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 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 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 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
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 years at the estate and materials related to Pope’s English Arts and Crafts style highlight her design and career. Pope became one of the first ... 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 is conceived specifically for the museum’s Entrance Court, where Long will create the installation on site. Known for his work exploring the relationship between art ... 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 ... 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
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
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
Enjoy a holiday brunch buffet and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Lyman Orchards. Seatings are available Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 10 am and 12 pm. The buffet includes ... 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 full weekend of every month. On the first Sunday of the month, participating guests can visit the Museum from 11 am to 4 pm at ... Read more
Celebrate the season with festive décor, holiday displays, and a visit with Santa and his elf, who will greet children and hear their Christmas wishes. Guests can also tour the ... Read more
Visitors of all ages can explore objects from the Museum’s collection and take on a hands-on creative challenge. The December and January theme invites them to design a new style ... Read more
Explore a traditional holiday craft during Stars of Tradition: The Art of German Paper Folding at the Mattatuck Museum on Sunday, December 6, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to make German Fröbelsterne, also known as Froebel stars, using a step-by-step paper-folding technique. By transforming simple strips of paper ... Read more
Explore John Constable’s innovative open-air paintings and their influence on European landscape art. Challenging picturesque conventions, Constable made skies, light, seasons, and atmosphere central subjects in his work. The tour ... Read more
Families can decorate winter-inspired sugar cookies provided by Grace Farms Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones. Sessions take place Sunday, December 6, from 1 pm to 2 pm and 3 ... Read more
A YCBA Student Guide leads a thematic tour of In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, highlighting a specific theme in the museum’s collection. The tour takes place ... Read more
A timeless holiday story comes to life in a captivating one-man performance when Dick Terhune presents A Christmas Carol at Palace Theater on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2 to ... Read more
Celebrate the season with a festive musical performance at the Mattatuck Museum on Sunday, December 6, from 2 to 3:30 pm. The Connecticut Accordion Association, led by conductor Peter Peluso, ... 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
Decorated buoys made by community members adorn a 20- to 30-foot holiday tree built from lobster traps at the Milford waterfront. The celebration includes a holiday market, food trucks, music, ... Read more
Explore the museum’s iconic architecture on a docent-led tour. The tour takes place Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 3 pm to 3:45 pm and is free to attend. Meet in ... Read more
The Hartford Wolf Pack host the Providence Bruins on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 3 pm for Sonar’s Birthday celebration. The first 2,500 fans, regardless of age, will receive a ... 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
