This Summer in Washington Bucketlist: 2025 Edition

Get ready for an amazing summer in Washington!

We’re thrilled to kick off the 2025 season with a vibrant line-up of arts and culture events that celebrate everything we love about our town. From inspiring art exhibits and lively outdoor concerts to creative workshops, fairs and festivals, and lots of family-friendly fun – there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy.

Don’t miss a moment of the excitement! View our 2025 Summer Postcard to stay on top of all the events of the season. And for even more upcoming events, be sure to check out our Events Calendar. Let’s make this a summer to remember in Washington!

 

Favorite Summer Happenings in Washington:

JUNE | JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | ALL SUMMER

JUNE

Pride Celebration / Hopkins Vineyard – June 1 @ 11:00-6:00
Music on the Green / Washington Green – June 6, 13, 27 and July 4, 18, 25 @ 6:30
Pride on the Green / Washington Green – June 7 @ 12:00-3:00
Pilobolus Ball / Washington, CT – June 7 @ 6:00-10:00
Annual Pride Party / The Owl Wine & Food Bar – June 8 @ 2:00-7:00
Connecticut Theatre Exchange, Play Readings & Workshops / Frederick Gunn School – June 9 – 22
Evening in the Garden / Hollister House Garden – June 13, July 11, August 8 @ 6:00-8:00
Village Improvement Society Picnic / River Walk Pavilion – June 13 @ 6:00
Library Luminaries / Gunn Memorial Library – June 14 @ 5:30
Community Block Party in the Depot – June 20 @ 5:30-8:00
Outdoor Movie Night / Judy Black Park – June 20, July 18, August 15 & Sept 19 at dusk
Sherman Chamber Ensemble Concert / Judy Black Park – June 22 @ 4:00
Family Summer Kick-Off / Steep Rock Preserve – June 28 @ 11:00-2:00

JULY

“Jazz After Work” Concerts / Frederick Gunn School – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays in July @ 6:30
Music on the Green / Washington Green – July 4, 18, 25 @ 6:30
4th of July Fireworks / Lake Waramaug – July 4 @ 9:30 (Rain date: July 5th)
Evening in the Garden / Hollister House Garden – July 11, August 8 @ 6:00-8:00
Washington Green Fair / Washington Green – July 12 @ 9:00-2:00
Steep Rock Association Centennial Concert / Spring Hill Vineyards – July 13 @ 6:00-8:00
Outdoor Movie Night / Judy Black Park – July 18, August 15 & Sept 19 at dusk
Country Fest / Bryan Town Hall – July 19 @ 5:00
Litchfield Jazz Festival / Frederick Gunn School – July 25 – 27

AUGUST

Washington Friends of Music Concerts / First Congregational Church – August 1, 8, 15 & 22 @ 5:30
Summer Beach Party / Washington Town Beach – August 8 @ 5:30 – 7:30
Evening in the Garden / Hollister House Garden – August 8 @ 6:00-8:00
MOMIX Performance for Shakesperience Fundraiser / River Walk Pavilion – August 9
50th Anniversary IAIS Gala / Hopkins Vineyard – August 14
Outdoor Movie Night / Judy Black Park – August 15 & Sept 19 at dusk
Strut Your Mutt Summer Social / Washington Depot – August 24 @ 11:00-2:00
Bluegrass Concert / Judy Black Park – August 31 @ 5:30

SEPTEMBER

Garden Study Weekend Symposium / Hollister House Garden – Sept 6 @ 8:00-4:00
Steep Rock Association Community Picnic / Steep Rock Preserve – Sept 6 @ 12:00-2:00
FUNraiser / Judy Black Park – Sept 13 @ 5:00 – 7:00
Outdoor Movie Night / Judy Black Park – Sept 19 at dusk
Washington Art Association Gala – Sept 20 @ 6:00-10:00

ALL SUMMER

Open Mic Night / The Pantry – 1st Wednesdays @ 6:00
Open Mic Night / The Hen’s Nest – 3rd Wednesdays @ 6:00
Farmers Market with Live Music / Judy Black Park – Saturdays @ 9:30-12:30
Live Music at Hopkins Vineyard – Saturdays & Sundays
Wine Tastings at Spring Hill Vineyards – Fridays – Sundays
Gunn Historical Museum – Thursdays to Saturdays
Institute for American Indian Studies – Thursdays to Sundays
Hollister House Garden – Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Washington Art Association Gallery – Wednesdays to Sundays
Judy Black Park Art Exhibits – All Summer
Cultural Events + Classes / The Ideas Depot – All Summer

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

 

 

We wish everyone an amazing summer in Washington!

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