Yearning for ocean breezes? Get plenty of maritime fun on Saturday, July 25 at Fish Tales, Tugs & Sails at Waterfront Park, New London, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The family event offers up a nautical theme that features famous children's authors, interactive performances, boats, children's crafts and activities. Meet New London's very own working tugboats, John Paul and Patricia Anne, kicking off the festival with their arrival at 11 a.m.
Activities will be featured on board the Windjammer Tall Ship Mystic Whaler and Project Oceanology's research vessel, the Envirolab, will offer up a sea-critter touch tank. Or take a tour of the U.S. Coast Guard ship. That's just a few of the things to see and do.
Free. For information call (860) 444-2489.
Artists and art lovers know about the beauty of light in the Old Lyme area. Now visitors can see for themselves at the Midsummer Festival in Old Lyme. The two-day event begins Friday, July 24, with a live concert, art exhibits and more. The festivities continue on Saturday, July 25, when the town becomes a market En Plein Air offering fresh Connecticut-grown flowers, vegetables, fruits and breads. Plenty of family fun and hands-on activities too.
