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
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 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
Visitors can explore contemporary art and engage directly with a guest curator during Ask a Curator #2: Camilo Alvarez on June 13, 2026 from 11 am to 5 pm at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. Alvarez will be available throughout the day inside the Baker Gallery exhibition Ascendancy: The Self ... Read more
The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702, offers free admission and special programming during FREE Admission – Access for All on June 13, 2026 from 11 am to 5 pm. Held on the second Saturday of each month, the program invites visitors of all ages to explore the museum’s exhibitions, collections, and ... Read more
The Mattatuck Museum will take part in the 22nd Annual Connecticut Open House Day on Saturday, June 13, from 11 am to 5 pm with free admission for all visitors through the Access for All initiative supported by Art Bridges. Guests can spend the day exploring a wide range of exhibitions, interactive experiences, and conversations ... Read more
A one-of-a-kind marketplace dedicated to the strange, rare, beautiful, and macabre arrives in Connecticut for the first time when The Oddities Flea Market makes its debut at Foolproof Brewing Company in Bridgeport on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Known as America’s original traveling marketplace for unusual and extraordinary finds, the event brings together more than 50 ... Read more
Connecticut’s long-running grassroots celebration of music, art, and community returns on June 13, 2026 at Three Saints Park, 112 Miller Road, Bethany, CT 06524. Gates open at 11:30 am. Now in its twelfth year, CT Localpalooza Music & Art Festival brings together local musicians, artists, and families for a full day of live entertainment and ... Read more
A full day of free tours, exhibits, live experiences, and entertainment will take place on June 13, 2026 at the Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320, as part of Connecticut Open House Day. Now in its 22nd year, Connecticut Open House Day is a statewide celebration encouraging residents and visitors to ... Read more
