• Hieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt at Fairfield University Art Museum

    Fairfield University Art Museum 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, United States

    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

  • James Welling: Cento at Fairfield University Art Museum

    Fairfield University Art Museum 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, United States

    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 exhibition marks the first American museum presentation of this major body of work by renowned contemporary photographer James Welling. Featuring more than 60 photographs focused ... Read more

  • Wee Faerie Village 2026 at Florence Griswold Museum

    Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

    A sparkling faerie adventure awaits at Gemstone Station during Wee Faerie Village 2026, running from September 26 through November 1 at the Florence Griswold Museum. This year’s village takes inspiration from precious gifts of the earth, transforming the whimsical faerie world with twinkling gemstones, sparkling rare minerals and shimmering metals. Visitors can explore the imaginative ... Read more

  • Hands-On Creativity at Florence Griswold Museum

    Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

    Families can explore their creative side during Hands-On Creativity at the Florence Griswold Museum, offered Sundays from September 27 through November 1, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm. Visitors can drop into the Museum’s Education Center for a fun Gemstone Station crafting project inspired by the Wee Faerie Village’s sparkling theme. The program offers ... Read more

  • Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce

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    Lake Compounce 186 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT, United States

    Celebrate the Halloween season during Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce on weekends from September 19 through November 1, 2026. This seasonal event offers two Halloween experiences in one day. Guests can enjoy family-friendly fun during the daytime with trick-or-treating, festive fall treats, and favorite amusement park rides. As evening falls, the park transforms into ... Read more

  • Chess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum

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    Mattatuck Museum 63 Prospect Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    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 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The program offers private and semi-private instruction designed for both beginners learning the game and experienced players looking to ... Read more

  • Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

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    Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT, United States

    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

  • Family Event: Pirate Day! at Florence Griswold Museum

    Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States

    Set sail for an afternoon of pirate history and fun during Family Event: Pirate Day! at Florence Griswold Museum on Saturday, October 24, from 11 am–4 pm. Guests can meet the Free Men of the Sea, a group of reenactors who bring the myths and history of pirates and privateers to life. Flintlock pistol demonstrations ... Read more

  • Pequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

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    Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT, United States

    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

  • Birding at the Bruce Museum with Greenwich Audubon

    Bruce Museum One Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT, United States

    Explore the coastal habitat surrounding the Bruce Museum during Birding at the Bruce Museum with Greenwich Audubon on Saturday, October 24, from 1–2 pm. The tour begins at the Visitor Services Desk in the museum lobby before walking from the Bruce Park Playground to Audubon’s neighboring Oneida Sanctuary. Located within one of Greenwich’s remaining coastal ... Read more