Community Calendar

Guilford Art Center is thrilled to announce its upcoming exhibition of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club. The exhibition will run from May 26 - June 20, and promises to captivate art enthusiasts with a diverse range of new artworks. The community is invited to a free opening reception on Sunday, May 31, 1:00-3:00pm.

The New Haven Paint & Clay Club (NHP&CC), with its rich legacy and commitment to fostering artistic excellence, brings together a community of passionate art makers. It showcases the work of its members and regional artists through annual exhibitions and actively supports and promotes the visual arts in the greater New Haven area and beyond. The Club also engages local communities by sharing loaned artworks from its permanent collection, offering merit awards, scholarships, free programs and lectures, and other art-related activities.

“We are honored to welcome the New Haven Paint & Clay Club to Guilford Art Center,” said Maureen Belden, Executive Director of Guilford Art Center. “This exhibition celebrates the power of artistic expression and the vibrant cultural landscape of our community. We invite art enthusiasts of all ages to join us in experiencing the beauty and inspiration of these incredible artworks.”

The art and awards for the Club’s open juried show this year were selected by Nancy Stuart, Ph.D, retired dean of the Hartford Art School and current director of education at Five Points Arts in Torrington. She chose pieces in a wide variety of traditional and contemporary works commonly found in NHP&CC shows and its permanent collection.

Visitors to the exhibition can expect to encounter a dynamic array of artworks that offer the artists’ unique perspectives and narratives. From traditional landscapes to abstract compositions, the artworks on display promise to ignite imagination, provoke thought, and evoke emotional resonance.

Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Free and open to all.
For more information, contact Guilford Art Center at info@guilfordartcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.

Experience Downtown New Haven in a new way during the inaugural Summer Art Stroll, taking place June 13–28, 2026 throughout the Chapel Street, Broadway, and Whitney-Audubon Districts. This free self-guided event invites visitors to explore local businesses featuring artwork by local artists, with pieces available for purchase directly through the artists, while discovering shopping, dining, and culture along the way.

Guests can use the official Downtown New Haven Summer Art Stroll Guide & Passport, available at all 22 participating businesses, to collect stamps to earn free rewards from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea and Ashley’s Ice Cream.

Presented in partnership with the Arts Council of Greater New Haven and local community organizations.

Learn more, view participating locations, and plan your visit at https://theshopsatyale.com/art-stroll/

Long Island's largest fair is back with family entertainment including dazzling Saturday night Fireworks by Grucci, exciting midway rides and games for all ages, and favorite fair food.

Free with admission:

• World of Wonders Amazement Show (10 old-time sideshow acts including a sword swallower and a human blockhead, plus the oddly fascinating Museum of Marvels)
• Circus Murcia (high-wire, aerial and Globe of Death motorcycle acts, jugglers & clowns)
• Aqua Live Spectacular water stunt show
• Educational Petting Zoo

Fair admission: $5 (except on Carload Thursdays); free for kids under 36" tall. Parking is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $42 on site ($40 cash price) or online before 5 pm June 11 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99. Visit the website for pre-sale savings on ride tickets.

On Thursday Carload Nights, unlimited rides and admission are $62/vehicle ($60 cash price) for all legally seat-belted occupants.

Fair hours: 5-11 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; 4-11 pm Thursday; 3-11 pm Saturday - Sunday. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.

More information: 866-666-3247 or LongIslandFunFest.com

Family Book Club!
Share with your child the advantages of speaking and reading in two languages!
Join the Parents and Children Bilingual Book Club.

Registration is recommended but not required.

There's something for everyone at this family-fun event, from thrilling midway rides and games for all ages and palate-pleasing carnival eats to the jaw-dropping Big Bee Transforming Robot Car.

Carnival admission is $5 (free for kids under 36" tall). Parking is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $42 on site ($40 cash price) or online before 5 pm Thurs., July 11 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99.

Visit the website for advance ride ticket savings and discount coupons for rides and food.

Midway hours: 5-10 pm Monday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday

Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+. Please check the website for event updates before attending the carnival.

More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/smith-haven-mall-carnival/

Two singer-songwriters host two additional singer-songwriters every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Dunville’s LittlePub. We tell our stories in song and provide an encouraging environment for songwriters to ply their craft. Hosted by Erik Moses and Bill Dempsey

Guilford Art Center is thrilled to announce its upcoming exhibition of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club. The exhibition will run from May 26 - June 20, and promises to captivate art enthusiasts with a diverse range of new artworks. The community is invited to a free opening reception on Sunday, May 31, 1:00-3:00pm.

The New Haven Paint & Clay Club (NHP&CC), with its rich legacy and commitment to fostering artistic excellence, brings together a community of passionate art makers. It showcases the work of its members and regional artists through annual exhibitions and actively supports and promotes the visual arts in the greater New Haven area and beyond. The Club also engages local communities by sharing loaned artworks from its permanent collection, offering merit awards, scholarships, free programs and lectures, and other art-related activities.

“We are honored to welcome the New Haven Paint & Clay Club to Guilford Art Center,” said Maureen Belden, Executive Director of Guilford Art Center. “This exhibition celebrates the power of artistic expression and the vibrant cultural landscape of our community. We invite art enthusiasts of all ages to join us in experiencing the beauty and inspiration of these incredible artworks.”

The art and awards for the Club’s open juried show this year were selected by Nancy Stuart, Ph.D, retired dean of the Hartford Art School and current director of education at Five Points Arts in Torrington. She chose pieces in a wide variety of traditional and contemporary works commonly found in NHP&CC shows and its permanent collection.

Visitors to the exhibition can expect to encounter a dynamic array of artworks that offer the artists’ unique perspectives and narratives. From traditional landscapes to abstract compositions, the artworks on display promise to ignite imagination, provoke thought, and evoke emotional resonance.

Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Free and open to all.
For more information, contact Guilford Art Center at info@guilfordartcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.

Experience Downtown New Haven in a new way during the inaugural Summer Art Stroll, taking place June 13–28, 2026 throughout the Chapel Street, Broadway, and Whitney-Audubon Districts. This free self-guided event invites visitors to explore local businesses featuring artwork by local artists, with pieces available for purchase directly through the artists, while discovering shopping, dining, and culture along the way.

Guests can use the official Downtown New Haven Summer Art Stroll Guide & Passport, available at all 22 participating businesses, to collect stamps to earn free rewards from Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea and Ashley’s Ice Cream.

Presented in partnership with the Arts Council of Greater New Haven and local community organizations.

Learn more, view participating locations, and plan your visit at https://theshopsatyale.com/art-stroll/

This is a relaxed, come-as-you-are gathering led by a friendly instructor Peter, who knows about letting creativity flow.

We’ll have a wide variety of beads and everything else you need to make a couple of unique bracelets. Pick your colors, try new patterns, and enjoy the process: no stress.

Come hang out, listen to some chill tunes, and make a cool bead bracelet to give as a gift or to take home at your own pace. It’s all about good vibes and easy creativity at the DANBURY LIBRARY MAKER'S LAB!!

Long Island's largest fair is back with family entertainment including dazzling Saturday night Fireworks by Grucci, exciting midway rides and games for all ages, and favorite fair food.

Free with admission:

• World of Wonders Amazement Show (10 old-time sideshow acts including a sword swallower and a human blockhead, plus the oddly fascinating Museum of Marvels)
• Circus Murcia (high-wire, aerial and Globe of Death motorcycle acts, jugglers & clowns)
• Aqua Live Spectacular water stunt show
• Educational Petting Zoo

Fair admission: $5 (except on Carload Thursdays); free for kids under 36" tall. Parking is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $42 on site ($40 cash price) or online before 5 pm June 11 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99. Visit the website for pre-sale savings on ride tickets.

On Thursday Carload Nights, unlimited rides and admission are $62/vehicle ($60 cash price) for all legally seat-belted occupants.

Fair hours: 5-11 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; 4-11 pm Thursday; 3-11 pm Saturday - Sunday. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.

More information: 866-666-3247 or LongIslandFunFest.com