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 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 exhibition examines how national changes shaped life in Sharon and influenced the community’s identity over time. Beginning with everyday life in the 18th century, 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 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. 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 years at the estate and materials related to Pope’s English Arts and Crafts style highlight her design and career. Pope became one of the first ... 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 objects reveal how Fairfielders have commemorated the past through traditions such as parades, quilting bees, and reenactments. The exhibition is on view June 13 through ... 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
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
Fairfield University Art Museum will present James Welling: Cento from September 25 through December 12, 2026, in the Walsh Gallery at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The exhibition marks the first American museum presentation of this major body of work by renowned contemporary photographer James Welling. Featuring more than 60 photographs focused ... 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
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. ... 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
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
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 his family, friends and country during the Holocaust, Jaku considered himself “The Happiest Man on Earth” and dedicated his life to sharing the stories of ... Read more
A sparkling faerie adventure awaits at Gemstone Station during Wee Faerie Village 2026, running from September 26 through November 1 at the Florence Griswold Museum. This year’s village takes inspiration from precious gifts of the earth, transforming the whimsical faerie world with twinkling gemstones, sparkling rare minerals and shimmering metals. Visitors can explore the imaginative ... Read more
The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge returns to Southport on Sunday, September 27, with a kids’ fun run, 2-mile walk, and 5K run supporting local nonprofit organizations in Fairfield County. ... Read more
Milford Makes will transform the Firehouse Gallery into a Mini Creative Reuse Center and Makerspace for a weekend of shopping, workshops, and hands-on creativity from Friday, September 25, through Sunday, ... Read more
Discover the history of Wilton’s Lambert Corner during a guided walking tour led by Wilton Historical Society Director Nick Foster on Saturday, September 27, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ... Read more
Step back in time and discover the history of electric rail transportation during Scenic Trolley Rides & Museum Open at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Sunday, September 27, 2026, ... Read more
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of powerhouse vocals, dazzling performances, and diva-worthy energy at the Pop vs. R&B Pink Eggs & Glam Drag Brunch on September 27, 2026, at ... Read more
Families can explore their creative side during Hands-On Creativity at the Florence Griswold Museum, offered Sundays from September 27 through November 1, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm. Visitors can drop into the Museum’s Education Center for a fun Gemstone Station crafting project inspired by the Wee Faerie Village’s sparkling theme. The program offers ... Read more
Join fellow readers for Booked and Framed: Sunflowers at the Mattatuck Museum on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 1 to 2 pm. This book discussion features Sunflowers: A Historical Romance ... Read more
Explore the stories behind museum collections during the Annual Julia Q. Keggi Lecture at the Mattatuck Museum on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 1 to 2 pm. Presented by Dr. ... Read more
Explore Connecticut artists’ perspectives on American identity and history during a guided gallery tour of Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250 on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 1 to 2 pm. ... Read more
Apple picking offers a chance to spend an afternoon outdoors at Blue Jay Orchards in Bethel. Guests can meet under the tree across from the barn and pick fresh produce ... Read more
Children and families can design, build, and explore creative structures during Science Solvers: Imagination Playground at Bruce Museum on Sunday, September 27, from 1–3 pm. Using Imagination Playground blocks, participants ... Read more
Explore Nature’s Impressions: The Modernist Landscape and the William L. Richter Collection during a French-language tour at Bruce Museum on Sunday, September 27, from 2–3 pm. Led by Bruce Museum ... Read more
Cinema at the Bruce and Focus on French Film present a screening of Hugo at Bruce Museum on Sunday, September 27, from 2–4 pm. The movie will begin promptly at ... Read more
Celebrate the Halloween season with Hocus Pocus Live! An All-New Parody Musical at the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre. Performances take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 7 pm and ... 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
Support the Shore Line Trolley Museum during its Annual Fundraising Dinner on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm at The Woodwinds. Centered on the theme Forging ... Read more
Experience a new interpretation of a timeless ballet when Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights at the Shubert Theatre on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The performance begins ... Read more
Cirque Alfonse brings La Noce d’Alfonse (Alfonse’s Wedding) to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Sunday, September 27, at 4 pm. This lively circus-cabaret production combines acrobatics, ... Read more
Sunday nights get a musical twist with Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill on September 27 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Hosted by Digital Tracks DJ, this free-to-play ... Read more
Catch comedian and social media personality GREYLOWW live at Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Known for his humorous storytelling, viral online content, and relatable ... Read more
Comedian, author, and television host Chelsea Handler brings The High and Mighty Tour to College Street Music Hall on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Doors open at 6 pm, and the ... Read more
Reggaeton superstar Don Omar brings The Last King World Tour to PeoplesBank Arena on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The concert begins at 8 pm. Presented by CMN, this highly anticipated ... Read more
