This weekend in New London, CT

Explore New London on a walking tour that brings the city’s character to life through quirky tales, offbeat trivia, and the lesser known history that helped shape the Whaling City. The route highlights notable figures and unusual events, revealing stories that have been hiding in plain sight. As a preview, the tour even uncovers the spot tied to Al Capone’s favorite local restaurant, with many more surprises along the way.

Celebrate the end of summer with a family-friendly field day on the Village Green in the historic Seaport Village. All ages can jump into classic outdoor games such as sack races, bucket brigade relays, barrel rolling and more for a lighthearted day of play and shared memories. Check-in will be at a pop-up tent, and participants can take home a commemorative ribbon.

Settle into Wilcox Park in Westerly with a lawn chair and enjoy a day filled with activities for kids and adults, plus food, art, and plenty of young music. The festival also highlights a strong roster of sponsors and extends thanks to the many donors supporting it. Poster art is by @laurelgreenfieldart, with marketing by @coach.terrance.

Lotus Games celebrates the One Piece 4th Anniversary with OP17 store battles. Players may bring a constructed One Piece deck or use a starter deck. Weekly tournaments feature Bandai prizes while supplies last and bragging rights, and winners receive store credit based on placement. The series helps grow the One Piece trading card game community through regular friendly competition.

A four course pairing dinner on the farm curated by chef Kev D, a chef to the stars with appearances on the Today show and Food Network. The experience features paired bites, interactive experiences, and live music. Returning after a popular run last year, it centers on creative flavor pairings in a farm setting.

This is a meat-themed raffle with multiple rounds of play. For $20, participants receive chances across 20 games.

Yu-Gi-Oh Weekly welcomes duelists for organized play with a $5 entry fee. Prize support scales with turnout and is awarded in packs, with two OTS or UTP packs contributed to the prize pool for each entry. A separate event post covers the win-a-box version for those looking for details on that option.

A live dating and comedy show arrives at Priam Vineyards, set beneath a tent in the blueberry pasture. Beer, wine, and food trucks will be available, and outside food is welcome. UPDATING, born in New York City, puts two singles on blindfolded first dates in front of a live audience. Expect a mix of big laughs, audience involvement, candid moments, and real-time takes on modern romance with real people. It plays like reality TV happening live and unedited on stage. The show is created, produced, and hosted by comedians Brandon Berman and Harrison Forman.

UNITED Black Box Auditorium hosts an evening of British rock spanning decades, featuring multi-platinum band The FIXX alongside Colin Blunstone, the distinctive voice of The Zombies, and Peter Asher of Peter & Gordon. The FIXX brings a catalogue of MTV-era favorites like One Thing Leads To Another, Red Skies, and Saved By Zero, with the classic lineup of Cy Curnin, Rupert Greenall, Jamie West-Oram, Adam Woods, and Dan K. Brown. Colin Blunstone offers a set that draws from The Zombies’ classics, his solo work, and notable collaborations, celebrating a career that has earned global admiration and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognition of his band. Peter Asher traces his journey from the Lennon and McCartney written World Without Love to influential roles at Apple Records and on landmark albums for artists such as James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt. His storyteller set features vocals and guitar from Asher, with Robert Berry on piano, bass, and vocals, and Aubrey Richmond on mandolin, violin, and vocals. This is an all-ages, fully seated show in the Black Box auditorium. Tickets are priced at $73 to $83, inclusive of fees, and are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. The UNITED is not liable for tickets purchased through third-party sellers.