Litchfield September Nor’easter Survival Guide
While Mother Nature’s intentions for the weekend finally forced the cancellation of Family Nature Day at White Memorial, a little rain and wind can’t completely wash out a rewarding Litchfield weekend. If you’re looking to make the most of a stormy few days, we’ve put together a 5-step survival guide to keep you cozy, entertained, and well-fed.
So, grab your umbrellas and storm gear—here are five great ways to maximize your Litchfield weekend in the rain!
☕ 1. Fuel Up (and we don’t mean putting gas in the car)
Our many fine coffee shops and scratch bakeries are Haven #1 in stormy weather, from Toast & Co. to Espresso59, The Bakehouse, Krafted Brew Lab, Arethusa a mano, Jackie’s, Patty’s and beyond. Go here to find your place of comfort and warmth: visitlitchfieldct.com/coffee-tea-baked-goods-sweets
🧺 2. Stock Up for Hunkering Down at Home
We love the juxtaposition of braving the elements for some bracing rainy day adventures and then returning home to a warm fire, a nice dinner and a sheltered evening. The Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market, from 10–1 at the Litchfield Firehouse, is the place to get what you need for delicious home-cooked meals to help ride out the storm. litchfieldfarmersmarket.org
🏛️ 3. Steep in Litchfield History
A rainy day is the perfect time to explore Litchfield’s storied past. Head to the Litchfield History Museum to check out their 250th anniversary exhibits, Legends and Lore: Reconsidering Perspectives of the American Revolution and One People: Portraits of the Early Republic. Afterwards, pop over to the Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School to step into the nation’s very first law school building. Both sites offer warm, dry, and fascinating indoor spaces to wander. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, and admission is free. litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/museums/litchfield-history-museum
📚 4. Discover Litchfield’s ‘Hidden’ Bookstore
Swing by the FCC Bookstore from 10–3 Saturday to pick up the perfect read for the stormy weekend. Located in the basement of the First Congregational Church, the bookstore has thousands of books in categories including: Fiction, Cookbooks, Gardening, Crafts, Music, American/World History, Sports, Current Issues, Coffee Table Books, Children’s books, Travel, Religion, Biography, Adventure, True Crime and more. fcclitchfield.com/bookstore
🎬 5. Lights, Camera, Action: The Classic Rainy Day Escape
Take in a film at the Bantam Cinema & Arts Center! Playing this weekend is Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor. She must face what comes next as sparks fly. Learn more + tickets: bantamcinema.org