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 new exhibition exploring the life and legacy of a Revolutionary War-era Connecticut woman will be on view from May 9 through December 17, 2026 at the Weston History & Culture Center, 104 Weston Road, Weston, CT 06883. Parking and entrance are accessible from High Acre Road through the Visitor’s Center. Sarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom, ... Read more
Step into the glamour, romance, and excess of the Roaring Twenties when The Great Gatsby comes to Mortensen Hall at The Bushnell from September 29 through October 4, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel, this Tony Award-winning musical brings the story of Jay Gatsby, Daisy ... Read more
A new exhibition exploring untold stories of the American Revolution will be on view from June 11 through October 3, 2026 at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06856. Opening day on June 11 begins with exhibition access from 2 pm to 4 pm, followed by a reception from 5:30 pm to ... Read more
Step into the glamour, romance, and excess of the Roaring Twenties when The Great Gatsby comes to Mortensen Hall at The Bushnell from September 29 through October 4, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel, this Tony Award-winning musical brings the story of Jay Gatsby, Daisy ... Read more
Step into the glamour, romance, and excess of the Roaring Twenties when The Great Gatsby comes to Mortensen Hall at The Bushnell from September 29 through October 4, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel, this Tony Award-winning musical brings the story of Jay Gatsby, Daisy ... Read more
Step into the glamour, romance, and excess of the Roaring Twenties when The Great Gatsby comes to Mortensen Hall at The Bushnell from September 29 through October 4, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel, this Tony Award-winning musical brings the story of Jay Gatsby, Daisy ... Read more
Landowners, conservation practitioners, municipal staff, and land trust representatives can learn practical strategies for addressing one of Connecticut’s most significant environmental challenges during Invasive Plant Species in Connecticut: Identification, Ecology, and Management on October 7 from 9 am to 4 pm at Great Mountain Forest. This full-day Woodland Academy course examines the invasive plant species ... Read more
Older adults can enjoy a quieter museum experience during Senior Mornings, held every Wednesday from 9:30 am to 11 am at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The weekly program offers visitors the opportunity to explore the museum’s permanent collection and rotating special exhibitions in a calm and comfortable setting before ... Read more
