This weekend there are still events to celebrate Veterans Day across CT, including Saturday with Tours of the Iwo Jima Monument & Meet Betsy Ross There is something of interest for everyone, including children. The historical tour, which takes about 15 minutes, is very informative and covers the uniqueness of this monument. Descendants of Iwo Jima Survivors may be on hand to present additional information. Kids can visit Betsy Ross and learn how to make a 5-Point Star with one snip of the scissors. Betsy will have some patriotic games and gifts for the children. Betsy Ross is credited with making the first United States flag, when she helped George Washington finish the design. Weather permitting. FREE between 10am and noon.
Saturday it’s Cheshire Lights of Hope: Cheshire's Lights of Hope unites our community to light up our town and create a brighter world. Through acts of kindness and generosity we encourage good citizenship and promote volunteerism while embracing and supporting local charities. This year’s November 13, 2021 annual event is an opportunity to pause for a moment and reflect on our work over the past 16 years. TO purchase luminaries and get more info visit: cheshirelightsofhope.com
Also Saturday it’s the Desmond's Legacy Fundraiser for Animal Adovcates! Live music, food, fantastic drawings, and games all support an important cause. Please join us for an afternoon of entertainment and giving. $30 per person General Admission includes a single entry in a drawing to win a door prize valued at $150! Please support our mission to bring justice to abused animals! 1 to 6pm at the Southington Elks Club
Concert goers can enjoy Steely Dan coming to the Toyota Oakdale Theatre on Saturday, November 13, 2021! Visit: oakdale.com for ticket info!
Friday it’s a FREE show at the Wolf Den with the Spin Doctors and in the Arena its Country SUPER STAR Brett Young with special guests Maddie & Tae and Filmore at 8:00pm Or Dashboard Confessional in the Arena
Saturday at Mohegan Sun, for ticket info visit: mohegansun.com and on Sunday in the Arena it’s Daughtry with special guests Sevendust, Tremonti & Travis Bracht .
Saturday At Foxwoods Resort Casino it’s John Fogerty8:00 PM in the Premier Theater. Visit : Foxwoods.com
Sunday lace up for a cause with our friends from the Hartford Marathon Foundation! Hartford HealthCare Mystic 10K at Olde Mistick Village
All participants receive a comfy hoodie sweatshirt and a custom-designed finisher medal with a signature race theme. After the finish, enjoy a stroll through picturesque Mystic and take advantage of some great discounts! Hartford Marathon Foundation is proud to continue our support of the Rotary Club of Mystic as the charity partner of the Hartford Healthcare Mystic 10K. Visit : hartfordmarathon.com
This weekend Guardian’s Farm in Southbury is open 11am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday, Tour the barnyard, meet their new calves Cypress and Lacy and see how this husband and wife team are renovating this 1850’s homestead barn. And their store is now open for the holiday’s where you can support local and grab fresh made goat milk soaps, lotions, sugar scrubs and more. Now taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving pies too, fresh baked baked by the Drunk Alpaca.