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Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides

REGISTER Please join us on Saturday, August 16 between 6pm and 8pm for tethered hot air balloon rides, inspired by the presentation from Professor Carol Armstrong about how ballooning impacted Monet’s art. Please meet on Hill-Stead’s West Lawn for the rides. This event has been rescheduled from the July 19 program. Tickets will be honored from the previous date. Tickets Adults $35; Children under 18 $25 Balloon Sponsor

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August 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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35 Mountain Rd
Farmington, CT United States

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Please join us on Saturday, August 16 between 6pm and 8pm for tethered hot air balloon rides, inspired by the presentation from Professor Carol Armstrong about how ballooning impacted Monet’s art. Please meet on Hill-Stead’s West Lawn for the rides.
This event has been rescheduled from the July 19 program. Tickets will be honored from the previous date.
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Adults $35; Children under 18 $25
Balloon Sponsor

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