Farm dinners, boat rides, trail walks, cooking classes =  quintessential Connecticut.

Get your zen on with weekly sunset meditation cruises and private charters with Raven Wellness Cruises out of Stony Creek. 

All aboard for Essex Steam Train’s new Sunday Brunch: indulge in a three-course menu inside vintage Pullman dining cars as you glide through the stunning CT River Valley. 

Who says camp is just for kids? Dive into a day of hands-on creativity for adults at the Flo Gris Museum on 6/20, 7/18, and 8/8. 

Glide into golden hour with Sunset Paddle Tours from Black Hall Marina in Old Lyme, offered every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening through August. 

Stroll through Chester’s charming boutiques and galleries, then savor local flavors and live music at First Fridays, where the whole town comes alive. 

Stretch and flow among fragrant lavender fields with all-levels Vinyasa Yoga at Lavender Pond Farm in Killingworth, every weekend.

Shanties & Sails: Live music AND a sail? Yes, please! Enjoy a one-hour acoustic sea shanty performance while you ply the river on the historic Onrust schooner, a replica of 1614 vessel.

iPark, a non-profit artist residency program in East Haddam, offers open trails and 

open studio days on its 450-acre nature preserve. The trail walk is extraordinary, with winding moss-covered paths, bamboo forests, and magnificent outdoor art installations. Open Trails and music on July 11th. Check the calendar for more.

Mystic Food Tours: From oysters and lobster to brisket and bolognese, enjoy tastes from six of the best Mystic restaurants with a three-hour walking food tour.  

Savor a leisurely lunch by the Lieutenant River at Café Flo, one of my top summer indulgences. This year, treat yourself to dinner on Tuesday nights, too. Reservations recommended.

Spice up your summer with outdoor Salsa dancing (lessons included) in 9th Square in New Haven twice a month this summer. 

Farm Fest is back at the picturesque White Gate Farm, bringing live music, tasty food trucks, and fun for the whole family every month. 

Climb and Dine at Mystic Tree Trails Adventures: navigate zip lines, suspended bridges, rope ladders, and aerial challenges using state-of-the-art climbing gear, and then feast on food truck fare. 6/24, 7/16 & 8/13.

Sunday Chill at Stone Acres Farm, Stonington: Unwind on the farm and enjoy food and drink from 85th Day, plus live music. Sundays starting June 21th, 3 – 7:30 

River Tavern hosts the original Dinners at the Farm at Hunts Brook Farm, including 5 farm-sourced courses, cocktails and wine on July 31 & Aug 1, and Aug 7 & Aug 8, 2026.

This summer, visit inside Ledge Light, New London Harbor Lighthouse, & Race Rock Light with the New London Maritime Society’s Lighthouse Tour. 

Mystic Tiki Bar Cruises set sail from Noank and ply the Mystic River, while you enjoy the sights, cocktails and music.

Three Belles Glow Paddle Nights: An illuminated kayak transforms the water into a glowing world beneath you as you paddle along Niantic Shore and Smith Cove during these Friday evening tours. 

Weekend Kitchen’s popular cooking classes include New England Summer this year.