Upcoming Cabelas East Hartford Events
Fri.- Sun., May 1-3, Gun Show
Gun Show
Your local Cabela's will host a Gun Show from May 1 through May 3. The Gun Show will feature hundreds of new and used guns on sale at fantastic prices. Bring in your used guns to trade, sell, or consign. Whether you're in the market for a new firearm or not, you're sure to have a blast at the Cabela's Gun Show.
Store hours.
Location: Hunting Department.
Sat. & Sun., May 2 & 3, CT Boating & PWC/Jet Ski Cert., First Aid Kits, Sunglasses, Salsa, Insect ID
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.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room by the Candlewood Grill.
First Aid Kit 101
Going away for the weekend or on vacation - don't forget your first aid kit. Stop by our camping department and let our expert outfitters show you how to take care of those cuts, scrapes and bruises.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Camping Department.
Maui Jim Sunglasses
Winter is over and the sun is shining brightly. Time for a new pair of sunglasses. Come meet the vendor representative from Maui Jim Sunglasses and let her pick out a new pair to suit your taste and lifestyle.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Sunglass Department.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Come sample our selection of salsa. If you like it mild, medium or hot, we have the right one for you. You can create incredibly healthy low-fat meals just by combining these salsas with your favorite fish, chicken, grains or vegetables.
Saturday & Sunday, Store Hours.
Location: General Store.
Insect Collection & Identification
Be a better fisherman; learn about the insects in our local rivers and streams. Come let David Langer, our expert outfitter, show you how.
Sunday, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: Fly Fishing Department.
Sat., May 9, Ted Lewis Fly Fishing Seminar/Demonstration
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.
Cabela's Camp Weekend
Sat. & Sun., May 16 & 17, Camping Weekend
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.
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, 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.
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.
Fri.- Sun., May 1-3, Gun Show
Gun Show
Your local Cabela's will host a Gun Show from May 1 through May 3. The Gun Show will feature hundreds of new and used guns on sale at fantastic prices. Bring in your used guns to trade, sell, or consign. Whether you're in the market for a new firearm or not, you're sure to have a blast at the Cabela's Gun Show.
Store hours.
Location: Hunting Department.
Sat. & Sun., May 2 & 3, CT Boating & PWC/Jet Ski Cert., First Aid Kits, Sunglasses, Salsa, Insect ID
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.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room by the Candlewood Grill.
First Aid Kit 101
Going away for the weekend or on vacation - don't forget your first aid kit. Stop by our camping department and let our expert outfitters show you how to take care of those cuts, scrapes and bruises.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Camping Department.
Maui Jim Sunglasses
Winter is over and the sun is shining brightly. Time for a new pair of sunglasses. Come meet the vendor representative from Maui Jim Sunglasses and let her pick out a new pair to suit your taste and lifestyle.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Sunglass Department.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Come sample our selection of salsa. If you like it mild, medium or hot, we have the right one for you. You can create incredibly healthy low-fat meals just by combining these salsas with your favorite fish, chicken, grains or vegetables.
Saturday & Sunday, Store Hours.
Location: General Store.
Insect Collection & Identification
Be a better fisherman; learn about the insects in our local rivers and streams. Come let David Langer, our expert outfitter, show you how.
Sunday, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: Fly Fishing Department.
Sat., May 9, Ted Lewis Fly Fishing Seminar/Demonstration
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.
Cabela's Camp Weekend
Sat. & Sun., May 16 & 17, Camping Weekend
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.
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, 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.
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.