Looking for a gentler, more relaxing, spiritually fulfilling form of exercise? Our free tai-chi classes, taught by Master Malee Khow will help to stretch and strengthen the mind and body in a serene environment through a beautiful series of easy-to-learn movements combined with breathing and self-acupressure. 

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Experience the island vibes of the Caribbean; no passport required. The Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival brings the Caribbean to you with a carnival, island cuisine, tropical drinks, and island rhythms performed by internationally renowned musicians during a free, day-long, family-friendly festival.

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Take the stage at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza for RiverBarre, our free class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Barre is a total-body-toning workout based on a combination of ballet movement, yoga alignment and Pilates core work. You’ll feel the burn with these low-impact body weight exercises that i

Build muscles and take your workout up a notch with an HIIT class from Doomsday Fitness. Bring water and energy to this free and motivating class in Great River Park.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, on our website, or on venmo @river

Join us every Wednesday night through August for a free yoga class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Stretch and strengthen your body and mind in this class designed to link movement with breath, allowing you to unwind and connect. This class is a perfect blend of all levels of yoga to music that will clear yo

Dance, dance, dance the day away at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in this one-hour heart-pumping Zumba workout Thursday nights through August. This class is led by instructors from Hartford Sweat.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, o

Looking for a gentler, more relaxing, spiritually fulfilling form of exercise? Our free tai-chi classes, taught by Master Malee Khow will help to stretch and strengthen the mind and body in a serene environment through a beautiful series of easy-to-learn movements combined with breathing and self-acupressure. 

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Take the stage at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza for RiverBarre, our free class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Barre is a total-body-toning workout based on a combination of ballet movement, yoga alignment and Pilates core work. You’ll feel the burn with these low-impact body weight exercises that i

Build muscles and take your workout up a notch with an HIIT class from Doomsday Fitness. Bring water and energy to this free and motivating class in Great River Park.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, on our website, or on venmo @river

Join us every Wednesday night through August for a free yoga class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Stretch and strengthen your body and mind in this class designed to link movement with breath, allowing you to unwind and connect. This class is a perfect blend of all levels of yoga to music that will clear yo

Dance, dance, dance the day away at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in this one-hour heart-pumping Zumba workout Thursday nights through August. This class is led by instructors from Hartford Sweat.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, o

The Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestra presents a dynamic, one-hour patriotic concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The program features iconic works including The Star-Spangled Banner, Copland’s Variations on a Shaker Melody, Berlin’s God Bless America, Ward’s America, the Beautiful,

Celebrate Asian and Pacific Island cultures through traditional music and dance, hands-on art activities, food, and martial arts demonstrations on the upper plaza with community and club teams racing on the river. Register a team, or cheer on your favorite paddlers. Learn more about dragon boating here.

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Looking for a gentler, more relaxing, spiritually fulfilling form of exercise? Our free tai-chi classes, taught by Master Malee Khow will help to stretch and strengthen the mind and body in a serene environment through a beautiful series of easy-to-learn movements combined with breathing and self-acupressure. 

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Take the stage at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza for RiverBarre, our free class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Barre is a total-body-toning workout based on a combination of ballet movement, yoga alignment and Pilates core work. You’ll feel the burn with these low-impact body weight exercises that i

Recreational Community Team
Give Paddling a Try with our Recreational Community Team! This is the perfect way to try dragon boating or continue recreational paddling. Participate in a welcoming team environment – no experience necessary. Opportunities to participate in other dragon boat-related events regionally will , ...

Build muscles and take your workout up a notch with an HIIT class from Doomsday Fitness. Bring water and energy to this free and motivating class in Great River Park.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, on our website, or on venmo @river

Join us every Wednesday night through August for a free yoga class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Stretch and strengthen your body and mind in this class designed to link movement with breath, allowing you to unwind and connect. This class is a perfect blend of all levels of yoga to music that will clear yo

Dance, dance, dance the day away at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in this one-hour heart-pumping Zumba workout Thursday nights through August. This class is led by instructors from Hartford Sweat.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, o

Bring your peeps to pops by the river. The Middletown Symphonic Band performs your big-band favorites backed by a beautiful river view.

Summer Pops is made possible by the C. Henry and Mary E.G. Olmsted Fund at the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation.

Looking for a gentler, more relaxing, spiritually fulfilling form of exercise? Our free tai-chi classes, taught by Master Malee Khow will help to stretch and strengthen the mind and body in a serene environment through a beautiful series of easy-to-learn movements combined with breathing and self-acupressure. 

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Take the stage at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza for RiverBarre, our free class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Barre is a total-body-toning workout based on a combination of ballet movement, yoga alignment and Pilates core work. You’ll feel the burn with these low-impact body weight exercises that i

Build muscles and take your workout up a notch with an HIIT class from Doomsday Fitness. Bring water and energy to this free and motivating class in Great River Park.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, on our website, or on venmo @river

Join us every Wednesday night through August for a free yoga class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Stretch and strengthen your body and mind in this class designed to link movement with breath, allowing you to unwind and connect. This class is a perfect blend of all levels of yoga to music that will clear yo

Dance, dance, dance the day away at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in this one-hour heart-pumping Zumba workout Thursday nights through August. This class is led by instructors from Hartford Sweat.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, o

Looking for a gentler, more relaxing, spiritually fulfilling form of exercise? Our free tai-chi classes, taught by Master Malee Khow will help to stretch and strengthen the mind and body in a serene environment through a beautiful series of easy-to-learn movements combined with breathing and self-acupressure. 

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Our youth rowing program blends urban and suburban participants who practice and race together, giving both groups the opportunity to learn from one another in our own version of a magnet school for rowers. Learn more and register here.

Important Dates:

• Monday, August 31, 5:30 – 6:30 pm: Parent/Athlete Meeting, B

Take the stage at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza for RiverBarre, our free class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Barre is a total-body-toning workout based on a combination of ballet movement, yoga alignment and Pilates core work. You’ll feel the burn with these low-impact body weight exercises that i