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The 9 Best Shopping Malls and Outlets in Connecticut!

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The Shops at Somerset Square, Glastonbury, CT

Offering free Wi-Fi for any necessary social media updates, the Shops at Somerset Square offer a great afternoon out with plenty of amenities. Find stores such as Anne Taylor, Chico’s,…
Offering free Wi-Fi for any necessary social media updates, the Shops at Somerset Square offer a…

The 9 Most Delicious Food Trucks in Connecticut!

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Mercado, Glastonbury, CT

Enjoy delicious Spanish inspired food from Mercado. Mercado’s menu changes depending on the season and the in-season, local ingredients that are available, but some options might include huevos…
Enjoy delicious Spanish inspired food from Mercado. Mercado’s menu changes depending on the…

The 8 Best Mexican Restaurants in Connecticut!

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Sayulita, South Glastonbury, CT

The mouthwatering Mexican food at Sayulita features unique flavor combinations throughout the menu. For example, the pork carnitas empanada comes with pickled vegetables and the citrus braised pork…
The mouthwatering Mexican food at Sayulita features unique flavor combinations throughout the menu.…

The 10 Best Places for a Bloody Mary in Connecticut!

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Plan B Burger, Glastonbury, CT

Plan B’s burgers and sides served at lunch and dinner are definitely noteworthy, but their Sunday brunch takes this popular meal to a whole new level. Try their over-the-top Bloody Mary, which…
Plan B’s burgers and sides served at lunch and dinner are definitely noteworthy, but their…

The 10 Best Steakhouses in Connecticut!

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J. Gilbert Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood, Glastonbury, CT

J. Gilbert’s serves all-American beef cooked to perfection on a wood-fire grill to add a rich flavor to the meat. Side dishes perfectly pair with the main event—the steak—and…
J. Gilbert’s serves all-American beef cooked to perfection on a wood-fire grill to add a rich…

The 9 Best Craft Stores in Connecticut!

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Village Wool, Glastonbury, CT

Village Wool is a great shop for knitters and yarn crafters, especially in its great discounted prices and frequent bag sales. If you’re interested in learning to knit, Village Wool offers…
Village Wool is a great shop for knitters and yarn crafters, especially in its great discounted…

8 Best Margaritas in Connecticut!

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Sayulita, Glastonbury, CT

Take advantage of the warm weather with a meal and drink enjoyed outside at Sayulita. This hip Mexican spot features an array of tasty, shareable snacks, like empanadas and a salsa flight, salads,…
Take advantage of the warm weather with a meal and drink enjoyed outside at Sayulita. This hip…

9 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Connecticut

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Wickham Park, Manchester, CT

Wickham Park features 250 acres of gardens, arboretums, woodlands, and more. They also feature an impressive eight manicured gardens including an English garden, Scottish garden, lotus garden, and…
Wickham Park features 250 acres of gardens, arboretums, woodlands, and more. They also feature an…

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Connecticut!

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Stone Age Rock Gym, Manchester, CT

Rock climbing outside on a rainy day is a dangerous recipe for disaster. Stone Age Rock Gym makes sure you can get your climbing fix in any weather. Pop into this indoor rock climbing gym to put your…
Rock climbing outside on a rainy day is a dangerous recipe for disaster. Stone Age Rock Gym makes…

Editors' Picks: 19 of the Best Things to Do in Connecticut!

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Wickham Park, Manchester, CT

It sounds like the name of a posh English estate - and, like an estate, its 250 acres of glorious ornamental gardens are done in a variety of styles. There are also woodlands, a museum, an aviary -…
It sounds like the name of a posh English estate - and, like an estate, its 250 acres of glorious…
Best Things In & Around East Glastonbury, CT
9 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Connecticut!

Wickham Park, Manchester, CT

Featured in 9 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Connecticut!
Wickham Park features 250 acres of gardens, arboretums, woodlands, and more. They also feature an impressive eight manicured gardens including an English garden, Scottish garden, lotus garden, and… Read More
The 9 Most Delicious Food Trucks in Connecticut!

Mercado, Glastonbury, CT

Featured in The 9 Most Delicious Food Trucks in Connecticut!
Enjoy delicious Spanish inspired food from Mercado. Mercado’s menu changes depending on the season and the in-season, local ingredients that are available, but some options might include huevos… Read More
10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Connecticut!

Stone Age Rock Gym, Manchester, CT

Featured in 10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Connecticut!
Rock climbing outside on a rainy day is a dangerous recipe for disaster. Stone Age Rock Gym makes sure you can get your climbing fix in any weather. Pop into this indoor rock climbing gym to put your… Read More
10 Best Shops for Apple Pie in Connecticut!

Granny’s Pie Factory, East Hartford, CT

Featured in 10 Best Shops for Apple Pie in Connecticut!
If you follow Granny’s Pie Factory on social media, you’ll see their #PieLife used frequently while sharing photos of their mouthwatering pies. Open since 2006, Granny’s seeks to… Read More
Editors' Picks: 19 of the Best Things to Do in Connecticut!

Wickham Park, Manchester, CT

Featured in Editors' Picks: 19 of the Best Things to Do in Connecticut!
It sounds like the name of a posh English estate - and, like an estate, its 250 acres of glorious ornamental gardens are done in a variety of styles. There are also woodlands, a museum, an aviary -… Read More
9 Best Farmers Markets in Connecticut!

West End Farmers Market of Hartford, Hartford, CT

Featured in 9 Best Farmers Markets in Connecticut!
In historic literary Connecticut, you’ll find the West End Farmers Market. Hosting several organic vegetable farmers, meat producers, and dairies, you are sure to find something healthy to… Read More
The 10 Best Dog Parks in Connecticut!

Rocky Hill Dog Park, Rocky Hill, CT

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The Rocky Hill Dog Park welcomes well-behaved dogs accompanied by their owners to their clean, safe, and fun environment. The dog park is a grassy, fenced in area meant to let dogs run free,… Read More
The 8 Best Mexican Restaurants in Connecticut!

Sayulita, South Glastonbury, CT

Featured in The 8 Best Mexican Restaurants in Connecticut!
The mouthwatering Mexican food at Sayulita features unique flavor combinations throughout the menu. For example, the pork carnitas empanada comes with pickled vegetables and the citrus braised pork… Read More
5 Best Marijuana Dispensaries in Connecticut!

Prime Wellness of Connecticut, LLC, South Windsor, CT

Featured in 5 Best Marijuana Dispensaries in Connecticut!
Prime Wellness has an online menu that offers cartridges, concentrates, edibles, extracts, flower, hybrid, indica, pre-rolls, sativa, and tinctures. Their dosing guidelines are available online, as… Read More
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Events around East Glastonbury, CT
Apr
27

New London County Spring Festival

10:00 AM
Priam Vineyards, Colchester, CT
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Apr
27

Studio Blue Guitar Student Showcase

10:30 AM
The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts and Cultural Center, Middletown, CT
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Apr
27

Cirque du Soleil: Bazzar

12:00 PM
Under the Big Top - Hartford, Hartford, CT
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Apr
27

Wicked (Touring)

2:00 PM
Bushnell Theatre/ Mortensen Hall, Hartford, CT
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Apr
27

Film: La Chimera

2:00 PM
Cinestudio, Hartford, CT
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Apr
27

Cirque du Soleil: Bazzar

3:00 PM
Under the Big Top - Hartford, Hartford, CT
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Apr
27

Vladimir Caamano comedy show at the Hartford Funny Bone

6:00 PM
Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, Manchester, CT
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East Glastonbury News

Nearly 21 Million Children Expected to Receive New Grocery Benefit This Summer

January 10, 2024
44 States, U.S. Territories, Tribes Intend to Launch Permanent Summer EBT Program in 2024; Even More Expected in 2025. Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Jan 10th,… Read More

American Red Cross Disaster Response - August 10, 2023

August 10, 2023
These disasters are happening right now... Disaster Update Support Disaster Relief Now James, Already this week, destructive wildfires have spread across Hawaii, flooding has… Read More

Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Wrong-Way Driving Public Awareness Campaign

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 11, 2023
WATCH: Video of “One Wrong Move” television advertisement Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on March 10th, announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on Senate Vote Confirming Justice Kahn to the U.S. Court of Appeals

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 11, 2023
Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the vote on March 9th, by the U.S. Senate confirming Connecticut Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Araújo… Read More

Governor Lamont Extends Coverage Period for Deliverable Fuel Assistance Under the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program to March 31

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 11, 2023
HARTFORD, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on March 10th, announced that he has directed the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to extend the coverage period for households receiving… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - March 9, 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 10, 2023
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 Nominates Robert Shea, Jr. As Claims Commissioner

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 9, 2023
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on March 8th, announced that he is nominating Robert F. Shea, Jr. of West Hartford to serve as claims commissioner. Shea is being nominated to fill the… Read More

Lamont Commemorates International Open Data Day 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 6, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is marking International Open Data Day, which is celebrated this year on March 5, 2023, by recognizing the transparency and openness of Connecticut’s… Read More

Governor Lamont and Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce Connecticut Program on Reducing Student Absenteeism Featured as National Best Practice

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 6, 2023
WATCH: Video from the Collaborative for Student Success on Connecticut’s LEAP initiative HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut State Department of Education Commissioner… Read More

Governor Lamont Statement on the Passing of Common Cause President Karen Hobert Flynn

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 6, 2023
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the passing of Karen Hobert Flynn, president of Common Cause: “Karen made a lasting impact on Connecticut… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - March 2, 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
March 3, 2023
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 Directs State Office Buildings Closed to the Public Tuesday February 28th, Due to Winter Storm

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 28, 2023
Hartford, CT –Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 27th, announced that he is ordering all executive branch state office buildings closed to the public on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, due to the winter… Read More

Governor Lamont Proposes Establishing the English Learners’ Bill of Rights To Safeguard the Provision of Bilingual Education

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 27, 2023
Bridgeport, CT– Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 27th, held a news conference in Bridgeport to announce that he has submitted a legislative proposal to the Connecticut General Assembly establishing… Read More

Governor Lamont Nominates Bryan Cafferelli as Consumer Protection Commissioner

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 27, 2023
Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Feb 27th, announced that he is nominating Bryan Cafferelli to serve as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. “Bryan has… Read More

Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts - February 23, 2023

From: Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
February 25, 2023
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
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Lutz Children's Museum

Lutz Children's Museum
247 South Main Street, Manchester, CT
Mission Statement The mission of the Lutz Children's Museum shall be to provide a multi-faceted museum for children to explore culture, history, an... Read More

The Fire Museum

The Fire Museum
230 Pine Street, Manchester, CT
The Connecticut Firemen's Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of firefighting in Ame... Read More

Glastonbury Skate Park

Glastonbury Skate Park
2143 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT
Featuring the latest in the Woodward line of skate equipment, the Skate Park boasts a 4’ half pipe, 2’, 3’ and 4’ quarter p... Read More

Oak Grove Nature Center

Oak Grove Nature Center
269 Oak Grove Street, Manchester, CT
The Oak Grove Nature Center is a fifty-two acre nature preserve operated by the Town of Manchester and the Lutz Children’s Museum, located at... Read More

Manchester Skate Park

Manchester Skate Park
North Main Street, Manchester, CT
History:On Friday July 20th, 2001 opening ceremonies were held for the new Manchester Skate Park, located on North Main Street. From changes in lia... Read More

Fish Family Farm

Fish Family Farm
20 Dimock Lane, Bolton, CT
Fish Family Farm is  one of the state's few remaining dairy farms that milk, pasteurize and bottle our own milk. We are open from 8-6, Mon.-Sa... Read More

Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum

Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum
211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT
Mission The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum promotes understanding of colonial life and its enduring influence in the lower Connecticut River Valley thr... Read More

Skatepark

Skatepark
, Wethersfield, CT
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Dinosaur State Park

Dinosaur State Park
400 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT
If you like dinosaurs, you'll love our 200 million-year-old fossil trackway, interactive exhibits and the chance to cast your own dinosaur footprin... Read More
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