For nearly half a century, the Simsbury Woman's Club has been raising funds for local causes via their arts and crafts festival. The 48th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival will unfold along Iron Horse Boulevard in Simsbury Center on September 16th and 17th, raising funds for scholarships for local college students and many community organizations. […]
The 2017 Septemberfest promises to get the entire community out and mingling at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center this September 8th through the 10th. Each evening offers a different theme, and since admission for the entire weekend is just five bucks (or free for kids under 13), you can check out all of them. […]
On Thursday, August 31st, some of the Hartford area's top chefs will take a break from the kitchen to show off their skills at the 9th Annual A Taste In Simsbury. Although the roster of chefs is still being built, you can expect every type of food to be represented, from New American cuisine to […]
The 2017 Giant Used Book Sale is the latest installment in an ongoing Simsbury tradition. Each year, the Simsbury Public Library wraps up the summer with an early-September book sale to end all book sales. Although the library sells used books year-round at the Friends' Book Store on its lower level, the Giant Used Book […]
One of Simsbury's most famous landmarks, the Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge dates all the way back to 1892. That's when the metal-truss bridge was built 18 feet over the Farmington River. The bridge, which originated as a one-way, one-lane vehicular bridge, stretches across 183 feet and features a 12-foot roadway. In 1992, the Old […]
Giant roasted marshmallows. Heritage bacon. Balsamic glaze. What do all of these seemingly disparate ingredients have in common? You can order any of them on top of your ice cream cone at Milkcraft. It's probably already obvious that this isn't your typical ice cream shop. Opened in June, Milkcraft does things a bit differently than […]
When Collinsville Canoe & Kayak first opened in 1990, the family-owned business only occupied a small section of the building that once housed the Miner Lumber Company. But now nearly 30 years later, it has expanded to take over the entire 10,000-square-foot building. With how much it has to offer, it's no wonder why the […]
Tulmeadow Farm in West Simsbury has been in the Tuller family for more than two centuries. The local Tuller clan took to tilling the land in 1768 in Connecticut. As agriculture started to dwindle, making way for industrial endeavors, Tulmeadow Farm remained strong by beginning to offer its fresh foods directly to the public via […]
Can’t make it to NYC? Don’t worry! On July 28, Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center will cover all your favorite Broadway classics during the Broadway A to Z show. Part of the Talcott Mountain Music Festival, the performance will feature three incredibly talented performers who will wow you with their renditions of favorites from shows […]
Six Flags New England recently acquired a new rollercoaster, and it extends beyond three dimensions. The Joker 4D Free Fly Coaster sends riders zipping around a track equipped with super-strong magnets, which allow them to flip head over feet and actually face their fellow riders. Once you ascend the 120-foot hill and zoom down a […]