Garden enthusiasts are invited to explore two exceptional private landscapes during the Garden Conservancy Open Days program on Saturday, June 13, in Cornwall, Connecticut. Open from 10 am to 4 pm, this one-day event offers a rare opportunity to visit distinctive gardens that showcase the creativity, vision, and dedication of their owners. Featured on the ... 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
New Haven’s celebrated food scene comes to life during this guided culinary walking tour, offered on April 25, June 13, October 3, and December 12, 2026 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Tours depart from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510. Led by food columnist and hospitality ... 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
Visitors can explore contemporary art and engage directly with a guest curator during Ask a Curator #2: Camilo Alvarez on June 13, 2026 from 11 am to 5 pm at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. Alvarez will be available throughout the day inside the Baker Gallery exhibition Ascendancy: The Self ... Read more
The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702, offers free admission and special programming during FREE Admission – Access for All on June 13, 2026 from 11 am to 5 pm. Held on the second Saturday of each month, the program invites visitors of all ages to explore the museum’s exhibitions, collections, and ... Read more
The Mattatuck Museum will take part in the 22nd Annual Connecticut Open House Day on Saturday, June 13, from 11 am to 5 pm with free admission for all visitors through the Access for All initiative supported by Art Bridges. Guests can spend the day exploring a wide range of exhibitions, interactive experiences, and conversations ... Read more
A one-of-a-kind marketplace dedicated to the strange, rare, beautiful, and macabre arrives in Connecticut for the first time when The Oddities Flea Market makes its debut at Foolproof Brewing Company in Bridgeport on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Known as America’s original traveling marketplace for unusual and extraordinary finds, the event brings together more than 50 ... Read more
