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 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 ... 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. 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 ... 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
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
Experience a monumental site-specific installation by internationally renowned artist Richard Long at the Yale Center for British Art from November 4, 2026, through July 11, 2027. Titled Gravity, the work ... Read more
The Florence Griswold Museum will be closed to visitors from November 9 through November 26 as staff prepare for Holiday Magic. The Museum is located at 96 Lyme Street, Old ... Read more
Newly commissioned paintings by Tomashi Jackson appear alongside works by Robert Rauschenberg in this exhibition marking the centennial of his birth. Jackson’s work draws on archival images connected to Jewel’s ... 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
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
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
Playhouse on Park presents Greg Banks’ musical retelling of Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio, with music by Victor Zupanc. Five actors bring the story to life with live instruments, shadow puppetry, and ... Read more
The Great Trains Show brings a cherished winter tradition to life with model trains winding through miniature towns in the Wilton Historical Society’s decorated historic buildings. Visitors can explore detailed ... Read more
Dance to a Top 40 DJ set at Vista Lounge, located at Mohegan Sun. Guests must be 21 or older and present valid identification. The event begins Sunday, November 8, ... Read more
Holiday Enchantment brings seasonal displays, interactive experiences, and festive science to the Connecticut Science Center from November 14 through December 23, 2026. Visitors can stomp, jump, and dance through the ... Read more
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra explores the shared traditions and emotions that connect people during Rush Conducts Brahms 4, part of the 2026–2027 HSO Masterworks Series, with performances November 20 through ... Read more
The Bushnell welcomes families to its annual Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 21, beginning at 10 am. The festive event offers a welcoming environment for families to celebrate ... Read more
Children ages 4–11 can explore art through a monthly tactile project led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson. Open-ended activities encourage creative thinking and draw inspiration from Grace Farms’ ... Read more
More than 200 decorated trees, holiday shopping, raffles, children’s activities, and live entertainment fill The Summit at Danbury for Ann’s Place’s annual Festival of Trees. The event celebrates the community ... Read more
Young children and their families can enjoy a 30-minute read-aloud inspired by themes and ideas in the museum’s art. Each participant can take home a free book, courtesy of New ... 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 the River building and Barns on a comprehensive tour highlighting the architecture, sustainable design, curated interiors, and material choices. Guests can take in views of the surrounding landscape and ... Read more
Practice breath-centered yoga accompanied by live music in Grace Farms’ light-filled Court. Led by mindfulness and wellness expert Pilin Anice, the class welcomes all experience levels and requires no previous ... 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
Children ages 3 to 6 and their grownups can explore the galleries through sensory activities, then take part in an exhibition-inspired yoga class using movement, breath, group games, and creative activities. The class takes place Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11 am to 12 pm. Admission to the museum is required; the program is included ... Read more
Explore the museum’s collection on a docent-led tour of In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art. The tour takes place Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11 am to ... Read more
Professional acrobats bring physics to life in a fast-paced performance featuring daring feats of balance, strength, and precision. Watch as they explore gravity, motion, force, and leverage through demonstrations that include balancing on a giant lever and building a towering stack of chairs. The five shows take place Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 11:15 am, ... 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 Court at Grace Farms opens to visitors at 12 pm on Saturday, November 21. Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840.
Author Victoria Johnson discusses the life and work of artist Frederic Church, whose curiosity and travels helped bring images of the wider world to American audiences. Johnson, a Pulitzer Prize ... Read more
Children ages 4 and up and their families can make an articulated cardboard creature inspired by the imaginative sculptures of David Butler. The drop-in program takes place Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 1 pm to 3 pm in the Cohen Education Wing. It is free with general admission, and advance registration ... Read more
Mary-Kate O’Hare, Bruce Museum executive director and CEO, speaks with Tricia Laughlin Bloom, executive director of the Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation, about American Stories from Sargent to O’Keeffe. Both have led Newark’s American art department and spent more than 25 years researching, cataloguing, installing, and building the collection. Their conversation will explore the works ... Read more
A conversational docent-led tour explores how British landscape photography has shaped the way we see and understand the natural world. Volunteer museum educators will introduce key artworks and themes in ... Read more
Cheer on the UConn Huskies as they host the Old Dominion Monarchs in their final home game of the 2026 season on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Pratt & Whitney ... Read more
The Hartford Wolf Pack host the Milwaukee Admirals on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 6 pm for Military Appreciation Night, recognizing military personnel and their service. Military members can receive ... Read more
Enjoy Connecticut yacht rock band Anchor Management performing smooth hits from the late 1970s and early 1980s, including songs by Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan, and Ambrosia. The ... Read more
Holiday music gets a high-energy rock treatment when Ornament: A Tribute to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra takes the stage at Thomaston Opera House on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 8 to ... Read more
