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This Saturday is CT Open House at Mellow Monkey from 9am-7pm. Just one of over 15 events happening in Stratford, Connecticut that allow you to be a tourist in your own town. Mellow Monkey 360 Sniffens Lane Stratford, CT 888-300-0631 Also Open Daily Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm Sunday 10am-4pm #ctopenhouseday2018 #ctopenhouse #ctopenhouseday @ctvisit #stratford #stratfordct #stratfordctbusiness #tourist #connecticut #connecticutmagazine (at The Showroom at Mellow Monkey)

This Saturday June 9th is the best day of the year to be a tourist in your own state - not to mention show it off to friends and family who don't live here. Stratford, Connecticut has over 15 participating organizations and businesses showing themselves off during CT Open House Day - more than Hartford, More than Foxwoods. More than any other town or city in Connecticut. Here's just a few visits you need to make in Stratford: Fairfield Craft Ales From 1 p.m. until 9 p.m., guests receive two flights of beer for $13 ($18 value). Goody Bassett's Ice Cream From 2 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., visitors receive 10% off any order of $10 or more. Homewood Inn and suites Stratford Guests recieve 15% off best available rate on June 9 and June 10 (based on availability). Mellow Monkey Open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Offering: * Free gift to the first 100 visitors (no purchase necessary). * Raffle prizes. * 25% off any one item*. * Free ice cream (courtesy of Connecticut Ice Cream Trucks), * Potter’s wheel demonstrations by Nichols Pottery CT National Helicopter Museum Free admission from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Open Door Tea Activities include: * 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m.: Tea Tasting * 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Tea 101 Class * 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m.: Learn about the benefits of herbal teas. Paradice-cream From noon until 10 p.m. buy one get one free slushee. Sterling House Community Center Open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Enjoy tours on the hour (10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m.), participants of the tours receive a tote bag, and light refreshments offered throughout the day. Stratford Historical Society Free admission from noon until 3 p.m. Stratford Public Library Open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., offering a variety of events for all ages. Two Roads Brewing Company Open from noon until 9 p.m., and offering $1 off tours and a 15% off Connecticut-themed merchandise. The Historic William Perry House Open from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., with free historical tours of the 1697 Colonial home. Zack's Frozen Yogurt Free Cone with any $10 order #ctopenhouseday2018 #ctopenhouse #ctopenhouseday @ctopenhouse @ctvisit (at The Showroom at Mellow Monkey)

This Saturday June 9th is the best day of the year to be a tourist in your own state - not to mention show it off to friends and family who don't live here. Stratford, Connecticut has over 15 participating organizations and businesses showing themselves off during CT Open House Day - more than Hartford, More than Foxwoods. More than any other town or city in Connecticut. Here's just a few visits you need to make in Stratford: Audubon Connecticut at Stratford Point Special Saturday Opening Hours 7:30am - 12 noon Guided Tour at 8am Beach House Grill & Bar at Short Beach Open from 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m., offering guests 10% off all food and alcohol beverages (tax and gratuity does not apply). Boothe Memorial Park and Museum Open from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., offering the first 100 visitors complimentary refreshments. All buildings will be open, along with guided tours of the Homestead House. Christ Episcopal Church Stratford CT Burying Ground William Samuel Johnson, a framer of the Constitution and first president of Columbia lies buried in Christ Church Cemetery. Costumes guides will interpret his life as well as others who are interred in the historic cemetery from noon until 3 p.m. #ctopenhouseday2018 #ctopenhouse #ctopenhouseday @ctopenhouse @ctvisit (at The Showroom at Mellow Monkey)