00 pm6:00 pmFeaturedOpening Reception for Leonard Kady & Heather Neilson Art ShowJudy Black Park4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot, CT

13jul6:00 pm8:00 pmFeaturedSteep Rock Association Centennial ConcertSpring Hill Vineyards6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spring Hill Arts Gathering, 292 Bee Brook Rd, New Preston, CT 06777

14jul11:00 am12:00 pmFeaturedRead Aloud Book ClubGunn Memorial Library11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

14jul5:30 pm7:00 pmFeaturedSummer Saunters: Bronson Field Pollinator MeadowHidden Valley Preserve5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Hidden Valley Preserve, 198 Bee Brook Rd., Washington Depot 06794

16jul6:00 pm8:00 pmFeaturedOpen Mic NightThe Hen's Nest6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Hen's Nest, 2 Green Hill Road Washington Depot

17julalldayFeaturedTaste The RainbowThe Owl Wine & Food Bar(All Day: thursday) The Owl Wine & Food Bar, 18 East Shore Road New Preston, CT 06777

17jul10:30 am12:30 amFeaturedMore Contemporary American Poets with Mark ScarbroughGunn Memorial Library10:30 am - 12:30 am Washington Senior Center, 6 Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794

18jul7:00 pm9:30 pmFeaturedOutdoor Movie NightJudy Black Park7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot, CT

19jul10:00 am11:15 amFeaturedMeditation for Everyday LifeGunn Memorial Library10:00 am - 11:15 am Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

19jul10:00 am11:15 amFeaturedHollister House Garden Explorers: From Buds to Flowers to SeedsHollister House Garden10:00 am - 11:15 am Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

19jul11:00 am12:30 pmFeaturedMakerspace Family Program - Tri-Town Cardboard ExtravaganzaGunn Memorial Library11:00 am - 12:30 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

19jul4:00 pm5:00 pmFeaturedArtist Talk with Leonard Kady & Heather NeilsonJudy Black Park4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot, CT

19jul5:00 pmFeaturedCountry FestWashington Depot5:00 pm Washington Town Hall Lawn, 2 Bryan Hall Plaza

21julallday25FeaturedPilobolus Kids Camp - Session 1Shepaug Valley School(All Day) Shepaug Valley School, 159 South Street, Washington, CT

21jul11:00 am12:00 pmFeaturedRead Aloud Book ClubGunn Memorial Library11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

24jul1:00 pm2:00 pmFeaturedAdult French ClubGunn Memorial Library1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

25julallday27FeaturedLitchfield Jazz Festival 2025The Frederick Gunn School(All Day) The Frederick Gunn School, 22 Kirby Rd, Washington, CT 06793

26jul10:00 am11:30 amFeaturedAdult Workshop - Custom T-Shirts with CricutGunn Memorial Library10:00 am - 11:30 am Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

28julallday01augFeaturedPilobolus Kids Camp - Session 2Shepaug Valley School(All Day) Shepaug Valley School, 159 South Street, Washington, CT

28jul(jul 28)9:00 am01aug(aug 1)12:00 pmFeaturedPickleball CampWashington Primary School(july 28) 9:00 am - (august 1) 12:00 pm Washington Primary School, 11 School Street, Washington Depot, CT 06794

28jul11:00 am12:00 pmFeaturedRead Aloud Book Club11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

29jul2:00 pm3:30 pmFeaturedMakerspace Workshop - Crafting HistoryGunn Memorial Library2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

31jul3:30 pm4:30 pmFeaturedGunn Memorial Library Makerspace Kids Workshop: Custom T Shirts with Cricut (Grades 4-5)Gunn Memorial Library3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

01aug5:30 pm7:00 pmFeaturedWashington Friends of Music Concert FestivalFirst Congregational Church5:30 pm - 7:00 pm First Congregational Church, 6 Kirby Road, Washington CT 06793

04aug(aug 4)9:00 am15(aug 15)3:30 pmFeaturedASAP! Summer CampRumsey Hall School9:00 am (4) - 3:30 pm (15) Rumsey Hall School, 201 Romford Rd Washington Depot, CT 06794

08aug5:30 pm7:30 pmFeaturedSummer Beach PartyWashington Town Beach5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Washington Town Hall Lawn, 2 Bryan Hall Plaza

10aug12:00 pm4:00 pmFeaturedAnnual Green Corn Festival Institute for American Indian Studies12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

14augalldayFeatured50th Anniversary Gala for Institute for American Indian Studies Institute for American Indian Studies(All Day: thursday) Hopkins Vineyard, 25 Hopkins Road, New Preston Connecticut 06777

15aug7:00 pm9:30 pmFeaturedOutdoor Movie NightJudy Black Park7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot, CT

16aug10:00 am11:15 amFeaturedHollister House Garden Explorers: Discovering the Colors and Shapes of FlowersHollister House Garden10:00 am - 11:15 am Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

20aug5:30 pm7:00 pmFeaturedSummer Saunters: Macricostas PreserveMacricostas Preserve5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Macricostas Preserve, 124 Christian St, New Preston, CT

21aug10:30 am12:30 pmFeaturedMore Contemporary American Poets with Mark ScarbroughGunn Memorial Library10:30 am - 12:30 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

23augalldayFeaturedSteep Rock Association Rossiter Dinner(All Day: saturday)

24aug11:00 am2:00 pmFeaturedStrut Your Mutt Summer SocialStrut Your Mutt for Greenwoods11:00 am - 2:00 pm Between Green Hill and Titus Roads, 4 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot, CT 06794

31augalldayFeaturedBluegrass Concert by Sherman Chamber EnsembleJudy Black Park(All Day: sunday) Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot, CT

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