Hartford starts celebrating Independence Day a bit early on Friday, June 30th at the Talcott Mountain Music Festival. Come to the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. that Friday (or Saturday, July 1st in case of rain) to get a headstart on patriotic activities. The Hartford Symphony Orchestra's Director Carolyn Kuan conducts the […]
Hartford residents don't seem to miss the Bertucci's that used to be in the building where Ocho Cafe now resides. Even though Ocho Cafe just opened its doors in May, it's already gaining some good buzz from eaters for its fresh street tacos, fully stocked salsa bar, and spread of sweet, colorful margaritas. Those margaritas […]
At Onion Mountain Kitchen, most of the ingredients in your Cuban sandwich or colorful salad come from right around the Simsbury region. The kitchen team works to source its ingredients from local farmers and purveyors, ensuring that everything is fresh and gathered with the least impact on the earth as possible. You'll taste the difference […]
From vintage pickup trucks to retro VW Bugs, the Valley Collector Car Club (VCCC) boasts a huge fleet of old school roadsters thanks to its passionate members. They own an eclectic mix of cars from all different eras, and these autos will be on display at the VCCC Annual Charity Benefit Car Show. From 9 […]
Sunny days are here to stay for a while, and Talcott Mountain State Park is the perfect place to spend them. Grab your friends and family for a lively afternoon outdoors with some of the best views of the area. Talcott Mountain State Park is home to the Heublein Tower. Originally a summer home in […]
Abigail’s Grill and Wine Bar might be one of the most unique spots near Highcroft Apartments. The building they call home dates back to 1780 with rustic wood accents and beautiful brick walls that would tell the most amazing stories. The tavern itself has been in business nearly as long as the building itself, playing […]
If you've yet to experience Simsbury's Memorial Day Parade, be sure to attend this year! This beloved annual event, which is held every Memorial Day, salutes our nation's veterans through a fun-filled morning of marching, music, local dignitaries, and patriotism. This year, the event will be held on Monday, May 29 and will comprise two […]
Open only for a couple months now, Market Place Kitchen & Bar in Avon has been wowing diners left and right with modern American cuisine. With other locations throughout the area, the business's goal is to provide cuisine of the highest quality with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. They’ll be serving up some delicious Mother’s […]
Looking for fun things to do with the kids? Head over to the Simsbury Public Library! Whether your child is a technology lover or a budding bibliophile, there’s something for everyone here. For the littlest friends, they have Everybody Plays (birth-4 years) and Music with Marie (1-4 years). Sing, move and play games while socializing […]
For the second year in a row, all ages are welcome to explore the Simsbury Innovation Fair. This one-of-a-kind event takes over three different locations with all sorts of epic creations and presentations on cool things happening in our world today. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 30th, with […]