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 ... 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 ... 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
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 stories to light, including a copy of the Declaration of Independence printed by Mary Katharine Goddard, a Revolutionary War flag, a fragment of a statue ... Read more
Players of all ages and skill levels can learn and practice chess during weekly Chess Lessons held every Saturday from 10:30 am to 12 pm at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 ... Read more
Explore thousands of years of history during the Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Offered on Saturdays between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, this one-hour ... Read more
Children and families are invited to Children's Storytime in the Fairfield Forest every Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm at the Fairfield University Store in downtown Fairfield. Led by ... Read more
Step aboard a piece of transportation history with Scenic Trolley Rides & Museum Tours at The Shore Line Trolley Museum. Offered Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm, ... 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
High-powered monster truck action roars into PeoplesBank Arena when Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow-N-Fire arrives on August 15 and 16, 2026. This family-friendly live show features giant trucks, thrilling ... 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
Train enthusiasts of all ages are invited to experience the Railroad Museum at Boothe Park during its 2026 Summer Open House season. Throughout the summer, visitors can explore an impressive ... Read more
Celebrate community, creativity, and American history during Family Fun Day: Celebrate America! on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 1 pm to 4:45 pm at the Mattatuck Museum. This free family-friendly ... Read more
The LGBTQ+ Book Club will discuss Sabrina Imbler’s How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures on Saturday, August 15, from 2 to 3 pm at Rainy ... 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 ... 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
Action, adventure, and science come together during Science on Screen: Point Break at the Connecticut Science Center. This special event pairs a screening of the 1991 cult classic with the ... Read more
Saturday Night Live cast member Andrew Dismukes brings his stand-up comedy to Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club on August 14 and 15, 2026. Known for his smart, understated humor and ... Read more
Comedian Jeff Dye brings his energetic stand-up comedy to The Stress Factory Bridgeport for a weekend of performances from August 13–15, 2026. Audiences can catch Jeff Dye live on Thursday ... Read more
Enjoy an evening celebrating the music of Steely Dan with Logical Pretzel at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and ... Read more
Relive the timeless music of the Eagles when Eaglemania – The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute performs at Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Recognized for faithfully ... Read more
Saturday Night Live cast member Andrew Dismukes brings his stand-up comedy to Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club on August 14 and 15, 2026. Known for his smart, understated humor and ... Read more
Comedian Jeff Dye brings his energetic stand-up comedy to The Stress Factory Bridgeport for a weekend of performances from August 13–15, 2026. Audiences can catch Jeff Dye live on Thursday ... Read more
