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RUSUNUNGUKO (liberty / independence / freedom) at Yale Schwarzman Center

Yale Schwarzman Center 168 Grove Street, New Haven

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

Theodate Pope’s Highfield: A History at Mattatuck Museum

Mattatuck Museum 63 Prospect Street, Waterbury

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

James Welling: Cento at Fairfield University Art Museum

Fairfield University Art Museum 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield

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

Scarecrows Along Main Street in Old Wethersfield

Main Street, Old Wethersfield Main Street, Old Wethersfield, Wethersfield

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

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Connecticut’s Revolution at Museum of Connecticut History

Museum of Connecticut History 231 Capitol Ave, Hartford

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

Bishop’s Fall Festival at Bishop’s Main Orchard

Bishop’s Main Orchard 480 New England Road, Guilford

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

The Happiest Man on Earth at Playhouse on Park

Playhouse on Park 244 Park Road, West Hartford

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

Wee Faerie Village 2026 at Florence Griswold Museum

Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

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

Hands-On Creativity at Florence Griswold Museum

Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

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

Bruce Beginnings: Geode Painting at Bruce Museum

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Bruce Museum One Museum Drive, Greenwich

Young children and their caregivers can explore the colorful and glittering world of minerals during Bruce Beginnings: Geode Painting at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday, October 6, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, October 7, from 3–3:45 pm. Through a picture book, gallery tour, and hands-on geode-inspired craft, children will discover ... Read more

A Conversation with Trevor Noah at The Bushnell

The Bushnell Theater 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford

Join The Connecticut Forum for A Conversation with Trevor Noah at The Bushnell's Mortensen Hall on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The event begins at 7:30 pm. Beloved comedian, author, and ... Read more