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Greater Middletown · week of September 21, 2026

A $30,000 scratch ticket, and a tie for top sale

Hope the weekend treated you well. Real estate had itself a tie at the top, a longtime martial arts studio packed up for Cromwell, and one local restaurant landed on a statewide haunted trail map. Let's get into it.

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Plus GAYME Night, swing dancing at Vinnie's, live music at Klekolo, and chess club, all below.
The Weekend in Middletown
🏡 DEVELOPMENT: the most recent property sales in Middletown The latest roundup of Middletown property sales came with an unusual tie for the top spot. If you've been watching what your street is worth, this one's worth a look.
🥋 DEVELOPMENT: Cromwell Martial Arts relocating from Middletown Cromwell Martial Arts has packed up its Middletown space and moved across town lines to Cromwell. One more sign of businesses shuffling addresses between our two towns lately.
👻 DINING: a Middletown restaurant on the new Connecticut Haunted Trail A new Connecticut Haunted Trail map covering nine categories includes a Middletown restaurant on its list. October just got one more reason for out of towners to find their way here.
🚧 ROADS: new QR code signs at Public Works project sites The city is posting signs with QR codes near active Public Works areas so you can scan for project updates. Handy if you keep hitting the same detour and want to know when it'll actually end.
🎉 GOOD NEWS: a Middletown lottery vendor selling a $30,000 top prize A Middletown CT Lottery player scratched their way to a $30,000 top prize sold right here in town. Somebody's Monday is starting a whole lot better than most.
This Week
🎲 Middletown Pride GAYME Night
A board game night for the LGBTQIA+ community hosted with the city's LGBTQIA+ Commission, with more than 900 board games and light snacks. RSVP needed, seats are limited.
Back Again Board Game Cafe · Monday, September 21 · 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
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🎶 Open Swing Night
The weekly swing and blues dance night returns with a new DJ, open to dancers of any skill level who want to move.
Vinnie's Jump and Jive · Monday, September 21 · 7:45 PM
Cost: Free
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🎸 Split River Band at Klekolo
Split River Band plays a mix of alternative rock, pop covers, and original songs as part of the Klekolo Sessions series.
Klekolo World Coffee · Tuesday, September 22 · 7:00 PM
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🎨 Antonio Carvalho Reception
An art reception celebrating Antonio Carvalho's recent work opens at Pegasus Gallery on the community college campus.
CT State Community College Middlesex · Tuesday, September 22 · 4:30 PM
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🏛️ Wadsworth Mansion Historical Tour
Docents from the Friends of Long Hill Estate lead a guided tour through the mansion's history and its ongoing renovation.
Wadsworth Mansion · Wednesday, September 23 · 2:00 PM
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♟️ Chess Club
Drop in for a game with no registration needed. All ages and skill levels are welcome, including anyone just learning the rules.
The Space at Russell Library · Wednesday, September 23 · 5:30 PM
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Want more than fits in one email? The full week, updated daily: middletownpulse.com/events

On the Horizon
💍 Connecticut Bridal & Wedding Expo Sunday, October 18, Vale Fieldhouse. If a wedding is anywhere on your horizon, the Connecticut Bridal & Wedding Expo at Vale Fieldhouse is worth marking down now.