This weekend in Norwich, CT

An artist vendor accepted through the juried process will be part of the 68th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival. Visitors can meet the artist and crew, explore and purchase artwork, and enroll in classes.

This free Meditation Walk is offered on the second Saturday of each month from April through October and welcomes all. Participants gather at the gazebo for a Qigong-inspired warm up and a brief meditative word, then set out on a silent walk around Spaulding Pond. The experience concludes with time to reflect on the walk together.

Join a hands-on soap making workshop that celebrates Haitian traditions and teaches you how to make natural soap using guided techniques. It’s an in-person session that runs for about three hours.

Now in its 68th year, this two-day juried celebration is recognized as the oldest outdoor art festival in the Northeast. A mile-long path of displays starts in downtown Mystic and follows the Mystic River, featuring close to 270 artists from across the country with fine art and fine craft in oils, watercolors, acrylics, photography, sculpture, woodwork, textiles, and more. The festival welcomes dedicated art lovers and casual weekend visitors from nearby communities, New England, the Tri-State area, and beyond. Admission is free, and there is something for every age, including a Children’s Art Park in the Engine Room parking lot, a community Children’s Art Installation, and a Performing Arts Stage in Mystic RiverPark showcasing local and regional dance, music, and theater. Presented by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce.

An artist is happily returning to the Mystic Art Festival this year and looks forward to taking part again. Information about the exact spot at the event will be shared once it is confirmed.

This event offers a chance to meet available dogs and learn more about each one. Details about the dogs can be found on the organization's website.

Registration is required. Embark on a monthly Dungeons and Dragons tabletop roleplaying session where you can step into the role of a brave knight or a powerful magician. Choose a pre-generated character or build your own with guidance from Dungeon Master Miss Raven. Each meeting is a one-shot adventure, so the story starts and ends in a single session without needing to attend previous games to follow a campaign.

Bank Square Books hosts a storytime and book signing with Jane Carlson-Pickering featuring her picture book Have You Seen the Berry Monster. Told in rhyme, the story follows two children who investigate why their blueberries keep disappearing, using careful observation, science skills, and inductive reasoning to uncover the answer. Its inquiry-focused format gives parents, grandparents, and teachers a springboard for conversations about animals, habitats, the natural world, and how food chains work, keeping learning playful and engaging. The book also encourages young readers to see themselves as scientists who make everyday observations to solve a mystery. Carlson-Pickering brings 34 years of experience teaching from kindergarten through college, with a career centered on gifted education and on integrating multiple intelligences and technology, and she specialized in developing science curriculum for grades K–8. She lives in South County, Rhode Island, with her husband, and they have two grown children.

Explore the Connecticut Kids & Baby Expo at the Hilton, featuring a wide mix of kid and baby focused businesses offering shopping, services, birthday party ideas, and more. Mermaid costume characters from Sugar & Spice Fairytales add to the fun. A pirate theme sets the stage, highlighted by a free Best Pirate Contest with on-site registration, one winner in each age bracket of three and under, 4 to 7, and 8 to 12, and those older than twelve may also express interest in participating. Free tickets are available with sign-up. Exhibitors include Hilton Mystic, Allie’s Naturals LLC, Bright Years Academy, BrightPath Kids, Carolyn M. Sepulveda, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PLLC, Dacia Vu Photograpy, Donna Andrea-Ennis Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consultants, Emma Guillot Photography, Faerie Apothecary, Hush Little Baby Cakes, Kutcher Travels LLC, Leaf Guard, Long Home, Majestic Beatz Entertainment, Montessori Discovery School, New York Life, Raised on Ridge, Salt Cove Publications, Sugar & Spic Fairytales, and Tree Trails Adventures Mystic.

SpiderGuyCT, a Spider-Man cosplay actor, plans to appear at TerrifiCon. Appearance times are to be announced. Guests can expect meet and greets, photo opportunities, and autographs. By appointment, he is available for vendor booth promotions, networking on collaborative business projects and special events, and professional cosplay character modeling for photographers. Group character photoshoots are also planned. For collaboration or booking inquiries, contact spiderguyct@gmail.com.

Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer at the winery with a day of pet photo opportunities, unique pet-focused vendors, live music, and a food truck serving delicious bites. Enjoy a glass of wine while your furry companion takes in the scene. This dog friendly outing is planned for both people and pups, offering relaxed summer vibes and plenty of chances to capture memories. Additional details will be shared soon.

At Lotus Games, experience a four day Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit prerelease built around sealed deck play. Participants build decks from a prerelease kit and earn one booster pack for each match win. Prerelease kits are in limited supply, and the special price applies only to those who participate. Kits are not issued if you do not play. If kits sell out, each player receives six booster packs for sealed deck play. Sessions run across multiple days with capped attendance. Advance entry is $35, and an email receipt is provided after purchase.

Catch Bryan Ruby at Ocean Beach Park in New London for an afternoon of pop country and acoustic country music. The show starts at 4:15 PM.

Savage Brothers Band performs at Centrale Fox Tower at Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Billy Idol takes the stage for a live concert at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Experience Billy Idol at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.

Jeremiah Hazed returns to the Roadhouse for a live jam. The band is back on stage for a set of music.

The Run the Vineyards series makes its debut at Priam Vineyards with a scenic 5K that uses chip timing on a course weaving through the vines and adjacent roads. The finish brings a festive gathering with awards, live music, food trucks, and the vineyard’s wines that have earned awards. All participants receive a tech race shirt, a keepsake wine glass, and a drink ticket, along with free parking and race photos. Open to participants of every age and pace.

Newfoundland dogs known for their strong working heritage practice water rescue skills at the Museum, offering a clear view of training in action. The Land & Sea Newfoundland Training Group leads the effort and focuses on keeping the breed’s abilities sharp in water tasks and in draft work.

Get started with Tamiya Mini 4WD at a welcoming introductory event designed for younger hobbyists and first-time racers. Open to ages 10 and up, participants build their own Mini 4WD car with guidance provided during assembly, then head to the track for friendly racing. The experience focuses on the essentials of assembly along with simple setup and preparation, all in a supportive environment that encourages learning and creativity. No prior experience is required. Bring your enthusiasm, build a car, race it on the track, and enjoy a fun first step into the world of Tamiya Mini 4WD.

Enjoy a free, family-friendly fishing day at the Mohegan Park Pavilion. Children of all ages can cast a line with help on hand to offer pointers and share tips. The first sixty kids to arrive will receive drawstring bags filled with Hooked with J stickers, temporary tattoos, and fishing-themed goodies. The first thirty who check in will get a free T-shirt while supplies last, and a tie-dye station lets them personalize their shirt to take home. Hands-on creativity continues with a make-your-own Rooster Tail lure activity for kids and their guardians, plus a color-your-own wooden fish ornament that is perfect for younger anglers. A hydration station serves drinks in a collectible cup with flavors like Toxic Waste, featuring green apple, and Ocean Water with blue raspberry. Boba add-ons are available in green apple, strawberry, or blueberry, and there are water and soda options for adults. Snacks include pizza, chips, cupcakes, and other treats at the Fish Food Station. Every child in attendance is automatically entered for free raffle prizes with plenty of surprises. A special appearance from the winner of the 2026 Hooked with J Bass Fishing Tournament is possible.

SpiderGuyCT, a Spider-Man cosplay performer, plans to appear at TerrifiCon. Attendees can expect chances to say hello, take photos, and request autographs. He is available by appointment for vendor booth promotions, networking on collaborative business projects and special events, and as a cosplay character model for professional photographers. Group character photoshoots are also planned. Specific appearance times will be announced. For collaboration inquiries, contact spiderguyct@gmail.com.

This weekly Yu-Gi-Oh event has a $5 entry fee. Prizing scales with attendance and is paid out in packs, with two OTS or UTP packs added to the prize pool per entry. A separate event post covers the monthly win-a-box edition.

Enjoy live country music with the Nick Bosse Duo at The Field at The First Congregational Church of Stonington, also known as The Road Church. Bring a chair or blanket for comfortable seating, and plan to stay for fellowship and refreshments in the Parish Parlor. Admission is free, donations are appreciated, and there is plenty of free parking. The concert is rain or shine, with the performance outdoors when the weather allows, or moved inside the church if needed. Nick Bosse is an award-winning singer songwriter and Nashville recording artist with an authentic, soulful country sound. His influences span from Merle Haggard to Tyler Childers, and his music is grounded in tradition, storytelling, and heartfelt patriotism. With his band The Northern Roots, he has performed at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, and his single What Happened To Country has earned more than two million streams.