Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will transform after dark with the return of Glow Wild Lantern Festival, running from Thursday, October 1, through Sunday, December 20, 2026. This year’s festival features an entirely new collection of illuminated animal lanterns, immersive lighting effects, and nighttime experiences throughout the Zoo. Every lantern in the 2026 collection is making its ... Read more
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.
The Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz returns to stages across America with an all-new tour direct from Broadway, coming to Shubert Theatre for several performances in October. This groundbreaking reimagining ... 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 ... Read more
Michael Franti Trio brings the Heartstrings & Dynamite tour to College Street Music Hall on Thursday, October 1, with Wheeland Brothers performing an acoustic set. Doors open at 7 pm ... 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
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
The Twilight Brew Maze brings together local beer, autumn scenery, and a little adventure at Lyman Orchards Corn Maze on Friday, October 2, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Guests can sample Connecticut brews while exploring the corn maze during this special fall tasting event. Tickets are $40 per person and include six 4-ounce beer ... Read more
The Haystack Book Festival comes to Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk on Friday, October 2, 2026, with the program beginning at 6 pm. The event brings readers and literary enthusiasts ... Read more
Enjoy an evening of coastal-inspired food, drinks, music, and community impact during the 4th Annual Flavors of Hope benefiting Children in Placement on Friday, October 2, at 6:30 pm. Held ... Read more
