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 ... 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
Fairfield Restaurant Week returns for its Summer Edition from Monday, August 24 through Sunday, September 6, 2026. The twice-yearly celebration gives diners an opportunity to explore Fairfield’s local restaurant scene ... Read more
Newly commissioned paintings by Tomashi Jackson appear alongside works by Robert Rauschenberg in this exhibition marking the centennial of his birth. Jackson’s work draws on archival images connected to Jewel’s ... 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
Experience one of nature's most remarkable evening spectacles during the Tree Swallow Sunset Trips aboard Onrust and RiverQuest, offered from August 21 through September 23, 2026. These evening cruises travel ... 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
Celebrate the season on the water during the Patriotic Paddle and Picnic on August 29, 2026, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Connecticut River Museum. Hosted in partnership ... 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 local reading teacher and Fairfield University Store employee Steve Gaynes, this weekly event celebrates the joy of reading through engaging stories and activities for young ... 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
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
Celebrate the annual Schemitzun harvest celebration at the Mashantucket Pequot Cultural Grounds from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30, 2026. Performances begin Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 12 ... 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 collection of indoor and outdoor model train layouts while enjoying the sights, sounds, and craftsmanship of model railroading in a family-friendly setting. The museum's Open ... Read more
Sample beverages from around the world during the Stamford Beer, Wine and Spirits Fest at Mill River Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 1 to 4:30 pm. This outdoor ... 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
Comedian John Morgan brings his Southern charm and high-energy stand-up to Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club on August 28 and 29, 2026. Known as the "Ragin' Cajun," Morgan has built ... Read more
Celebrate the annual Schemitzun harvest celebration at the Mashantucket Pequot Cultural Grounds from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30, 2026. Performances begin Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 12 ... Read more
Enjoy an evening of live music with Billy & the Showmen at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the ... Read more
Hard rock favorites Sevendust and Theory of a Deadman bring The Dead / Seven Tour to College Street Music Hall on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 pm, ... Read more
Hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan bring their Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour to The Meadows Music Theatre on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 7:30 pm. The tour celebrates the group's legendary career with an evening featuring classic tracks that helped define East Coast hip-hop and influenced generations of artists. Since their groundbreaking debut in the ... Read more
Enjoy an evening of live music with The Moonrise Cartel at Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Known for their energetic performances and distinctive blend of ... Read more
Comedian John Morgan brings his Southern charm and high-energy stand-up to Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club on August 28 and 29, 2026. Known as the "Ragin' Cajun," Morgan has built ... Read more
