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 windows from April 6, 2026, through April 6, 2027, this free exhibition features photography by nine student artists participating in The View from Here: Accessing ... 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 ... 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. The exhibition also highlights St. Teresa of Calcutta, who received honorary U.S. citizenship. Organized by the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center, the exhibit is on ... 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
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
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
Fairfield University Art Museum will present Hieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt from September 18 through December 12, 2026, in the Bellarmine Hall Galleries. The exhibition explores the lasting influence of ancient Egyptian art and culture on modern imagination, design, and popular culture through paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, decorative arts, and contemporary ... Read more
Celebrate the Halloween season during Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce on weekends from September 19 through November 1, 2026. This seasonal event offers two Halloween experiences in one day. Guests can enjoy family-friendly fun during the daytime with trick-or-treating, festive fall treats, and favorite amusement park rides. As evening falls, the park transforms into ... Read more
Explore the colorful season with hundreds of activities, including hikes, bike rides, paddles, and more across The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Walktober runs September 19 through November 8, 2026, and opens with a Sunrise Stroll at Mansfield Hollow Dam Walk on September 19. Event details are available in the online guide; events will ... 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 created with Meigs Point Nature Center. A pumpkin patch opens in mid-to-late September, and the Cider Hut and Garden offer adult beverages. Some activities and ... 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
The Connecticut River and the communities connected to it take center stage during Watershed Week, taking place September 18 through 27, 2026, as partners throughout the Connecticut River watershed come ... Read more
Young performers ages 8 through 14 can build their acting skills, confidence and creativity through Landmark Community Theatre’s Fall Youth Program, beginning Saturday, September 19, 2026. Classes meet weekly on ... Read more
Members of the Connecticut River Museum are invited to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 to 11 am. Hosted by the Trustees of the ... Read more
The 12th annual Chester Dog Fair returns to the Chester Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, from 10 am to 3 pm each day. This family- and ... Read more
Step into the operator's role during the Guest Motorman Experience at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 10 am to 4 ... Read more
Celebrate the changing of the seasons during the Harvest Moon Living Exhibition at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 am to 4 ... Read more
Garden enthusiasts can explore four private gardens in Weston during the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program on Saturday, September 19, from 10 am to 4 pm. This one-day-only opportunity offers ... Read more
Celebrate a day of family-friendly fun during the Connecticut River Museum Block Party on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm. Held throughout the museum campus, this ... 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 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
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
Circular Society Social Club opens its doors for a first look at its new creative social club, coworking space and event venue in Middletown. Guests can explore the space and ... Read more
Explore the coastal habitat surrounding the Bruce Museum during Birding at the Bruce Museum with Greenwich Audubon on Saturday, September 19, from 1–2 pm. The tour begins at the Visitor ... Read more
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp will host its annual Fandango Benefit Gala on Saturday, September 19, from 1:30 pm to 8:30 pm in Ashford. Founded by Paul Newman ... Read more
The Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation Oh, Mary! arrives at The Bushnell's Belding Theater from September 19–23, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Written by Cole Escola, this acclaimed ... Read more
Explore the story of New York City’s rebuilding efforts following the September 11 attacks during Experiences at the Bruce: Documentary Film: 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero at Bruce Museum on Saturday, ... 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 Taíno culture through hands-on art during the Semi (Clay) Workshop at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 3 to 4:30 pm. Led by Kasike (Chief) Atunwa ... Read more
Comedian, actor, and podcaster Dan Soder brings his stand-up comedy to Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club for four performances on September 18–19, 2026. Known for his sharp observational humor, quick ... Read more
Catch rising comedian Dylan Carlino for a weekend of stand-up comedy at Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport from September 17–19, 2026. Known for his clever storytelling, offbeat observations, and ... 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
Enjoy an evening celebrating the music of Toby Keith during The American Ride: Toby Keith Tribute at the Thomaston Opera House on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8 pm to ... Read more
Celebrate the timeless music of one of rock's most influential bands when A Band of Brothers: An All-Star Tribute to the Allman Brothers comes to Infinity Music Hall in Hartford ... Read more
Experience an evening of genre-blending American music when NRBQ performs at Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk on Saturday, September 19, 2026. For decades, the legendary band has delighted audiences with ... Read more
Enjoy a special evening with acclaimed actor John Cusack at College Street Music Hall on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Doors open at 7 pm, and the event begins at 8 ... Read more
Comedian, actor, and podcaster Dan Soder brings his stand-up comedy to Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club for four performances on September 18–19, 2026. Known for his sharp observational humor, quick ... Read more
Catch rising comedian Dylan Carlino for a weekend of stand-up comedy at Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport from September 17–19, 2026. Known for his clever storytelling, offbeat observations, and ... Read more
