✨️ Connecticut just got a whole lot more rewarding!
We’ve launched CT Perks & Recreation, our official rewards program where you can turn your state pride into exclusive merch and experiences that money can't buy!
Why join?
🔐 Exclusive Access: Enjoy one of a kind experiences exclusive to the program like shooting hoops with college basketball stars or a private chef's dinner
🛍 Fresh Gear: Rep your state pride with creative & unique merch found nowhere else
🌟 Always Active: With new ways to earn every month, you can stack points anytime you're out and about
So what are you waiting for? Start winning!
👉 Sign up for free at ctperks.com (link in bio)
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🎉 Festival season is in full swing in CT! From craft brews to orchard celebrations and medieval adventures, here’s what’s happening this weekend:
🍻 Thread City Hop Fest – Willimantic, CT
Thread City Hop Fest returns Sunday to Jillson Field for its 11th year, featuring 60+ breweries, cideries, wineries, meaderies, and distilleries. Enjoy food trucks serving everything from tacos to cupcakes while supporting a great cause: 100% of profits benefit local community organizations
🍎 Lyman Orchards 285th Anniversary Fest – Middlefield, CT
Lyman Orchards celebrates 285 years tomorrow and Sunday with a family-friendly festival full of history and fun. Enjoy wagon rides, face painting, colonial crafts, jam-making and pie-baking demos, fife & drum performances, and costumed characters throughout the grounds
⚔️ Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire – Harwinton, CT
Opening weekend of Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire brings knights, archers, and royal festivities to the Harwinton Fairgrounds. Explore 60+ artisan shops, enjoy performances across eight stages, watch full-contact jousting, and feast on classic faire favorites like turkey legs
What are you checking out this weekend? Let us know in the comments!
📍Video taken at @princeteahouse_nh
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Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer, which means it’s the perfect time to get out and explore new spots in Connecticut, shop local, grab an iced coffee, and spend the day walking around town! 🐚
Here are 5 charming towns & villages in Connecticut to add to your summer bucket list. ☀️🍦🦞
Don’t forget to snap a picture or video if you’re going anywhere fun this Memorial Day weekend to earn points! 📸✨
Find more Connecticut summer destinations and rewards program info at the link in our bio.
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📢 Creators, businesses, students, municipal leaders - if you work in or around content and marketing, this event is for you!
After an incredible sold-out Content MADE event in January, we’re excited to return on June 8 for another afternoon focused on creativity, collaboration, and connection. Spots are limited, so be sure to register early and join us:
📅 Monday, June 8
⏰ 1:00 - 4:00 PM
📍 Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Register via the link in our bio! 🔗
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Did you know the lobster roll may have been invented in Connecticut? 👀🦞
According to local lore, the very first lobster roll was created in the 1920s at Perry’s Restaurant when owner Harry Perry served a traveling salesman a hot buttered lobster sandwich to-go, unknowingly creating one of Connecticut’s most iconic summer foods. And in Connecticut, there’s one clear favorite: hot lobster rolls with melted butter.
But whether you’re team butter, team mayo, or trying both, add a Connecticut lobster roll crawl to your summer bucket list.
Tap the link in our bio for a full roundup of lobster rolls across Connecticut and tag your favorite below!
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🌷 Mother's Day is right around the corner! From cruises to live art and unique train rides, here’s how you can celebrate mom this weekend:
💐 Mother’s Day Events – Around Connecticut
Treat the moms in your life to something special this weekend. In Mystic, sail aboard the schooner ARGIA on Sunday for a relaxing cruise complete with complimentary mimosas for guests 21+ and optional picnic snacks. In New Britain, the New Britain Museum of American Art presents Celebrating Mothers: Songs My Mother Taught Me, a concert honoring motherhood and feminine creativity with light fare and a mimosa bar
🎨 Live Art Walk – Farmington, CT
Farmington’s Live Art Walk returns tomorrow, transforming the village into a one-mile outdoor gallery. More than 40 artists will create works live throughout the day, giving visitors the chance to watch painters, sculptors, and creatives bring art to life in real time
🚂 Tequila & Tacos Train – Thomaston & Torrington, CT
Hop aboard the Naugatuck Railroad tomorrow for a scenic Tequila & Tacos excursion. Enjoy tequila tastings on the ride north, then explore Market Street Creatives in Torrington while enjoying Mexican food, drinks, live entertainment, and homemade fudge samples on the return trip
What are you checking out this weekend? Let us know in the comments!
📍Video taken at @verbenacenter
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Looking for the best brunch spots to try in Connecticut this spring?🍊🥐🌷
These local restaurants are serving up waterfront brunches, cozy café vibes, and elevated brunch menus that are worth the drive.🍳☀️
Perfect for weekend brunch plans and Mother’s Day reservations.🥂 Don’t forget to post a photo or video of your brunch spot this weekend to earn Perks & Recreation Rewards points!
Find more Connecticut brunch spots + rewards program information at the link in our bio and let us know what your favorite brunch spot is down below!🥞
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🇲🇽🎊 Cinco de Mayo celebrations are lighting up CT!
There's plenty of ways to celebrate so we narrowed down activities to get you started, from late-night block parties and dance lessons to family-owned restaurant deals and more ✨️
How are you celebrating #cincodemayo? Let us know in the comments!
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🌼 May is here and spring is in full bloom across CT! From flower fields to Derby parties and powerful theater, here’s what’s happening this weekend:
🌷 Spring Flower Season – Around Connecticut
Catch peak bloom season while it lasts! Pick your own tulips at farms across the state, including Northern Farm & Flowers in Goshen, Wicked Tulips in Preston, New World Order Farms in Glastonbury, and Broad Brook Blooms in East Windsor. You can also visit the Colorblends Spring Garden in Bridgeport, now in its 10th year, featuring 50,000+ blooms in a vibrant, ever-changing display
🌼 May Market at Hill-Stead Museum – Farmington, CT
The May Market returns to Hill-Stead Museum tomorrow and Sunday with its signature “home, garden and gourmet” experience. Browse premium vendors, discover rare plants and flowers, and enjoy food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities in a beautiful historic setting
🏇 Kentucky Derby Parties – Uncasville & Mashantucket, CT
Break out your best hat for Derby Day tomorrow! Mohegan Sun hosts a FanDuel Sportsbook watch party with mint juleps, a Derby-style buffet, and outdoor viewing with food trucks. At Foxwoods, enjoy bourbon tastings, curated bites, live DJs, photo ops, and a festive hat contest
🎭 Circus Fire – Hartford, CT
TheaterWorks Hartford extends Circus Fire through May 31, a powerful play exploring the aftermath of the 1944 Hartford circus tragedy. This moving production examines loss, resilience, and how two communities were forever connected by one historic event
What are you checking out this weekend? Let us know in the comments!
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Mother’s Day is almost here, and if you’re looking to celebrate beyond the usual brunch, Connecticut has plenty of ways to make the day feel special. ✨
From scenic boat cruises and flower picking to art walks and memorable day trips, there are so many thoughtful ways to celebrate together.
Tap the link in our bio for more Mother’s Day ideas and save this for inspiration as you plan something special.
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🌧 A couple cloudy days in the forecast never stopped the fun! When the rain pours, there's still plenty to do around Connecticut. Turn any day into an adventure with these 5 indoor activites - no umbrella needed!
🔗 Tap the link in our bio for more rainy day activities in CT
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This is your sign to plan your summer trip to Niantic, Connecticut! 🌊🐚
Here are 10 spots to add to your Niantic itinerary full of beach days, local shopping, sweet treats, book browsing, and sunset dinners along the shoreline. 🌸🛍️🍦
Whether you’re planning a day trip or a coastal shoreline getaway, Niantic is a must-visit.
Save this guide for your trip and send it to a friend you want to explore the CT coastline with!☀️
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