ICYMI: Our top 5 visited posts of the week

Adam Sandler returns to Mohegan Sun this fall, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion reopens, Danbury Railway Museum celebrates Owney Day next month, Old Lyme celebrates summer with signature events, and The Lemonheads to perform in Fairfield rounds out our top 5 visited stories this week.

Adam Sandler returns to Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut in September 2025 — Adam Sandler photo via Mohegan Sun

Adam Sandler announces fall arena tour with stop at Mohegan Sun on Sept. 26

Following successful sold-out performances in 2022 and 2023, critically acclaimed comedian AdamSandler announces his new tour – the You’re My Best Friend Tour. The fall 2025 arena tour will bring Sandler to more than 30 cities across North America, including a return to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, September 26th for an unforgettable 7:30pm show.

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, Connecticut — Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum photo by Kris Forland

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum officially reopens

When LeGrand Lockwood laid the cornerstone of his Norwalk estate in 1864, he wasn’t merely building a home—he was creating a monument to the Gilded Age’s ambition, elegance, and technological daring. What emerged over the next four years was what Lockwood called Elm Park, known now as the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, a palatial residence constructed not only from stone, wood, and marble, but also from the skill, sweat, and artistry of hundreds of craftsmen drawn from across the Atlantic and the Eastern Seaboard. The house rose like a symphony, each artisan a vital instrument contributing to a sweeping architectural masterpiece.

Owney the Post Office Dog at the Danbury Railway Museum in Danbury, Connecticut — Owney the Post Office Dog

Danbury Railway Museum to host Owney Day Celebration on July 12

On Saturday, July 12, the Danbury Railway Museum will once again host a celebration honoring the legacy of Owney, the Railway Post Office dog. A centerpiece of the day will be the museum’s fully restored circa-1910 Pennsylvania Railroad Railway Post Office (RPO) car, where the U.S. Postal Service will offer a one-day-only special-event pictorial postmark.

Midsummer festival in Old Lyme Connecticut in July 2025 — Midsummer antique car in front of Flogris

Celebrate summer in Old Lyme with signature arts events

The Old Lyme Arts District is proud to present three exciting community celebrations this summer: Midsummer Kickoff Concert on Friday, July 25, and the Old Lyme Midsummer Festival on Saturday, July 26. These family-friendly events showcase the town’s rich artistic heritage and welcoming community spirit. Join us for a summer of art, music, and family fun.

The Lemonheads to perform at fairfield theatre company in Fairfield Connecticut in November 2025 — The Lemonheads photo by Gareth Jones

The Lemonheads Play The Warehouse at Fairfield Theatre Company on November 20

Alt-rock trailblazers The Lemonheads are back—and Fairfield is getting a front-row seat to their long-awaited return. The legendary band will perform at The Warehouse at FTC on Wednesday, November 20, in support of their upcoming studio album, Love Chant, arriving October 24.

Don’t miss

• New York Comedy Club Stamford books Tony Bond, Charles McBee, and Becky Robinson; tickets on sale
• Space Ballroom Weekly Round Up: 7 shows announced, Acid Mothers Temple returns
• Fairfield Theatre Company Weekly Round up: 7 shows announced, including Mullet returns
• District Music Hall Weekly Round up: The Union Underground and Six Feet Under announced
• This weekend at Foxwoods: The Beach Boys, Demetri Martin, The Great Cedar Showcase and Jodeci

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Farmington Polo Club

The Farmington Polo Club is set to offer a vibrant lineup of events this June, blending competitive polo with festive themes and family-friendly activities.

June 28, 2025 – Cowgirl Cup

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ICYMI: Our top 5 visited stories of the week

ICYMI: Our top 5 visited posts of the week