Sat. & Sun., May 16 & 17, Camping Weekend,
Ted Lewis Fly Fishing Seminar/Demonstration
Camping Weekend
Join us for the first annual "Camping Weekend". Come visit with local campgrounds representing some of the finest in Connecticut. There will be product reps there to answer your questions. See the newest in camping equipment and gear. There will also be cooking demos. Sign up for a chance to win great giveaways.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Camping Dept. and outside in front of the store.
Ted Lewis Fly Fishing Seminar/Demonstration
Come meet Ted Lewis, native New Englander, and let him share his 50 years of fishing experience and techniques with you.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Fly Fishing Department - First Floor.
Sat., May 23, CT Boating & PWC/Jet Ski Cert.
CT Boating & PWC/Jet Ski Certification Course
Safe Boating Connecticut will be teaching the CT boating and PWC/Jet ski certification class. The course is available in a one day format on weekends throughout the season. This State Certification is already known as a Boating License and is required by Connecticut residents to operate a boat in Connecticut waters. Certification is recognized by the Coast Guard and is valid throughout the country. Pre-registration is required, please visit
www.safeboatingconnecticut.com to register online or call (203) 659-0414. Click here for PRE-REGISTRATION.
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room by the Candlewood Grill.
Sat., June 6, 20 & July 11, CT Boating & PWC/Jet Ski Cert.
CT Boating & PWC/Jet Ski Certification Course
Safe Boating Connecticut will be teaching the CT boating and PWC/Jet ski certification class. The course is available in a one day format on weekends throughout the season. This State Certification is already known as a Boating License and is required by Connecticut residents to operate a boat in Connecticut waters. Certification is recognized by the Coast Guard and is valid throughout the country. Pre-registration is required, please visit
www.safeboatingconnecticut.com to register online or call (203) 659-0414. Click here for PRE-REGISTRATION.
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room by the Candlewood Grill.
Fri.-Sun. June 12-14, 26-28, U.S.C.G. Capt.'s License
U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License Course - Earn Your OUPV/Six-Pack License in Two Weekends!
Safe Boating America will be teaching the 56 hour USCG Captain's course over two extended weekends in June. Successfully completing this course enables you to apply for your Captain's License without taking any additional tests at the Coast Guard. A Coast Guard License is required to carry passengers for hire such as on a fishing charter, etc. Pre-registration is required and seating is extremely limited. Please visit
www.safeboatingamerica.com to register online or call (203) 659-0414.
9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Location: Second Floor Conference Room by the Candlewood Grille.
Fri.-Sun. June 19-21, Johnson Outdoor Pool Event
Johnson Outdoor Pool Event
Is your old kayak being held together with duct tape? Maybe you don't own one yet? Well, it's definitely time to purchase a new one. Come to our "try before you buy" event, sponsored by Johnson Pools, and get the perfect kayak for your outdoors needs.
Store hours.
Location: Front of Store-Outside.
Birthday Parties at Cabela's
Looking for a place to hold that birthday party?
Why not have it at Cabela's! Cabela's offers a great deal for that birthday guest. Included in the private room rental are shooting gallery tokens, a scavenger hunt, and fish food for the trout ponds. For more info on meals, availability, and reservations please call 860-290-6250.
Subject to availability.
Fish Feeding Schedule
Mondays and Fridays
Join us at the aquarium for our "feeding frenzy." It doesn't take long for our fish to devour the minnows and night crawlers, so make sure you arrive a few minutes early for a good viewing spot! (Days and times are subject to change without notice)
1:00 p.m.
Location: Aquarium in Conservation Mountain.