East Hampton · Weekend of 2026-05-15

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East Hampton 06447

Weekend of May 15 - May 17, 2026

WEEKEND SNAPSHOT

Perfect spring conditions with highs near 68°F and crisp 40°F evenings. Clear skies through Saturday, slight chance of clouds Sunday.

Route 16 bridge replacement activities near Salmon River are beginning to impact local traffic flow.

⚡ If You Only Do One Thing

The 105th Annual St. Sebastian Feast

Saturday, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

"This is a century-old regional landmark event. It offers a higher density of food, culture, and community interaction than any single restaurant or fair in the zip code."

PRO TIP: Avoid the church-adjacent parking; use the free shuttle from the Middle Oak lot on deKoven Drive to bypass the heavy Washington Street congestion.

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📍 Top Spots

Jesus Christ Superstar at Goodspeed

Friday 8:00 PM / Sunday 2:00 PM • Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam

A fresh revival of the iconic rock opera in a world-renowned, historic riverside theater.

Best For: Theater enthusiasts and date nights • Cost: $131+

Middletown Kids Health & Safety Day

Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Main Street, Middletown

Interactive exhibits, bicycle safety rodeo, and a car seat clinic with live music.

Best For: Families with young children • Cost: Free

Fly Fishing at Salmon River

Sunrise to Sunset • Salmon River Trout Management Area

Prime spring hatch season for brown and rainbow trout near the historic Comstock Covered Bridge.

Best For: Solo anglers and nature lovers

Choose Your Mode

Mode: Family

Mel Chomsky's History of the World $15 - $25

Friday, 7:00 PM • Oddfellows Playhouse, Middletown

A world-premiere comedy blending circus and theater that is high-energy enough for teens.

Tip: Street parking on Washington St fills early; use the Melilli Plaza lot.

Mode: Solo

Middletown's Own Jenny & Dave Concert Free

Saturday, 2:00 PM • Russell Library, Broad St

Acoustic sensibilities and blues from local musical ambassadors in an intimate setting.

Tip: Registration is suggested via the library website for updates.

Mode: Date Night

Sunset Dining at Village Center Varies

Saturday, 7:00 PM • Main St, East Hampton

Quiet, local charm before a walk along the lake/Village Center.

Tip: Check the new EV charging stations at the Village Center if you're driving electric.

Weekend at a Glance

FRI evening

St. Sebastian Feast (Opening Night)

Festive

SAT morning

Salmon River Trail Hike

Active

SAT afternoon

Kids Health & Safety Day

Family

SUN afternoon

Jesus Christ Superstar Matinee

Cultural

⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs

Route 16 Bridge Replacement (State Project 0041-0121)

Salmon River crossing on the East Hampton/Colchester line.

Expect alternating one-way traffic; allow an extra 15 minutes if heading to the Comstock Covered Bridge.

Main Street Closures (Middletown)

Main Street between College and Court on Saturday morning.

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🍿 Movies

Top Box Office

Avengers: Doomsday (PG-13): Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as Victor von Doom dominates the charts.

Mortal Kombat II (R): Karl Urban's Johnny Cage debuts in this high-octane sequel holding strong at #2.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 (PG-13): The legacy sequel is drawing massive counter-programming crowds.

New This Weekend

Obsession (R): A psychological thriller about a romantic wish that turns sinister.

In the Grey (R): Guy Ritchie's latest action-thriller starring Henry Cavill.

📅 Plan Ahead

Date	Event	Action
June 19, 2026	Crazy For You	High - Season tickets suggested.
June 27, 2026	Middletown Fireworks Festival	Medium

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