Stroll through Downtown Storrs and enjoy summer specials at participating businesses, including:

• Action Packed (34 Wilbur Cross Way): Meet & greet with Pikachu; Play Nintendo 64

• Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry (1 Royce Circle): Guided tours of current exhibit at 5:15 PM and 6:15 PM

• BrightPath (28 Wilbur Cross Way): Ask about our summer enrollment special

• Dog Lane Cafe (1 Dog Lane): Try our summer drink specials

• Gansett Wraps (12 Royce Circle): Receive 20% off your order during Summer Stroll

• Haven Hot Chicken (1206 Storrs Road): Receive a free banana pudding sampler with your purchase of an entree during Summer Stroll

• Huskies Restaurant & Bar (33 Wilbur Cross Way): Summer special: Hamburger & a beer for $10; Enjoy live music by Al Diaz starting at 7:00 PM

• Kathmandu Kitchen & Bar (33 Wilbur Cross Way): Enjoy specials on chicken or veg momos ($4), draft beer ($5), and single cocktails ($6)

• Mansfield Public Library Express (23 Royce Circle): Meet your Digital Navigators!

• MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, & Shakes (1 Dog Lane): Pick up a coupon for your next visit when your order during Summer Stroll

• Nautical Bowls (34 Wilbur Cross Way): Receive 20% off your order during Summer Stroll - Try our new Summer Flight Tasty Trio

• Playa Bowls (1 Dog Lane): Receive 15% off your order when you mention “Summer Stroll” during the event

• Square Peg Pizzeria (9 Dog Lane): Stop by and try our new summer drink, Peggy Tiki Punch, and our June Pizza of the Month: A White pie with Prosciutto, Burrata, Shredded mozz, cherry tomatoes and Arugula

• Starbucks (1244 Storrs Road): Try a free sample of summer refreshers and pastries

• Storrs Therapeutic Massage (1182 Storrs Road): Open until 7:00 PM, 10% for first time clients who schedule a massage!

After indulging in some summer treats, bring your receipts to the Mansfield Downtown Partnership booth on Betsy Paterson Square during the event, and you could win prizes!

Here’s how it works:

• Spend $10 or more at any Downtown Storrs business on Thursday, May 30 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

• Bring your receipt to the Partnership booth and show it to the volunteers; paper or electronic receipts may be used.

• Fill out an entry form.

  • You may fill out one entry form per receipt.

  • There is no limit on the number of entries per person.

• Winners will be selected at random and notified after the event.

Up for a little friendly competition? Head to the Square and try your hand at:

• Mini golf provided by the Partnership

• Lawn games courtesy of Mansfield Parks & Recreation

• Milk Pong with Insomnia Cookies

Stroll to the sound of live music by local musicians!

• 5:00 PM: Jer Haddad

• 6:00 PM: Nanette Addesso

Visit the Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry to view their current exhibit, Taking Care: Puppets and Their Collectors, curated by Dr. Jungmin Song. Get an in-depth look at the exhibit by joining one of the free, guided tours offered during Summer Stroll! Tours will be at 5:15 PM and 6:15 PM.

Take a hike! No, really - take a hike during Summer Stroll! Volunteers from Joshua’s Trust will lead a free, guided walk through Whetten Woods. Interested in joining? Meet your guides at 5:00 PM in front of Nautical Bowls (34 Wilbur Cross Way, in the June Salamy Krisch Courtyard). We suggest wearing sturdy shoes and dressing for the weather.

Enjoy art and garden activities on Betsy Paterson Square:

• Zentangle drawing with the Town of Mansfield Arts Advisory Committee

• “Ask a Gardner” and learn about plant families with the Mansfield Garden Gate Club

• Decorate a sea shell with The Benton

• Pick up a wildflower seed bomb kit (while supplies last) and enter to win a basket of local honey products from Taste of Mansfield

• Meet artist Blanche Serban, who will be painting en plein air during the event

• E. O. Smith High School students will offer henna designs