A rare opportunity to tour a private historic garden will take place on May 30, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm at Kentford Farm in Stonington as part of the Garden Conservancy Open Days program. This one-day-only event invites visitors to explore a hidden six-acre landscape featuring winding garden paths, mature trees, and thoughtfully ... Read more
Rina Banerjee’s suspended installation reimagines the iconic form of the Taj Mahal through contemporary materials and perspective. Rather than marble and permanence, Banerjee constructs her palace from a steel and copper frame wrapped in translucent pink cellophane, challenging assumptions about luxury, history, and cultural legacy. Floating above the ground, the tentlike structure encloses objects that ... Read more
A compelling exhibition exploring the diverse roots of a Connecticut community is on view from April 11 through August 1, 2026 at the Meriden Museum & History Center Grand Gallery, 41 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451. There to Here: Meriden’s Immigration Story traces the many journeys that have shaped the city, from its Indigenous ... 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
A lively step back in time unfolds on weekends from May 16 through June 21, 2026, from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm at the Harwinton Fairgrounds, 150 Locust Road, Harwinton, CT. Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire transforms the fairgrounds into a bustling village filled with costumed performers, interactive entertainment, and immersive experiences inspired by the legends ... Read more
A colorful day of community, music, and celebration will take place on May 30, 2026 from 12 pm to 5 pm at the Bethel Municipal Center, 1 School Street, Bethel, CT 06801. Bethel CT Pride Parade & Celebration 2026 will feature a sidewalk parade through downtown Bethel followed by an afternoon of live entertainment, local ... Read more
The New Britain Museum of American Art invites visitors to explore its renowned permanent collection during Walk-In Tour: The American Canvas, offered every Saturday at 1 pm from October 11, 2025, through June 2026. Led by knowledgeable docents, this hour-long tour highlights significant works that trace the evolution of American art, offering insight into the ... 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
Beloved Sesame Street characters bring music, movement, and family fun to the stage on May 30, 2026 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm, including intermission, at the Palace Theater, 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. Sesame Street Live! Elmo's Got The Moves invites families to sing, dance, and play alongside Elmo and his Sesame ... Read more
Mystery, comedy, and interactive theater come together during Get a Clue with Sea Tea Improv 2026 at the Mark Twain House & Museum on May 30 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. The special timed tour experience transforms the historic Twain home into a lively mystery game filled with literary twists, clues, and unexpected suspects. ... Read more
