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Between summer picnics, thrilling baseball games, and exhilarating rock concerts, Hartford has various summer events to enjoy! To help you get the most of the August event season, we’ve compiled a list of the most anticipated events happening right here in Hartford.
Sunday Pop-Up and Pre-Game Workout Series
Date: August 1, August 8, August 22, and August 29
Location: Pratt Street
Time: 11:00 AM
Details: Want to start your Sunday morning with an intense workout that boosts your endorphins and leaves you focused and prepared to take on the new week? Barre3, The Yoga Shop, and Emma Bond Fitness will be offering FREE workout classes on Pratt Street during the summer months! The best part is – there’s no need to register. Just show up to Pratt Street with a yoga mat and a water bottle to join in on the fun. After the Pre-game workout, head over Hartford Prints! to enjoy their Sunday pop-up featuring local CT small businesses.
Connecticut Old State House Farmers Market
Dates: Every Tuesday and Friday in August
Location: Connecticut Old State House
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Details: As summer comes to an end, there are a few things we can be sure to expect – kids returning to school, green leaves turning into fall foliage, and lastly, the summer agriculture season coming to a close. To make sure you don’t miss out on the last of the locally grown, fresh summer produce, The Connecticut Old State House is hosting their weekly Farmers Market. Not only can you purchase a variety of organic fruits and vegetables from Connecticut Grown farmers, but you should also browse handcrafted knick-knacks from artisanal crafters and enjoy live music.
Summer Lawn Party Jam Out
Date: August 6th, 2021
Location: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Details: If you are an Afro-funk music enthusiast, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art’s Summer Lawn Party Jam Out is the event for you. The August 6th Jam Out will feature New Haven’s soul ensemble, Phat A$tronaut, and drum-centered Afro-funk fusion ensemble, The Lost Tribe, led by multi-percussionist Jocelyn. The night will be enhanced even further as the Museum will be providing an array of food trucks and a cash bar for your enjoyment.
Live Music and Summer Film Series
Date: August 6th & August 20
Location: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Time: 7:00 PM
Details: The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Live Music and Summer film Series is for all movie lovers. This event will feature the film, The Raisin in the Sun, curated by artist and cinema lover Leonardo Drew, played in the museum’s open-air courtyard throughout the summer. Live entertainment performed by Hartford locals will follow the film.
Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival
Date: August 7th
Location: Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA
Time: 11AM – 9PM
Details: What’s better than enjoying authentic Caribbean cuisine, cool island beverages, spectacular costumes and dance, and island rhythms? The Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk Festival offers all of this and more right on the riverfront in downtown Hartford during a free, day-long festival!
Picnic in the Park
Date(s): August 12th & August 26th
Location: Bushnell Park
Time: 5:30 PM
Details: Picnic in the Park offers a unique and safe experience for Greater Hartford locals to enjoy good music and great food, all while supporting the local Hartford community. Each event will feature food catered by a local Hartford restaurant and live entertainment provided by talented members of the Greater Hartford community.
Second Saturdays for Families | Sketch a Scene
Date: August 14th, 2021
Location: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Details: Whether you are a sketching novice or drawing expert, The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Sketch a Scene is a can’t miss event. This family-friendly event challenges participants to draw each still life arrangement from the Wadsworth collection using only a pencil and paper. The event will be followed by a Milton Avery exhibition tour: Connecticut Years and free ice cream. The event gets even better – after the sketching challenge, attendees will get a tour of Milton Avery’s exhibition: Connecticut Years and free ice cream!
Yard Goats Game
Date(s): Aug 17th – Aug 22
Location: Dunkin Donuts Stadium
Time: 7:05 August 17th-August 20th, 6:05 August 21st, 1:05 August 22nd
Details: Are you a Hartford resident if you haven’t been to a Yard Goats game? The Yard Goats are a minor league baseball team based right here in Hartford, Connecticut. Whether you are an avid baseball lover or just want to enjoy a fun evening with friends, a Yard Goats game promises to offer a fun experience for all who attend.
Korn and Staind at Xfinity Theater
Date: August 20th, 2021
Time: 8:00PM
Details: Rock out with Korn and Staind, famous nu-metal and hard rock bands, at Xfinity Theater on August 20th.
Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell at Xfinity Theater
Date: August 21st, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM
Details: It’s too good to be true; there’s nothing better than Thomas Rhett performing some of his top hits at Xfinity Theater on August 21st! Country-rising star Cole Swindell will open Rhett.
Kiss End of the Road Farewell Tour at Xfinity Theater
Date: August 22, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM
Details: Say goodbye to KISS at their End of the Road Farewell Tour. The world-famous American rock band will be hanging up their boots after this last tour after 40 years of performing and touring.
KNOW GOOD Nights
Date: August 26th
Location: Pratt Street
Time: 6:00 PM
Details: If you’re a foodie like us, KNOW GOOD Nights is the event for you. KNOW GOOD Market will bring their open-air street food destination to Pratt Street for a special evening designed to promote the collective culture of Hartford. KNOW GOOD Nights will feature tastes from local restaurants and food trucks, fresh produce from KNOX, and live music.
Alanis Morisette at Xfinity Theater
Date: August 28th
Time: 7:00PM
Details: Alanis Morisette at Xfinity Theater rounds out our August events list. The Canadian American singer-songwriter will be performing songs from her award-winning album, Jagged Little Pill. Guests Garbage and Liz Phair will join her. This experience promises to offer a true 90’s nostalgia experience.
There you have it – a list of all of the most anticipated Hartford events happening in August. For more information regarding events happening right here on Pratt Street, follow us on Facebook or Instagram, or check out our Events Page on the Pratt Street website.
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