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
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
Bring a little of the Florence Griswold Museum’s historic garden spirit home with the Annual Flower Bulb Sale, running September 1 through 15, 2026. The annual fundraiser supports the Museum’s ... Read more
Explore the groundbreaking work of British landscape painter John Constable in John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from September 3, 2026, through July 25, 2027. On view in the museum’s second-floor galleries, the exhibition marks the 250th anniversary of Constable’s birth and offers a rare opportunity ... Read more
A full day of global food, music, and cultural celebration will take place on September 5, 2026 during Labor Day Weekend at the Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford Street, Fairfield, ... Read more
Explore the history, culture, and natural beauty of Litchfield County during the 24th Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks, taking place from September 5 through October 4, 2026. This free series of ... 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 to a special location along the Connecticut River where hundreds of thousands of tree swallows gather at sunset before settling into the reeds for the ... Read more
Enjoy a fall day in the orchard with apple, pear, and flower picking, wagon rides, food trucks, a sweet shop, a large activity area, and a four-acre wildlife-themed corn maze ... 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
Families with young children are invited to enjoy River Tales at the Connecticut River Museum on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Sessions are offered from 11 am to 12 pm and ... Read more
Celebrate America 250 with Wayback Fare Day at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on August 9, August 19, and September 5, 2026, from 11 am to 3 pm. On these ... Read more
Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can enjoy free general admission to the Mattatuck Museum during the Museums on Us program, held on the first ... 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
Cheer on the UConn Huskies as they open their home schedule against the Lafayette Leopards on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 pm. Fans can enjoy the excitement of college football as UConn takes the field for an afternoon of gridiron action. Whether you're ... 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, actress, and bestselling author Tiffany Haddish brings her acclaimed stand-up comedy to Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club for a series of performances on September 4–5, 2026. Known for her ... Read more
Catch comedian Talent Harris for a weekend of stand-up comedy at Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport on September 4–5, 2026. Known for his energetic stage presence, relatable storytelling, and sharp observations on everyday life, Harris delivers a lively performance filled with laughs from start to finish. Showtimes are Friday, September 4, at 7 pm ... Read more
Celebrate the music of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band with Hollywood Nights – The Bob Seger Experience at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts on Saturday, September 5, ... Read more
Comedian, actress, and bestselling author Tiffany Haddish brings her acclaimed stand-up comedy to Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club for a series of performances on September 4–5, 2026. Known for her ... Read more
Catch comedian Talent Harris for a weekend of stand-up comedy at Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport on September 4–5, 2026. Known for his energetic stage presence, relatable storytelling, and sharp observations on everyday life, Harris delivers a lively performance filled with laughs from start to finish. Showtimes are Friday, September 4, at 7 pm ... Read more
