Happy Father's Day To Stanley Lisewski

Across Connecticut Patch is celebrating Father's Day 2021 by sharing father-daughter or father-son photos and messages of love.

Springtime In CT Brings Renewed Warnings About Balloon Dangers

In addition to warnings from government and grassroots groups, Connecticut has a law against balloon releases.

Happy Father's Day To Antonio Cantiello

Across Connecticut Patch is celebrating Father's Day 2021 by sharing father-daughter or father-son photos and messages of love.

Hidden Gems Of Connecticut: Memorial Day 2021

A pair of graves honor unique sacrifices by two Connecticut residents in World War II and the Civil War, respectively.

Happy Mother's Day To Alina Popis

Across Connecticut Patch is celebrating Mother's Day 2021 by sharing mother-daughter or mother-son photos and messages of love.

Don't Worry, Be Hoppy: Easter Egg Hunts, Events In Connecticut

Who's eggs-cited for Easter? The Easter Bunny will get a lot of eggs-ercise. Cracking up yet? So many egg puns, it's not even bunny.

Lake Compounce To Hire 1200 Seasonal Workers

The Bristol theme and water park will reopen May 29.

Ash Wednesday Starts Lent 2021 In Connecticut

The administration of ashes this year will be different due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Vatican has said.

Christmas 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Connecticut

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and Target in Connecticut.

Santa Tracker 2020: When St. Nick Arrives In Connecticut

While you celebrate Christmas at home, see when Santa Claus and his reindeer are scheduled to arrive in Connecticut.

CT Families Change Thanksgiving Plans Due To Coronavirus: Survey

A majority of Connecticut families will be changing their regular Thanksgiving celebrations in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

CT Lottery's Children's Hospital Toy Drive Kicking Off

The CT Lottery's annual "Give a Child a Toy, Not a Ticket" holiday toy drive is entering its seventh season.

Spooky Connecticut: These Are The Haunted Halloween Hotspots

In Connecticut, the ghosts don't practice social distancing...

Some State Parks Closed Due to Reaching Parking Capacity Saturday

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection closes parks to new visitors once the parking lot capacity has been reached.

CDC: Best Way To Enjoy Safe Thanksgiving Is By ‘Staying Home’

Thanksgiving dinner with folks from outside your household, parades, and shopping in crowded stores are "high risk "activities, CDC says.

CT Halloween, Trick-or-Treating: Take The CT Patch Survey

Many people are contemplating switching up their Halloween plans this year. What do you plan to do? Take the survey.

CDC: Traditional Trick-Or-Treating This Halloween Is 'High-Risk'

Halloween isn't canceled, but the federal health agency says 'no' to trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating, hay rides and haunted houses.

Fate Of Halloween In CT: Here's What We Know, Don't Know

As if Halloween wasn't frightening enough, how will the spooky season be celebrated? There are no easy answers, Connecticut.

Drought Conditions Intensify In 4 Connecticut Counties: Officials

Drought conditions have intensified in four Connecticut Counties.

Connecticut DEEP: More Park Usage Leading To Increased Littering

Connecticut environmental officials have sent out a request for the public to be more careful with trash at state parks.

CT State Police Outline Fireworks Dangers In Explosive New Video

Connecticut State police showed off an explosive new video Friday to promote fireworks safety.

Walmart, Stop & Shop, Big Y: July 4th Grocery Store Hours In CT

Find out if your local grocery store is open before heading out to shop on Independence Day.

Big E Officially Called Off For 2020

The Big E has been called off for 2020 because of safety concerns related to the coronavirus.

Fireworks Are Largely Canceled, Except In CT Streets Every Night

Few communities have been immune to the nightly barrage of firecrackers and fireworks explosions ongoing for more than a month.

Connecticut's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Guide: When and Where

At least four Connecticut towns — Naugatuck, New Britain, Stamford and Waterbury — are still planning July 4 fireworks shows.

Flag Day At National Iwo Jima Memorial

Sunday 4:30 To 5:30 pm In New Britain

Celebrate Father's Day 2020: Send Your Photos To CT Patch

Help us celebrate Father's Day 2020 by sending in messages of love.

CT Patch Memorial Day Survey: What Are Your Plans?

Memorial Day normally means a weekend of beaches and BBQs, but the pandemic is changing that for many people.

CT Beaches To Open Memorial Day Weekend With Key Rules

Gov. Ned Lamont announced that a multi-state agreement to open beaches has been approved and certain rules must be followed.

Hundreds Of CT Patch Readers Share Mother's Day Tributes

Mother's Day is going to be a bit different this year, but we can still honor the special mothers in our lives.

Celebrate Mother's Day 2020: Send Your Photos To CT Patch

Help us celebrate Mother's Day 2020 by sending in messages of love

Battle Of Iwo Jima 75th Anniversary

Saturday February 22nd 11am

What To Know About MLK Day Events For Children & Families

A way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is by attending fun, educational and inspirational celebrations for families across Connecticut.

Connecticut Grocery Stores Open, Closed Christmas 2019

Most stores are closed, but not all. Some stores like CVS and Walgreens are open for limited hours. And some Dunkin' and Starbucks are open.

Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours For Connecticut

Here's a list of Connecticut grocery stores closed for Thanksgiving 2019 — but for those who forgot cranberry sauce, what's open.

Fall Foliage Peak Map 2019: When Autumn Leaves Are Best In CT

If you're planning a fall foliage tour in Connecticut — or anywhere else in the country — this tool can help you make the most of it.

Jewett City 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide, Scheduled Time

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Jewett City.

Lime Rock, Salisbury 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide, Time

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Salisbury.

Coventry 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide, Scheduled Time

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Coventry.

Killingly 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide, Scheduled Time

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Killingly.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.