ICYMI: Our top 5 visited stories of the week

Funbox returns to Connecticut, Hartford Yard Goats host GOAT Tacos, Tequila & Taps Festival at Dunkin’ Park, Lake Compounce announces their largest kid fest in park history, Parkville Market announces summer events including summer concert series and District Music Hall’s weekly round up from last week rounds out our top 5 visited stories of the week.

Funbox to open at Enfield Square 90 Elm Street Enfield, CT 06082 — Photo via Funbox

Funbox returns to Connecticut with new features, all-day passes

The wait is over! FUNBOX®, the wildly popular inflatable playground known as The World’s Biggest Bounce Park®, returns to Connecticut Post Mall (1201 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT 06460) for its biggest, most action-packed season yet. Doors open Friday, May 23rd—just in time for Memorial Day Weekend—and stay open through Labor Day.

Yard Goats to host first G.O.A.T. Tacos, Tequila & Taps Festival at Dunkin’ Park

The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, in partnership with 360 Marketing & Events, announced that it will host the first-ever GOAT Tacos, Tequila & Taps Festival at Dunkin’ Park. The festival will benefit Hartford’s Camp Courant and Hands on Hartford. The event will kick off on Thursday, July 24^th (5-8 PM) with the Happy GOAT VIP Preview Night, and continue with a Grand Tasting Session on Friday, July 25^th (5-9 PM), and two Grand Tasting Sessions on Saturday, July 26^th (1-5 PM & 6-10PM).

Lake Compounce Main Gate in Bristol, Connecticut — Photo via Lake Compounce

Lake Compounce to launch largest Kids Fest in park’s history this June

Lake Compounce, The Official Park of Family Fun,introduces new pint-sized thrills this June with its beloved Kids Fest event series. Complete with meet and greets with beloved characters and family entertainment every single Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of June, the largest and most interactive Kids Fest ever will offer entertainment all month long. The festivities kick off on Saturday, May 31 in Kiddie Land.

Summer events at Parkville Market in Hartford Connecticut — Photo via Parkville Market

Parkville Market announces 2025 dates for Salsa Under the Stars, summer concert series

Patio season is officially here, and that means the return of live, outdoor, FREE entertainment at Parkville Market! Connecticut’s favorite food hall is excited to announce the 2025 dates for its signature Salsa Under the Stars and Summer Concert Series.

District Music hall located at 71 wall street in norwalk, Connecticut — Image via District Music Hall

District Music Hall Weekly Round up: 3 shows announced including Ben Folds & Sheng Wang

District Music Hall announced Sheng Wang, and Gary Numan Ben Folds this week. Tickets are on sale now at districtmusichall.com

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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.

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Matt Berninger of The National to Perform at District Music Hall on June 1

Matt Berninger, the distinctive baritone voice behind Grammy-winning indie rock band The National, is set to perform at District Music Hall in Norwalk, Connecticut, on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. This concert is part of his solo tour supporting his upcoming album, Get Sunk, which is scheduled for release on May 30. Known for his introspective lyrics and emotive performances, Berninger’s solo work continues to explore themes of vulnerability and human connection. Click here to purchase tickets.

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