SUMMER IN KENT

“Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August." — Jenny Han

Summertime brings with it not only welcomed warm weather, but a sense of adventure and possibility. That’s why we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy the weather and activities that Kent has to offer. Between hikes in nature or walking through our town, you will discover a myriad of places to visit.

Try hiking at the famous Kent Falls State Park where you can take photos of “Connecticut’s Highest” Waterfall. Or explore the many trails in Macedonia State Park or listen to the roar of the waters that surround Bull’s Bridge Covered Bridge. We have 87.6 miles of hiking trails from which to choose. Pick your park. We have just about everything to keep you busy for weeks! If you like walking, gear up for a fantastic hike on the Appalachian Trail. Or explore the CT Audubon Society’s Deer Pond Farm in Sherman for wonderful nature observations.

Support our local farmers who offer a great selection of produce, plants, flowers and home-baked goods. The Kent CT Farmers Market is open Fridays from 3:00 til 6:00 and running through October. The Kent Farmers Market is located on the Kent Land Trust field at 37 South Main Street, directly across Route 7 from the Kent Greenhouse & Gardens.

Take a walk through Kent and discover incredible restaurants, bakeries and cafes, on the Kent Green, along Main Street and into the Kent Barns.  You will experience distinctive shops and boutiques,  outstanding art galleries, antique dealers,  private schools and museums such as the CT Antique Machinery Association, the Eric Sloane Museum, Seven Hearths, and the Kent Historical Society. The Kent Memorial Library’s Annual Book Sale is held every weekend for the summer. Current best sellers, books catering to all interests, prices start as low as 50 cents and an expanded collection of jigsaw puzzles! The hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday Mondays. (*weather permitting)

You may find as you stroll about town that time suddenly stands still as you engage in conversation with local shopkeepers. Relax and stay overnight at one of our impeccable inns and bed & breakfasts.

Beginning July 7 and continuing to August 11, enjoy free concerts on Friday evenings provided by the Kent Land Trust, Kent Lions Club, the Kent Greenhouse & Gardens, and the Kent Park & Recreation. Held on the Kent Land Trust field, Route 7, across from the Kent Greenhouse.  Click here for the full schedule. Rain cancels.

The Annual Kent Sidewalk Sale Days takes place Thursday August 3 through Sunday August 6. You won’t want to miss the sales, food and entertainment during the week. Sponsored by the Kent Chamber of Commerce, Tarot in Thyme/Chestnut Woodworking & Antique Flooring, St. Andrew’s Church, Kent Greenhouse & Gardens and 45 on Main Coffee & Creamery!

Visit our community calendar here for more information and additional events.