Young artists can explore their creativity this summer at Artivity: Sail Into Summer Edition, a hands-on arts program at The Bushnell designed for students ages 7–14. Led by experienced teaching artists and creative educators, this engaging program offers a variety of artistic experiences that inspire imagination, self-expression, and skill-building. Participants will have the opportunity to ... Read more

Young artists can explore their creativity this summer at Artivity: Sail Into Summer Edition, a hands-on arts program at The Bushnell designed for students ages 7–14. Led by experienced teaching artists and creative educators, this engaging program offers a variety of artistic experiences that inspire imagination, self-expression, and skill-building. Participants will have the opportunity to ... Read more

Step into the social world of early Connecticut during Tavern Talks at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Held on Tuesday afternoons throughout the summer, this gallery talk explores the fascinating history behind the museum's collection of historic tavern signs displayed in the Auditorium. These signs once hung outside bustling taverns that served as ... Read more

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Billy Strings brings his acclaimed live show to PeoplesBank Arena on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Known for redefining modern bluegrass while drawing inspiration from folk, rock, country, and jam-band traditions, Billy Strings has become one of the most celebrated performers in contemporary American music. His virtuosic guitar playing, powerful ... Read more

Young artists can explore their creativity this summer at Artivity: Sail Into Summer Edition, a hands-on arts program at The Bushnell designed for students ages 7–14. Led by experienced teaching artists and creative educators, this engaging program offers a variety of artistic experiences that inspire imagination, self-expression, and skill-building. Participants will have the opportunity to ... Read more

Young artists can explore their creativity this summer at Artivity: Sail Into Summer Edition, a hands-on arts program at The Bushnell designed for students ages 7–14. Led by experienced teaching artists and creative educators, this engaging program offers a variety of artistic experiences that inspire imagination, self-expression, and skill-building. Participants will have the opportunity to ... Read more

Creativity and imagination come together during the Family Craft Workshop: Fairy Tails at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on July 30, 2026. Led by calligrapher Debby Reelitz, this hands-on workshop introduces participants to the tradition of decorative lettering while guiding them through the creation of their own whimsical "Fairy Tail" letter. Each participant ... Read more

Discover rarely seen artifacts from America's founding era during Behind the Scenes Tour: The American Revolution at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on July 30, 2026. This special evening program offers visitors access to the museum's collection storage areas, spaces that are typically closed to the public. In celebration of the 250th anniversary ... Read more

Young artists can explore their creativity this summer at Artivity: Sail Into Summer Edition, a hands-on arts program at The Bushnell designed for students ages 7–14. Led by experienced teaching artists and creative educators, this engaging program offers a variety of artistic experiences that inspire imagination, self-expression, and skill-building. Participants will have the opportunity to ... Read more

Meet fascinating animals from around the world during the Wildlife Encounters Animal Show at the Connecticut Science Center. Presented by the award-winning team at Wildlife Encounters, this interactive live experience ... Read more

Explore four exceptional private gardens during the Garden Conservancy's Open Days program on Saturday, August 1, 2026. From 10 am to 4 pm, registered guests can visit distinctive gardens throughout Hartford County and experience a variety of landscapes, horticultural collections, and creative garden designs that are not typically open to the public. Participating gardens include ... Read more

Discover, create, and solve problems through hands-on exploration at the Inspire Center, featuring a new interactive theme beginning August 1, 2026, at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Open from 10 am to 4:30 pm every weekend, the Inspire Center offers engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. The Inspire Center combines history, creativity, ... Read more

Meet fascinating animals from around the world during the Wildlife Encounters Animal Show at the Connecticut Science Center. Presented by the award-winning team at Wildlife Encounters, this interactive live experience offers guests the chance to see remarkable animal ambassadors up close while learning about their unique adaptations, behaviors, and the important roles they play in ... Read more

Cool off with a day of music, creativity, and family fun during the free Family Program: Beat the Heat on August 1, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Designed for children of all ages and their families, this interactive event celebrates the joy of music through ... Read more

Explore history through creativity at the Inspire Center on August 2, 2026, from 12 pm to 4:30 pm at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. This interactive, hands-on space invites visitors of all ages to examine historical objects, spark their imaginations, and collaborate on creative problem-solving challenges. The Inspire Center combines museum collections with ... Read more

Families with young children can enjoy an afternoon of stories and creativity during Family Storytime at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on June 7, August 2, and September 6 from 3 pm to 3:30 pm. The recurring program invites children and caregivers to relax on beanbags while listening to stories centered around creativity, ... Read more