Musicians, performers, and audience members of all ages can enjoy an evening of live entertainment during the weekly Open Mic at Molten Java every Thursday from 7 to 9 pm. Molten Java is located at 213 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT 06801. The event is open to all ages.
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
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum explores 250 years of American holiday traditions with its new exhibition, Unwrapping Christmas Past: From Puritans to Pop Culture. The immersive exhibition traces the evolution of Christmas from the 1760s through the 1960s, examining how immigration, industrialization and changing family traditions helped shape the holiday. Visitors can explore how Christmas evolved ... Read more
The holiday season gets a musical start with Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 7:30 pm at The Bushnell in Hartford. Pianist and composer Jim Brickman brings a festive concert filled with holiday music, laughter and memorable moments. Designed as a celebration for audiences of all ages, the performance combines ... 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
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
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
Holiday humor takes center stage when Sister's Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi's Gold comes to The Bushnell on November 28, 2026. Created by the author of the popular Late Nite Catechism series, this interactive comedy puts a festive twist on one of history's most enduring mysteries: whatever happened to the Magi's gold? Combining ... Read more
Celebrate the holiday season during Trees in the Rigging at the Connecticut River Museum on Sunday, November 29, 2026. The museum will be open from 10 am to 5 pm. Presented in partnership with the Essex Historical Society, this annual holiday celebration features a full day of festive activities for all ages. Highlights include Steve ... Read more
Holiday magic and spectacular circus artistry come together during A Magical Cirque Christmas on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 4 pm at The Bushnell. A seasonal favorite for more than five holiday seasons, this festive production features world-class performers showcasing gravity-defying acrobatics, impressive feats of strength and agility, comedy and heartwarming magic. A lively soundtrack ... Read more
