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 draws on the Shona word “ruka,” meaning to weave, braid, or knit, and reflects the social connections formed in salons, living rooms, and porches where ... 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
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 historic gardens while offering a selection of spring-flowering bulbs sourced through Connecticut-based Van Engelen/John Scheepers Bulb Companies. This year’s offerings include the tulip ‘Blushing Impression,’ ... 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, ... Read more
Experience The Wall That Heals when the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial visits Putnam from September 10–13, 2026. Hosted at Murphy Park, this free event is open to the public 24 ... Read more
Enjoy live music, family entertainment, great food, carnival rides, and seaside fun during the 48th Annual Norwalk Oyster Festival, taking place September 11–13, 2026, at Veterans Memorial Park in Norwalk. The three-day festival features nationally recognized performers, local attractions, and activities for all ages. This year's entertainment lineup includes rock icon Lita Ford on Friday, ... Read more
Celebrate 60 years of free admission while supporting the future of The Benton Museum of Art during its 60th Anniversary Silent Auction Fundraiser, taking place September 11 through 26, 2026. ... 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 ... 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
Art and language come together during the Creative Writing Workshop: Ekphrasitic Poetry Inspired by the Griswold Collection on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 am to noon. Led by Carlin ... Read more
Commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, during a special Patriot Day Memorial at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 am to 2 ... Read more
Storybook characters will come to life at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo during Fairy Tails Day on Saturday, September 12, from 10 am to 2 pm. The family-friendly event will fill the ... Read more
Fall festivities take over Lyman Orchards on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, from 10 am to 4 pm during the Corn Maze & Cider Donut Harvest Music Festival. ... Read more
Artist and author Robert Carley documents how Americans have represented the flag in the years since September 11, 2001. Through photographs, images, and three-dimensional models, the exhibition explores the flag’s many forms and invites reflection on how the nation changed after the attacks. It is on view in the Converse Gallery from September 12 through ... 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
Go behind the scenes at the historic Westport Country Playhouse during free guided theater tours on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, 2026. Beginning at 10:30 am, these 90-minute ... Read more
Slow down and reconnect with the natural world during Forest Bathing Along the Artists’ Trail on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Florence Griswold ... 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 ages 3–6 and their grownups can explore the Bruce Museum through movement, breath, group games, and creative activities during Museum Movers on Saturday, September 12, from 11 am–12 pm. ... 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
Plant enthusiasts can exchange greenery and seeds at this monthly community gathering in Bethel. Participants can bring plants to share, pick up new ones, or simply browse without bringing anything. ... Read more
The Milford Senior Center’s talented artists will showcase a diverse collection of artwork during the Senior Center Art Show 2026: Anything Goes. The exhibition offers an opportunity to explore a ... 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
Local craft beer, hard cider, and live music will be featured at the Beer Garden behind the Apple Barrel Tent at Lyman Orchards on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September ... 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
Watch the UConn Huskies take on the Maryland Terrapins at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 pm as UConn ... Read more
Comedian, podcaster, and television personality Chris Distefano brings his stand-up comedy to Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club for four performances on September 11–12, 2026. Known for his energetic storytelling, quick ... Read more
Comedian and actor Aries Spears brings his acclaimed stand-up comedy to Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport for a series of performances from September 10–13, 2026. Known for his quick ... Read more
Landmark Community Theatre celebrates its volunteers and reveals its upcoming 2027 season during Spill the Playbill on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 7 to 9 pm at the historic Thomaston ... Read more
Enjoy an evening of improvisational rock when Max Creek performs at Powder Ridge Mountain on Saturday, September 12, 2026. A fixture of the New England music scene for more than ... Read more
Enjoy an evening of creativity and relaxation at Paint and Sip on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7 pm at Shubert Theatre New Haven. Led by local artists, this guided ... Read more
Eastbound Theatre, a division of the Milford Arts Council, will present Noel Coward’s classic comedy Hay Fever from September 11 through September 26 at the MAC in Milford. Directed by ... Read more
Country music superstar Jason Aldean brings his Songs About Us Tour 2026 to The Meadows Music Theatre on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7:30 pm. Known for his arena-sized performances ... Read more
Enjoy an evening of folk-rock harmonies with The Sweet Remains at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the free ... Read more
Catch LCD Soundsystem for a third consecutive night at College Street Music Hall on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Doors open at 7 pm, and the concert begins at 8 pm. ... Read more
Comedian, podcaster, and television personality Chris Distefano brings his stand-up comedy to Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club for four performances on September 11–12, 2026. Known for his energetic storytelling, quick ... Read more
Comedian and actor Aries Spears brings his acclaimed stand-up comedy to Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport for a series of performances from September 10–13, 2026. Known for his quick ... Read more
