Noche de los Muertos brings a non-traditional Día de los Muertos celebration to Hartford with performances by drag and burlesque artists from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Featured performers include Crayloca and Meelz Diva of Connecticut, Juana B Ontop and Rainbow Vice of Massachusetts, and Grimm Fatale of Connecticut/New Jersey. The event takes place Saturday, ... Read more
Comedian Anthony Rodia brings his Insanely Funny Tour to the Palace Theater on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 pm to 10 pm. Known for his high-energy performances and relatable storytelling, Rodia delivers an evening of stand-up inspired by family life, Italian-American culture, parenting, and the everyday moments that audiences know all too well. After ... Read more
Three families from different backgrounds find their lives intertwined in New York City at the dawn of the 20th century in Ragtime, a Tony Award-winning musical exploring the American Dream, justice, family, courage and hope. Presented at a time when Thomaston commemorates its 150th anniversary, this sweeping musical offers a powerful story of transformation and ... Read more
Lifehouse brings its Best of Acoustic performance to Infinity Music Hall in Hartford on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Doors open at 7 pm, with the show beginning at 8 pm. The acoustic performance offers a stripped-down presentation of Lifehouse’s music, highlighting the band’s songwriting and familiar melodies in an intimate live setting. The set draws ... Read more
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
Add a touch of faerie magic to your visit during Face Painting & Faerie Hair at the Florence Griswold Museum on Sundays, October 4 through 25, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm. As part of Gemstone Station Salon, creative artists from April’s Balloon Creations will transform visitors into colorful works of art with elaborate ... Read more
Celebrate the spooky season with an unforgettable afternoon of music, comedy, and theatrical entertainment at the Halloween Drag Brunch on October 18, 2026, at The Social Bar + Kitchen in New London. Presented by Sky Casper Entertainment, this special Pink Eggs & Glam event stars Broadway performer and New York City nightlife favorite Cacophony Daniels. ... Read more
Discover the trees of Gemstone Station during the Family Event: Autumn Tree Tour at Florence Griswold Museum on October 18 from 1–3 pm. Led by the museum’s tree expert, Kyle’s Magical Mystery Autumn Tree Tour explores why leaves change color, how to identify different types of trees, and how to determine the age of a ... Read more
Children and families can explore their creativity during Art Adventures: Cardboard Creatures at Bruce Museum on Sunday, October 18, from 1–3 pm. Participants can create their own articulated cardboard creature inspired by the imaginative sculptures of David Butler. The hands-on activity encourages young artists to experiment with shapes, movement, and creative design. Art Adventures is ... Read more
Explore stories of resistance, activism, and change during the Rebellious Exhibit Tour at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Centered around the question, "What does the Declaration of Independence mean to you?", the museum's Rebellious exhibition examines moments throughout Connecticut history when individuals and communities challenged the status quo in pursuit of their own ... Read more
