Things to do around Dover Plains!
Kent, CT Community Calendar
3 dates through Aug 95:30 PM
Kent Commons Park · Kent, CT
Drop-in Pickleball at Kent Commons Park! Join us to play, learn, and have fun! This program is for adult 18+. Spare paddles and balls are available at the court. Download TeamReach to view more...
Kent, CT Community Calendar
3 dates through Aug 910 AM
Kent Art Association · Kent, CT
Clean out your studios and donate your extra art supplies! Tag sale of art supplies to benefit the Kent Art Association.
Housatonic River Brewing
Every Thursday through Aug 277 PM – 9 PM
New Milford, CT
Step into the spotlight on the HRB stage in a high energy, extremely welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Hosted by Rich of HRB Trivia Fame!!!
Morrison Gallery
Jul 18 – Aug 30
Kent, CT
Chris Armstrong’s dramatic water-scape paintings convey the essence of the sea – an unpredictable and changing nature, a reflective and illuminated beauty, and the ability to inspire a sense of vastness with a mood. Crossing from dark ominous blues and crashing waves to serene sunlit calm in soft…
Morrison Gallery
Jul 18 – Aug 30
Kent, CT
“John Gibson’s spheres allow him to investigate the most fundamental options for painting, from traditional illusionism to modernist minimalism and even oblique postmodern narrative, not just as a systematic rehearsal of possibilities, but simultaneously. Yet he leaves no doubt that no matter how…
Connecticut State Parks
May 23 – Sep 7
Gillette Castle State Park · statewide CT
Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Take a tour of William Gillette's majestic 24 room castle, with its stunning hilltop views overlooking of the Connecticut River. Castle Tours are available daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Tours are available every 15 minutes from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00…
Elephant's Trunk Flea Market
Every Sunday through Sep 277 AM – 2 PM$4 (under 12 free)
New Milford, CT
New England's famous Sunday flea market: hundreds of vendors of antiques, vintage finds, and food, running since 1976. Weather and field conditions permitting; check the market's Facebook for weekly updates. Early buyers 5:30-6:45 AM ($20).
Kent Farmers Market
Every Friday through Oct 23 PM – 6 PM
Kent Land Trust Field, 37 South Main St · Kent, CT
Locally grown produce, farm-fresh eggs, baked goods, and handmade crafts every Friday afternoon on the Kent Land Trust Field, Route 7 just south of the village center.
The Sherman Players
Sep 18 – Oct 4From $13.00
The Sherman Playhouse · Sherman, CT
Classic courtroom drama based on the Scopes "Monkey" trial. Directe by Gus Bottazzi
Connecticut State Parks
Sep 12 – Oct 12
Gillette Castle State Park · statewide CT
Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Autumn in Connecticut is a special time of year, and William Gillette's majestic 24 room castle, with its stunning hilltop views overlooking of the Connecticut River, is an unforgettable experience for visitors. Fall Castle Tours are available on weekends and holidays…
Connecticut State Parks
Aug 2 – Oct 25
statewide CT
Hours: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sundays are fun days! Enjoy free, family-oriented games at the Kellogg Estate and Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby, Connecticut every Sunday, 12 pm-4 pm, starting in August. Play various lawn games like croquet, ring toss, bocce, indoor and outdoor Seek-and-Finds, and…
Connecticut State Parks
Apr 16 – Dec 4
statewide CT
Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM The 2026 Sky’s the Limit Hiking and Walking Challenge invites you to explore some of Connecticut's State Parks and Forests, each with a story to tell. This year’s theme, “America’s 250th", celebrates Connecticut’s role in shaping our nation - from Revolutionary War…
Connecticut State Parks
10 AM – 2 PM
James L. Goodwin State Forest · statewide CT
Join us for a more detailed look at our forest in this hike guided by the senses! Explore the smells, sights, and textures of Goodwin as we traverse the Forest Discovery, Airline, and Natchaug trails. Learn about the ways animals use their senses to interpret the forest on a different level than we…
Kent, CT Community Calendar
10:15 AM
Kent Memorial Library Temporary Location · Kent, CT
Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s is meeting outside, weather permitting, at the library's new temporary location, 10 Landmark Lane! In case of rain or adverse weather, this program...
Kent, CT Community Calendar
3 PM
The Good Gallery · Kent, CT
A solo exhibition by artist Bonnie Kozek, Life Squared explores the intersection of numbers, language, and symbolism through an inventive use of diverse materials. Drawing on alphanumeric systems...
Kent, CT Community Calendar
5:30 PM
Kent Commons Park · Kent, CT
Drop-in Pickleball at Kent Commons Park! Join us to play, learn, and have fun! This program is for adult 18+. Spare paddles and balls are available at the court. Download TeamReach to view more...
Housatonic River Brewing
7 PM – 9 PM
New Milford, CT
And the survey says.....Family Feud Trivia is a blast to play. Gift Card Prizes. Free to Play.
Kent, CT Community Calendar
8 AM
Kent Town Center · Kent, CT
For 50 years, Kent's merchants have celebrated summer by bringing the shopping experience outdoors! During Kent Sidewalk Sale Days, Main Street comes alive with sidewalk sales, exclusive discounts,...
Kent, CT Community Calendar
10 AM
Main Street Kent CT · Kent, CT
August 6th- August 9th 4 Days of Sidewalk Sales, Music, Food & Fun Activities
Kent, CT Community Calendar
10 AM
Kent Memorial Library Temporary Location · Kent, CT
In the News: Conversations. Hungry for intelligent discussion on the events of the day? Then this open discourse program is for you. We meet the first and third Thursdays of each month at Kent...
Connecticut State Parks
10 AM – 2 PM
James L. Goodwin State Forest · statewide CT
For this week's story time we will be reading "What if Animals Built Your House?" by Bill Wise. Learn about animal habitats and the structures they live in. Create your own model of what it would look like if an animal built YOUR house! Program offered at both 10:00 am and 2:00 pm lasting…
Kent, CT Community Calendar
11 AM
Tarot in Thyme · Kent, CT
For 50 years, Kent's merchants have celebrated summer by bringing the shopping experience outdoors! During Kent Sidewalk Sale Days, Main Street comes alive with sidewalk sales, exclusive discounts,...
Kent, CT Community Calendar
11 AM
Kenise Barnes Fine Art · Kent, CT
Dates: August 1 – September 13, 2026 Reception: Saturday, August 1, 4 – 6 PM, public invited Gallery hours: Thursday – Saturday 11:00 – 5:30, Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 The Naturalist Richard Klein, KK...
Kent, CT Community Calendar
12 PM
Tarot in Thyme · Kent, CT
Regina Olson is an Intuitive Tarot Reader, Astrologer, and the Owner of Tarot in Thyme, a soulful space rooted in transformation, healing, and self-discovery in Kent, Connecticut. A Sagittarius...
Kent, CT Community Calendar
12:30 PM
Kent Memorial Library Temporary Location · Kent, CT
Join us at the library's new temporary location, 10 Landmark Lane, for some stories and a craft! Children of all ages are welcome! These stories are intended for a preschool-aged audience. Bring...
Kent, CT Community Calendar
1 PM
Kent Art Association · Kent, CT
Exhibits and displays of the art of CT puppetry.
Kent, CT Community Calendar
3 PM
Kent Memorial Library Temporary Location · Kent, CT
Participants will help their team to find as many landmarks around town as possible before time runs out. Rising K through 4th graders can join us for this fun town-wide scavenger hunt! Rising 5th...
Kent, CT Community Calendar
5:30 PM
Kent Town Hall · Kent, CT
SUMMER CONCERTS ARE BACK! Grab your lawn chairs and dinners, and join us on Thursday nights from July 23rd to September 10th from 5:30pm - 7pm! Donations for the Kent Food Bank will be collected....
Housatonic River Brewing
7 PM – 9 PM
New Milford, CT
Step into the spotlight on the HRB stage in a high energy, extremely welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Hosted by Rich of HRB Trivia Fame!!!
Kent, CT Community Calendar
9:30 AM
Kent Memorial Library Temporary Location · Kent, CT
Rejoingez-nous pour une discussion en français le premier et le troisième vendredi du mois !
Connecticut State Parks
10 AM – 2 PM
James L. Goodwin State Forest · statewide CT
Explore the forest from Mr. Goodwin's perspective! Find out what we can learn from trees, what they do for us, and how we can protect our forests in a changing environment. Two versions of this program will be offered, one at 10:00am and one at 2:00pm. Each will last approximately 1 hour and begin…
Kent, CT Community Calendar
12 PM
Tarot in Thyme · Kent, CT
A Tarot & Charms session with Patti may also include Numerology, Chakra Balancing, Reiki and Astrology. Scorpio Sun, Scorpio Moon, Virgo Rising Patti is a native New Yorker and spiritual...
Kent, CT Community Calendar
12 PM
Kent Memorial Library Temporary Location · Kent, CT
Please call or email the Kent Memorial Library to sign up for a half hour slot.
Innisfree Garden
2 PM – 3:30 PM
Millbrook, NY
Kids will create custom trail bracelets, make bark and leaf rubbings, create nature mobiles, and press leaves, seeds, and bark into clay to make nature impressions. Join us for a wonderfully crafty afternoon inspired by the natural world!
Kent, CT Community Calendar
6 PM
Kent Memorial Library Temporary Location · Kent, CT
There has been a fictitious crime in the Junior Room! Come show off your best acting skills and detective work, and help solve the murder mystery! Participants will play-act from character clues,...
Housatonic River Brewing
7 PM – 10 PM
New Milford, CT
A rock and roll cover band, honoring some of your favorite artists like The Police, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Garbage, Queen, The Cars, Styx, The Rolling Stones and many more! Tickets are $10.00 in advance or at the door.
Kent, CT Community Calendar
9:30 AM
Merryall Center · Kent, CT
PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A TWO-DAY EVENT - AUG 8-9. SEE SCHEDULE BELOW Neil Intraub will help participants conjure, craft & perform a 5-minute personal narrative. Over the weekend, storytellers will...
Connecticut State Parks
10 AM – 3 PM
Fort Trumbull State Park · statewide CT
The NCLI Families in the Parks Program and Fish with CARE present Saltwater Fishing Day at Fort Trumbull State Park in New London, CT. This event takes place on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 10am - 3pm.
Connecticut State Parks
10 AM – 2 PM
James L. Goodwin State Forest · statewide CT
Explore the ways in which animals blend in and stand out! Camouflage, mimicry, and aposematic coloration are just some of the ways that animals have adapted to survive. Join our interpretive staff for an overview of the wonderful world of animal coloration, from those who hide unseen, to those who…
Kent, CT Community Calendar
11 AM
Kent Memorial Library Temporary Location · Kent, CT
Join us in the Junior Room for stories about space and make a craft. Children of all ages are welcome to participate. Registration is appreciated. Please email us (kmljuniorroom@biblio.org) to...
Kent, CT Community Calendar
12 PM
Tarot in Thyme · Kent, CT
I received my intuitive gifts from my mystical Irish grandmother, May, who is still very much with me. I’ve spent three decades as a teacher and guide using divination through astrology and tarot....
Housatonic River Brewing
7 PM – 10 PM
New Milford, CT
Pure Petty delivers an astounding and memorable salute to the musical legacy of Tom Petty via a second-to-none, high-energy performance that leaves wildly enthusiastic, multi-generational crowds craving more! Tickets are $20 in advance or at the door if available.
Kent, CT Community Calendar
11 AM
Kent Art Association · Kent, CT
A one-man puppet show, originally created in 1985 by CT based puppeteer, Rolande Duprey – this show is now performed by TJ Jacobs, continuing its legacy as an energetic, seriously silly adaptation...
Kent, CT Community Calendar
12 PM
Tarot in Thyme · Kent, CT
Regina Olson is an Intuitive Tarot Reader, Astrologer, and the Owner of Tarot in Thyme, a soulful space rooted in transformation, healing, and self-discovery in Kent, Connecticut. A Sagittarius...
Kent, CT Community Calendar
1 PM
Kent Art Association · Kent, CT
A one-man puppet show, originally created in 1985 by CT based puppeteer, Rolande Duprey – this show is now performed by TJ Jacobs, continuing its legacy as an energetic, seriously silly adaptation...
Kent, CT Community Calendar
1 PM
Kent Art Association · Kent, CT
Puppet Show to wrap up 5 week exhibition
Kent, CT Community Calendar
2 PM
Kent Art Association · Kent, CT
Hosted by the Kent Art Association and curated by Adelka Polak, President of the CT Guild of Puppetry, this exhibition brings together nearly a century of artistry, the exhibition celebrates...
Housatonic River Brewing
4 PM – 7 PM
New Milford, CT
It is... What It Is? is a funk, soul R&B Band based in Connecticut that will blow your doors off with horn driven funky grooves and tight arrangements of your favorite tunes. Tickets are $7.50 in advance or at the door.
Housatonic River Brewing
7 PM – 9 PM
New Milford, CT
FREE TO PLAY. GIFT CARD PRIZES. LOTS OF FUN.
Connecticut State Parks
through Sun, Aug 16All day
Pachaug State Forest · statewide CT
Hours: 4:00 PM – 11:00 AM The NCLI Families in the Parks Program, the Last Green Valley, and the Friends of Pachaug State Forest present the Perseids Meteor Shower Campout at the Pachaug State Forest Youth Group Camping Area in Voluntown, CT. This event takes place Friday - Sunday, August 14, 15…
Innisfree Garden
2 PM – 3:30 PM
Millbrook, NY
Plants are full of surprises when we slow down and use all five senses. On this playful garden walk, kids will explore scent, color, texture, sound, and taste through safe, guided activities. We’ll scratch and sniff aromatic leaves and bark, notice colors and patterns, compare the textures of…
Housatonic River Brewing
7 PM – 10 PM
New Milford, CT
Gravity Feed plays modern pop and soul with classic rock ferocity, and classic rock with a 21st century groove. Tickets are $7.50 in advance or at the door.
Innisfree Garden
10:30 AM – 12 PM
Millbrook, NY
Join landscape curator Kate Kerin for a lively 1.5-hour tour exploring Innisfree, a powerful icon of mid-twentieth-century design now recognized as one of the world's ten best gardens and listed at the highest level—exceptional national significance—on the National Register of Historic Places.
Connecticut State Parks
11 AM – 12 PM
statewide CT
Enter the wonderful world of fairy houses. Take part in a workshop to introduce you to fairy lore and the custom of building fairy homes. Materials will be provided for each person to take home a house to place and take care of. Recommended for adults and children age 8 and up working with adult…
Housatonic River Brewing
7 PM – 10 PM
New Milford, CT
The Ultimate Showdown! The Piano Man vs The Rocket Man! Tickets are $20 in advance or at the door if there are any left.
Innisfree Garden
10:30 AM – 12 PM
Millbrook, NY
“Late Summer” is a separate, fifth season according to Chinese Medicine and Qigong, when earth energy reaches its peak. When the earth energy within us is balanced, we don’t get stuck in an anxious, worried, over-thinking mind. In this Qigong session we’ll do movements that reflect the grounded…
Wethersfield Estate & Garden
4 PM
Amenia, NY
Millbrook Winery
10 AM – 5 PM
Millbrook, NY
Join us on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 10:00am for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of the Millbrook Vineyards & Winery!
Innisfree Garden
2 PM – 3:30 PM
Millbrook, NY
Drawing from our popular Innisfree scavenger hunts, this self-paced adventure will invite participants to search for colors, textures, water, rocks, living things, garden structures, and other discoveries along the way. Kids will practice looking closely, following clues, and noticing the small…
Housatonic River Brewing
7 PM – 10 PM
New Milford, CT
Super fun classic 90's and 2000's Alternative Rock., Alice in Chains, Weezer STP and many more. Come dance the night away! Tickets are $10 in advance or the at door.
The Sherman Players
through Sun, Aug 238 PMFrom $20.00
The Sherman Playhouse · Sherman, CT
Join us for a staged singing of this original musical by Roy O'Neil. You'll meet corrupt politicians and idealistic rock and rollers in this tale of an aging performance venue in danger of demolition. Directed by Lizzy Booth with Music Direction by Sarah Fay, you're sure to have a fun time, while…
Housatonic River Brewing
5:30 PM – 10 PM
New Milford, CT
There are two types of tickets for the New Milford High School Class of 1986 reunion. One includes a show with classmate Dave Robles & Struggle Monkey and a scrumptious buffet for $30. The other is for the show only (NO buffet) for $12.
Innisfree Garden
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Millbrook, NY
Join us for a special after-hours event where sound practitioner Ben Brown uses various musical instruments and the sounds and resonance of the garden to create an immersive sound experience that encourages relaxation and a heightened sense of awareness and connection.
Housatonic River Brewing
7 PM – 10 PM
New Milford, CT
Struggle Monkey provides a concert experience complete with smoke, lightshow, big sound system and more. SM plays hard rock cover songs from Queen, Journey, Def Leppard Pink Floyd and more while adding fun to show. Tickets are $12 in advance or at door.
Housatonic River Brewing
7 PM – 10 PM
New Milford, CT
Playing your favorite 60'-90's Rock N Roll. A multi-talented band who keeps it lively with guitars, sax, keys and harmonica. $10.00 in advance or at the door.
Innisfree Garden
5 AM – 10 AM
Millbrook, NY
Innisfree will open its gates an hour before sunrise to offer visitors a rare and unforgettable experience: watching the first light of day unfold across Tyrrel Lake. As dawn transforms mist, water, and stone into a shifting canvas of color, guests can wander the landscape in quiet contemplation or…
Innisfree Garden
10 AM – 5 PM
Millbrook, NY
Thanks in part to a generous grant from the Northeast Dutchess Fund , a fund of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation , Innisfree is delighted to offer free admission and DISCOUNTED event tickets to residents of many Northeast Dutchess County communities on this day. During the day there are also…
Innisfree Garden
11 AM – 12 PM
Millbrook, NY
Experience the power, rhythm, and artistry of Japanese taiko drumming with Mujin Taiko, a performance group based in the Mid-Hudson Valley and Connecticut. The program will begin with a short performance, followed by an introductory hands-on drumming workshop. Participants will learn basic…
Innisfree Garden
1 PM – 2:30 PM
Millbrook, NY
Discover the art of Japanese calligraphy (shodō), where brush, ink, and breath come together in a meditative creative practice. In this hands-on workshop, led by members of the Mid-Hudson Japanese Community Association on Innisfree’s scenic overlook, participants will be introduced to the basic…
Housatonic River Brewing
7 PM – 10 PM
New Milford, CT
Tribute to the music of Deep Purple, White Snake, Rainbow & Dio
Housatonic River Brewing
7 PM – 10 PM
New Milford, CT
Lost Rebel plays 70s favorites from bands including Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Tom Petty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Zac Brown, Charlie Daniels, Pat Benatar, John Mellencamp, The Doobie Brothers and The Allman Brothers. Advance Tickets $7.50 in advance or at the door if any left.
Stormville Airport Flea Market
8 AM – 4 PMFree admission
Stormville, NY
Hundreds of vendors on the runways of Stormville Airport: antiques, collectibles, crafts, and food. Rain or shine. Free admission, free parking, no pets.
Innisfree Garden
10:30 AM – 12 PM
Millbrook, NY
Join landscape curator Kate Kerin for a lively 1.5-hour tour exploring Innisfree, a powerful icon of mid-twentieth-century design now recognized as one of the world's ten best gardens and listed at the highest level—exceptional national significance—on the National Register of Historic Places.
Housatonic River Brewing
7 PM – 10 PM
New Milford, CT
New Englands premiere Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute band takes the HRB stage for an unforgettable experience! Tickets are $25 in advance or at the door if available.
Stormville Airport Flea Market
8 AM – 4 PMFree admission
Stormville, NY
Hundreds of vendors on the runways of Stormville Airport: antiques, collectibles, crafts, and food. Rain or shine. Free admission, free parking, no pets.
Innisfree Garden
10 AM – 5 PM
Millbrook, NY
Innisfree is open in observance of Labor Day. Celebrate the contributions of American workers with a restorative walk through a landscape shaped by vision, craftsmanship, and care. We look forward to welcoming you to the garden.
Innisfree Garden
8 AM – 10 AM
Millbrook, NY
Join scientist, writer, and photographer Dr. Loren Merrill for a special early morning nature walk before the garden opens to the public, learning to notice the fascinating details that most people walk right past. You'll discover how slowing down and looking closely can transform the way you…
Innisfree Garden
2 PM – 4 PM
Millbrook, NY
Join the Millbrook Silent Book Club for a quiet, companionable afternoon of reading on the grounds of Innisfree Garden. We will gather on Innisfree’s scenic overlook to enjoy books, conversation, and time in the landscape. There is no assigned reading—bring whatever you are currently reading, or…
The Sherman Players
8 PM – 11 PMFrom $7.00
The Sherman Playhouse · Sherman, CT
Preview of this Classic Courtroom Drama
Stormville Airport Flea Market
8 AM – 4 PMFree admission
Stormville, NY
A giant multi-family yard sale day on the Stormville Airport grounds. Rain or shine. Free admission, free parking, no pets.
Connecticut State Parks
10 AM – 3 PM
statewide CT
Celebrate bat conservation at the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby, one of Connecticut’s most intriguing historical sites. Bat Appreciation Day is a free event that features bat activities for the whole family and includes exhibits, presentations, bat story time, historical tales…
Innisfree Garden
6 PM – 9:30 PM
Millbrook, NY
Celebrate NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night with family and friends under the nearly full moon. Tucked in an ancient glacial bowl that defines the horizon, Innisfree has very little light pollution, making night sky viewing here a sublime experience. Volunteers from the Mid-Hudson…
Connecticut State Parks
through Sun, Sep 27All day
statewide CT
Hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM The Osborne Homestead Museum and Kellogg Estate gardens will be the stage for the Performing Arts Collaborative’s EMMA: Clueless in Highbury, an adaptation of the Jane Austen novel on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 25-27, 2026. This live production offers an…
Wethersfield Estate & Garden
9 AM – 12:30 PM
Amenia, NY
REGISTRATION COMING SOON …
Innisfree Garden
5 PM – 6 PM
Millbrook, NY
Elizabeth Brown and Ralph Samuelson once again bring the evocative sounds of the Japanese bamboo flute, shakuhachi, to Innisfree with the Hudson Valley Shakuhachi Choir. This ensemble of 10 players performs music that resonates beautifully across the garden in a program of traditional spiritual…
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