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
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
Artists are invited to submit portrait work for The Face Before You, an upcoming exhibition exploring what it means to truly observe. The open call focuses on portraits that offer ... 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 guided interpretive walks invites participants to discover the region through a variety of family-friendly outdoor experiences hosted at locations throughout Litchfield County. Led by historians, ... 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
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
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
Get an early start on holiday shopping during the Pre-Holiday Museum Store Sale at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11 am to 3 pm. Visitors can enjoy 15% off regular-priced merchandise while browsing a selection of railway books, toys, collectibles, apparel, and trolley-themed gifts. No museum admission is required ... Read more
Hands-on art activities invite visitors of all ages to explore creativity during Discovery Sundays at the Florence Griswold Museum, held Sundays from April through September, from 11 am to 4 ... Read more
Spend a summer afternoon in downtown New Haven at the new Sunday Markets on the New Haven Green, a seasonal outdoor market series presented in partnership with the New Haven Green. Held twice each month from June through September, these community gatherings feature local artists, food vendors, makers, family activities, and opportunities to relax and ... 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
Young artists and their families can explore portraiture during Art Adventures: Portrait Studio at Bruce Museum on Sunday, September 20, from 1–3 pm. Participants will create a portrait inspired by ... Read more
Develop your visual storytelling skills during the Narrative Storytelling Through Photography Workshop at the Mattatuck Museum on Sundays, September 13 and 20, 2026, from 1 to 4 pm. Led by ... Read more
The Danbury Concert Association opens its 2026–2027 concert season on Sunday, September 20, with an afternoon performance by internationally acclaimed Chinese concert pianist Ying Li. The concert begins at 1 pm at the Visual & Performing Arts Center at Western Connecticut State University, located at 43 Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury. Li began studying piano ... Read more
Explore stories of resistance, activism, and change during the Rebellious Exhibit Tour at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Centered around the question, "What does the Declaration of Independence ... Read more
Enjoy an afternoon of stand-up comedy with Pinky Patel at Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Known for her hilarious takes on family life, relationships, ... 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
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 Dale Elliott Jr. brings his Funny How Life Works Tour to Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Known for his engaging storytelling and relatable ... Read more
Sunday nights feature a musical spin on classic bingo with Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub and Grill. Hosted by Digital Tracks DJ, this sing-along game night replaces standard bingo numbers ... 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
Comedian, writer, and internet personality Trae Crowder brings his stand-up comedy to Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Best known for his viral "Liberal Redneck" videos, ... Read more
Emmy Award-winning comedian, actress, and writer Ali Wong brings her stand-up tour to the Shubert Theatre on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The performance begins at 7 pm. Known for her ... Read more
Singer-songwriter Troy Ramey returns to Thomaston for an evening of music and storytelling on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 7:30 to 10 pm. Following his sold-out 2025 performance at the ... Read more
Experience the powerful instrumental sound of The Budos Band at Infinity Music Hall in Hartford on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Renowned for blending funk, Afro-soul, psychedelic rock, and jazz into ... Read more
