The Barnum Festival’s popular Wing Ding Parade returns to Beardsley Zoo on June 20 for a morning of family fun, creativity, and community celebration. Part of the Festival’s June finale events, this annual tradition invites children and families to take part in a lively parade filled with imagination and entertainment. Registration opens at 9 am, ... Read more
Music and visual art come together during the Adult Art Workshop: For the Love of Lyrics: Art Inspired by Song at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, June 20, from 10 am to 11:30 am. Participants will explore color, rhythm, and typography while transforming favorite song lyrics into a creative vinyl record-inspired artwork on canvas. The ... Read more
A seasonal pop-up market celebrating local businesses runs every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2026 at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610. Community Corner offers a vibrant marketplace experience set within the zoo grounds, where visitors can browse and shop from a ... Read more
Rina Banerjee’s suspended installation reimagines the iconic form of the Taj Mahal through contemporary materials and perspective. Rather than marble and permanence, Banerjee constructs her palace from a steel and copper frame wrapped in translucent pink cellophane, challenging assumptions about luxury, history, and cultural legacy. Floating above the ground, the tentlike structure encloses objects that ... Read more
A compelling exhibition exploring the diverse roots of a Connecticut community is on view from April 11 through August 1, 2026 at the Meriden Museum & History Center Grand Gallery, 41 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451. There to Here: Meriden’s Immigration Story traces the many journeys that have shaped the city, from its Indigenous ... 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 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
A lively step back in time unfolds on weekends from May 16 through June 21, 2026, from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm at the Harwinton Fairgrounds, 150 Locust Road, Harwinton, CT. Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire transforms the fairgrounds into a bustling village filled with costumed performers, interactive entertainment, and immersive experiences inspired by the legends ... Read more
A joyful outdoor wellness experience celebrating International Yoga Day will take place on June 20, 2026 from 11 am to 12 pm at Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT 06455. Led by Joyful Breath Laughter Yoga, this outdoor Laughter Yoga session combines playful laughter exercises with gentle yogic breathing ... Read more
Young artists can turn recycled materials into creative musical masterpieces during the Kids Art Workshop: Rock On! at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, June 20, from 12 pm to 1 pm. Using cardboard, old CDs, string, and other materials, participants will design their own one-of-a-kind guitars inspired by the energy and excitement of rock music. ... Read more
The New Britain Museum of American Art invites visitors to explore its renowned permanent collection during Walk-In Tour: The American Canvas, offered every Saturday at 1 pm from October 11, 2025, through June 2026. Led by knowledgeable docents, this hour-long tour highlights significant works that trace the evolution of American art, offering insight into the ... Read more
