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Visit Chester CT Chester CT is a unique and historical town that celebrates art, history, music, theater and cuisine.

Have you ever tried a matcha martini? No? Well, tonight you can! Three Fates is unveiling a new matcha martini for Fir...
09/04/2026

Have you ever tried a matcha martini? No? Well, tonight you can! Three Fates is unveiling a new matcha martini for First Friday... head on over to 1 North Main Street (the stone building) and grab yourself a taste!

Three Fates: Coffee, Wine, Cocktails & Small Plates is a micro-restaurant in Chester, built on the belief that conscious, responsible sourcing is the true language of hospitality. From our matcha and house-made espresso blend, served with farm-fresh milk, to a natural and biodynamic wine program, craft cocktails, and farm-to-table small plates, every detail speaks with quiet intention—and it all looks effortless.

Three Fates
1 North Main Street, Chester
https://explorethreefates.com/
Open 8am–10pm weekdays, until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 9am–3pm on Sundays.

One of our newest Chester businesses is the Tucker Oyster Co. We're thrilled to have Sam and his team here to bring us t...
09/04/2026

One of our newest Chester businesses is the Tucker Oyster Co. We're thrilled to have Sam and his team here to bring us the freshest, most delicious Connecticut oysters - especially on First Friday!

Tucker Oyster Co. will be shucking at tonight from 5:00 to 7:00, so head on over, grab a beer, and enjoy some of nature's most delectable phenomena.

https://www.tuckeroysterco.com/

As you stroll through First Friday in Chester tonight from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., stop by for a glass of bubbly and visit Di...
09/04/2026

As you stroll through First Friday in Chester tonight from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., stop by for a glass of bubbly and visit Dina at the Dina Varano Gallery to view the latest collection of gold, pearls, and diamonds!

Handcrafted by Dina in her Chester studio, each piece is uniquely beautiful.

Dina Varano Gallery
27 Main Street, Chester
http://www.dinavarano.com/


Sip & Shop for a cause at Montgomery and Taggert Bookshop! Enjoy extra hours and complimentary wine while you shop on Fr...
09/03/2026

Sip & Shop for a cause at Montgomery and Taggert Bookshop! Enjoy extra hours and complimentary wine while you shop on Friday, 9/4, from 5 pm - 8 pm.

10% of all bookstore sales will be donated to Homeward Bound CT. Thank you to The Wayfinder Society for sponsoring this event!

🐶 Homeward Bound CT is a local nonprofit organization of volunteers who help rescue dogs find safe, loving homes. They also organize the annual Chester Dog Fair, a weekend of fun for dog owners and dogs alike, with fun activities, "paws-on" demonstrations, food trucks, live music, beer and wine tents, and over 60 vendors. This year's event will take place at the Chester Fairgrounds on 9/19 & 9/20 from 10 am - 3 pm.

🕊 The Wayfinder Society, located at the center of downtown Chester, offers a uniquely curated selection of whimsical goods and antique curiosities from around the globe. Join them for a free in-store guided meditation session every Monday at 6:30 pm.

Enjoy extra hours for dining, shopping, and live music throughout Chester Village every First Friday of the month from 5pm-8pm.

📚 Montgomery and Taggert Bookshop, Connecticut’s first romance-themed bookstore, is located at 26 Water Street, Chester.



I mean, come on - who doesn't love flowers? And these bouquets are pretty spectacular! Pick up one (or two) for your s...
09/03/2026

I mean, come on - who doesn't love flowers? And these bouquets are pretty spectacular! Pick up one (or two) for your special person (or yourself) during the First Friday festivities in Chester tomorrow.

The Flower Lady is a boutique floral design studio specializing in thoughtfully designed, handcrafted bouquets and arrangements made with premium seasonal blooms.

First Friday bouquets will be available on the porch at The Hive on the corner of Maple and Main Streets. And if you can't make it this Friday, visit her website at https://www.theflowerladyct.com/.

Tomorrow night is First Friday in Chester... visit Arch One Glass to see what you can make in a glass-making class. Ther...
09/03/2026

Tomorrow night is First Friday in Chester... visit Arch One Glass to see what you can make in a glass-making class.

There will be demonstrations on how to make glass icicles and glass Christmas tree ornaments... yes, it's almost that time of year! And grab information on the upcoming glass classes, which are fun ways to learn how to melt and blow glass.

Arch One Glass
Main Street, Chester
https://arch1glass.com


This Friday, while you're strolling around Chester, stop in to AcousticMusic.org! Before the Art of the Guitar Series ki...
09/03/2026

This Friday, while you're strolling around Chester, stop in to AcousticMusic.org!

Before the Art of the Guitar Series kicks off with Prairie Home Companion favorites Guy Van Duser and Billy Novick, stop into the AcousticMusic.org shop and play Guy's famed Martin guitar, available for sale!

The shop is currently offering Guy’s personal 1969 Martin D-28, which served as his primary guitar for decades and was used to record themes for several PBS and Disney soundtracks. Try out this legendary instrument and grab your tickets for opening night!

AcousticMusic.org is located at 4 Maple Street in Chester, CT.
https://acousticmusic.org/

No rain in the forecast for Chester this First Friday - come on down and enjoy our shops, eateries, and galleries, which...
09/02/2026

No rain in the forecast for Chester this First Friday - come on down and enjoy our shops, eateries, and galleries, which will be open for extended hours.

Just up West Main Street is Village Roots, located in the Millhouse.

Visit Village Roots, Chester's local herbal remedies shop and integrative wellness center, to enjoy one of our freshly formulated tea blends, snacks, learn more about our shop, and connect! We will be open 5-8pm on September 4th, First Friday.

Village Roots is co-founded by Chester residents Maria Bouffard, Clinical Herbalist, and Rachael McGann, Licensed Professional Counselor - a meeting place of worlds, where timeless traditions of healing touch the pulse of the modern day, weaving herbal remedies and integrative care into a living harmony of well-being.

We are home to counseling services, herbalism, massage therapy, energy work, and BioScan SRT - and more practitioners to come!

Many of the herbal remedies sold in the herb shop are grown locally at Morning Glory Farm in Chester, right on Cedar Lake Road. https://www.villagerootsct.com




This Friday, September 4th, is First Friday in Chester! Visit Chester to shop, dine, and stroll.Chester Vintage at 11 Ma...
09/01/2026

This Friday, September 4th, is First Friday in Chester! Visit Chester to shop, dine, and stroll.

Chester Vintage at 11 Main Street


Join us for First Friday in Chester, from 5-8!

We'll be pouring Tennessee whiskey, spinning tunes beneath the disco ball, and showing off lots of new treasures.

A portion of the evening's proceeds will be donated to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Come visit and toast to Dolly.

We can't wait to see you!







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