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09/18/2026

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐖𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 🍂✨

Looking for plans? Litchfield is packed with community events, farm markets, fine arts, and outdoor gatherings. Here is some of what's coming up this weekend:

🌾 Bantam Community Farmers Market
Stop by Alain White Field on Route 209 today (Friday) from 3-6 P.M. for local produce, artisan goods, and delicious things to eat from community vendors including Eagle Eye artisan pizza. https://bantamcommunityfarmersmarket.mailchimpsites.com

🍎 Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market
If you can't make the Bantam market or simple want to double your "haul" like we do, head to the Saturday morning farmers market from 10-1 in the parking lot at the Litchfield Firehouse to stock up on fresh regional harvests, artisanal cheeses, baked goods, and farm-to-table favorites.
https://www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org

🌸 Litchfield Garden Club Flower Show
“Celebrating Connecticut – A Tribute to Our Heritage”
Check out stunning floral arrangements, homegrown horticulture, and tribute displays celebrating Connecticut’s agricultural and industrial legacy.
📍 Litchfield Community Center | 🎟️ Free Admission (Saturday, Sept 19)
https://visitlitchfieldct.com/litchfield-garden-club-celebrating-connecticut-flower-show-sept-19/

🌅 Litchfield Land Trust Sunset Party
Celebrate local conservation with breathtaking sunset views, food, drinks, and good company supporting our community’s preserved open spaces. This evening (Friday) from 5-8 P.M.
📍 Montford House | 🎟️ Tickets required
https://visitlitchfieldct.com/events/?event=llt-sunset-party

🎨 Plein Air Litchfield Collectors' Show & Gala
Watch nationally acclaimed painters capture the beauty of Litchfield County en plein air! Then wrap up this year's event at the grand Collectors’ Show & Gala featuring fine food, cocktails, and original artwork.
📍 5 Points Center for the Visual Arts | 🎟️ Tickets required
https://www.pleinairlitchfield.com

🍰 Milton Congregational Church Tag & Bake Sale
Hunt for unique treasures, vintage items, and homemade baked goods at this classic community tag sale. Friday and Saturday September 18th and 19th from 9 AM to 3 PM and Sunday September 20th from 12 Noon to 3 PM.
https://visitlitchfieldct.com/events/?event=milton-congregational-church-tag-bake-sale

🚶‍♂️ 15th Annual Walk in the Woods for Parkinson’s
Gather outdoors for a meaningful cause and enjoy a scenic community walk supporting Parkinson’s research and support programs. Sunday, Sep 20,
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at The White Memorial Conservation Center https://visitlitchfieldct.com/events/?event=15th-walk-in-the-woods-for-parkinson-s

📚 Writers in the Wild Author Series
Connect with nature and local literature! Enjoy an inspiring outdoor reading and discussion featuring guest authors in a beautiful natural setting. Sunday, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Litchfield Community Center
https://visitlitchfieldct.com/events/?event=writers-in-the-wild-author-series-09-20-2026

👉 For details, times, and locations of those and other events, as well as tickets when applicable, see the Events Calendar on our website: https://visitlitchfieldct.com/events/

09/17/2026

🎨 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞! 🌿

Today, four Plein Air Litchfield artists received special access to paint on the private grounds of world-renowned interior designer Bunny Williams' estate in Falls Village. (Bunny Williams Home)

Their works—and dozens more created across Litchfield County this week—will be up for sale at The Grand Finale Collectors Show & Gala this Saturday, Sept 19th!

🗓️ THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS:

✨ Thurs, Sept 17 (6 PM): Hollister House Exhibition at The Litchfield Inn

✨ Sat, Sept 19: Grand Finale Gala at Five Points Arts (855 University Dr, Torrington)

🎟️ GALA HOURS (Sat, 9/19):

• 3:00 PM: VIP Preview (Early buying access + live award ceremony)
• 4:00 PM: General Admission

🔗 Get tickets here: https://www.pleinairlitchfield.com/event-details-registration/pal-collectors-show

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴!

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09/15/2026

Congratulations to Jonathan McPhillips for winning 1st place in the 2026 Plein Air Litchfield Quick Paint Challenge! 🏆

Over the weekend, nationally acclaimed artists and talented local painters took on the challenge of capturing the beauty, light, and energy of Litchfield’s Historic District in just two timed hours. ⏱️✨

Plein Air Litchfield 2026 continues through Sept 20, and there is much more art and inspiration happening this week!

📍 What’s Next:

• Wed, Sept 16: Palates & Palettes series at The Abner hotel (evening rooftop painting session at Verdict: & dining at The Courtroom)

* Thurs, Sept 17: Hollister House Paintings Show & Sale 6 P.M.
An exhibit at the Litchfield Inn highlighting paintings produced at the scenic Hollister House Garden

• Sat, Sept 19: The Grand Finale PAL Collectors Show & Gala at Five Points Arts Center for the Visual Arts in Torrington. Tickets: https://www.pleinairlitchfield.com/event-details-registration/pal-collectors-show

🔗 See our guide to this year's Plein Air Litchfield, and grab tickets for Saturday’s Gala! https://visitlitchfieldct.com/capture-the-light-your-complete-guide-to-plein-air-litchfield-2026/

📸 Painting by Jonathan McPhillips

09/14/2026

𝐘𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐰 (𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭)! 🍁 🍂

In a September/October issue feature, "A Fall Escape to Connecticut's Litchfield Hills," Ian Aldrich (𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧!) highlights the back roads, vibrant local culture, and seasonal charm that make our town a premier Autumn destination.

If you're planning a trip to Litchfield or looking for a weekend outing, Yankee presented a list of local favorites (𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴). Shout-outs in the story went to:

🏨 LODGING
• Belden House & Mews
• The Abner Hotel
• Lost Fox Inn

🍽️ DINING & DRINKS
• Arethusa al tavolo
• The Courtroom & Verdict: Rooftop Bar (at The Abner)
• The Village Restaurant In Litchfield Ct

🛍️ SHOPPING
• R. Derwin Litchfield
• Westerlind
• Milton Market CT
• Sister Parish Design
• Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

🌲 HISTORIC & NATURAL LANDMARKS
• The White Memorial Conservation Center(including the Little Pond Boardwalk!)
• Congregational Church of Litchfield

Thanks to Yankee Magazine for showcasing some of what makes staying, shopping, dining, and exploring in Litchfield so special! 🌾✨

👉 Read the feature online: https://newengland.com/travel/connecticut/litchfield-hills-fall-escape/
👉 And the related resource guide: https://newengland.com/travel/connecticut/guide-to-the-litchfield-hills/

📸: The issue's cover photo by Chris Bennett shows the Kancamagus Highway📍in New Hampshire.

09/12/2026

As America's 250th in Litchfield, CT continues to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the 5th Connecticut Regiment is on the Green today (Sat. 9/12) until 3 as part of a celebration that also includes a mini parade at noon and the dedication of a new monument honoring the men and women of Litchfield who valiantly fought for American independence at 12:30. ⛺🥁🏛️

It's all part of a blockbuster early Autumn weekend in Litchfield that includes the beginning of the Plein Air Litchfield painting festival, gallery openings and events, nature events, Topsmead cottage tours, and more. 🍂✨

Head to the Visit Litchfield CT website for details and links. https://visitlitchfieldct.com/your-guide-to-litchfields-blockbuster-september-weekend/

09/10/2026

🚨 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 🚨

Calling all lovers of fine art, nature, history, great deals, and more—this weekend is a bit of a blockbuster one for late Summer/early Autumn in Litchfield! 🍂✨

There are 8+ events happening that will add luster to all of Litchfield's usual charms like artisanal coffee and ice cream, scratch-baked pastries, boutique shopping, and world-class dining.

Here are some great things to add to your weekend agenda:

🏰 𝟏. 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐃

Step inside Miss Edith Chase’s 1925 English Cotswold-style cottage at Topsmead State Forest. Free tours run every 30 minutes.
🗓 Saturday & Sunday (11 AM – 4 PM)
📍 Topsmead State Forest, 46 Chase Rd
🔗 https://www.friendsoftopsmead.org/visitor-info.html
Friends of Topsmead State Forest

🦅 𝟐. 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐀𝐖𝐊 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐃

Grab a folding chair and binoculars for an engaging talk on raptor migration led by David Tripp of the Audubon Society, followed by skyward birding! 🔭
🗓 Saturday (9:30 AM – 11 AM)
📍 Meadow behind Chase Cottage, Topsmead State Forest
🔗 https://www.friendsoftopsmead.org/events.html

🦅 𝟑. "𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒" 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌

Get up close with magnificent live birds of prey during an interactive family demonstration with wildlife educator Colleen Harrak. 🦉
🗓 Saturday (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM)
📍 The White Memorial Conservation Center
🔗 https://whitememorialcc.org/event/radical-raptors-with-colleen-harrak/

🇺🇸 𝟒. 𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀’𝐒 𝟐𝟓𝟎𝐭𝐡: 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐖𝐀𝐑 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Step back into 1776 on the Litchfield Green! Experience a living history encampment with the 5th Connecticut Regiment (9 AM–3 PM), a mini-parade (12 PM), and the official dedication of our new Revolutionary War Monument (12:30 PM). America's 250th in Litchfield, CT
🗓 Saturday (All Day)
📍 Litchfield Historic Green
🔗 https://www.a250litchfield.org/

🎨 𝟓. 𝐀𝐑𝐓 + 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐁𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐋

Celebrate a new contemporary art installation curated by Jennifer Terzian Gallery featuring works by Kirstin Lamb, Jessica Smolinski, and Fritz Horstman. Enjoy a champagne reception and a live cello performance by Oleana Dolak! 🥂🎻
🗓 Saturday (4 PM – 6 PM)
📍 The Abner Hotel, 15 West Street
🔗 https://www.theabnerhotel.com/eat-drink/happenings

🖼 𝟔. "𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃" 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐓 𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐘

Explore vibrant, nature-inspired works by Matt Wood and Streeter Holden capturing the raw energy, movement, and light of the natural world.
🗓 Saturday (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
📍 Alofft Gallery, 41 West Street
🔗 https://alofft.com/

🖌 𝟕. 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 & 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐒

Watch artists paint live across town all weekend long! 🎨 Plus, join the Litchfield Historical Society on Sunday (Sept 13) for two FREE companion events at the Litchfield History Museum (7 South St):
👟 10:00 AM: Artists of Litchfield Walking Tour
🏛 3:00 PM: Landscape Visions: Artistic Depictions of Litchfield Lecture
🗓 Saturday & Sunday (All Day)
📍 Townwide & Litchfield History Museum
🔗 https://www.pleinairlitchfield.com/

🏷 𝟖. 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐀𝐆 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄

Score incredible vintage finds, household goods, and local deals while supporting Litchfield Health & Wellness Resources! 🛍
🗓 Saturday (10 AM – 2 PM)
📍 Community Field, Litchfield
🔗 https://bit.ly/4r1RjWZ

🛒 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Don’t forget to enrich your weekend with fresh regional goodies. Swing by the Bantam Community Farmers Market on Friday (9/11) from 3–6 PM at Alain White Field on Route 209, and the Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market on Saturday from 10 AM–1 PM in the Litchfield Firehouse parking lot. 🚜🥬🍎

📲 Head to https://visitlitchfieldct.com/ to map out your perfect weekend itinerary, and tag us in your photos as you explore! 👇

09/07/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟕𝟕𝟔 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐! 🇺🇸✨

America's 250th in Litchfield, CT presents a full day of celebrations on the Litchfield Green featuring living history, a parade, and the dedication of a new Revolutionary War Monument.

These events are part of the town's year-long celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Litchfield’s own Oliver Wolcott Sr. was a signatory, serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress, a Major General in the Connecticut militia, and later as Governor of Connecticut.

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:

⛺ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙀𝙣𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 (West Green): Experience Revolutionary War history up close with the 5th Connecticut Regiment, an infantry regiment from western Connecticut that served in the Continental Army. Ask reenactors questions—they’ll answer in character as Colonial soldiers!

🥁 12:00 PM | 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙞-𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚: March along with us from the bottom of West Green up to Center Green.

🏛️ 12:30 PM | 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙮 (Center Green): Be there for the official unveiling of the new monument honoring the men and women of Litchfield who valiantly fought for American independence.

🎨 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙞𝙧 𝙇𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙: Litchfield’s annual painting festival also kicks off on September 12! Some participating artists will be setup on the Green to take full advantage of this unusual opportunity to capture a live Revolutionary War scene. Learn more at https://www.pleinairlitchfield.com

Bring the family out to celebrate and honor Litchfield’s rich history! 🙌

For full event details, visit https://www.a250litchfield.org

09/04/2026

Here's to a wonderful and restful Labor Day Weekend! 🇺🇸🛠️☀️

To inspire an optimal long weekend experience, we put together a list of 10 quintessential Litchfield lifestyle enhancements to help you make plans to eat, shop, relax, and explore.

This list only scratches the surface, so head to the Visit Litchfield CT website for a full list of resources https://visitlitchfieldct.com/ and check out our previous Labor Day Weekend post: https://visitlitchfieldct.com/labor-day-weekend-in-litchfield-10-great-things-to-do/

☕ 1️⃣ Coffee & Baked Goods Pit Stop: Kickstart your morning (or afternoon) at local staples like Arethusa a mano, The Bakehouse, Espresso59, or Toast & Co. for great coffee, espresso drinks, and artisanal pastries. (And that's just a partial list ... ) https://visitlitchfieldct.com/coffee-tea-baked-goods-sweets/

🛍️ 2️⃣ Strolling & Shopping in Town: Explore historic Litchfield center and the local boutiques and galleries, as well as the vibrant Bantam River Cultural District. Catch an indie film or classic at Connecticut’s oldest continuously operating movie theater, the Bantam Cinema & Arts Center (📍 115 Bantam Lake Rd, Bantam | 🔗 https://www.bantamcinema.org

🧺 3️⃣ Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market: Head to the Saturday morning market (10 AM – 1 PM) to shop local produce, artisan cheeses, fresh flowers, and baked treats (📍 Litchfield Firehouse parking lot on Rt. 202 | 🔗 https://www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org

🏛️ 4️⃣ Discover Local History: at the Litchfield Historical Society (📍 7 South St) and the Tapping Reeve House & Litchfield Law School (📍 82 South St ). Admission is FREE for everyone | 🔗 https://www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org

🌲 5️⃣ A Walk in the Woods: Reconnect with nature on 40+ miles of trails and forest paths spreading out over 4,000 acres of preserves from The White Memorial Conservation Center (📍 80 Whitehall Rd | 🔗 https://whitememorialcc.org/trail-maps/ Or explore the gorgeous Topsmead State Forest or Litchfield Land Trust preserves ... or spend a day at Sandy Beach on Bantam Lake. https://visitlitchfieldct.com/the-great-outdoors/

🎡 6️⃣ The Goshen Fair: Experience a classic New England agricultural fair held every Labor Day Weekend just up the road (Route 63/North St.) with livestock shows, live music, delicious fair food, and rides (📍 116 Old Middle St, Goshen | 🔗 https://goshenfair.org

🍹 7️⃣ Pre-Dinner Drinks at Verdict: Take in golden hour atop The Abner Hotel at Verdict:, Litchfield's rooftop bar, serving craft cocktails with sweeping views (📍 15 West St | 🔗https://www.theabnerhotel.com

🍽️ 8️⃣ Dinner in Litchfield or Bantam: Enjoy world-class dining at Litchfield hotspots like Belden House & Mews, Materia Ristorante, West Street Grill, or other favorites including At The Corner, Market Place Tavern at The Old Litchfield Jail and The Village Restaurant In Litchfield Ct 🔗 https://visitlitchfieldct.com/restaurants/

🍦 9️⃣ Scoops of Homemade Ice Cream: Treat yourself to farm-fresh scoops at Arethusa Farm Dairy (📍 822 Bantam Rd, Bantam ) or classic retro vibes at Peaches N' Cream (📍 632 Torrington Rd ). 🔗 https://visitlitchfieldct.com/artisan-chocolate-cheese-ice-cream/

🌅 🔟 Visit the 2026 Inaugural Montfort Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition of 30 installations by 20 artist/sculptors Lourdes in Litchfield, A Ministry of the Montfort Missionaries (📍 50 Montfort Road. ) 🔗 https://www.shrinect.org/sculpture .

Let us know your favorite Litchfield weekend itineraries in the comments! 👇

09/03/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍! 🎃

From October 17 through November 1, the Tapping Reeve Meadow behind the Litchfield Historical Society’s Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School museums will be transformed into a display featuring more than 50 fun, goofy, educational, and spooky scarecrows created by local families, businesses, and non-profits.

Whether you’re building as a family project, representing your business, or entering with friends, it is completely free to participate—and over 8,000 visitors will get to see your creations throughout the season and vote for their favorites.

📍 Location: Tapping Reeve Meadow (82 South Street, Litchfield)

👉 Sign up now: Register to build a scarecrow this year. https://www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/scarecrows/

📸 Check out some of our favorite scarecrows from past years and leave a comment with your plans or ideas for 2026 scarecrows 👇

09/02/2026

There's a regal presence "hidden" in this photo taken this morning of the marsh alongside Bissell Road at one edge of the main White Memorial Conservation Center area and across from Pine Island / Mallard Marsh area. Can you spot it?🪶✨

We see lots of Great Blue Herons while hiking the 40+ miles of trails on the 4,000 acres of White Memorial preserves in Litchfield and Morris, often at Point Folly Campground on Bantam Lake in the bookend walking seasons before and after camping season ... and along the popular Little Pond Boardwalk Trail.

Let us know about your heron sightings, and your favorite spots in Litchfield to go birdwatching. 👇

Meanwhile, connect with all the great things at The White Memorial Conservation Center here: https://whitememorialcc.org/