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10 Best Wedding Planners in Connecticut

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One Fine Day, Avon, CT

The team at One Fine Day makes pulling off your dream wedding look easy. Brides love how easy going they are to work with and the level of attention they get throughout the planning process.

The team at One Fine Day makes pulling off your dream wedding look easy. Brides love how easy going…

The 7 Best Nail Salons in Connecticut!

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Fifth Avenue Nails, Avon, CT

This nail salon caters to those seeking the healthiest manicure and pedicure option available to them. Fifth Avenue Nails carries Five+ Free polishes that are safe for kids and pregnant women, as…
This nail salon caters to those seeking the healthiest manicure and pedicure option available to…

The 10 Best Cake Shops in Connecticut!

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Taste by Spellbound, Avon, CT

This whimsical bakery sets itself apart from others by its themed photoshoots illustrating their magical cakes. Cake flavors include red velvet, pineapple, and caramel that can be topped with…
This whimsical bakery sets itself apart from others by its themed photoshoots illustrating their…

The 10 Best Pumpkin Picking Spots in Connecticut!

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The Pickin Patch, Avon, CT

A family-owned farm since 1666, the Pickin Patch currently offers a variety of pick your own fruits and vegetables as well as a garden center. During your visit, also check out the festive fall…
A family-owned farm since 1666, the Pickin Patch currently offers a variety of pick your own fruits…

The 8 Best Tanning Salons in Connecticut!

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Aloha Tanning of Avon, Avon, CT

This highly-rated beauty salon offers two forms of sunless tanning: Auto Revolution and custom airbrush tanning. These dry-touch tanning sprays are long-lasting and add a beautiful glow to the skin.…
This highly-rated beauty salon offers two forms of sunless tanning: Auto Revolution and custom…

The 9 Best Bike Shops in Connecticut!

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Benidorm Bikes, Canton, CT

Benidorm Bikes sells bikes suitable for rocky trails, roads, and even triathlons, and provides visitors with bike fittings. All staff are bike riders themselves, so they’ll be able to answer…
Benidorm Bikes sells bikes suitable for rocky trails, roads, and even triathlons, and provides…

The 9 Best Sports Centers in Connecticut!

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Mandell JCC Valley Sports & Community Center, Canton, CT

Mandell JCC is equipped with six indoor basketball courts, four indoor volley ball courts, and four batting cages. For a bit of something different, they also offer pickleball. Camps, classes, and…
Mandell JCC is equipped with six indoor basketball courts, four indoor volley ball courts, and four…

The 9 Best Animal Shelters in Connecticut!

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Dog Star Rescue, Canton, CT

Dog Star Rescue is a volunteer society with the mission of saving abandoned, sheltered, or surrender dogs and find them their forever homes. They also find foster homes for dogs prior to being…
Dog Star Rescue is a volunteer society with the mission of saving abandoned, sheltered, or…

Dig In! Connecticut's Best Pasta

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Treva Restaurant, West Hartford, CT

Enjoy flavors found throughout Italy with a meal at Treva Restaurant. Travel to southern Italy with orecchiette with pesto sauce that bring flavors from Puglia. Or, opt for cacio e pepe, a Roman dish…
Enjoy flavors found throughout Italy with a meal at Treva Restaurant. Travel to southern Italy with…

10 Best State Parks in Connecticut

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Penwood State Park, Bloomfield, CT

Penwood is an 800-acre park with fun for every season, including hiking, picnicking, and cross-country skiing. Their extensive trail system offers a fabulous yet intimate experience of nature…
Penwood is an 800-acre park with fun for every season, including hiking, picnicking, and…
Best Things In & Around Avon, CT
The 9 Best Bike Shops in Connecticut!

Benidorm Bikes, Canton, CT

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Benidorm Bikes sells bikes suitable for rocky trails, roads, and even triathlons, and provides visitors with bike fittings. All staff are bike riders themselves, so they’ll be able to answer… Read More
The 9 Best Pasta Places in Connecticut!

Treva Restaurant, West Hartford, CT

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Enjoy flavors found throughout Italy with a meal at Treva Restaurant. Travel to southern Italy with orecchiette with pesto sauce that bring flavors from Puglia. Or, opt for cacio e pepe, a Roman dish… Read More
The 9 Best Sports Centers in Connecticut!

Mandell JCC Valley Sports & Community Center, Canton, CT

Featured in The 9 Best Sports Centers in Connecticut!
Mandell JCC is equipped with six indoor basketball courts, four indoor volley ball courts, and four batting cages. For a bit of something different, they also offer pickleball. Camps, classes, and… Read More
The 9 Best Pubs in Connecticut!

Vaughan’s Irish Public House, Hartford, CT

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Vaughn’s is a typical Irish bar that really focuses on quality, in both food and service. The staff are friendly and fast, making sure that your order is taken promptly—which is great for… Read More
The 9 Best Road Races in Connecticut!

Red Dress Run for Women, Hartford, CT

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This race, which has been has been an annual event for over 10 years now, is a run/walk that is exclusive to women and girls. This is an all ages and abilities race to encourage, promote, and… Read More
10 Best State Parks in Connecticut

Penwood State Park, Bloomfield, CT

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Penwood is an 800-acre park with fun for every season, including hiking, picnicking, and cross-country skiing. Their extensive trail system offers a fabulous yet intimate experience of nature… Read More
The 9 Best Animal Shelters in Connecticut!

Dog Star Rescue, Canton, CT

Featured in The 9 Best Animal Shelters in Connecticut!
Dog Star Rescue is a volunteer society with the mission of saving abandoned, sheltered, or surrender dogs and find them their forever homes. They also find foster homes for dogs prior to being… Read More
The 10 Best Places for Crab in Connecticut!

J’s Crab Shack, Hartford, CT

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Head on over to J’s Crab Shack for a menu bursting with a variety of seafood. As the name suggests, crab features prominently on their menu and they offer a tossed salad topped with crab, crab… Read More
The 9 Best First Date Locations in Connecticut!

The Green Teahouse, Farmington, CT

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Enjoy a stroll around the lovely Farmington area while sipping on a fun cup of bubble tea. The Green Teahouse offers some of the best tea varieties and blends in the state as well as Taiwanese bubble… Read More
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Events around Avon, CT
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04

Exhibition - Farmington Valley Arts Center : Student Show 2022

10:00 AM
Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, CT
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05

Exhibition - Farmington Valley Arts Center : Student Show 2022

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Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, CT
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Oct
06

Exhibition - Farmington Valley Arts Center : Student Show 2022

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Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, CT
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Oct
06

Oktoberfest

12:00 PM
Canton Senior Center, Canton, CT
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Oct
06

Oktober Fest

12:00 PM
Canton Senior Center, Canton, CT
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Oct
06

Writing Workshop - Pause, Play, Repeat

1:00 PM
Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, CT
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07

Exhibition - Farmington Valley Arts Center : Student Show 2022

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Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, CT
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Avon News

Governor Lamont Statement on Challenge to Connecticut’s Assault Weapons Ban

October 3, 2022
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 30th, released the following statement in response to a federal lawsuit filed by the Connecticut Citizens Defense League seeking to repeal… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Receives Grant for Development of a Unified Statewide Forensic Management Interface That Will Strengthen Investigations of Firearms in Crimes

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
October 3, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 30th, announced that the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory, a division within the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - September 29, 2022

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
September 30, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Receives National Recognition for Digital Government Excellence

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
September 29, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 29th, announced that the Center for Digital Government has given Connecticut national recognition for its ongoing digital government efforts, awarding… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces New Location for the Stewart B. McKinney Shelter in Hartford

September 28, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno on Sep 28th, announced that the Stewart B. McKinney Men’s Emergency Shelter in… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Increase in Food Assistance for Connecticut Residents Beginning October 1, 2022

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
September 28, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 28th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) will implement new eligibility benefit levels in the state’s… Read More

Town of Avon News - Prince Thomas of Savoy 2022 La Festa Italiana - October 7th and 8th

From: Town of Avon
September 27, 2022
Please read the News Release and Flyer regarding Prince Thomas of Savoy's 2022 La Festa Italiana being held Friday, October 7th and Saturday, October 8th. Thank… Read More

Governor Lamont Leads New England Governors in Urging Congress To Approve Supplemental Aid Package for Home Heating Assistance

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
September 27, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and the governors of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont on Sep 26th, sent the following letter to Congressional leaders thanking… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Clean Energy Investment Plan and Plans for Next Procurement of Energy Resources To Meet Climate Goals

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
September 27, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 27th, announced a new energy investment plan to secure low-cost clean energy to meet Connecticut’s climate goals through the release of the… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on Connecticut’s Annual Crime Statistics Report

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
September 26, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont issued the following statement in response to Sep 26th’s release of Connecticut’s annual crime statistics report, which compiles data on crimes… Read More

Town Of Avon : Vie For The Kids Invites You To Chefs For A Cure October 8

From: Town of Avon
September 24, 2022
Vie for the Kids invites you to take part in pediatric cancer awareness month by getting your tickets for Chefs for A Cure - Dinner by the Lake held at Winding Trails Boathouse. Guests will be… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts for September 22, 2022

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
September 23, 2022
Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of… Read More

Governor Lamont Launches State Grant Program to Assist Communities With Strengthening Resilience to Climate Change

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
September 22, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Climate Resilience Fund, a state grant program that… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Education Campaign on Responsible Cannabis Consumption

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
September 22, 2022
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Sep 20th, announced that the State of Connecticut is launching an education campaign to promote responsible cannabis use by adults. The campaign… Read More

Governor Lamont Says on Sep 21st’s Historic $2.8 Billion Special Pension Payment is One of the Strongest Fiscal Stability Moves Connecticut Has Made in a Generation

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
September 22, 2022
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the announcement made on Sep 21st, by State Comptroller Natalie Braswell that her office is transferring $3.1 billion of Connecticut’s… Read More
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Heublein Tower

Heublein Tower
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Roaring Brook Nature Center

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70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT
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195 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT
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