WTS CT Local Events
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WTS-CT Membership Appreciation Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Excursion
We’re excited to invite you to a one of a kind WTS Connecticut Membership Appreciation Event—and this time, we’re taking the experience on the rails!
Connect at the Rusty Rail Tavern beforehand for an opportunity to network with colleagues and enjoy a relaxed pre-boarding gathering.
Following the social, we’ll board the train for a 2.5-hour scenic 12 mile, round-trip through the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley. Starting from the historic 1892 Essex Station, we will ride a vintage train to Deep River Landing, then transfer to a riverboat for a relaxing Connecticut River cruise.
This event is free for current WTS members. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your seat! Due to limited capacity, any no-shows will be charged a $35 fee, which will be donated to support our WTS scholarship fundraising efforts.
Date: August 16, 2026
Pre-boarding Social: 12:30pm -1:30pm
Location: Rusty Rail Tavern, 439 b Main St, Deep River, CT 06417
Event Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Excursion, 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT 06426
Register to attend - REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
WTS, ACEC, and CMAA STEM Night
STEM Night is back!
Join WTS, ACEC, and CMAA Connecticut chapters at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford on October 15 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for the 7th Annual STEM Night!
Students in grades 5–12 are invited to explore the transportation, engineering, and construction industries through fun, hands-on activities designed to inspire interest in STEM-related careers.
We invite organizations and industry professionals to participate as exhibitors and help introduce students to the exciting opportunities available in STEM. Please see the linked flyer for exhibitor information and reach out to Karina Massey with any questions.
Exhibitor registration deadline: September 15
Planning to attend with a student? Advance registration for student participants is not required. Additional event details will be shared as they become available. We look forward to seeing you there!
Location: Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
Date & Time: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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