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May 1st - May 31st
4th Annual Bicycles on Main
Come visit the heart of Wethersfield’s historic and cultural district to see decorated bicycles in front of colonial homes, museums, and the local shops, restaurants, and businesses all on one walkable/bike-able street! More info!
May 2nd, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Heirloom Market Poetry Society
Poetry Open Mic Night every first Thursday. Bring your own poetry or works from your favorite poets. You can read, or just watch and listen. More info!
May 4th, 10:00am
Discover Cedar Hill
Explore Hartford’s rural cemetery with Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation Director Beverly Lucas. Admission is free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online. More info!
May 6th, 13th, & 20th, 10am - 1pm
Open Studio at Wethersfield Academy
Bring your materials and artwork and take advantage of the Wethersfield Academy for the Arts studio space and lighting. $15 per session. Monitored but non-instructional. Free for all members. More info!
May 11, 6:30am
Bird Walk
Join Jay Kaplan from Roaring Brook Nature Center for his annual bird walk at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Hiking shoes and binoculars are recommended. More info!
May 11th, 7:30pm
WHS Drama presents: Cabaret for a Cause
Wethersfield High School Drama proudly presents its third annual “Cabaret for a Cause.” This year, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to TIDE Cancer Foundation. More info!
May 11, 10:00am
Houses of Warship Walking Tour
Enjoy a walking tour featuring Wethersfield’s beautiful houses of worship. Meet in front of Trinity Episcopal Church, 300 Main Street. More info!
May 15th, 10:00am
Arts & Letters
Discover Cedar Hill Cemetery’s creative residents including our most distinguished artists, actors, and authors. More info!
May 15th & 29th, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Open Studio at Wethersfield Academy
Bring your materials and artwork and take advantage of the Wethersfield Academy for the Arts studio space and lighting. $15 per session. Monitored but non-instructional. Free for all members. More info!
May 18th, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Coffee with a Veteran
Join the Wethersfield Veterans Commission for a cup of coffee, a donut and friendly conversation with fellow Wethersfield Veterans. More info!
May 18th, 10:00am
Remarkable Women
Meet the extraordinary women of Cedar Hill Cemetery who inspire with their stories of purpose and engagement, compassion and generosity, and strength and determination. More info!
May 18th, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ancient Burying Ground Tour
Learn what the gravestones have to say about colonial life in Wethersfield. Learn the history of Wethersfield from the lives of the people who lived here. More info!
May 18th, 11:00am
CT Vintage Base Ball
See Connecticut Base Ball Club of Hartford vs. Lisbon Tunnelmen in a doubleheader at the Cove Park, 220 Hartford Ave. More info!
May 19th, 10:00am
Mayors Bike Ride/ Bike Parade
Join the Mayor, Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers, and the community for a Bicycles on Main bike parade and awards ceremony. Bike ride starts at Hanmer Elementary School, 50 Francis Street. More info!
May 19th, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Spring Tree Walk in Old Wethersfield
This 1.5 hour walk will shed light on our wonderful trees, the language they teach us, and our environment. Free, and open to the public! Meet at the Keeney Center parking lot, 200 Main Street. More info!
May 20th, 10:00am
Keane Foundation/UNICO Golf Outing
Join the Keane Foundation and Wethersfield UNICO for a day of golf at the Wethersfield Country Club. Shotgun Start with a Scramble format. More info!
May 25th, 9:00am
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Memorial Day Parade in Old Wethersfield and Memorial Day Ceremony immediately following in the Village Cemetery. More info!
May 25th, 9:00pm
History Day for the Families
See Memorial Day Parade at the Keeney Center along with the Second Continental Light Dragoons, Sheldon’s Horse for demonstrations of horsemanship and 18th century military training. More info!
May 25th, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Revolutionary War Encampment
The Colonial Encampment, presented by the 5th Connecticut Regiment, returns to the Webb Deane Stevens Museum grounds. Enjoy cooking and marching demonstrations, period music, children’s activities, a battle skirmish, and much more!
May 25th, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Heirloom Market Spring Festival
Dozens of vendors, live music, outdoor food tents, beer tent. Kid friendly! Family friendly! Alpacas, face painting and more. At Heirloom Market, 263 Main Street. More info!
May 30th, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Wethersfield Farmers' Market
Join WFM for opening day on the historic grounds of the Solomon Welles House, 220 Hartford Ave. They will again feature +30 vendors every Thursday and will have 15 farmers selling every type of CT Grown product. More info!
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