Please join the Merchants of Chester on May 3rd for our May Daze First Friday celebration.
First Fridays are a family-friendly event held in Chester Village from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
These lively strolls often feature new art exhibitions, exciting seasonal menus & ice cream flavors, live music, and great shopping.
Honeycone will be making a “May flowers” ice cream - floral ice cream with edible flowers throughout! 29 Main Street, 860-322-3132 https://www.honeyconecreamco.com/
Dina Varano Gallery Join us on Friday, May 3rd to peruse our collection for Mother’s Day. Celebrate the Moms in your life with a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry made by Dina right here in Chester. Refreshments will be served from 5-8 pm. Happy Spring! 27 Main Street, 860-526-8866 http://www.dinavarano.com/
The Village Bistro Join us First Friday for new spring cocktails and menu items. Happy hour at the bar from 4:30-6 including drink specials, half-price oysters, and a rotating happy hour menu. 59 Main Street, 860-322-3993 https://www.villagebistroct.com/
Reboot Eco is celebrating 2 years in Chester!! Swing by the shop to check out our Sustainable Spring items and learn how you can celebrate Earth Day Every Day 🌎 11 Main Street, 860-322-3366 https://www.rebooteco.com/
Acoustic Music There will be live music on the lawn. Stop inside the shop and demo the latest instruments from Gibson, Martin, Eastman, Bourgeois, and more. 6 Maple Street, 203-458-8353 acousticmusic.org
Lowry's Pub, Clifden, Ireland (Click for larger image)
energy 8 x 12 inches Leif Nilsson spring 2024 ©
Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery Join us for a happy hour or two while enjoying the Opening Reception of the Spring Exhibit of some of the oldest and newest paintings of Leif’s home and travels in the gallery with live music by Paddy Whack from 5-8 pm. One Spring Street, 860-526-2077 www.nilssonstudio.com
Atmosphere & Arch 1 Glass will demonstrate making glass beads on mandrel from 5 to 7 pm. You can book a class in person from 7-8 pm and get a free one-of-a-kind pendant. 51 Main Street, 860-575-5033 https://www.arch1glass.com/
The Pattaconk will have all new dinner specials. Stop in and buy a duck then join us Saturday for the Duck Race at the ConnDucky Derby! Wear a Derby Hat and get drink discounts for the race. 33 Main Street, 860-526-8143 http://pattaconk1850.com/
Chester Gallery will be showing 'Local Color' for the month of May - locally known contemporary artists working in a vibrant variety of styles. Music by 'The Gibbons' and guests! 76 Main Street, 860-449-3617 https://www.chestergalleryct.com/
The Wayfinder Society Stop by and check out the new Wayfinder Society coloring sheet (for kids and adults!) And join us for some spring-themed snacks and beverages. Anything Goes will be playing on the porch (or inside if rain). 14 Main Street, 860-322-3905 https://www.thewayfindersociety.com/