• Patriotic Paddle and Picnic at the Connecticut River Museum

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Celebrate the season on the water during the Patriotic Paddle and Picnic on August 29, 2026, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Connecticut River Museum. Hosted in partnership with the Essex Land Trust, this special event combines a guided paddle, live music, and a picnic overlooking the Connecticut River. The day begins with ... Read more

  • Schemitzun: Feast of Green Corn and Dance

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    Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT, United States

    Celebrate the annual Schemitzun harvest celebration at the Mashantucket Pequot Cultural Grounds from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30, 2026. Performances begin Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 12 ... Read more

  • Railroad Museum at Boothe Park Summer Open Houses

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    Boothe Memorial Park & Museum 5800 Main Street, Stratford, CT, United States

    Train enthusiasts of all ages are invited to experience the Railroad Museum at Boothe Park during its 2026 Summer Open House season. Throughout the summer, visitors can explore an impressive ... Read more

  • Stamford Beer, Wine and Spirits Fest at Mill River Park

    Stamford Mill River Park 1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT, United States

    Sample beverages from around the world during the Stamford Beer, Wine and Spirits Fest at Mill River Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 1 to 4:30 pm. This outdoor ... Read more

  • Revolutionary Roots: Generations of Change at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum

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    Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

    A new exhibition exploring untold stories of the American Revolution will be on view from June 11 through October 3, 2026 at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06856. Opening day on June 11 begins with exhibition access from 2 pm to 4 pm, followed by a reception from 5:30 pm to ... Read more

  • Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest at Connecticut River Museum

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    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

    Experience one of nature's most remarkable evening spectacles during the Tree Swallow Sunset Trips aboard Onrust and RiverQuest, offered from August 21 through September 23, 2026. These evening cruises travel to a special location along the Connecticut River where hundreds of thousands of tree swallows gather at sunset before settling into the reeds for the ... Read more