Folly Farm right here in Simsbury has been a horse lover's haven for the past 35 years and counting. Spanning an incredible 175 acres, the farm offers lessons, boarding, shows, a polo club, and even special events. The stables offer lessons to equestrians of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. There is an outdoor […]
Since August, Hog River Brewing has been taking Hartford by storm with tasty craft brews. The brewery is a lifelong dream of Connecticut native Ben Braddock, who up until now has been perfecting his skills brewing for many successful local breweries. He has started his dream gig with the goal of keeping Hog River Brewing […]
The weekend after Thanksgiving is the ultimate holiday season kickoff, and Simsbury Celebrates must be a part of your weekend to-do list. The event is returning for the 15th year on Saturday, Nov. 26, and will unite the town in celebration. The attractions take over multiple buildings and spaces, with participation from more groups than […]
With escape rooms becoming all the rage, isn't it about time you tried one out? Since April, Complexity: A Puzzling Adventure has been taking Farmington by storm with a fun new recreation option. Whether you are looking for an activity for your family this weekend, a unique date-night spot, a birthday party venue, team building […]
Not many state parks and trails come with as much history as Talcott Mountain State Park in Simsbury. Take a walk down the 1.5-mile trail for a visit to Hublein Tower, a structure characterized by its beautiful white walls and bright orange terracotta tile roof. Originally built in 1914 as a private summer home, the […]
Back for the 11th year, CARTOBERFEST returns tomorrow to Hurley Park on the River! The event boasts an incredible variety of cars, trucks, and motorcycles coming out to raise money in support of the New Hartford Volunteer Fire & Rescue. All who attend will have their chance at a pretty incredible door prize, tickets to […]
If you haven’t already checked out the local group Sea Tea Improv, now's your chance! The award-winning company troupe will be putting on a free show on Sunday, September 18, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at City Steam Brewery’s Brew Ha Ha Comedy Club. This professional comedy group focuses on improv shows and acting […]
Kick off the fall season with a visit to the annual Septemberfest, hosted the second weekend of September at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center. If you haven’t experienced an event at this venue yet, this is a must-see. The open-air stage and sprawling lawn welcome patrons to bring some chairs or a blanket to […]