By far the best I've been to this season! Variety of different showed, food and vendors…read more(foods,crafts, home decor, leather, crystals, glass, woodwork ,etc). Beer garden was okay. Limited seating and not a lot to choose from and you couldn't leave the container "drinking area" Soo many free shows compared the other fairs (piggy race, dock dogs vertical jumps, aerial acro, BMX biking, firehouse safety, farmhouse trivia) SEATING EVERYWHERE IS LIMITED!!! Bring chairs!

Again, very good place for friends and family to hang out. I'm definitely a lot to do very good. I…read morewould recommend getting iced coffee from coffee place I forget what it's called and also does lemonade. That's what me and my family always get when we come here definitely worthwhile too.

I love coming here every year, especially on Thursdays for demo Derby…read more When I'm not at demo Derby, which takes all day, I enjoy a different day with all the different local vendors, small Mom and pop shops, all the different shows, and of course, who could forget the food?! The different livestock, and the cute little chicks being hatched are one of my favorite things The carnival area is great for kids, which I don't have so personally I don't venture to this area often as it is a little wild, especially on the weekend Thursday is the best day to go because of demo Derby however it's a few hours long and being opening day you don't get much time at the fair. I would suggest going on a Friday as well to experience the full fair.

The food sucked. I also was bored the entire time unfortunately. Please fix these. Thanks.read more

I love coming to the Bushnell to watch amazing shows. I seen three show here so far and had great…read moreexperience for all of them. They have good parking, which is right across the street. It might take time to get out of the parking after the shows but it is manageable. I suggest to get there early to get good parking, light snacks, and some merchandise. The merch line is usually long but it is organized. All the staff is friendly and willing to help if you have questions. Seating in the theater can be a bit tight but it is not too bad. Overall I love coming here when there is show I want to see but don't feel like going to NYC to watch it.

Can't wait for the show to begin. Some of the young girls have dressed up as Belle- so cute.read more

Glow Hartford is definitely geared toward children (as is to be expected, but perhaps a tad more…read morethan expected), with lights, light swings, hoppity-hop areas, color-changing pads they can jump between, a small train, and some photo ops that kids will love. It's all indoors and warm, which is a plus for New England winters, but personally I'd rather find local outdoor light displays instead. For the lights themselves, the standout for most kids was probably the hanging "icicle" garden -- rows of lights you can walk through, which seemed to get the biggest reaction. Do it early enough next year, and you may even get a decent shot or two in time for your Shutterfly or equivalent Christmas card. The snack options were fine, and there's alcohol for adults, though some things are a bit on the expensive side. You'll probably also end up giving in to some of the add-ons -- glowing cups, light-up wands, or similar extras -- so your kid isn't the only one without one. (Maybe prepare yourself with a preemptive "OK, but just ONE.") The self-stamped passport activity was a nice touch, and the PEZ dispenser prize at the end was a cute detail. All in all, it's an OK experience and a nice family option if you take advantage of everything inside. I'd call it 3.5 stars -- fun to do once, but probably not something I'd make a yearly tradition.

"Morning glow, filled with light You can make the whole day…read morebright" (Michael Jackson) Glow is a family-friendly indoor winter festival of lights currently open in five Canadian cities, Eugene Oregon, and good old Hartford, CT. It was a beautiful display of color and design, highlighted by plenty of dazzling lights in the shape of iconic landmarks from around the world. If you ever hoped to see Christmas lights in the shape of the London Eye, Eiffel Tower, Asian temples, Taj Mahal, the Louvre, and London Bridge... well you'll be amazed at the images you see here. Complementing the visuals are bars, rides, food, photo ops with Santa and the Grinch, live music, and a vendor trade show. Plenty of kiddie activities too - a bounce house, train ride, glowing swing sets, and games. We saw quite a few families with kids of all ages, including a lot of strollers enjoying the show and taking advantage of the hundreds of photo ops. No doubt many of the pics will end up on next year's Christmas cards. All in all, this was a very enjoyable experience.

Came over here to spend the holiday with our daughter while she's in university. She was looking…read morefor things to do in Connecticut. It was our 1st time and man was it fun. I highly recommend you bring cash most of the food vendors prefer cash but a lot of other places take card and Apple Pay. The staff and event goers were so fun. You can bring your pets for a small fee. Costumes are recommended but not mandatory and there is plenty of costumes to buy there if you change your mind. There is something for everyone. I highly highly recommend you bring lots of sunscreen , sunglasses, hat, comforter sneakers or shoes to walk in, baby wipes / flushable wipes, and hand sanitizers. A lot of the Porter potties did not have toilet paper. I was so lucky that I always carry these on hand. If you over 21 and drink do not skip the booth that's selling Mead! I recommend getting the 8oz traditional one with honey I went back 3x on how good it was and man was it strong make sure your eating and have a designated driver that's how strong it was and sneaks up on you but definitely delicious. The turkey leg was so yummy tasted like ham and turkey was very yummy reminded me of universal studios turkey leg chef kiss! Definitely must try. There's lots to do fun activities and definitely worth going I definitely want to go back.

The Ren Faire has been a staple in CT for many years. The shows are great, the entry price is…read morereasonable, and everyone seems to have a great time. The food is priced according to the kind of event it is. There are people in costumes and people without. If you don't want to dress up you don't need to and they don't make you feel out of place for being in regular clothes. The faire is a great day of family fun doing something a little different from your ordinary festivals. I highly recommend this faire over "the other one" in Massachusetts.

Firstly, I would like to thank Yelp and Lanasha for raffling off 2 adult tickets. I was able to…read morebring a friend and get additional tickets for my kids. The Water Lantern Festival would've been a magical night had it not had a downpour. Then again, looking at it at a different perspective, it could've been a cleansing too. The event opened at 4:30p and was set to end at 8:30p. We managed to walk around and check out the vendors and then the food trucks. Sadly Cousins Maine was shut down. I was really looking forward to trying them out. The lines for each food truck after that was incredibly long. Expect about 20-30min wait time to order. I was able to set up a couple folding chairs on a mat by the water which was great. Right before six, the weather forecast took a turn so on my way back to the car, it started to pour heavily. By the time I returned my youngest at 6 years old was crying and cold and we were forced to make a decision to leave. I saw on the Facebook page that the launch will continue as planned. No plans of delaying which was such a bummer. Luckily I didn't live all too far and was able to go home, change and come back and enjoy the festival with 10 minutes to spare. Forget about the food we bought that was all drenched and tossed. I wish that the festival could have reschedule since this event signifies someone's wish, prayer and hopes. After all, wasn't it created for that purpose?

What a great experience! I always wanted to attend this event! Even though the weather wasn't the…read morebest, once the rain stopped we were able to walk around, listen to the music, have some good food and of course make our lanterns with the markers provided by the organizers. I liked the bracelets, blanket, cards and lanterns provided at the checkpoint in the cute drawstring bag. The food trucks choices were great. We ended up going with chicken tenders,fries and mini donuts! Delicious! The best experience was when we launched our lanterns while listening to the very appropriate music! Very hard to explain but you definitely have to experience! I would recommend this event to everyone and looking forward to attend again!

It's hard to find something original to say about the beloved Goodspeed Opera House. Nestled…read morebetween Main Street and the Connecticut river, this beautiful building has been operating as a musical theater since 1963. We have been very lucky to have had many talented singers and actors light up the stage. I love to visit the area in the spring and summer, just so that we can see the river, visit Goodspeed's Station Country Store (over the bridge) and Gillette Castle (10 min away). On this visit on November 23rd, we celebrated my mother-in-law's birthday with dinner next door at the Gelston House and one of my favorite Christmas musical movies, White Christmas. The production was beautiful and everyone in our group enjoyed it. If you've never been here, you will want to get here early for the best parking. We arrived around 4:30 and were behind Goodspeed and Gelston and were only able to find parking toward the very back. It is quite the walk for people with leg or feet issues. It's best to drop these people off at the doors before finding a parking spot. Our tickets were at will call, which can be found on either side of the grand staircase. Before they allow you to your seats you can go to the back of the building where you will find a bar, restrooms and a concession stand that also sells a few keepsakes (hats, ornaments, etc). Being sensitive to people with mobility issues, I would again suggest getting floor seats as the orchestra is many flights up and the low ceiling and narrow aisles makes it hard for many to maneuver. The acoustics are wonderful, so even if you get a seat with a slightly obstructed view, you won't miss any part of the show. If you are buying tickets as a gift or just for yourself, you will be happy to know that you are supporting the arts and keeping this beautiful location around for others to enjoy.

This old world theatre is beautiful! The decor is beautiful! All of the staff was helpful and so…read moreenthusiastic when they heard it was our first time there. We saw the show " RAGTIME"- an amazing cast- beautiful actors and their voices unbelievable! It was also great that we could see an actor that we have known from west Hartford. Joseph Fierberg! My only complaint is that the walk is long back to the parking lot behind the Gelstan House and the Good peed needs to add more lighting on the long stethoscope...

Landmark Theater only gets better, in our opinion. The theater in the historic Opera House in the…read moremiddle of Thomaston has been getting a face-lift, and a lovely one. The ceiling has been restored to its earlier appearance, which is stunning. The stage access and seating area are improved, and added to all of the good things going with it -- things like excellent management, fun productions and serious community involvement -- Landmark is truly a landmark in this area. We're delighted to have an association with it -- we've appeared in a few productions -- so maybe we are a tad prejudiced, but we firmly believe this is a really strong operation that does Thomaston and surrounding communities proud. And it just looks better and better!