The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's returns to Fairfield County, bringing the community together to raise awareness and support efforts to fight Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The event highlights emerging treatments and encourages participants to take action in support of continued progress. The walk will take place on Sunday, October 25, ... Read more
Families can enjoy a morning of Halloween-themed activities at Shubert Theatre during the annual Free Family Fun Day on Sunday, October 25, from 10 am to 1 pm. The event is free and welcomes children and families of all ages. A self-guided walking tour takes families backstage through the theatre, with trick-or-treat stations along the ... Read more
Adoptable dogs will be looking for their forever homes during a special Dog Adoption Event at the Palace Theater on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 10 am to 1 pm. The event is presented in conjunction with Bill Berloni’s UPstaged presentation and takes place in the theatre’s loading dock in partnership with Brass City Rescue ... Read more
Add a touch of faerie magic to your visit during Face Painting & Faerie Hair at the Florence Griswold Museum on Sundays, October 4 through 25, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm. As part of Gemstone Station Salon, creative artists from April’s Balloon Creations will transform visitors into colorful works of art with elaborate ... Read more
Children and families can combine science and art during Science Solvers: Chemical Reaction Paintings at Bruce Museum on Sunday, October 25, from 1–3 pm. Inspired by A Great Breach in Nature: Aerial Photography by J Henry Fair, participants will experiment with colorful chemical reactions to create unique works of art while exploring the connection between ... Read more
One of Broadway’s most beloved musicals returns to Hartford when Mamma Mia! takes the stage at The Bushnell’s Mortensen Hall from October 20–25, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Set on a picturesque Greek island, Mamma Mia! tells the heartwarming and hilarious story of a young woman determined to discover the identity of ... Read more
Theatrical animal trainer and animal rescue advocate Bill Berloni shares the story behind his remarkable career during a special UPstaged presentation at Palace Theater on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 2 to 4 pm. The event commemorates the 50th anniversary of Annie launching at the Goodspeed Opera House and includes a dog adoption event earlier ... Read more
Experience the classic Italian film Bicycle Thieves during Cinema at the Bruce and the Avon Theatre Presents: Bicycle Thieves at Bruce Museum on Sunday, October 25, from 2–4 pm. The screening is presented in partnership with the Avon Theatre and offers an opportunity to enjoy Vittorio De Sica’s acclaimed film on the big screen. Bruce ... Read more
Pantochino Productions brings a wickedly funny musical spoof to Milford with The Real Housewives of Sleepy Hollow, a playful mash-up of the popular television reality show and Washington Irving’s classic American tale. The production features familiar characters including Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones and Katrina Van Tassel, reimagined through the snarky and sassy housewives of Sleepy ... Read more
Experience Dinur Conducts Tchaikovsky 4 as part of the 2026–2027 Hartford Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series at The Bushnell's Belding Theater. Performances take place on Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 8 pm, and Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 3 pm. Presented by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, this Masterworks program features Music Director ... Read more
