Explore an installation by designer and visual artist Nontsikelelo Mutiti, whose printed works, films, and installations engage with the history and aesthetics of hair braiding in Black life. The title ... Read more
Explore the perspectives and creativity of New Haven youth through The View from Here 2026 at the Yale Center for British Art. On view in the museum’s High Street exterior ... Read more
Explore Sharon’s history through three pivotal years in American history with Independence Revisited: Sharon in 1776, 1876 & 1976. On view from April 22, 2026, through January 15, 2027, the ... Read more
Explore the complex perspectives surrounding the American Revolution in Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from May 6 through December 31, 2026. On view in the museum’s fourth-floor galleries and Study Room, the display examines the struggle for American independence through artworks created by ... Read more
Explore Fairfield’s colonial past in Fairfield in 1776: Revolution & Resilience, an exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. On view from May 14, 2026, through January 3, 2027, the exhibition examines the people, communities, and social structures that shaped Fairfield in the years leading up to the American Revolution. Visitors can ... Read more
Discover the lives of Catholics connected to the United States who have been canonized or beatified, and learn how the Catholic Church recognizes them as models of holiness and intercessors. ... Read more
Explore the story of Highfield, a Middlebury estate designed by pioneering Connecticut architect Theodate Pope Riddle for Joseph and Elizabeth Chamberlain in 1911–1914. Family album photographs from the Chamberlains’ early ... Read more
Explore how people have marked important moments in history, from the nation’s Centennial in 1876 and Bicentennial in 1976 to town and state anniversaries. Photographs, quilts, costumes, flags, and other ... Read more
Discover how photography has shaped perceptions of the natural world in Sightlines: British Landscape Photography, 1840 to Now, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from July 23, 2026, through January 24, 2027. Displayed in the museum’s third-floor galleries, the exhibition spans nearly two centuries of landscape photography and features more than ... Read more
Norfolk celebrates the spirit of summer during the 11th Annual Weekend in Norfolk from Friday, July 31, through Sunday, August 2, 2026. This town-wide festival features live music, art exhibitions, ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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
Mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with an exhibition exploring the people and experiences that shaped Connecticut during the Revolutionary era. More than 100 objects and documents bring new and familiar ... Read more
Celebrate the 11th annual Weekend in Norfolk (WIN) from Friday, July 31, through Sunday, August 2, 2026. This three-day community festival features music, art, history, gardens, family activities, outdoor recreation, ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Meet fascinating animals from around the world during the Wildlife Encounters Animal Show at the Connecticut Science Center. Presented by the award-winning team at Wildlife Encounters, this interactive live experience offers guests the chance to see remarkable animal ambassadors up close while learning about their unique adaptations, behaviors, and the important roles they play in ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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, ... Read more
Celebrate a century of tradition during the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society's 100th Italian Festival, taking place July 31 through August 2, 2026, at 93 Park Avenue in Enfield. ... Read more
Award-winning comedian Gabriel Rutledge brings his quick wit and sharp storytelling to Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club for three performances on July 31 and August 1, 2026. Known for his ... Read more
Connecticut indie-jam band Residual Groove takes the stage at Levitt Pavilion on July 31, 2026, for a free outdoor concert showcasing the group's inventive blend of psychedelic funk rock, improvisation, ... Read more
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
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 ... Read more
