By Rebecca Melley
Warning: summer is almost over! Do not worry Ctlatinonews.com has found five fun things for you to enjoy in the last couple weeks of summer. Everyone knows that these last couple weekends are precious so do not waste any time and check out our list of new places to try and experience.
Cocktails with Whales
Craving an aquatic happy hour? Enjoy cocktails and conversation while mingling among the arctic coast beluga whales and enjoy the live music!
Aug.24 6 to 9 p.m.
$5 dollar advance reservations, $10 at the door, cash bar
Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Blvd., Stonington, CT
www.mysticaquarium.org
Brazilian Churrascaria
Treat yourself to Brazilian cuisine!
Aug. 30 7 p.m.
$58 per person
Two Steps Downtown Grille
5 Ives Street, Danbury, CT
www.ciaocateringtwosteps.com
Thomas Hooker Brewery Company
Learn and give back to the community while drinking beer! For $10 they offer guided tours and some of the proceeds are donated to the Village for Families and Children. Enjoy this great happy hour the first and third Friday of every month.
Hooker Brewery
16 Tobey Rd. Bloomfield, CT
www.hookerbeer.com
Rosedale Farm and Vineyards
Spend an afternoon sampling some of their vintage wines and wandering the beautiful grounds.
Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 30. $9 per wine tasting
Rosedale Farm and Vineyards,
25 East Weatogue St. Simsbury, CT
www.rosedale1920.com
Milford Oyster Festival
Seafood lovers special! Oysters will be the main focus but vendors will be selling all different types of seafood to enjoy. Do not miss the oyster shucking contest.
Aug. 18 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Milford Center and Harbor
Free admission
www.milfordoysterfestival.com