Event Types: Family Fun

Campers will have a fantastic time playing games, creating artwork, exploring the outdoors, and making new friends. The age appropriate groups are facilitated by trained, experienced, and dedicated staff members. All children will participate in sports, games, arts & crafts, water fun, nature exploration, and team building activities. Campers will enjoy off-site field trips and in-house events to entertain them.

Register here

Waldo’s Back in Washington Depot This July! Beginning on Tuesday 1st July, the iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 19 local businesses throughout the community. Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses and the Shop Local movement.

Anyone who wishes to join in the fun can pick up a “Find Waldo in Washington Depot” passport from any of the participating stores. When you spot Waldo collect a store stamp or signature. And to make things a little more challenging, Waldo’s magnifying glass will also be hiding in The Hickory Stick Bookshop. There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for all of July.

Great prizes for participants who get 16 or more stamps in their passport. Completed passports should be handed in to the Hickory Stick Bookshop by no later than 5.00 pm on Thursday July 31st.

Save the date for a celebration party at the Hickory Stick Bookshop on Saturday, August 2nd!

For more information about hunting for Waldo in Washington Depot, call The Hickory Stick Bookshop at 860-868-0525 or visit our website at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.

Enjoy great music and great friends at our 5th annual Music on the Green. See the flyer for dates and performers – it’s a great line-up that you won’t want to miss!

Special notice – our kick-off show on 6 June will be dedicated to our beloved friend Sheila Anson.

Bring your blanket, your beverages, and your friends for a relaxing night of great music and community.

No performances on 20 June or 11 July.

To stay up to date about Music on the Green, or to check on any weather cancellations, follow @washington_green_events on Instagram or Facebook.

Friday, July 4th: Rim-the-Lake with Flares 9:00pm. Fireworks 9:30pm.
Rain date: Saturday, July 5th

Flares will be available in mid-June at County Wine & Spirits, the Smithy at Nine Main, the Hopkins Inn, and at TBD locations around the lake. $5 suggested donation per flare.

Fireworks are proudly presented by the Lake Waramaug Association at 9:30 PM. Limited first-come, first-served public parking available at the State Park.

Top image photo credit: @ismeewilliams

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Gunn Memorial Library invites young readers to join a new program designed to build confidence and a lifelong love of reading. Aligned with the library’s Level-Up summer reading theme, the Read Aloud Book Club will run from the week after July 4 through the first week of August 2025, and is specially tailored for children entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.

The program features a rich blend of read-aloud sessions and fun crafts, all designed to make reading both enjoyable and educational. The books selected span multiple genres to encourage engagement, imagination, and conversation.

This week’s book is Mary Had a Little Lab by Sue Fliess!
Mary is an enterprising young inventor. She wants a pet, but it isn’t one she can easily buy, so she makes one with the Sheepinator! Mary’s pet sheep and her new invention make her popular with her classmates. But when she starts making sheep for her new friends, things go hilariously awry. Can Mary invent a way to fix this mess?

Registration Required.

Fulfill your summer reading goals and enjoy literary adventures with Gunn Junior Library’s Summer Reading Book Club, held every Monday afternoon in July!

Led by Ms. Ashley, this program is designed for rising 4th and 5th graders and will meet from 3:15 to 4:15 PM, July 7–28. Readers will explore Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom by Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr. A laugh-out-loud story about a boy who takes a fortune cookie’s advice a little too seriously, leading to silly yet meaningful adventures. A 2024 Nutmeg nominee, this book offers the perfect blend of humor and heart, exploring themes of choice, friendship, and what truly matters.

Each session features a discussion and creative activities inspired by surprise weekly “mystery envelopes.” Let’s make summer reading a whole lot of fun.

Register here

Books will be available for pickup in the Jr. Library starting Monday, June 23.

Calling all adventurers! Gather your friends and visit the Makerspace to level up your D&D campaigns with personalized wooden dice trays. You’ll learn how to use some CNC magic to design and create a completely customized accessory for your games- you pick the shape of the tray and the number of slots for dice, and add a personal touch with engraving! *This workshop will focus on the design part of the process. Trays will be cut on the CNC after the workshop and may be picked up from the library at a later date.

* Grades 6-12.
Registration Required.

Come join us for this year’s Green Fair on Saturday, July 12th, 2025 from 9am to 2pm – RAIN OR SHINE!

The Washington Green Fair will feature unique items including home goods and decor items, a book sale, silent auction items, along with live music, baked goods, and children’s crafts. Proceeds support preservation of the historic Washington Green and Meeting House.

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Gunn Memorial Library invites young readers to join a new program designed to build confidence and a lifelong love of reading. Aligned with the library’s Level-Up summer reading theme, the Read Aloud Book Club will run from the week after July 4 through the first week of August 2025, and is specially tailored for children entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.

The program features a rich blend of read-aloud sessions and fun crafts, all designed to make reading both enjoyable and educational. The books selected span multiple genres to encourage engagement, imagination, and conversation.

This week’s book is Take Me Out to the Yakyu by Aaron Meshon
A little boy’s grandfathers, one in America and one in Japan, teach him about baseball and its rich, varying cultural traditions.

Register here

Join the Gunn Memorial Library as we continue to explore contemporary American poets. For the next few months, Mark Scarbrough will focus on collections from Joy Harjo, Ocean Vuong, Tracy K. Smith, and Dianne Seuss, each author in a separate session. He will examine how these poets transform personal experiences through their craft.
* Copies will be available for checkout at the circulation desk

This event will take place at Washington Senior Center
6 Bryan Hall Plaza Washington Depot, CT, United States, Connecticut 06794

About Mark Scarbrough:
A former academic, Mark Scarbrough, left the seminary to pursue his doctoral work in nineteenth-century American literature at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has presented papers on medieval literature at the International Medieval Conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and American literature at MLA and regional MLA conferences. He wrote screenplays for various production companies and developed much of the original food content in the early 1990s for a small internet startup called America Online. Mark Scarbrough is the co-author of thirty-five titles and has a thriving cookbook career. In 2020, Mark published his memoir, “Bookmarked: How The Great Works Of Western Civilization F*cked Up My Life,” which Will Schwalbe described as “equal parts charm, wit, and withering self-reflection.” Having left the classroom, Mark now finds himself immersed in literature, leading grant-sponsored book groups and six- to eight-week literary seminars throughout Litchfield County, Connecticut, and Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Registration is required

Game On: UNO Night for Adults at Gunn Memorial Library!

Join us at Gunn Memorial Library for an evening of strategy, laughs, and a little friendly competition at our UNO Game Night for Adults!

This beloved card game is easy to learn and guaranteed to bring on some excitement. Whether you’re a longtime UNO fan or trying it for the first time, it’s the perfect way to mix, mingle, and enjoy a relaxed evening with fellow community members, accompanied by a glass of Pinot.

Grab a friend or come solo—either way, you’ll leave with great memories and maybe even bragging rights.

Registration is required.

Register here

Enjoy great music and great friends at our 5th annual Music on the Green. See the flyer for dates and performers – it’s a great line-up that you won’t want to miss!

Special notice – our kick-off show on 6 June will be dedicated to our beloved friend Sheila Anson.

Bring your blanket, your beverages, and your friends for a relaxing night of great music and community.

No performances on 20 June or 11 July.

To stay up to date about Music on the Green, or to check on any weather cancellations, follow @washington_green_events on Instagram or Facebook.

Free outdoor family movie nights are back at The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens on the third Friday of each month June through September, this time with an exciting new twist. Each screening will be part of a themed evening experience, featuring pre-movie fun which might include trivia, games, live music, sing-alongs and interactive audience activities.

On July 18 we’ll be screening the 1964 Bond movie, “Goldfinger,” sponsored by William Raveis Lifestyle Realty. In this film, the powerful tycoon Auric Goldfinger has initiated Operation Grand Slam, a cataclysmic scheme to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. James Bond, armed with his specially equipped Aston Martin, must stop the plan by overcoming several outrageous adversaries.

Movie rolls at dusk. Check our website, Instagram or Facebook accounts for any changes or updates.

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

Continue the Journey: Meditation for Everyday Life

Join us for additional sessions that delve deeper into the art and science of meditation—an age-old practice known to steady the mind, nourish the heart, and ground us amidst life’s constant changes. Whether you’re just beginning or returning to refresh your practice, these gatherings offer a welcoming space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.
Together, we will:

1. Learn practical techniques for cultivating inner steadiness—anytime, anywhere
2. Explore how to navigate common challenges and distractions in practice
3. Sit in guided meditation sessions to experience stillness firsthand
4. Share reflections, questions, and insights in a supportive group space
5. Build a toolkit for sustaining a meaningful home practice

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to quiet a racing mind—or to greet yourself with gentle awareness—this is your invitation. Come with curiosity. Leave with clarity. All are welcome.

BIO: Sheila Klapper’s unwavering dedication to meditation spans many decades, practicing within various traditions. In 2021, she completed an intensive 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training program with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach through the Greater Good Science Center, Sounds True, and the Awareness Training Institute. For 9 years, Sheila taught in community centers, adult education programs, and libraries in Northwestern, CT. During COVID, she began leading virtual groups that continued for several years. She started a bi-monthly meditation group at the Litchfield Community Center more than 5 years ago that continues to serve a welcoming group of meditators.

Sheila became a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor in 2000 and briefly ran her own yoga studio in Glastonbury, CT. Later, she brought her commitment to wellness to Hartford Hospital, where she taught yoga and meditation to both staff and patients while serving as a Medical Librarian.

Join us for a kid-friendly, guided garden tour to discover plants that are in full bloom, look for plants that have finished blooming, and find buds on plants still getting ready to flower. Then we return to the barn for A Plant’s Life! Did you know plants have a life cycle, just like animals do? In this special program from White Memorial Conservation Center, we will discover the similarities and differences between basic animal and plant life cycles. Children will learn about all aspects of the plant life cycle, including seed germination, growth, flowering, pollination, and seed dispersal. Several interactive activities are included, as well as a visit from a surprise animal ambassador! This program is best suited for children in grades 1-4 but is open to all K-5 students. Caregivers must be present for the duration.

The White Memorial Conservation Center provides year-round environmental education programs for children and adults that inspire understanding, appreciation, and respect for the natural world. Created in 1913 by Alain C. White and his sister, May W. White, the Foundation and Center today comprise 4,000 acres of forest, fields and wetlands in the towns of Litchfield and Morris in northwestern Connecticut.

Hollister House Garden Explorers is a series of Saturday morning activities designed to introduce children in grades K – 5 to the garden. This program is offered free of charge, but advanced registration is required.

Register here

Bring your family, friends, imagination, and engineering skills to the Junior Library for a creative cardboard construction party! Have fun and express your creativity as you transform basic cardboard boxes and other recyclables into impressive castles, cars, costumes, arcade games, and more—ages 5 with a caregiver.

Registration Encouraged.

Join Washington Parks & Recreation and National Iron Bank on July 19, 2025 @ 5:00pm for a night of country music featuring Frankie Justin & Country Steel. The evening will also include food trucks and drinks, axe throwing, corn hole, a silent auction to support HORSE of CT,  and more.

Begins at 5pm at 2 Bryan Plaza, Washington Depot, CT.

Free entry for all!

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!

Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!

Two Sessions Available:
Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025
Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025

Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily

Sign up for one or both weeks! Register here

Gunn Memorial Library invites young readers to join a new program designed to build confidence and a lifelong love of reading. Aligned with the library’s Level-Up summer reading theme, the Read Aloud Book Club will run from the week after July 4 through the first week of August 2025, and is specially tailored for children entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.

The program features a rich blend of read-aloud sessions and fun crafts, all designed to make reading both enjoyable and educational. The books selected span multiple genres to encourage engagement, imagination, and conversation.

This week’s book is This Book Just Ate My Dog by Richard Byrne
When her dog disappears into the gutter of a book, Bella calls for help, but when the helpers disappear too, Bella realizes it will take more than a tug on the leash to put things right!

Register here

Immerse Yourself in an Hour of French Conversation at the Gunn Memorial Library

If you are an intermediate or fluent French speaker, join us for an hour of stimulating and immersive French Conversation.

Over the hour, participants will read articles from French magazines covering cultural topics and current events. Guided conversations will encourage lively exchanges, helping participants refine their French while deepening their appreciation for Francophone culture.

This program is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Francophiles, share perspectives, and experience the richness of the French language in a welcoming environment.

Join us for a meaningful cultural and linguistic experience!

Registration is required at www.gunnlibrary.org or call 860-868-7586

The Litchfield Jazz Festival is thrilled to announce the lineup for its 30th Anniversary Celebration, set to take place from July 25-27, 2025. This year’s festival promises an unforgettable weekend of world-class jazz, beginning with a spectacular Opening Night Gala and culminating in a delightful Sunday Jazz Brunch. Tickets will be available on March 1.

Friday, July 25: Opening Night Gala & Emmet Cohen Trio Performance

Kick off the festivities with the Opening Night Gala at 5:45 PM under the twinkle-lit Anniversary Tent. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres accompanied by performances from this year’s outstanding Jazz Campers.

The evening continues with a special performance by the Emmet Cohen Trio at 7:45 PM. Featuring Philip Norris on bass, Joe Farnsworth on drums, and Emmet Cohen on keys, this trio exemplifies the festival’s deep connection to the iconic Litchfield Jazz Camp. Emmet, a former Jazz Camper, made his festival debut in 2013 and is returning for his fifth appearance.

Saturday, July 26: All Jazz All Day

Saturday’s lineup features a full day of exceptional jazz, starting at 3 PM with the Matt Dwonszyk Sextet. Bassist Matt Dwonszyk, also a Litchfield Jazz Camp alumn, leads a stellar group with Kris Allen (saxophone), Andrew Renfroe (guitar), Taber Gable (piano), Jonathan Barber (drums), and Shenel Johns (vocals).

Experience the virtuosic guitar duo of Pasquale Grasso and Frank Vignola. Grasso, praised by Pat Metheny as “the best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life,” shares the stage with the internationally acclaimed Vignola, making his Litchfield debut.

The day concludes with a captivating performance by Anat Cohen Quartetinho. This ensemble features Anat Cohen (clarinet/saxophone), Tal Mashiach (bass), Vitor Goncalves (piano/accordion), and James Shipp (vibraphone/percussion), delivering a blend of original compositions and classics by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Egberto Gismonti.

Sunday, July 27: The Finale – Jazz Brunch

Celebrate the festival’s conclusion with an al fresco Jazz Brunch at noon in the Anniversary Tent, featuring cuisine from Litchfield Jazz’s Chef, Charlene Dutka. The brunch showcases the dynamic Champian Fulton Trio, with Champian on piano and vocals, Fukushi Tainaka on drums, and Hide Tanaka on bass. Described by All About Jazz as “a balm for the soul,” Fulton’s performance promises to leave guests smiling.

Early ticket purchases are highly recommended as the Jazz Brunch is known to sell out quickly.

About Litchfield Jazz Festival
Since its inception 30 years ago, the Litchfield Jazz Festival has been a premier destination for jazz enthusiasts, fostering talent through the Litchfield Jazz Camp and presenting top-tier performances. Join us for this milestone celebration and experience the magic of jazz in Litchfield.

For more lineup information, visit litchfieldjazzfest.com.

Tickets will be available on March 1.

Enjoy great music and great friends at our 5th annual Music on the Green. See the flyer for dates and performers – it’s a great line-up that you won’t want to miss!

Special notice – our kick-off show on 6 June will be dedicated to our beloved friend Sheila Anson.

Bring your blanket, your beverages, and your friends for a relaxing night of great music and community.

No performances on 20 June or 11 July.

To stay up to date about Music on the Green, or to check on any weather cancellations, follow @washington_green_events on Instagram or Facebook.

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

The Cricut is July’s Maker Machine of the Month! Discover this fantastic machine, explore some sample projects, and create your iron-on decal to personalize a t-shirt in this beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll discover how to use Cricut Design Space software to select a design for cutting, how to work with iron-on vinyl, and how to apply your design to a shirt using the heat press. Please bring a t-shirt to customize.

Ages 18+

Register here

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!

Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!

Two Sessions Available:
Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025
Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025

Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily

Sign up for one or both weeks! Register here

Get in the game with Skyhawks Pickleball, gateway to the fastest-growing paddle sport! This program develops and sharpens pickleball skills like groundstrokes, volleys, and serves in a fun environment while focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect. Come experience this lively sport while building confidence and appreciation for pickleball!

Register here

Gunn Memorial Library invites young readers to join a new program designed to build confidence and a lifelong love of reading. Aligned with the library’s Level-Up summer reading theme, the Read Aloud Book Club will run from the week after July 4 through the first week of August 2025, and is specially tailored for children entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade.

The program features a rich blend of read-aloud sessions and fun crafts, all designed to make reading both enjoyable and educational. The books selected span multiple genres to encourage engagement, imagination, and conversation.

This week’s book is Training Day by Raúl the Third
Getting out of bed isn’t always easy, especially for Mexican wrestling star El Toro. But his coach, Kooky Dooky, knows that it’s essential for the wrestler to stay in shape and continue training — even when he doesn’t feel like it. Can Kooky Dooky raise El Toro’s spirits and get him to practice before his next big wrestling match?

Register here

The Gunn Museum and Makerspace present a series of craft workshops inspired by artifacts from the Museum’s collections.

July’s workshop is all about vintage games! See some examples of board games from the museum’s collection, learn about their history, and make a small tray using recycled playing cards and paper folding techniques. All supplies will be provided, but you may also bring your pack of playing cards for the craft.

Ages 18+

Register here

In an immersive forest setting with no locks, keys or clocks, Wigwam Escape’s thematic puzzles challenge game players to hunt, find water and prepare food similar to how Native people did for thousands of years prior to European contact. The Institute for American Indian Studies, proudly presents a new way to interact with history, a themed escape room, Wigwam Escape.

For more information or to book your escape room, go to: wigwamescape.org.

Visit our exhibit about the unique people, places and events that have shaped Washington’s rich history.

The Museum offers free guided tours every Saturday at 1:00 pm. Private tours and large group tours can be coordinated upon request. For scheduling or more information, please email [email protected] or [email protected].

Hours of Operation:
Thursdays/Fridays from 10am-4pm
Saturdays from 10am – 3pm
*Free Admission*

We are delighted to share these positive reviews of “Washington, Connecticut: An American Story”:

• Bill Hosley posted a review on the Creating Sense of Place for Connecticut Facebook page. Bill Hosley, is the former curator of the Wadsworth Atheneum and is still active in local history initiatives.
• Tracey O’Shaughnessy’s review was published in the Republican American. She is the Associate Features Editor and coordinates the newspaper’s visual arts and theater coverage. She has received national and regional awards for her arts criticism, commentary and news features.

The Cricut is July’s Maker Machine of the Month! Learn about this fantastic machine and create an iron-on decal to personalize a t-shirt in this beginner-friendly workshop. Participants will learn how to use Cricut Design Space software to select a design for cutting, work with iron-on vinyl, and apply their design to a shirt using a heat press. Please bring a t-shirt to customize.

Grades 4-5

Register here

Looking for a fun, active, and creative summer experience for your child? Pilobolus Kids Camp is back!

Kids ages 6 to 12 will explore movement, storytelling, and improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills—all through Pilobolus’s signature approach to learning through play!

Two Sessions Available:
Week 1: July 21 – 25, 2025
Week 2: July 28 – Aug 1, 2025

Location: Shepaug Valley High School, Washington, CT

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM daily

Sign up for one or both weeks! Register here

Get in the game with Skyhawks Pickleball, gateway to the fastest-growing paddle sport! This program develops and sharpens pickleball skills like groundstrokes, volleys, and serves in a fun environment while focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect. Come experience this lively sport while building confidence and appreciation for pickleball!

Register here

Washington Friends of Music Summer Concert Festival will be held on Fridays, August 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2025 at 5:30pm. A variety of compositions and composers will be presented by up to nine superb musicians who perform solo and in leading orchestras in the US and abroad.

Tickets will go on sale in June

Learn more

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

Waldo’s Back in Washington Depot This July! Beginning on Tuesday 1st July, the iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 19 local businesses throughout the community. Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses and the Shop Local movement.

Anyone who wishes to join in the fun can pick up a “Find Waldo in Washington Depot” passport from any of the participating stores. When you spot Waldo collect a store stamp or signature. And to make things a little more challenging, Waldo’s magnifying glass will also be hiding in The Hickory Stick Bookshop. There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for all of July.

Great prizes for participants who get 16 or more stamps in their passport. Completed passports should be handed in to the Hickory Stick Bookshop by no later than 5.00 pm on Thursday July 31st.

Save the date for a celebration party at the Hickory Stick Bookshop on Saturday, August 2nd from 3-4 pm!

For more information about hunting for Waldo in Washington Depot, call The Hickory Stick Bookshop at 860-868-0525 or visit our website at www.hickorystickbookshop.com.

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Washington Friends of Music Summer Concert Festival will be held on Fridays, August 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2025 at 5:30pm. A variety of compositions and composers will be presented by up to nine superb musicians who perform solo and in leading orchestras in the US and abroad.

Tickets will go on sale in June

Learn more

Join Washington Parks & Recreation for a fantastic Summer Beach Party on Friday, August 8th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Washington Town Beach. Rain date will be Friday, August 15th.

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Corn is an integral part of the annual life cycle of Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Save the date to welcome the first corn of the season with exciting activities including drumming, dancing, children’s activities, flute music by Allan Madahbee (Ojibwe), vendors, stories and more! We are excited to welcome the Native Nations Dance Troupe led by Erin Lamb Meeches (Schaghticoke). While enjoying the dancing and activities, get some refreshments from one of our various food vendors, including Jason Cogswell Lamb, Schaghticoke, of Mashquanon’s Wetu. Join the fun at our Twentieth Annual Green Corn Festival.

Please note: This outdoor event will be held rain or shine. Cash sales recommended for onsite purchases. Attendees are encouraged to bring a folding camp chair to view the performances.

More details to come.

Thursday, August 14th at 5:00pm

During this year of celebrating our 50th Anniversary, the IAIS is hosting a gala at Hopkins Vineyard. In addition to hearty hors d’oeuvres, wine, and other libations, the evening will feature a special performance by Pilobolus. Darlene Kascak (Schaghticoke Tribal Nation), the Institute’s Outreach Ambassador and acclaimed Native storyteller, has partnered with Matt Kent, Pilobolus Artistic Director, to provide narration of Indigenous-inspired dances. It will be exciting to have Indigenous-focused artistry in the natural setting of the vineyard, which is also near a significant archaeological dig led by IAIS.

Please note: this outdoor event will be held rain or shine on the grounds of the vineyard. There will be tents, but participants should dress for the weather and wear shoes that they would feel comfortable wearing at a garden party.

Questions? Please email [email protected] or call (860) 868 0518. Tickets cost $150/person.

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Washington Friends of Music Summer Concert Festival will be held on Fridays, August 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2025 at 5:30pm. A variety of compositions and composers will be presented by up to nine superb musicians who perform solo and in leading orchestras in the US and abroad.

Tickets will go on sale in June

Learn more

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

Presented by: Hollister House Garden and Kent Curiosity Lab

Hollister House Garden Explorers is a series of Saturday morning activities designed to introduce children in grades K – 5 to the garden.

Join HHG and Kent Curiosity Lab for a kid-friendly, guided garden tour to explore the different colors and shapes found among Hollister House Garden’s flowers. Are the petals pointed or rounded? Are there many petals or just a few? Is the flower one color or are there a variety of colors and shades? After practicing our observation skills in the garden, we head up to the barn for a hands-on art project. With the flowers observed on our walk as inspiration, create beautiful, realistic looking flowers crafted from coffee filters and paint. Prepare to have fun with Kent Curiosity Lab making these life-like paper blooms! This program is best suited for children in grades 1-4 but is open to all K-5 students. Caregivers must be present for the duration

Kent Curiosity Lab is a non-profit organization offering children experiences that spark curiosity and ignite lifelong learning. Located in Kent, Connecticut, the organization provides high-quality enrichment programs that actively engage students in real world and personally meaningful activities and projects. By ensuring every child has access to these opportunities, they work to build a stronger, more vibrant community. Find out more at kentcuriositylab.org.

This program is offered free of charge, but advanced registration is required.

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Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.

Join the Gunn Memorial Library as we continue to explore contemporary American poets. For the next few months, Mark Scarbrough will focus on collections from Joy Harjo, Ocean Vuong, Tracy K. Smith, and Dianne Seuss, each author in a separate session. He will examine how these poets transform personal experiences through their craft.
* Copies will be available for checkout at the circulation desk

About Mark Scarbrough:
A former academic, Mark Scarbrough, left the seminary to pursue his doctoral work in nineteenth-century American literature at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has presented papers on medieval literature at the International Medieval Conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and American literature at MLA and regional MLA conferences. He wrote screenplays for various production companies and developed much of the original content in the early 1990s for a small internet startup called America Online. Mark Scarbrough is the co-author of thirty-five titles and has a thriving cookbook career. In 2020, Mark published his memoir, “Bookmarked: How The Great Works Of Western Civilization F*cked Up My Life,” which Will Schwalbe described as “equal parts charm, wit, and withering self-reflection.” Having left the classroom, Mark now finds himself immersed in literature, leading grant-sponsored book groups and six- to eight-week literary seminars throughout Litchfield County, Connecticut, and Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Registration is required

Washington Friends of Music Summer Concert Festival will be held on Fridays, August 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2025 at 5:30pm. A variety of compositions and composers will be presented by up to nine superb musicians who perform solo and in leading orchestras in the US and abroad.

Tickets will go on sale in June

Learn more

Catch the market every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm! Enjoy locally grown veggies, freshly baked breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, artisanal cheeses, delectable dairy, scrumptious seafood and more. The market also features fresh-cut flowers and handmade pet food, too. Rotating musicians will also be performing during many of our farmers markets.

Follow the market on Instagram at @washingtonctfarmersmarket for the latest news and updates.

Farmers Market Photo by @byalexandrabarnes

Farm Yoga is back! Join us for a nourishing outdoor yoga practice every Sunday morning at the Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we gather rain or shine—either out in the field or under the shelter of the barn—for a unique and grounding class surrounded by the beauty of nature.

This steady-paced class weaves together a blend of styles including Kundalini, Katonah, and Chromatic Yoga. Each session includes breathwork, creative flows that often build toward a peak pose or theme, and meditation. The practice is designed for all levels, with thoughtful modifications for beginners and deeper options for experienced students looking to expand their practice. Please bring your own towel, water, and sunscreen—and get ready to move, breathe, and connect in community.

Sundays at 10:30 AM | Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: The Red Barn at Waldingfield Farm (Across from 41 East Street, Washington, CT)

Visit washingtonctwellness.com to register.