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
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
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, ... 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 ... 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
Gentle movement and mindful exercise come together during weekly Tai Chi classes every Wednesday from 9 am to 10 am at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT ... Read more
Older adults can enjoy a quieter museum experience during Senior Mornings, held every Wednesday from 9:30 am to 11 am at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT ... Read more
Young children can explore Dustin Yellin: Politics of Eternity through song, movement, and a hands-on sensory activity during Bruce Beginnings Junior: Wonder Boxes at Bruce Museum on Wednesday, September 23, from 10–10:45 am. Designed specifically for children ages 12–30 months and their caregivers, this interactive program offers a fun way to explore the museum and ... 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
Learn about nutrition and brain health during Food for Life: Power Foods for the Brain at the Mattatuck Museum on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 12 to 2 pm. This ... 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
Young children and their caregivers can explore Dustin Yellin’s intricate landscapes during Bruce Beginnings: Mini Worlds at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday, September 22, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 23, from 3–3:45 pm. Designed for children ages 2.5–5 and their caregivers, the program encourages exploration of the Bruce’s collections ... Read more
The Waide Center for Applied Ethics will present “The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence” as part of its Seminar Series on Wednesday, September 23, at 4 pm. The event will be ... Read more
Experience the beauty of the Branford marsh during the Golden Hour & Sunset Trolley Rides at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. These special evening excursions ... Read more
Discover the history of herbal medicine in Colonial America through a two-part program led by Dr. Eugene Zampieron, known as Dr. Z, at The Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll ... Read more
Artists from across the community are invited to gather, share ideas, and connect with fellow creatives at Artist-2-Artist, a monthly artist group meeting hosted by the Milford Arts Council. The ... 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
Kate Belli, PhD will present “From Art Historian to Art Sleuth” as part of the Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum: Espresso on Wednesday, September 23, at 7:30 pm in ... Read more
R&B and hip-hop artist Bryson Tiller brings The Neo Trapsoul Tour to The Meadows Music Theatre on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 7:30 pm. Known for blending smooth R&B melodies ... Read more
Experience the distinctive sound of King Stingray at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the free ticketed concert begins ... Read more
The Academy Players of Fairfield University will present Tracy Letts’s The Minutes from Wednesday, September 23, through Saturday, September 26, at 7:30 pm at the Wien Experimental Theatre in the ... Read more
Playhouse on Park presents The Happiest Man on Earth, a one-man play based on the life and experiences of Eddie Jaku, a German-Jewish survivor of Auschwitz concentration camp. Despite losing ... Read more
