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Hartford
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofit Shootin Star Equestrian Scholarships in Ledyard held a fundraiser to help veterans and people with special needs gain horse therapy and expand therapeutic programs. The event will increase access to these services across Connecticut. FOX61
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Breeze Airways started its bi-weekly nonstop route from Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks to Louisville on Friday, marking five years of service at Bradley as the carrier has served over 2.1 million passengers (using state-of-the-art Airbus A220/300s). FOX61
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 26, students from Conard, Hall and Newington high schools were honored at an American Legion Hayes-Velhage Post 96 military induction ceremony at West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium; friends, family and local leaders gathered plus supported the inductees as they prepare for military or ROTC service. We-Ha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UConn added two transfer players to its men’s basketball team as part of a busy offseason. Guard Jaye Nash, a junior from Jacksonville State, and wing Isaiah Shaw, set for his final season from Northern Arizona, boost the roster ahead of the upcoming season. FOX61
- ➤ Aneesah Morrow led the Sun to their second win of 2026 with her seventh double-double as they defeated the Los Angeles Sparks in Hartford. Connecticut Post
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Wishes on Wheels Car Show
11 AM – 3 PM — Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field — Admission details not specified — Enjoy a variety of classic cars, food trucks, and live music in support of a good cause.
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40th Annual Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Aqua Turf Club — Click for reservations — Celebrate 40 years of sports and community spirit at this fundraising banquet.
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Simsbury Land Trust 50th Anniversary Dinner
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Rosedale Farms & Vineyards — Tickets required — Celebrate stewardship and community with music, food, and a keynote from Marshall Epstein.
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Wine & Roses Fundraiser
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Pond House Cafe — $150 per person — Enjoy a cocktail reception and live music while supporting Elizabeth Park Conservancy.
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Moth-Style Storytelling Evening
7-9 p.m. — Hartford Flavor Company — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of entertaining true stories told live by local storytellers.
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Wethersfield Bicycle Festival and Swap Meet
8 a.m.–12 p.m. — Hanmer Elementary School — Free admission — Discover a variety of bicycles, parts, and enjoy family games at this vibrant community gathering.
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Sounds of Summer Concert Series
— 5:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music by local bands in a family-friendly atmosphere with scenic views.
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Haiden Henderson Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Webster — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of Haiden Henderson in Hartford's vibrant venue.
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Latino Comedy Fest 2026
7-11:30 p.m. — The Bushnell Performing Arts Center — Ticket price varies — Laugh your heart out while supporting Latin culture at this unique comedy show and fundraiser.
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Art in the Park 2026
10 AM – 4 PM — Center Memorial Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant outdoor show featuring over 200 exceptional artists, crafters, and performers.
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