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
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
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 Enchanted Castle returns to Fairfield for four days of storybook adventures at Burr Homestead. Families can travel through six rooms brought to life by characters from Cinderella, The Little ... 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
Set sail for an afternoon of pirate history and fun during Family Event: Pirate Day! at Florence Griswold Museum on Saturday, October 24, from 11 am–4 pm. Guests can meet ... 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
Explore the coastal habitat surrounding the Bruce Museum during Birding at the Bruce Museum with Greenwich Audubon on Saturday, October 24, from 1–2 pm. The tour begins at the Visitor ... Read more
One of Broadway’s most beloved musicals returns to Hartford when Mamma Mia! takes the stage at The Bushnell’s Mortensen Hall from October 20–25, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Set on a picturesque Greek island, Mamma Mia! tells the heartwarming and hilarious story of a young woman determined to discover the identity of ... Read more
The Glebe House Museum & Garden introduces Haunted Hollow Tours on Saturday, October 24, offering a Halloween-season journey through Woodbury’s history, folklore, and historic burial grounds. Sponsored by Newtown Savings ... Read more
Four standout regional comedians take the stage for Comedy in the Capital 3: Stand-Up Showcase on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at The Bushnell in Hartford. The 90-minute showcase features performances of 15 to 18 minutes each from Ophelia Somers, Max Fine, David Marcoe and headliner Eric Walsh. Jeff Snyder serves as emcee and host, guiding ... Read more
Experience the eerie side of Victorian history during Ghosts & Spirits at the Mansion, presented by Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in collaboration with ArtSynergy Productions on October 22, 23, and 24, ... 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
Woodbury Ballet Theatre (WBT), a new professional dance company from Woodbury Ballet, will make its debut with an evening gala performance on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7 pm at ... 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 10 pm, with timed ticket entry available at 7 pm, 8 pm, and 9 pm. What began as a small backyard haunted house in 2013 ... Read more
The Orchard Trials: Haunted House returns to Lyman Orchards on Saturday, October 24, from 7 pm to 10 pm for an immersive evening of horror and interactive scares. Formerly known as Evidence of Evil, this Connecticut interactive haunted attraction combines cinematic storytelling, live actors, and high-intensity scares to place guests directly into the story. Rated ... 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
One of Broadway’s most beloved musicals returns to Hartford when Mamma Mia! takes the stage at The Bushnell’s Mortensen Hall from October 20–25, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Set on a picturesque Greek island, Mamma Mia! tells the heartwarming and hilarious story of a young woman determined to discover the identity of ... Read more
Noche de los Muertos brings a non-traditional Día de los Muertos celebration to New London with performances by drag and burlesque artists from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Featured performers ... Read more
The legendary music of Chicago comes to life with Beginnings – The Ultimate Chicago Tribute Band on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8 to 10 pm. Formed in 2002, Beginnings ... Read more
Experience Dinur Conducts Tchaikovsky 4 as part of the 2026–2027 Hartford Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series at The Bushnell's Belding Theater. Performances take place on Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 8 pm, and Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 3 pm. Presented by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, this Masterworks program features Music Director ... Read more
Mullett brings its 80’s Rock Experience to Infinity Music Hall in Hartford on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Doors open at 7 pm, with the show beginning at 8 pm. The performance celebrates the music and style of 1980s rock, featuring familiar hits and an energetic live presentation inspired by the era’s biggest bands. The show ... Read more
The Living Tombstone brings The Multiplayer Tour to College Street Music Hall on Saturday, October 24. Doors open at 7 pm, with the show beginning at 8 pm. The all-ages ... Read more
