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 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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
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 ... Read more
More than 170 handmade scarecrows bring fall color to Main Street in Old Wethersfield from October 1 through 31. Visitors can stroll the display from sunrise to sunset and explore ... 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. ... 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 stories to light, including a copy of the Declaration of Independence printed by Mary Katharine Goddard, a Revolutionary War flag, a fragment of a statue ... 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
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
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
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 ... 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 ... Read more
The Bank of America Capalbo Strong Walk returns to Fairfield on Sunday, October 4, honoring the legacy of Charlie Capalbo and bringing the community together to support pediatric cancer research ... Read more
Strides for Strength returns to Bridgeport on Sunday, October 4, with an annual 5K and Walk supporting the patients and families of the Norma Pfriem Breast Center. The event offers ... Read more
Add a touch of faerie magic to your visit during Face Painting & Faerie Hair at the Florence Griswold Museum on Sundays, October 4 through 25, 2026, from 10 am ... Read more
Compassionfest returns Sunday, October 4, from 10 am to 5 pm at the Moore Field House in New Haven. The ninth annual festival features more than 50 vendors and exhibitors, ... Read more
Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can enjoy free general admission to the Mattatuck Museum during the Museums on Us program, held on the first ... Read more
Minks to Sinks, a longtime Wilton tag sale benefiting Family & Children’s Agency, returns Saturday, October 3 through Monday, October 5 at 395 Danbury Road. Shoppers can browse thousands of ... Read more
Step into the glamour, romance, and excess of the Roaring Twenties when The Great Gatsby comes to Mortensen Hall at The Bushnell from September 29 through October 4, 2026, as ... Read more
Children and families can combine science and art during Science Solvers: Chemical Reaction Paintings at Bruce Museum on Sunday, October 4, from 1–3 pm. Inspired by A Great Breach in ... Read more
The beloved 1988 romantic comedy comes to the stage when Mystic Pizza arrives at the Palace Theater from October 2 through October 4, 2026. This new musical follows the lives ... Read more
The Weston History & Culture Center will explore the contributions and experiences of Algonkian peoples during the American Revolution with Loyalty and Zeal: Algonkians of the Revolution on Sunday, October ... Read more
Three families from different backgrounds find their lives intertwined in New York City at the dawn of the 20th century in Ragtime, a Tony Award-winning musical exploring the American Dream, ... Read more
The Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz returns to stages across America with an all-new tour direct from Broadway, coming to Shubert Theatre for several performances in October. This groundbreaking reimagining ... Read more
Experience New World Symphony & Beyond as part of the 2026–2027 Hartford Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series at The Bushnell's Belding Theater. Performances take place on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, ... Read more
MAC/Eastbound Theatre presents The Write to Vote, a free staged reading featuring three short, original plays and additional original readings in recognition of voting season and Election Day. The program ... Read more
Photographer J Henry Fair will explore the connection between visual information and scientific understanding during Experiences at the Bruce: Art Explains Science with J Henry Fair at Bruce Museum on ... Read more
Sunday nights take on a musical twist with Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill on October 4 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Hosted by Digital Tracks DJ, this ... Read more
Step into the glamour, romance, and excess of the Roaring Twenties when The Great Gatsby comes to Mortensen Hall at The Bushnell from September 29 through October 4, 2026, as ... Read more
The frights return to Lyman Orchards with The Orchard Trials: Haunted House, formerly known as Evidence of Evil. This interactive haunted attraction takes place on Sunday, October 4, from 7 ... Read more
Five for Fighting brings a special string quartet performance to Infinity Music Hall in Hartford on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Lace and Lee will also appear as part of the ... Read more
