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
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
The Shops at Mohegan Sun celebrate Mohegan Sun’s 30th birthday with special offers from Tuesday, October 13, through Saturday, October 31, 2026. Visit the shops at Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan ... Read more
Celebrate Mohegan Sun’s 30th birthday with nostalgic menu favorites inspired by former restaurants at the resort. Each featured birthday dish purchased earns a stamp in a birthday passport; collect six ... Read more
Cyclists can enjoy the colors of autumn while supporting local conservation and trail organizations at the 2026 Norfolk Tour de Forest on Saturday, October 17. The annual gravel bike ride ... 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
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
This collaborative exhibition features artworks and handcrafted objects by members of the Eastern community, exploring the circle as a symbol of connection, ritual, repetition, and everyday life. Visitors are invited ... Read more
Pantochino Productions brings a wickedly funny musical spoof to Milford with The Real Housewives of Sleepy Hollow, a playful mash-up of the popular television reality show and Washington Irving’s classic ... Read more
Children ages 8 and under can build, problem-solve, and play together with large, lightweight blocks designed to encourage creative, curiosity-led exploration. Adult caregivers must accompany children. The playground is open ... Read more
Middle and high school dancers from across New England can take classes in modern, jazz, hip-hop, tap, Afro-Caribbean, ballet, and other styles with Central faculty, alumni, and guest artists. The festival also features a Dance Career Q&A and a Finance for Dancers seminar. Guest artists include James “Combo” Marino, Cajai Fellows Kennedy, Felipe Puletini, Christine ... Read more
Life Surge is a one-day event where Christians gather to learn how to create and multiply financial resources for Kingdom impact. It takes place Saturday, October 17, 2026, beginning at 8:30 am at PeoplesBank Arena, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT.
Find handmade treasures and holiday gifts at the 32nd Annual Holly Boutique Craft Fair 2026 & Luncheon, taking place Thursday, October 15, through Saturday, October 17, at North Canton Community United Methodist Church Hall in North Canton. The craft fair features a selection of quality crafts created by 25 local juried artisans, offering shoppers a ... Read more
Add a colorful touch to a fall visit with face painting for children by Face Painting by Lara. The artist will be at Lyman Orchards on Saturday, October 17, 2026, ... Read more
Meet friendly animals, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, or circle the pond aboard a trackless train at the Apple Barrel Farm Market on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, ... Read more
Young children and their families can enjoy a free 30-minute story time at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, October 17, from 10:30 to 11 am in the ... Read more
Players of all ages and skill levels can learn and practice chess during weekly Chess Lessons held every Saturday from 10:30 am to 12 pm at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 ... Read more
Explore thousands of years of history during the Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Offered on Saturdays between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, this one-hour ... Read more
Discover five centuries of British art during a free docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, October 17, from 11 to 11:45 am. Led by volunteer ... Read more
The magic of sculpture comes to life during Conjuring Faeries from Clay on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11 am to 3 pm at the Florence Griswold Museum. Advanced sculpture ... 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
The 6th Annual Great Wilton Pumpkin Fest returns Saturday, October 17, from 1 to 3 pm at the Wilton Historical Society for an afternoon of autumn activities and pumpkin-themed fun ... Read more
The LGBTQ+ Book Club will discuss James Baldwin’s Nobody Knows My Name on Saturday, October 17, from 2 to 3 pm at Rainy Day Paperback Exchange in Bethel. The collection ... Read more
Explore the Yale Center for British Art’s collection through a student-led thematic tour on Saturday, October 17, from 2 to 2:45 pm in the fourth-floor galleries. As part of In ... Read more
Discover how British landscape photography has shaped our understanding of the natural world during a free docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, October 17, from ... Read more
Explore the meaning of happiness during Science on Screen: Agent of Happiness at the Connecticut Science Center on Saturday, October 17, 2026. This thought-provoking documentary examines Bhutan's unique Gross National ... Read more
Great Mountain Forest and graduate students from the Yale School of Architecture will present a conceptual campus project developed with the Yale Building Lab and GOA Architecture. The project explores ... Read more
Boneheads Hilarious Haunted House offers an interactive Halloween experience combining spooky surprises, comedy, and eccentric characters. Guests can explore immersive rooms filled with scares and unexpected encounters, with an optional ... Read more
Face your fears this fall at Haunt on Eden, returning to Mount Southington Ski Area on select weekends from September through November 2026. The haunted attraction operates from 7 to ... Read more
The Orchard Trials: Haunted House returns to Lyman Orchards on Saturday, October 17, from 7 pm to 10 pm for an immersive evening of horror and interactive scares. Formerly known ... Read more
Two acclaimed musical acts come together for an evening of inventive arrangements and powerful harmonies when Vitamin String Quartet and Girl Named Tom bring The Crazy Ordinary World Tour to ... Read more
Spend an evening of music, stories, and laughter with Grammy and Emmy-nominated performer Cheyenne Jackson when That Guy From That Thing comes to The Bushnell on October 17, 2026. Fresh ... Read more
Noche de los Muertos brings a non-traditional Día de los Muertos celebration to Hartford with performances by drag and burlesque artists from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Featured performers include ... Read more
Comedian Anthony Rodia brings his Insanely Funny Tour to the Palace Theater on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 pm to 10 pm. Known for his high-energy performances and relatable ... 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
Lifehouse brings its Best of Acoustic performance to Infinity Music Hall in Hartford on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Doors open at 7 pm, with the show beginning at 8 pm. ... Read more
