WELCOME SUMMER!

“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy,” the popular George Gershwin song goes. 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. With the help of many dedicated community members, the Kent Land Trust welcomes the public year-round to free hikes and educational programs. Explore the CT Audubon Society’s Deer Pond Farm in Sherman for wonderful nature observations.

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. 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.

Support our local farmers! The Kent CT Farmers Market is held every Friday (rain or shine) on Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00 PM on the Kent Land Trust field, 37 South Main Street (Route 7), across from the Kent Greenhouse. With a variety of vendors including farmers, beer, meals-to-go, baked goods, local honey, homemade crafts, and jewelry, you’ll surely find something you love! 

The Annual Kent Sidewalk Sale Days takes place Thursday August 7 through Sunday August 10. You won’t want to miss the sales, food and entertainment during the week.

Whatever you like to do, we have it. Visit us soon. We have a feeling that if you visit us once, you will want to visit us again.

Visit our community calendar for more information and additional events.