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April 12, 2025

Lecture on James Joyce’s “Finnegan’s Wake,” by John O’Connor Join us for an educational and entertaining exploration of one of […]

April 12, 2025

Celebrate Spring at the MATT with games, activities, and crafts for the whole family. Hop in line for a scavenger […]

April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025 2:00-3:00 PM This Earth Month, learn to breathe new life into old clothing and accessories with machine […]

April 15, 2025

Makerspace Kids Workshop – Monogram It! (Grades 4-5) April 15, 2025 2:00-3:00 PM Free This Earth Month, learn to breathe […]

April 16, 2025

Opening Day April 16 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Hollister House Garden opens for the season today. We hope you […]

April 17, 2025

Three Contemporary Confessional Poets, With Mark Scarbrough February 20 : Poet Ellen Bass, Indigo (2020) March 20 : Poet Dorianne […]

April 17, 2025

Gunn Memorial Library Makerspace Adult Program – Peaceful Palettes: coloring 6:00-7:00 PM Free Feeling stressed? Visit the Makerspace to relax […]

April 17, 2025

#REINVENTINGTHEAD – Photographs April 15 – May 22 Opening Reception: Thursday, April 17 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM ARTIST STATEMENT: […]

April 18, 2025

Art Workshop: Garden Watercolor Journaling : Tree Studies Presented by: Betsy Rogers-Knox April 18 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Understanding […]

April 23, 2025

Live, Learn, and Lunch: Boppa Chua! A History of 50’s and 60’s through Popular Songs 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm […]

April 24, 2025

Gunn Memorial Library Thursday Afternoon Book Club – Yellowface, by R.F. Kuang April 24, 2025 6:00-7:00 PM Grab your copy […]

April 25, 2025

Gunn Memorial Library Adult Makerspace Workshop – Egg Carton Flowers April 25, 2025 10:00-11:00 AM Free Transform simple recycled egg […]

April 25, 2025

Each month, the Happy Hour Piano Series offers an eclectic mix of musical genres, showcasing the region’s wealth of talented […]

April 26, 2025

Chris Staples performs at Between the Stacks! Saturday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 6:30) “Chris Staples is a gifted […]

April 26, 2025

Barn Talk: Beyond No-Mow May: Ecological Lawns Presented by: Thomas Christopher April 26 10:00 am – 11:30 am Lawns have […]

April 26, 2025

Arts Connected Returns on Saturday, April 26, from 5 – 8 pm, at the Bryan Memorial Town Hall in Washington […]

April 26, 2025

Gunn Memorial Library Makerspace Creative Family Fun: For the Love of Pets April 26, 2025 1:00-2:00 PM Free National Pet […]

April 26, 2025

I Know Myself As Thief: Creativity and Self-Discovery,” with Sister Jo-Ann Iannotti The Gunn Memorial Library is thrilled to host […]

April 27, 2025

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to welcome “Vignettes and Portals,” an art exhibition by Greg St. […]

April 29, 2025

Live, Learn, and Lunch: Shakespeare’s Queens 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm “Give Local” Donation at door or online * Pre-registration […]

May 1, 2025

The Art of the Burger w/ Chef Carlos Perez Thurs. May 1 @ 6:30 PM Burger Alchemy with Chef Carlos […]

  • Things to Do!

    Plan your weekend with our guides to the best things to do in Litchfield County, from events and art openings to dining and hikes.

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