CONNECTICUT MEMORIAL DAY PARTIES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
Kick off summer 2026 right with these SUPER FUN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS
We are so thankful for all those who sacrificed their lives so that we can be free.
Please also take time this weekend to honor our veterans and fallen military.
4th annual Safari Carnival- GOSHEN
Enjoy a leisurely 1 mile hay ride through the 25 acre safari park while you feed friends like wildebeest, alpaca, and baby water buffalo right from the wagon. There are also carnival rides, games, local craft beer, food, and so much more!
WHEN: May 23-25th
Sat-Sun: 10 am-6pm, gates lock at 7pm
Mon 10am-4 pm, gates lock at 5pm
WHERE: Action Wildlife Foundation, 435 Torrington Rd Goshen CT 06756
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Visit Doug the capybara, Wilma the wildebeest, Bruno the bison, Henry the highland cow, and many more animal friends including BABY WATER BUFFALO’s! There will be fun and activities for the whole family to enjoy, come get WILD WITH US!
Admission: Adults $19, Kids $16
1& under free to enter!
Rides $1.50 per ticket & up
Unlimited rides $35
Grain for animals sold separately.
Free parking!
NEW HAVEN BAR CRAWL- NEW HAVEN
Kick off Memorial Day Weekend in New Haven in style by hitting the city’s top bars. ALSO HAPPENING IN HARTFORD AND STAMFORD (same hosting company)
WHEN: Saturday, May 23 • Starts at 4 PM
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: 21+ only, ticketed event, tickets get you:
Free Entry Into The Best Bars
Free after party at a participating venue
Exclusive Memorial Day drink specials
Food specials at select venues
Professional photographer at the event
Pubcrawls.com branded wristband
Access to the digital bar crawl map
BOOK FAIR (& BEERS!)- TOX BREWING, NEW LONDON
Kick off summer with a drink in one hand and a new read in the other! They’ll have the best beach reads for sale at Tox Brewing Co in New London.
WHEN: Saturday, May 23, 2026 (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
WHERE: 123 Bank Street
New London, CT 06320 United States
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Their beer is really good.
LIVE MUSIC ALL WEEKEND LONG- STONINGTON VINEYARDS
Bring your friends, grab a glass, and enjoy a beautiful holiday weekend of live music at the vineyard.
WHEN: All weekend long
WHERE: Stonington Vineyards 523 Taugwonk Road, Stonington, CT 06378
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Friday, May 23
Dave Schena | 1:30–4:30 PM
Saturday, May 24
T-Tones Band | 1:30–4:30 PM
Sunday, May 25
Dillon & Cooper | 1:30–4:30 PM
Trans Am Memorial Day Classic- Lime Rock, Salisbury
Car shows, races, and tailgating at the Lime Rock track
WHEN: May 21-24
WHERE: Lime Rock Park, Salisbury (Lakeville)
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: parking is free with your ticket, camping available, no glass bottles allowed, no burnouts in the surrounding neighborhoods, kids under 12 are free with ticketed adults, they have concessions around the park for food and beer
EVENTS THAT WEEKEND: Trans Am By Pirelli, International GT, Royals’ Garage Car Show
Memorial Day Weekend Karaoke Party- Strange Brew Pub, Norwich
Good tunes, low key atmosphere, cold suds
WHEN: Sunday, May 24 • 8 PM-12 AM
WHERE: Strange Brew Pub, Norwich
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Wide selection of canned and draft beers plus a full bar, full menu from La Stella pizzeria
SUMMER JUST BEGUN PARTY- La Copa Lounge, New Britain
Vibrant nightlife atmosphere featuring a patio, hookah, VIP table service, and frequently hosts special guest DJs
WHEN: Sunday, May 24-Monday, May 25 • 9 PM-1 AM
WHERE: Strange Brew Pub, Norwich
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: ticketed event, venue also hosts old school reggaeton nights and salsa events
SINGLES DANCE PARTY- MaNCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB
Attention singles!! Eat, drink, and dance the night away in the country club’s spacious ballroom for this unforgettable Memorial Day Weekend Party
WHEN: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
WHERE: Manchester Country Club
305 South Main Street Manchester, CT 06040
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Hosted by CT Contact
300+ Singles Expected!
Delicious Gourmet Dinner Buffet 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dessert Buffet with Coffee and Tea: 10:00pm
DJ Brian will play the best music of the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's , 2000's and Today and the Hottest Latin and Brazilian Music plus requests
$48 Admission
Cash Only
Pay at the Door
Paint & Sip 99s & 2000s Memorial Day Brunch Edition- Black Eyed Sally’s, Hartford
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WHEN: Sunday, May 24, 11:30 AM - 4 PM
WHERE: Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar, Hartford, CT
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: $35 per person, $65 for 2
TODDLER CULINARY CLASS (MEMORIAL DAY SNACKS AND CRAFTS) - STEW LEONARD’S, NEWINGTON
Children ages 2-5 will be preparing red, white, and blue parfaits, patriotic sprinkle cookies, and a red or blue drink! In addition, children will also create a patriotic craft!
WHEN: Friday, May 22 • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
WHERE: Stew Leonard's Farm Fresh Food (Newington)
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Except where noted, price is per child per class and payment is required at the time of registration via Eventbrite.com (search for Stew Leonard’s in Newington). Parents/caretakers are kindly asked to register children at least 24 hours in advance. If a parent/caretaker needs to cancel a class, refunds will be given only if the store is notified 24 hours in advance. Classes will be held in Stew Leonard’s Executive Kitchen on the second floor of the grocery store in Newington, Conn. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult, except for the classes for toddlers (ages 2-5 years old), which requires an adult to supervise their little one. Class dates and times are subject to change with attendance or weather.
Old Lyme Town Band- WATERS EDGE, Westbrook
A perfect pairing of coastal views and classic sounds.
WHEN: Monday May 25 at 1pm
WHERE: Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Free admission – all are welcome!
SHOVELHEAD- SONNY’S PLACE, SOMERS
Come on down and rock out with some good ole Southern & Classic Rock!
WHEN: Monday May 25 at 1pm-4pm
WHERE: 349 Main St, Somers, CT, United States, Connecticut 06071
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Sonny’s Place is an amusement park complex with outdoor mini golf, driving range, go karts & more, plus an indoor arcade & restaurant.
The 53rd Westport Fine Arts Festival- DOWNTOWN WESTPORT
More than 150 regional, national, and international artists exhibiting original work across 15 media categories, including painting, photography, sculpture, glass, ceramics, printmaking, fiber, and more.
WHEN: Sat May 23rd 10:00am - 5:00pm
WHERE: Downtown Westport, Main Street, Westport, CT 06880, USA
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: The festival is free and open to the public, with on-site food vendors, live entertainment, and hands-on art activities for children and adults.
