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Plant A Seed, Read: 2026 Summer Reading Program at Bridgeport Public Library

Plant A Seed, Read: 2026 Summer Reading Program at Bridgeport Public Library

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Bridgeport Public Library 925 Broad St., Bridgeport

Readers of all ages are invited to grow their love of books during the Bridgeport Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program, "Plant A Seed, Read." Beginning June 22, library branches throughout Bridgeport will host free reading challenges, educational activities, and special events that encourage lifelong learning and summer fun. Inspired by the idea that farms ... Read more

Shark Week at Connecticut Science Center

Shark Week at Connecticut Science Center

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Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford

Celebrate Shark Week with a full week of ocean-themed adventures at the Connecticut Science Center from July 26 through August 1, 2026. Families can enjoy exclusive experiences, interactive activities, and special programming inspired by one of the ocean's most fascinating predators. Visitors can explore the blockbuster Sharks exhibition featuring exclusive footage from Discovery's Shark Week, ... Read more

Shubert Summer Theater & Arts Camp at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School

Shubert Summer Theater & Arts Camp at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School

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Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School 177 College Street, New Haven

Creativity takes center stage this summer with the Shubert Summer Theater & Arts Camp, a program designed to help young artists explore their talents while building confidence, friendships, and artistic skills in a supportive environment. Open to students entering grades 3 through 8 in Fall 2026, the camp offers an engaging mix of theater and ... Read more

Artivity: Sail Into Summer Edition at The Bushnell

Artivity: Sail Into Summer Edition at The Bushnell

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The Bushnell Theater 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford

Young artists can explore their creativity this summer at Artivity: Sail Into Summer Edition, a hands-on arts program at The Bushnell designed for students ages 7–14. Led by experienced teaching artists and creative educators, this engaging program offers a variety of artistic experiences that inspire imagination, self-expression, and skill-building. Participants will have the opportunity to ... Read more

Zoo Patrol at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo

Zoo Patrol at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo

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Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport is gearing up for another season of Zoo Patrol, an immersive summer youth program that brings children face-to-face with wildlife through hands-on learning and outdoor adventure. Designed for curious young animal lovers, this popular program offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Zoo while inspiring the next generation of conservationists. Throughout ... Read more

Camp Matt at Mattatuck Museum

Camp Matt at Mattatuck Museum

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Mattatuck Museum 63 Prospect Street, Waterbury

Creativity, history, and hands-on discovery come together during Camp Matt at the Mattatuck Museum, running from June 29 through August 7. The Museum’s School’s OUT! Summer Adventures Camp will feature six themed weeks designed to immerse children in artmaking, storytelling, history, and interactive learning experiences inspired by the Museum’s galleries and exhibitions. Camp sessions run ... Read more

Summer Camp at Connecticut River Museum

Summer Camp at Connecticut River Museum

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Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex

Young explorers can spend their summer discovering the natural beauty and rich history of the Connecticut River at the Connecticut River Museum’s Summer Camp. Running from June 29 through August 7, 2026, from 9 am to 3 pm, this six-week program is designed for children ages 6 to 11 and offers an engaging mix of ... Read more

All-American Summer Celebration at Lake Compounce

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Lake Compounce 186 Enterprise Dr, Bristol

Lake Compounce celebrates America's 250th birthday and the park's 180th anniversary with the All-American Summer Celebration, a season-long event filled with patriotic entertainment, family activities, special attractions, and summer fun from July 3 through August 22, 2026. This limited-time celebration brings together classic American traditions and exciting new experiences throughout the park. Guests can enjoy ... Read more

Hot Food Thursdays at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

Hot Food Thursdays at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

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Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket

Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch during Hot Food Thursdays at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Every Thursday from 11 am to 2 pm, the Pequot Café features a rotating Chef's Special, offering guests a delicious new meal to enjoy each week. Prepared fresh and served on a first-come, first-served basis, the weekly special ... Read more

Memories at the MATT at Mattatuck Museum

Memories at the MATT at Mattatuck Museum

Mattatuck Museum 63 Prospect Street, Waterbury

A welcoming and supportive experience for individuals living with early-stage dementia and their care partners will be offered during Memories at the MATT on July 30, 2026, from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Mattatuck Museum. This free program combines art, conversation, and community in an inclusive environment designed to encourage meaningful engagement and ... Read more

Pequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

Pequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

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Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket

Experience life in a 16th-century Pequot community during the Pequot Village Tour, offered Wednesdays through Saturdays at 12 pm at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. This 20-minute guided experience provides an immersive look at the traditions, daily life, and enduring cultural heritage of the Pequot people. Guests will explore a recreated Pequot village ... Read more

Sarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom, American Patriot at Weston History & Culture Center

Sarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom, American Patriot at Weston History & Culture Center

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Weston History & Culture Center 104 Weston Road, Weston

A new exhibition exploring the life and legacy of a Revolutionary War-era Connecticut woman will be on view from May 9 through July 30, 2026 at the Weston History & Culture Center, 104 Weston Road, Weston, CT 06883. Parking and entrance are accessible from High Acre Road through the Visitor’s Center. Sarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom, ... Read more

The Wild Party at Playhouse on Park

The Wild Party at Playhouse on Park

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Playhouse on Park 244 Park Road, West Hartford

Jazz-age glamour, passion, and danger take center stage in The Wild Party, running July 8 through August 16, 2026, at Playhouse on Park. Featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, this electrifying musical transports audiences to the roaring 1920s for a night where excess and desire spiral into chaos. The story follows Queenie ... Read more

Revolutionary Roots: Generations of Change at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum

Revolutionary Roots: Generations of Change at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum

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Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum 295 West Avenue, Norwalk

A new exhibition exploring untold stories of the American Revolution will be on view from June 11 through October 3, 2026 at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06856. Opening day on June 11 begins with exhibition access from 2 pm to 4 pm, followed by a reception from 5:30 pm to ... Read more

Family Craft Workshop: Fairy Tails at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Family Craft Workshop: Fairy Tails at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

Creativity and imagination come together during the Family Craft Workshop: Fairy Tails at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on July 30, 2026. Led by calligrapher Debby Reelitz, this hands-on workshop introduces participants to the tradition of decorative lettering while guiding them through the creation of their own whimsical "Fairy Tail" letter. Each participant ... Read more

Thursdays on the Dock: Not Sorry at Connecticut River Museum

Thursdays on the Dock: Not Sorry at Connecticut River Museum

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex

Classic rock favorites take over the waterfront when Not Sorry performs as part of the Thursdays on the Dock concert series at the Connecticut River Museum on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This free outdoor concert offers an evening of familiar hits and scenic river views at one of the ... Read more

Behind the Scenes Tour: The American Revolution at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Behind the Scenes Tour: The American Revolution at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

Discover rarely seen artifacts from America's founding era during Behind the Scenes Tour: The American Revolution at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on July 30, 2026. This special evening program offers visitors access to the museum's collection storage areas, spaces that are typically closed to the public. In celebration of the 250th anniversary ... Read more

Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd at Westport Country Playhouse

Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd at Westport Country Playhouse

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Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport

A gripping tale of murder, deception, and deduction comes to Westport Country Playhouse with Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, adapted for the stage by Mark Shanahan from Christie’s celebrated novel. Running from July 14 through August 1, 2026, this suspenseful production closes the Playhouse’s 2025–2026 season with one of the most acclaimed mysteries ... Read more

The Wild Party at Playhouse on Park

The Wild Party at Playhouse on Park

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Playhouse on Park 244 Park Road, West Hartford

Jazz-age glamour, passion, and danger take center stage in The Wild Party, running July 8 through August 16, 2026, at Playhouse on Park. Featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, this electrifying musical transports audiences to the roaring 1920s for a night where excess and desire spiral into chaos. The story follows Queenie ... Read more

Jessie Altman at Levitt Pavilion

Jessie Altman at Levitt Pavilion

Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport

Rising pop artist Jessie Altman brings her soulful voice and cinematic songwriting to Levitt Pavilion on July 30, 2026, for a free outdoor concert. Recognized by SPIN as one of its "Top Emerging Artists," Altman has quickly established herself as an exciting new talent in contemporary music. Her powerful vocals, emotionally rich performances, and distinctive ... Read more