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 ... 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 December 31, 2026. On view in the museum’s fourth-floor galleries and Study Room, the display examines the struggle for American independence through artworks created by ... 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
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, through July 25, 2027. On view in the museum’s second-floor galleries, the exhibition marks the 250th anniversary of Constable’s birth and offers a rare opportunity ... 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 the lasting influence of ancient Egyptian art and culture on modern imagination, design, and popular culture through paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, decorative arts, and contemporary ... 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
Shop a limited-time selection of gifts, including art sets, toys, mugs, teas, coffees, books, notecards, and memberships. The market also features handmade ornaments and embroidered pieces by Nasreen Sheikh and ... Read more
The Milford Arts Council’s Small Wonders exhibition celebrates original artwork that makes a strong impression in a compact format. The show features 2D and 3D works in any medium, each ... Read more
Pantochino Productions brings its family-friendly musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol back to Milford. The comic production follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s Christmas Eve transformation, with original music, sight gags ... 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 Catch One, a Black lesbian-owned Los Angeles nightclub that became a vital place of culture, care, and belonging for Black and queer communities. The exhibition ... 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
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 many forms and invites reflection on how the nation changed after the attacks. It is on view in the Converse Gallery from September 12 through ... 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
Enjoy tea at the Florence Griswold Museum, with admission to the Museum and a discount on purchases at the FloGris Shop included with each ticket. Harney & Sons Holiday Tea ... Read more
Playhouse on Park presents All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, a musical retelling of the remarkable true story of the World War I Christmas Truce. Set on the ... Read more
Enjoy a holiday brunch buffet and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Lyman Orchards. Seatings are available Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 10 am and 12 pm. The buffet includes ... 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
Visitors of all ages can explore objects from the Museum’s collection and work together on a hands-on creative challenge. The December and January theme invites visitors to design a new ... Read more
Early learners and their families can enjoy stories inspired by the museum’s exhibitions. The free read-aloud takes place Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10:30 am 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 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 guided experience is led by a Mashantucket Pequot Educator and provides an engaging introduction to the Museum's signature exhibits. Designed for visitors of all ages, ... 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, December 5, 2026, from 11 am to ... Read more
Children can explore how Connecticut animals adapt to winter through crafts and hands-on activities. Families can also make holiday poppers to celebrate the new year and decorate cards for loved ... Read more
Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can enjoy free general admission to the Mattatuck Museum during the Museums on Us program, held on the first ... 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 experience provides an immersive look at the traditions, daily life, and enduring cultural heritage of the Pequot people. Guests will explore a recreated Pequot village ... Read more
A beloved holiday tradition returns to Hartford as The Nutmeg Ballet presents its timeless production of The Nutcracker on December 5 and 6, 2026, at The Bushnell. Audiences can experience ... Read more
Mohegan basket-makers Sharon Maynard and Cass Meehan explore the history and continuing practice of Mohegan basketry, from the 17th century to today. Using historic baskets from the Connecticut Museum’s collection, ... Read more
Explore a theme from In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art on a tour led by a Yale Center for British Art Student Guide. Each tour focuses on ... Read more
Polar Express Day brings a holiday story and hands-on crafting to the Wilton Historical Society. Children can listen to a reading of the classic tale and make a “Believe” bell ... Read more
Step into a 1940s crime story as rival mafia families meet to negotiate peace, then investigate a murder that threatens their fragile truce. This interactive role-playing dinner invites guests to ... Read more
A new holiday jukebox musical brings Christmas magic, comedy and familiar songs to the stage with Santa Switch at the Thomaston Opera House this December. When Santa and Mrs. Claus ... Read more
Storytellers take the stage for an evening of true personal stories about generosity, sacrifice, love and the unexpected meaning of what we give and receive. The event is led by ... Read more
Celebrate the holiday season with the music of John Denver during Rocky Mountain High Experience: John Denver Christmas at the Palace Theater on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 7:30 pm ... Read more
A unique fusion of classical musicianship and rock energy comes to Hartford when Rock Orchestra by Candlelight performs at The Bushnell on December 5, 2026. Following acclaimed performances across Europe ... Read more
Wild ’N Out comes to Hartford with Justina Valentine, DC Young Fly, Conceited, Hitman Holla, Big Mack, DJ D-Wreck, and the Wild ’N Out Chain Gang. The show takes place Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 8 pm. PeoplesBank Arena is located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT.
