This Summer in Washington Bucketlist: 2024 Edition

Welcome, Summer!

We are excited to welcome the summer season in Washington! Take a look at some of our town’s most beloved arts and culture events coming up this season. From art exhibits to outdoor concerts, cultural festivals, art workshops, family-friendly activities, and much more – there’s something for everyone!

And make sure to download our 2024 Summer Postcard so you know what’s coming up when. For more upcoming events, make sure to visit our Events Calendar.

Download our 2024 Summer Postcard

 

Arts & Culture Events Happening This Summer:

• ASAP! Celebrates 25 Years / Frederick Gunn School – June 1 @ 5:30
• Family Day / Hollister House Garden – June 2 @ 1:00-4:00
• Community Block Party in the Depot – June 7 @ 5:30-8:00
• Outdoor Movie Nights / Judy Black Park – June 7, July 12, Aug 2, Aug 31, Sept 6 @ Dusk
• Library Luminaries /Gunn Memorial Library – June 8 @ 5:30
• Pride in the Hills Silent Auction /Owl Wine & Food Bar – June 9 @ 4:00
• Connecticut Theatre Exchange, Play Readings & Workshops / Frederick Gunn School – June 10-23
• Village Improvement Society Picnic /River Walk Pavilion – June 14 @ 6:00
• Evenings in the Garden / Hollister House Garden – June 14, July 12, Aug 16 @ 6:00
• Music on the Green / Washington Green – June 14, 21, 28 & July 5, 19, 26 @ 6:30
• Pride on the Green / Washington Green – June 22 @ Noon
• Dance Party to Benefit Shakespeare in the Litchfield Hills / Spring Hill Vineyards – June 22 @ 6:00
• Pilobolus Midsummer Ball: In a Secret Garden / Cloudbreak – June 22 @ 6:00
• Litchfield Jazz After Work Concerts / Frederick Gunn School – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in July @ 6:30
• 4th of July Fireworks / Lake Waramaug – July 4 @ 9:30
• Washington Green Fair / Washington Green – July 13 @ 9:00 – 2:00
• Fundraiser for SHAG 2025 / Spring Hill Vineyards – July 20 @ 3:00
• Summer Country Fest / Town Hall – July 20 @ 5:00
• Litchfield Jazz Festival / Frederick Gunn School – July 26-28
• Shakespeare in the Litchfield Hills / River Walk Pavilion – August 7-11 @7:00
• Washington Friends of Music Summer Concerts / First Congregational Church – August 8, 16, 23 & Sept 6 @ 5:30
• Common Ground with Jane Whitney / Frederick Gunn School – August 25, Sept 8, Sept 22 @ 4:00
• Strut Your Mutt Summer Social / Washington Depot – August 25 @ 11:00 – 2:00
• FUNraiser / Judy Black Park – September 14 @ 4:00 – 7:00
• Farmers Market with Live Music / Judy Black Park – Saturdays @ 9:30 – 12:30
• Open Mic Night / The Pantry – First Wednesday of the month @ 6:00
• Open Mic Night / The Hen’s Nest – Third Wednesday of the month @ 6:00
• Live Music at Hopkins Vineyard – Saturdays & Sundays
• Gunn Historical Museum – Thursdays to Saturdays
• Institute for American Indian Studies – Wednesdays to Sundays
• Hollister House Garden – Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
• Washington Art Association Gallery – Wednesdays to Sundays
• Judy Black Park Art Exhibits – Through the Summer
• Music at The Owl in New Preston – Through the Summer

Events are subject to change, visit our Events Calendar for the latest information.

 

 

We wish you a fantastic summer in Washington!

Share your summertime fun with us by tagging @explorewashingtonct

 

 

Photo credits on the front of the 2024 Summer Postcard: Music on the Green by Explore Washington CT; Community Block Party by Michelle Gorra; Live Music at Washington Farmers Market by Explore Washington CT; Litchfield Jazz Festival by Lindsey Victoria Photography; Movie Night at Judy Black Park by M3Media Productions.