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East Hampton 06424
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Weekend of Apr 17 - Apr 19, 2026
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WEEKEND SNAPSHOT
Crisp spring air with highs in the mid-50s; Friday is your pick for sun before clouds thicken on Sunday.
Major bridge work begins on Route 16, shifting local traffic patterns toward the village center.
⚡ If You Only Do One Thing
Collecting China: Missionary Assemblages Exhibition
Saturday, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
"A sophisticated, climate-controlled deep dive into 19th-century history that avoids the mud-season hiking trails and the wind off Lake Pocotopaug."
PRO TIP: Park at the Mansfield Freeman Center lot (off Washington Terrace) to avoid the main campus congestion of Admitted Students Day.
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📍 Top Spots
Family Bingo Night
Sunday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM • VFW Post 5095, East Hampton
A classic community gathering with cash prizes and local food, sponsored by the VFW.
Best For: Multi-generational families • Cost: Varies by card count
Senior Thesis Exhibition
Fri/Sat, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Zilkha Gallery, Middletown
High-concept contemporary art installations from the next generation of Wesleyan's creative talent.
Best For: Art lovers and solo explorers • Cost: Free
Acoustic Duo: Andersen & Pousette-Dart
Saturday, 8:00 PM • The Kate, Old Saybrook
A double-bill of classic folk-rock featuring two legendary singer-songwriters in an intimate setting.
Best For: Music purists / Date Night • Cost: $45 - $55
Choose Your Mode
Mode: Family
East Hampton Public Library: Storytelling Series
Free
Friday morning • Main Street, East Hampton
Perfect for younger kids while school is in session or for home-school meetups.
Tip: The library lot fills fast; use the adjacent municipal lot behind the Town Hall.
Mode: Date Night
Middletown Culinary Tour
Varies
Friday evening • Main Street, Middletown
Avoid the East Hampton bridge traffic and enjoy the densest collection of independent dining in CT.
Tip: Reservations at Luce or Esca are mandatory for Friday nights in 2026.
Weekend at a Glance
FRI evening
Zilkha Gallery Senior Art Opening
Artsy
SAT afternoon
Wesleyan 'Collecting China' Exhibition
Culture
SUN morning
Community Bingo at VFW
Local Vibe
⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs
Route 16 Bridge Replacement (Salmon River)
Ongoing, 06424 East Hampton
Expect alternating one-way traffic near the Comstock Bridge. Use Route 66 as an alternative for heading toward Colchester.
I-91 Northbound Exit 16 Closure
Starting Sunday, April 19, Meriden
Exit 16 to East Main Street will be closed. Follow the posted detour to Exit 17.
Putnam Memorial Bridge Weight Restriction
Route 3 over CT River
Vehicles over 20 tons must use I-91 or Route 2 for crossing the river.
🍿 Movies
Top Box Office
Project Hail Mary (PG-13): The sci-fi epic continues its strong run as a must-see on the big screen.
Lee Cronin's The Mummy (R): A horror-first reimagining from the director of Evil Dead Rise.
Scream 7 (R): The slasher franchise reaches a historic box office milestone.
New This Weekend
Normal (R): Bob Odenkirk stars in a high-octane action-thriller written by Derek Kolstad (John Wick).
Mother Mary (R): A24’s latest pop-melodrama starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel.
📅 Plan Ahead
| Date |
Event |
Action |
| Apr 25, 2026 |
A Night of Doowop & Rock & Roll |
Medium - Tickets required |
| Apr 26, 2026 |
Spring Festival |
Low |