A night of high-energy comedy takes place on May 15, 2026 at 7:30 pm at Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320. Bored Teachers brings its Is It Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour to the stage with a brand-new lineup of jokes and stories inspired by life in and around the classroom. Known ... Read more
A lively, garden-themed community event takes place on May 16, 2026 from 10 am to 1 pm at Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, One Green Hill Road, Washington Depot, CT 06794. Gardenpalooza invites plant lovers, gardeners, and families to enjoy a free morning filled with inspiration, learning, and local flavor. The highlight of the ... Read more
A milestone celebration honoring nearly three centuries of farming tradition will take place May 16 from 10 am to 3 pm and May 17 from 10 am to 3 pm at Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT 06455. The Lyman Orchards 285th Anniversary Festival brings together history, family fun, and classic farm experiences ... Read more
A full day of Revolutionary War living history takes place on May 16, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Weston History & Culture Center, 104 Weston Road, Weston, CT 06883. This family-friendly event brings history to life with an immersive colonial encampment experience featuring the 5th Connecticut Regiment. Visitors can explore demonstrations ... 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 contemporary art exhibition exploring the expressive power of materials will be on view from May 9 through May 17, 2026 at browngrotta arts, 276 Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Transformations: Dialogues in Art and Material brings together nearly three dozen international artists working across a wide range of mediums, including clay, silk, steel, bark, ... 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
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 welcoming, family-friendly open house takes place on May 16, 2026 from 11 am to 2 pm at New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Road, Redding, CT 06896. Open Day invites visitors to explore the beauty, history, and vibrant community of this unique farm and education center. Guests can wander scenic grounds filled with ... Read more
A historic take on America’s favorite pastime will be on display on May 16, 2026 at 11 am at Wethersfield Cove Park, 60 State Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109. This vintage base ball event features the Red Onions hosting the Woodstock Hilltoppers for a doubleheader played using 19th-century rules, including underhand pitching and period-style gameplay. The ... Read more
