Raise a glass and explore the best of downtown New Haven during Flights of Fancy: Summer Sips on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Presented by Downtown New Haven, this popular shopping, wine, and food crawl combines local flavors, unique boutiques, and exclusive promotions into one unforgettable summer evening. Designed for ... Read more
The beauty and grandeur of America’s most celebrated historic landscapes will be explored during Gardens of the Gilded Age with Jana Milbocker on July 16, 2026, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm at The Mark Twain House & Museum. This free event features a presentation by author, speaker, and garden designer Jana Milbocker, who will ... Read more
The sounds of classic jazz will fill the waterfront as the Central City Stompers take the stage for Thursdays on the Dock at the Connecticut River Museum on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Part of the Museum’s long-running summer concert series, this free event offers an evening of live music ... Read more
Enjoy a summer evening of live music, food, and community at Lauralton Hall’s Concert on the Lawn on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm. This free outdoor event invites guests to gather on the beautiful grounds of Lauralton Hall for an entertaining night of music and fun. The evening will feature ... Read more
Rising blues-rock guitarist Amani Burnham brings his Debut Album Tour to Levitt Pavilion on July 16, 2026, showcasing the music from his first full-length release, Roots & Wings. At just 20 years old, the Connecticut-based musician has quickly become one of the most talked-about young artists in contemporary blues-rock. Burnham first gained national attention through ... Read more
Country music superstar Thomas Rhett brings The Soundtrack to Life Tour to The Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford on July 16, 2026, for an evening of chart-topping hits, fan favorites, and high-energy entertainment. Known for blending country, pop, and rock influences, Thomas Rhett has become one of the genre’s most successful artists, earning numerous awards ... Read more
Creativity takes center stage this summer with the Shubert Summer Theater & Arts Camp, a program designed to help young artists explore their talents while building confidence, friendships, and artistic skills in a supportive environment. Open to students entering grades 3 through 8 in Fall 2026, the camp offers an engaging mix of theater and ... Read more
Young artists can explore their creativity this summer at Artivity: Sail Into Summer Edition, a hands-on arts program at The Bushnell designed for students ages 7–14. Led by experienced teaching artists and creative educators, this engaging program offers a variety of artistic experiences that inspire imagination, self-expression, and skill-building. Participants will have the opportunity to ... Read more
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport is gearing up for another season of Zoo Patrol, an immersive summer youth program that brings children face-to-face with wildlife through hands-on learning and outdoor adventure. Designed for curious young animal lovers, this popular program offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Zoo while inspiring the next generation of conservationists. Throughout ... Read more
Creativity, history, and hands-on discovery come together during Camp Matt at the Mattatuck Museum, running from June 29 through August 7. The Museum’s School’s OUT! Summer Adventures Camp will feature six themed weeks designed to immerse children in artmaking, storytelling, history, and interactive learning experiences inspired by the Museum’s galleries and exhibitions. Camp sessions run ... Read more
