Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On March 23, 2025, shoppers attended the 50th anniversary of the Mansfield Flea Market at the Mansfield Drive-In, where over 300 vendors and 5,000 visitors gathered for antiques, crafts, and food options — a celebration that began as a family tradition in 1975. The event runs on Sundays from late March until the Sunday before Thanksgiving and has grown into Eastern Connecticut’s largest flea market — drawing visitors from nearby states. CT Insider
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A multi-vehicle crash on Saturday around 9:02 a.m. on Willard Avenue in Newington killed three family members and involved three cars and five people, with officials asking drivers to avoid the area. WTNH News 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested early Friday morning in Wethersfield—police said he was found asleep in a self-driving car on I-91. WFSB-TV
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Hartford Caribbean Dance Fitness Camp
7-9 p.m. — Warehouse 635 — Fun event — Experience the world's most electrifying Caribbean dance fitness class with all fitness levels welcome.
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Romeo and Juliet
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Ticket prices vary — An intoxicating blend of tragedy and hope unfolds in this timeless tale of young love.
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Romeo and Juliet - Theatrical Production
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the intoxicating blend of tragedy and hope in a classic tale of young love.
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2025 NAfME All-Eastern Conference
April 24-27 — Connecticut Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Advocate, elevate, and celebrate music education at this enriching conference.
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Mark Wood Performance
7-11 p.m. — Kingswood Oxford School — Tickets available — Experience an evening of music with Emmy-winning composer and recording artist Mark Wood.
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HYPERGLOW Hartford 2025
8-11 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets available — Experience America’s largest glow party with neon lights and live performances.
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Earth Day Celebration at Mill Street Marketplace
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Mill Street Marketplace — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with a vendor market featuring sustainability, live music, and delicious food options.
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Hartford Yard Goats vs. Chesapeake Baysox
7:10-11:10 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Hartford Yard Goats take on the Chesapeake Baysox in an exciting baseball matchup.
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Spanish Parenting Education Class
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Catholic Charities — Free — Engage in a comprehensive parenting education class tailored for Spanish-speaking families.
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Hartford Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Concert
2-6 p.m. — Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art — Ticket prices vary — Experience enchanting chamber music set against the backdrop of beautiful art exhibitions.
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