Things To Do

Quassy Amusement Park: Cool Off at this Middletown Water Park

May 10, 2013 By trioonline

When it comes to plain old fun, nothing beats a day at Quassy Amusement Park. They’ve got rides for all age levels, from the Little Dipper Roller Coaster and Boat Ride for the tots, to rides like the Paratrooper and the Free Fall N’ Drop Tower for big kids and adults. When the weather gets hot, head to Quassy Beach and Saturation Station to cool off in a multi-tiered, state of the art jungle gym with water cannons, waterfalls and cascading fountains. It’s a fantastic interactive water park that’s a blast for all ages. You can also take a break on their beach on Lake Quassapaug, with refreshments and beach supplies provided. Ticket prices are varied, with season passes, group rates and individual day passes. See the website for pricing options.

Quassy Amusement Park
RR 64
Middletown, CT 06457
(203) 758-2913
http://www.yelp.com/biz/quassy-amusement-park-middletown

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Fred Astaire Dance Studios

April 24, 2013 By trioonline

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Easter Apple Hunt at Lyman Orchards!

March 26, 2013 By trioonline

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Cafe Fifty Six: Tasty Latin American Fare in Middletown, Connecticut

March 12, 2013 By trioonline

Stop in at Middletown's Café Fifty Six to sample Latin-themed fare from owner and chef Sabrina Cortes. Her culinary creation is the ‘Tacandwich’, a succulent taste pleaser that combines traditional taco ingredients and a freshly baked Portuguese sandwich roll. Try the El Mexicano with roasted chicken, citrus slaw, avocado and salsa. Other tacandwiches include the Argentine with grilled marinated skirt steak, chimichurri sauce and onions, and the Cubano with slow-roasted pork, cheese, pickles and a special Havana sauce. Soups, salads, traditional sandwiches and delectable pastries are also featured at the cheerful little dining spot. Stop in for breakfast to fuel up on freshly baked scones, biscuits and muffins, plus a hearty array of pancakes and egg dishes. Cafe Fifty Six is open for breakfast and lunch.

Cafe Fifty Six
102 Court Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-6633
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-56-middletown

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Middletown Parks & Rec Spring Registration!

February 28, 2013 By trioonline

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Fred Astaire Dance Studio: Happy Feet

February 5, 2013 By trioonline

Put on your dancing shoes and head to Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Middletown, Connecticut. Forget the gym – if you want a great aerobic workout that’s a lot more fun than a treadmill, learn the salsa or the fox trot. Let their award-winning professional dancers teach you how to move like a pro, whether you’re doing the rumba, quick step, tango or waltz. Dancing is the perfect opportunity to improve your muscle tone and get a great cardio workout while having fun and meeting new people. Their dance curriculum covers the full range of American, Latin-American, International Style and Exhibition dances. Their trophy system lets you track your progress as you move through the different dance levels. See the website for class schedules and introductory offers.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio Middletown
19 Tuttle Place
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 788-7150
http://www.yelp.com/biz/fred-astaire-dance-studio-middletown

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NoRA Cupcake Company: Some of Middletown’s Tastiest Treats

January 8, 2013 By trioonline

Yum, yum and super-yum is what fans of NoRA Cupcake Company are saying about their delectable little confections. These aren’t your granny’s boring old cupcakes – they’re inventive ‘new generation’ cupcakes using non-traditional sweet and savory recipes and ingredients, with elaborate decorations that turn them into artistic wonders. Sweet flavors include Raspberry Lemonade, Banana Cream Pie, Tiramisu, Pumpkin Pecan Pie, Pink Velvet, Key Lime, Peach Cobbler and Mexican Wedding Cake. Apple Bourbon Crumble, Tomato Basil, Figgy Blue Cheese and Herbed Goat Cheese are some of the savory flavors. No time to stop into their store? Find their cupcake truck ‘lil Nora’ at different locations every day. Follow them on facebook or twitter to see locations. Middletown's NoRA Cupcake Company is open Tuesday sthrough Sundays.

NoRA Cupcake Company
700 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 788-3150
http://www.yelp.com/biz/nora-cupcake-company-middletown

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Midnight On Main Street 2013

December 26, 2012 By trioonline

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R/C Retro Movies 12: A Cinematic Trip

December 20, 2012 By trioonline

Need to escape into the alternate universe that only a great movie can provide? Middletown's R/C Retro Movies is the place to do it, no matter what type of flick is your filmic fave. The latest Hollywood action blockbuster in 3-D? Check. A Pixar animation movie for the kids? Check. How ‘bout a romantic chick-flick to make your heart go pitter-patter? Chances are, they’ve got that, too. They’ve also got an all new digital projection system, digital sound, stadium seating and comfy rocking chair seats. What more could you ask for when it comes to watching a great flick with the latest technology in a super-comfy setting? Grab a big bucket of popcorn, a tall, fizzy soda and you’re good to go. Check out their specials on Bargain Tuesdays. See the R/C Retro Movies 12 website for film schedules.

R/C Retro Movies 12
140 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-4000
http://www.yelp.com/biz/r-c-metro-movies-12-middletown