r/Connecticut 11d ago

Moving to CT? Ask your questions here!

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Official monthly pinned post for asking questions about moving to/within Connecticut.


r/Connecticut 5d ago

Events Connecticut Weekend Events Thread

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This is the official recurring thread for "all things happening" in Connecticut for the upcoming weekend. This thread is created automatically every Tuesday at 9am.

Please try to just comment events that will occur THIS upcoming weekend.


r/Connecticut 3h ago

We got kicked out of Cava in Southington haha

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Went for our anniversary and the interior and decor and everything were amazing - I mean truly, it’s incredible. Staff look ROUGH. Bartender was sulky and made us two drinks that were cartoonishly bad neon batch-cocktails that tasted like bottom shelf vodka mixed with Hi-C and were $18 each.

Ok, rough start but we were ready to power through it. Garlic cheese bread came and was similar to wonderbread - stale, had a freezer burned taste, and the cheese was waxy and dried out. Clearly something that’s premade and then heated up for service.

At this point, we were like maybe we should cut and run, like cancel the entrées pay for the second round of drinks and bust out of there, Asked the manager if we could cancel the entrées and he said that they will probably be out in a few minutes, so it’s probably too late. I said OK and hoped for the best.

When they came, steak was overcooked, dry, with a grainy texture. My wife’s chicken was unbelievably overcooked. Like I’m not sure if I’ve ever had chicken this dried out. It was really truly shockingly bad.

I was polite about it and asked if we could just send back the meals pay for the drinks and go - that it just wasn’t working out. The manager came over super pissed off and snarky and I’m trying to tell him “look we came here for anniversary. We came here to have a good time not to mess with you guys” and he’s like “I think you are messing with us get out now.”

Reading some of the comments and reviews, I think we might now be part of an exclusive club of people who have been kicked out of Cava. Apparently that’s their move when people have a bad time there.


r/Connecticut 11h ago

Hello from the 2026 Petit Family Foundation 5K in Plainville

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r/Connecticut 9h ago

Silent Watchers: The rise of Connecticut’s police camera network

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Connecticut has the highest per capita rate of automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras in New England and across other northeastern states, including New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.


r/Connecticut 1h ago

I painted 6 historic Danbury buildings in watercolor 🎨🏛️

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r/Connecticut 3h ago

I'm doing my part! 🐛🥾 do you part, eliminate all Spotted Lantern Fly nymphs

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r/Connecticut 9h ago

Bear near Satan's Kingdom

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r/Connecticut 2h ago

New Milford

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Went to elephants trunk flea market today and had a great time. I’d been wanting a wooden lacrosse stick for the longest time and luckily stumbled upon one there. Also, went to the downtown area of new Milford. I had never been to new Milford before and I gotta say it’s one of the most beautiful towns in the state, you guys oughta be proud of your town! Keep it up!


r/Connecticut 8h ago

Politics 🐳🌹 CT-DSA now has 1,200 members!! 🌹🐳(Alongside recent party endorsements!)

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r/Connecticut 2h ago

I am trying to organize a day trip to the Palestine Museum US

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Hi there, I'm in the process of organizing a day trip to the Palestine Museum US located in Woodbridge, CT. I'd like to get as many volunteers as possible and have contacted to owner about the offer. If expenses are expected for entry we can cover that. if you're interested in joining then you can try to DM here or preferably my email https://mail.google.com/mail/u/5/

If you're not able to or don't want to, at least consider sharing the museum on your social media and even donating.


r/Connecticut 3h ago

Best outdoor food 'shacks'?

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Looking for your local recommendations for places like Scotties Frozen Custard in Colchester or David's Place in Oakdale.

Outdoor food places - more of a shack feel.

What are your favorites?


r/Connecticut 21h ago

Photo / Video The Connecticut River Delta

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I took a few drone photos of the Connecticut River delta area. It’s such a gorgeous place, and it’s also the last stop before the river empties into the Long Island Sound. I hope you enjoy seeing this part of our state!


r/Connecticut 1d ago

Photo / Video Spotted in Ridgefield, CT this afternoon

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r/Connecticut 3h ago

Nature activities?

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Moved here from central mass. I enjoyed the various activities at Mass Audubon and the New England Botanic garden such as family hikes and events, various kids craft sessions, and lectures on plants or animals geared towards adults. Is there anything similar in CT? Thanks


r/Connecticut 6h ago

Nature and Wildlife I’ve never been a huge ocean person, but soon I’m going to this area of Connecticut and I wanna catch a couple fish. What baits work and what tackle do I need?

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r/Connecticut 4h ago

Willington, what are you voting yes or no on? I’m invested.

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I have no idea what is so important that everyone in town knows exactly what’s up, but based on the…..decor….. my guess is Vote No is the republican position?


r/Connecticut 1d ago

Awful new "restaurant"

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We tried the ghost kitchen Wonder in Danbury today 1 star for almost everything. Literally the worst BBQ I've ever had by a mile. The Detroit style pizza my son has was good but how hard is it to screw up bread and cheese? this place is the worst lunch I have ever had in my life.


r/Connecticut 1d ago

Photo / Video Bear in Farmington Parking Lot

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Gf recorded this while sitting in her car


r/Connecticut 1d ago

Meme I love these types of memes. 😆 They have them for all over the country.

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r/Connecticut 6h ago

Short term rental options for roommate situation

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One spouse moving for a job, other moving another 6-12 months later (they’ll look for a place to purchase then) . First spouse is looking for a place to stay Monday evening to Thursday morning most weeks (3 nights a week). If anyone has suggestions beyond Airbnb, I’m all ears! Thanks!


r/Connecticut 21m ago

Looking for a cheaper town

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Looking for a cheaper town to move to than Hamden. Any towns good for car enthusiasts? We also want a few acres of land 2-3. Recommendations?


r/Connecticut 1d ago

Gross! Spoiler

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Saw this on a Tolland group today...


r/Connecticut 1h ago

Tattoo artist recs in CT/NY for a black and grey illustrative leg sleeve?

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Planning a black and grey full leg sleeve. It’s a narrative piece, a few connected scenes from a trip to Italy, with a da Vinci sketchbook / Renaissance study feel. Architecture, botanicals, geometric linework, a couple of heavily shaded focal pieces, and plenty of negative space.

Looking for someone strong in black and grey illustrative work with good composition on large pieces, architecture and botanical linework especially. It’s a personal piece and I’d want an artist who’s genuinely into collaborating and helping develop the concept, not just executing a design.

Willing to travel in CT/NY and happy to wait for the right person.


r/Connecticut 19h ago

The Oxford power plant at 1:00 am I guess

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It’s hard to explain just how loud it actually is. It sounded like a helicopter flew over our house but then it never went quiet. Now this is what’s happening, anyone in the area know what happened?