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Pack a picnic lunch, bring the football, baseball and Frisbee, and get ready to enjoy some good wholesome fun in the sun when you take the family to Hartford's Goodwin Park. This park was opened in August of 2006 and has been providing an excellent place for families to come and enjoy the city's comfortable climate as well as the facility's excellent amenities and attractions. These include a hugely expansive play area, an impressive playground, picnic areas, and easily accessible walking paths.

Instead of hopping from one place to another tonight, choose to spend your evening at City Steam Brewery Cafe. The reason? This impressive nightspot and restaurant offers plenty of fun all in one place. If you're hungry, the menu features everything from appetizers to sandwiches to even meatloaf. And if you're thirsty, well, let's just say that the chances of your beer mug staying empty are slim to none! Enjoy Pilsner, Porter or City Steam Ale or a frozen concoction from the bar to help you relax and enjoy all the fun in this multi-level establishment. Plus, the Brew Ha Ha Comedy Club is on the premises as well, so there's plenty to smile about! Reservations are required for the comedy show.

Radiance and sparkle are words that are used quite often when you walk through the doors of Hartford's Lux Bond & Green. This is a truly mesmerizing establishment that offers such classic treasures as Tiffany, Waterford, Baccarat, Rolex and Mackenzie-Childs, to mention only a few. They also specialize in fine diamonds and precious gems, and they can custom design any piece of jewelry you can imagine. Also, repair and appraisal are offered in addition to Lux Bond & Green's highly personalized service.

One of Hartford’s premier cultural events is the Caribbean and Jerk Festival. It has been held every August for the past seven years and features both the upper and lower areas of Mortensen Riverfront Plaza transformed into a Caribbean village. The whole family will enjoy the variety of music and dance performances as well as authentic Caribbean fare offered by more than 25 vendors. There is also a children's activity area, a Caribbean carnival, and salsa merengue lessons.