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
Betty Boop makes her dazzling Broadway debut when BOOP! The Musical arrives at The Bushnell's Mortensen Hall from November 10–15, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Inspired by the beloved cartoon icon who has charmed audiences for nearly a century, this colorful musical comedy follows Betty Boop as she steps away from her ... Read more
This workshop helps teachers bring primary sources about the American Revolution into the classroom. Participants will explore the Museum’s collection, view Revolutionary-era documents and artifacts in Collections Storage, and learn how to access resources online. The workshop also includes ready-to-use inquiry-based activities and primary source handouts. The workshop takes place November 12 from 4:30 pm ... Read more
Middle and high school students and their families can explore hands-on STEM activities and connect with resources for future careers. Meet potential employers and learn about undergraduate programs, training and certificate programs, summer camps, scholarships, and more. The event takes place Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Admission is free for ... Read more
Woodworker Anne Marie Elder shares tools passed down from her great-grandfather and discusses early American craftsmanship, traditional techniques and her work creating handmade pieces. Elder, co-founder of Colonial Crafts, specializes in hand-carved spoons and bowls and practices 17th-century joinery and carving inspired by early New England traditions. The Made to Last event takes place November ... Read more
Comedian Dusty Slay brings his signature storytelling style and down-to-earth humor to The Bushnell with The Neighborhood Guy Tour on November 13, 2026. Known for his laid-back delivery, relatable observations, and catchphrase "We're having a good time," Slay has become one of comedy's fastest-rising stars. Growing up in a mobile home community in Opelika, Alabama, ... Read more
UConn Men’s Basketball takes on The Ohio State University on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 pm. The game takes place at PeoplesBank Arena, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT.
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 new Enchanted Lights experience, pose at holiday photo backdrops, try the indoor sock-skating rink, make crafts in the Winter Wonder Lab, and enjoy seasonal science ... Read more
Mohegan anthropologist and chef Rachel Sayet (Akitusut) hosts a panel on contemporary Indigenous foodways and food systems. The discussion brings together Indigenous chefs, herbalists and farmers from several nations: Rachel Sayet of the Mohegan Nation, Jeremy Whipple of the Mashantucket Pequot, La’Tasha Maddox of the Eastern Pequot, Dr. Jus Crea of the Penobscot Nation and ... Read more
Betty Boop makes her dazzling Broadway debut when BOOP! The Musical arrives at The Bushnell's Mortensen Hall from November 10–15, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Inspired by the beloved cartoon icon who has charmed audiences for nearly a century, this colorful musical comedy follows Betty Boop as she steps away from her ... Read more
