This Zoo Tots program introduces young learners to the fascinating world of animal tracks and trails through hands-on activities and live animal encounters. Children can explore how different animals leave footprints behind while meeting animal ambassadors and learning how to identify their tracks. Designed especially for toddlers, the experience may include stories, songs, puppet shows, ... Read more
This first-look program offers insight into the exhibition Painters, Ports, and Profits: Artists and the East India Company, 1750–1850 through a conversation led by exhibition co-curators Laurel Peterson and Holly Shaffer. Moderated by Romita Ray, a specialist in the art of the British Empire in India, the program explores how art produced across Asia reflects ... Read more
This evening program invites visitors to take part in a long-standing artistic tradition inside the galleries of the Yale University Art Gallery. Inaugurated in 1867, Street Hall—now part of the museum—once housed the nation’s first collegiate school of art, where students from many disciplines sketched from live models and original works of art. This guided ... Read more
This evening program explores the often-overlooked experiences of Native peoples during the American Revolution through film and discussion. The event features a screening of an excerpt from Ken Burns’s documentary The American Revolution, followed by a panel conversation examining how the nation’s founding reshaped Native communities and raised enduring questions about who was entitled to ... Read more
Paintball enthusiasts can gear up for adrenaline-filled Thursday evenings during Paintball League Night at Powder Ridge Mountain Park Resort in Middlefield. Held weekly from 6 pm to 9 pm, this five-week series offers players a chance to compete in NXL-style tournament play with rotating teams formed on-site each night. Players are welcome to attend solo ... Read more
Disney On Ice brings beloved stories from Walt Disney Animation Studios to the ice with a family-friendly production featuring Frozen and Encanto. The show combines world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics, and familiar music with sing-along moments that bring favorite characters and scenes to life in a high-energy, theatrical setting designed for audiences of all ages. ... Read more
"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more
The holiday season comes to life once again at the Connecticut River Museum with Steve Cryan’s 32nd Annual Train Show. Opening on Friday, November 21, 2025, and running through February 1, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, this beloved exhibition features a brand-new model train layout designed by artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan. ... Read more
This docent-led tour offers an engaging introduction to the Yale Center for British Art’s renowned collection, guided by volunteer museum educators who bring unique perspectives to the galleries. The tour focuses on highlights from In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, a reimagined installation featuring works from the sixteenth century to the present. ... Read more
The Friday Night Live Music Series continues at 1741 Pub & Grill with a performance by the Jackson Hill Duo. Based in Durham, Connecticut, Jackson Hill is a contemporary country jam band known for blending popular country classics with modern hits and original songs. Their sets often feature well-loved tracks such as “Boondocks,” “Gunpowder and ... Read more
