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 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
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
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
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. ... 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
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 ... 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
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 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
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 escape room experience for those looking for an additional challenge. The haunted house takes place on Fridays and Saturdays, October 16–17, 23–24, and 30–31, from ... 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
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
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
