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Offline at Hill-Stead

REGISTER HERE. Saturday, June 21 from 3-7pm Unplug and recharge at Hill-Stead’s first ever offline event! Inspired by the Offline Club, a global movement where you check your phone at the door and reconnect with people and real-life experiences, we will host a day of crafts, music, and more! Bring your own supplies for relaxation or use ours. Pack a picnic and blanket to enjoy a meal with friends. This free event will help you step away from the screens…

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June 21, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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35 Mountain Rd
Farmington, CT United States

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REGISTER HERE.
Saturday, June 21 from 3-7pm
Unplug and recharge at Hill-Stead’s first ever offline event! Inspired by the Offline Club, a global movement where you check your phone at the door and reconnect with people and real-life experiences, we will host a day of crafts, music, and more! Bring your own supplies for relaxation or use ours. Pack a picnic and blanket to enjoy a meal with friends. This free event will help you step away from the screens and step into the magic of Hill-Stead!
Free Event. Registration required.
Offline Experiences:
Watercolors/Pastels
Music in the Sunken Garden
Poetry/Creative Writing
Nature Walks
Knitting/Crochet circles
Cloud gazing
Croquet
Walktails- buy a drink and take it for a walk
Food/Coffee Truck

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American Mural Project

15th Biennial Miniature Print International Exhibition

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Center for Contemporary Printmaking

On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness

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Bruce Museum

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