Discover how photography has shaped perceptions of the natural world in Sightlines: British Landscape Photography, 1840 to Now, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from July 23, 2026, through January 24, 2027. Displayed in the museum’s third-floor galleries, the exhibition spans nearly two centuries of landscape photography and features more than ... Read more
Experience one of nature's most remarkable evening spectacles during the Tree Swallow Sunset Trips aboard Onrust and RiverQuest, offered from August 21 through September 23, 2026. These evening cruises travel ... Read more
Bring a little of the Florence Griswold Museum’s historic garden spirit home with the Annual Flower Bulb Sale, running September 1 through 15, 2026. The annual fundraiser supports the Museum’s ... Read more
Explore the groundbreaking work of British landscape painter John Constable in John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from September 3, 2026, ... Read more
Enjoy a fall day in the orchard with apple, pear, and flower picking, wagon rides, food trucks, a sweet shop, a large activity area, and a four-acre wildlife-themed corn maze created with Meigs Point Nature Center. A pumpkin patch opens in mid-to-late September, and the Cider Hut and Garden offer adult beverages. Some activities and ... Read more
Experience The Wall That Heals when the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial visits Putnam from September 10–13, 2026. Hosted at Murphy Park, this free event is open to the public 24 ... Read more
Enjoy live music, family entertainment, great food, carnival rides, and seaside fun during the 48th Annual Norwalk Oyster Festival, taking place September 11–13, 2026, at Veterans Memorial Park in Norwalk. ... Read more
Celebrate 60 years of free admission while supporting the future of The Benton Museum of Art during its 60th Anniversary Silent Auction Fundraiser, taking place September 11 through 26, 2026. ... Read more
Go behind the scenes at the historic Westport Country Playhouse during free guided theater tours on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, 2026. Beginning at 10:30 am, these 90-minute tours offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore one of Connecticut's most celebrated performing arts venues. Originally opened in 1931 in a converted cow barn, ... 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
