Free Things to Do in the 860

Name: Open House at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center
Start: 2026-07-26T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Vernon

Free doesn’t have to mean boring — park concerts, museum days, community fests, and neighborhood gatherings show up all over the 860. We tag what’s free or no-cover so you can plan a night out without guessing at the door.

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museum

Now thru Oct 31, 2027

New Haven Museum: "It's Pronounced Ah-beetz" Exhibition Opening

New Haven Museum

The New Haven Museum’s ongoing exhibition "It's Pronounced Ah-beetz" celebrates the rich history and culture of New Haven-style apizza.

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live music

Happening Tomorrow

Mon, Jul 20, 1:00 PM

Monday Movie Night: Soul

Parkville Market · Hartford

Monday Movie Night: Soul the Marketron. Follow a jazz musician on an unforgettable journey between New York City and the Great Before in Pixar’s thoughtful, funny, and music-filled adventure about finding your spark.

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food & drink

Happening Tomorrow

Mon, Jul 20 · 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

CRUISE NIGHT VOLKSWAGEN

Events | Connecticut Valley Brewing Company · South Windsor

Join us at Connecticut Valley Brewing Company for our CRUISE NIGHT CAR SHOW – Every Monday Night 3-9PM!!!

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Happening Tomorrow

Mon, Jul 20 · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Hartford Jazz Orchestra

Elicit Brewing Company · Manchester

The Hartford Jazz Orchestra returns to Elicit Brewing Company and Beer Garden on Monday, July 20, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.

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theater

Tue, Jul 21, 11:00 AM

Camp Blue Back at Blue Back Square

Blue Back Square · West Hartford

Camp Blue Back at Blue Back Square on Tue, Jun 23.

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Tue, Jul 21 · 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Tavern Talks at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History · Hartford

The dozens of tavern signs in our Auditorium once hung over busy public spaces where Connecticans ate, drank, slept, argued, celebrated, gambled, danced, and courted. On Tuesday afternoons this summer

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food & drink

Tue, Jul 21 · 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

TWO-WHEEL TUESDAY -

Events | Connecticut Valley Brewing Company · South Windsor

TWO-WHEEL TUESDAY – June 23rd | Connecticut Valley Brewing Company Welcome To CTValleyBrewing Order online pickup in Taproom!

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trivia

Tue, Jul 21 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Music Bingo

Elicit Brewing Company · Manchester

Keep the Music Bingo fun going at Elicit Brewing Company and Beer Garden on Tuesday, July 21, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM.

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film

Tue, Jul 21, 7:00 PM

WAYBACK TUESDAYS AT WESTBROOK CINEMAS

Westbrook Cinemas

The Choo Choo Lounge continues its tradition of live music every Tuesday night in Old Saybrook.

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trivia

Wed, Jul 22 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Bar Rated Trivia Night

Urban Lodge Brewing · Hartford

Bar Rated Trivia Night the best themed trivia happening Wednesday nights at Urban Lodge Brewing Company on Pratt. Put together your smartest, funnest, most competitive team and come up with a really good name-- like…

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Wed, Jul 22 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

2026 Summer Concert Series

Riverport Park at Frisbee Landing · Cromwell

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of music at the Cromwell Recreation Summer Concert Series ! Join us every Wednesday evening at Riverport Park from 6:30–8:30 p.m. for free live entertainment feat

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live music

Wed, Jul 22 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Jazz Wednesdays at Black Eyed Sally’s

Black Eyed Sally's · Hartford

The Jazz Wednesdays series at Black Eyed Sally’s keeps the rhythm going on July 22 in Hartford.

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trivia

Wed, Jul 22 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Trivia Night Manchester Wednesday

Elicit Brewing Company · Manchester

Wednesday trivia nights at Elicit Brewing Company and Beer Garden continue on July 22 from 7 to 9 PM.

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Wed, Jul 22, 10:00 PM

Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jam at Black-eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar

Black Eyed Sally's · Hartford

Located in downtown Hartford, for the aficionado, musician, or the curious first-timer, Black Eyed Sally’s Jazz Jams are the best taste of live jazz in Hartford. Set in the southern juke joint atmosph

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food & drink

Thu, Jul 23 · 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

CRUISE NIGHT THURSDAY NIGHTS

Events | Connecticut Valley Brewing Company · South Windsor

– JUNE 18 | Connecticut Valley Brewing Company Welcome To CTValleyBrewing Order online pickup in Taproom!

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fitness

Thu, Jul 23 · 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM

South Windsor Walk and Wheel Ways Brewery Bicycle Rides

Events | Connecticut Valley Brewing Company · South Windsor

FREE Event Description Wind down on a leisurely evening ride through South Windsor, basking in stunning sunset views of our lovely…

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live music

Thu, Jul 23, 6:00 PM

Live Music - Seaview Bistro

Seaview Bistro at Water's Edge Resort & Spa · Westbrook

for Trivia Night with Dave Lefkin in the Choo Choo Lounge!

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trivia

Thu, Jul 23 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Bar Rated Trivia Night

Dead Language Beer Project · Hartford

Keep the trivia streak going at Dead Language Beer Project on Thursday, July 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM with Bar Rated Trivia Night.

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live music

Fri, Jul 24 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Summer Music Series featuring Dawn Indermuehle and Rick Spencer

CT's Old State House · Hartford

Summer Music Series featuring Dawn Indermuehle and Rick Spencer the Colonial era to the present day.

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festival

Fri, Jul 24 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Hartford.com Salsa Social at Pratt Street Historic District

Pratt Street Historic District · Hartford

Hartford.com Salsa Social at Pratt Street Historic District on Fri, Jul 24.

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live music

Fri, Jul 24 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday Live Music at Penny Lane Pub

Penny Lane Pub · Old Saybrook

The Pokémon Club returns to the Acton Public Library in Old Saybrook on Friday afternoons for another weekly session.

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festival

Sat, Jul 25 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Arts District Midsummer Festival

Florence Griswold Museum

Old Lyme's Arts District comes alive on July 25th with the Midsummer Festival, a free outdoor celebration packed with arts, crafts, music,…

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food & drink

Sun, Jul 26 · 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

CARS & COFFEE -

Events | Connecticut Valley Brewing Company · South Windsor

CARS & COFFEE – June 21st | Connecticut Valley Brewing Company Welcome To CTValleyBrewing Order online pickup in Taproom!

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art

Sun, Jul 26 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Open House at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center

Vernon

Step back in time at Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center in Vernon on July 26.

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