Celebrate Halloween with a festive and fun-filled afternoon at the annual Community Trick or Treat event at Mystic Seaport Museum on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Children of all ages are invited to wear their spookiest, silliest, or most spectacular costumes for an unforgettable trick-or-treating experience in the charming, historic ... Read more
Get ready for a Halloween experience like no other aboard the Shore Line Trolley Museum’s Haunted Trolley. This year’s all-new show, "FINAL STOP: MURDER ON THE RAILS," is a live, on-board murder mystery adventure filled with suspense, comedy, and Halloween thrills. From October 18 through Halloween night, you can hop on an ancient trolley and ... Read more
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo continues to offer guests enchanting Centennial Year experiences! Beginning September 26 and continuing through December 15, 2024, “Glow Wild,” a brilliant, illuminated Lantern Festival will be held at the Zoo Thursday through Sunday evenings. Back for its third year, the Zoo will host a larger-than-life Lantern Festival inspired by our wild world. ... Read more
Get ready for Nature Nights, an outdoor movie series designed for the entire family! Each Thursday evening, from September 12 to October 31, join in for a magical night under the stars featuring beloved nature-themed films. To enhance the experience, each main feature will be paired with a short film from the Bridgeport Film Fest, ... Read more
On the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Vicinanza Studios & Gallery (VSG) in Southbury hosts a Poetry and Acoustic Open Mic night, inviting local poets, spoken word artists, and acoustic musicians to share their talents. Running from March 7, 2024, through December 4, 2025, this monthly event provides a ... Read more
Things That Go Bump in the Night is a special flashlight-lit tour that takes you around the eerie grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead and all the way up into the dark, shadowy attic. Prepare to be surrounded by the very history that inspired many of the ghost stories you'll hear—both old and new tales ... Read more
Looking for a fun way to spend your Thursday evenings? Trivia Thursdays at Back Again Board Game Cafe offers a lively night of general knowledge trivia, hosted by Immodest Trivia. Taking place every Thursday at 7 pm, participants can enjoy five rounds of trivia, with leaderboard standings and candy prizes awarded to the top three ... Read more
Voted Connecticut's Best Pick Your Own Farm, Lyman Orchards offers a daily opportunity to pick your own fresh fruit straight from the tree! Wander through beautiful orchards and pick apples, peaches, and pears while enjoying the scenic Connecticut countryside. Whether you're planning a family outing, a romantic day trip, or a solo retreat, Lyman Orchards ... Read more
From September 28 through November 3, 2024, the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme presents Play Time! Toys & Amusements from the FloGris Museum, an exhibit filled with whimsy and nostalgia. Featuring a delightful selection of toys and amusements from the museum’s permanent collection, this indoor display complements the outdoor Wee Faerie Village installations. The ... Read more
On the first Friday of every month, Slater Memorial Museum in Norwich, in partnership with Otis Library, hosts Storytime at Slater, an engaging experience for young children and families. Each storytime runs from 10:30 am to 11:30 am and combines art, stories, songs, and crafts for a lively hour of fun and learning. Each session ... Read more
