Explore the perspectives and creativity of New Haven youth through The View from Here 2026 at the Yale Center for British Art. On view in the museum’s High Street exterior windows from April 6, 2026, through April 6, 2027, this free exhibition features photography by nine student artists participating in The View from Here: Accessing ... Read more
Explore the complex perspectives surrounding the American Revolution in Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from May 6 through December 31, 2026. On view in the museum’s fourth-floor galleries and Study Room, the display examines the struggle for American independence through artworks created by ... Read more
Discover how photography has shaped perceptions of the natural world in Sightlines: British Landscape Photography, 1840 to Now, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from July 23, 2026, through January 24, 2027. Displayed in the museum’s third-floor galleries, the exhibition spans nearly two centuries of landscape photography and features more than ... Read more
Explore the groundbreaking work of British landscape painter John Constable in John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from September 3, 2026, through July 25, 2027. On view in the museum’s second-floor galleries, the exhibition marks the 250th anniversary of Constable’s birth and offers a rare opportunity ... Read more
Children and families are invited to Children's Storytime in the Fairfield Forest every Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm at the Fairfield University Store in downtown Fairfield. Led by local reading teacher and Fairfield University Store employee Steve Gaynes, this weekly event celebrates the joy of reading through engaging stories and activities for young ... Read more
Spend a summer afternoon in downtown New Haven at the new Sunday Markets on the New Haven Green, a seasonal outdoor market series presented in partnership with the New Haven Green. Held twice each month from June through September, these community gatherings feature local artists, food vendors, makers, family activities, and opportunities to relax and ... Read more
Experience The Wall That Heals when the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial visits Putnam from September 10–13, 2026. Hosted at Murphy Park, this free event is open to the public 24 hours a day throughout its stay. Created by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, The Wall That Heals is a traveling three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam ... Read more
Celebrate local first responders during DNR: The (Almost) All-Physician Rock Band! Annual Tribute to First Responders & Westport EMS at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Sponsored by Westport Parks & Recreation, doors open at 6:30 pm, and the free ticketed concert begins at 7:30 pm. Known for their energetic ... Read more
Go behind the scenes at the historic Westport Country Playhouse during free guided theater tours on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, 2026. Beginning at 10:30 am, these 90-minute tours offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore one of Connecticut's most celebrated performing arts venues. Originally opened in 1931 in a converted cow barn, ... Read more
Go behind the scenes at the historic Westport Country Playhouse during free guided theater tours on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, 2026. Beginning at 10:30 am, these 90-minute tours offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore one of Connecticut's most celebrated performing arts venues. Originally opened in 1931 in a converted cow barn, ... Read more
Children and families are invited to Children's Storytime in the Fairfield Forest every Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm at the Fairfield University Store in downtown Fairfield. Led by local reading teacher and Fairfield University Store employee Steve Gaynes, this weekly event celebrates the joy of reading through engaging stories and activities for young ... Read more
Landmark Community Theatre celebrates its volunteers and reveals its upcoming 2027 season during Spill the Playbill on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 7 to 9 pm at the historic Thomaston Opera House. The free evening combines Broadway-themed fun, prizes, drinks and surprises as the theatre announces what is coming to its stage next year. Guests ... Read more
Enjoy an evening of live concert band music with the Westport Community Band at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Doors open at 6 pm, and the free ticketed performance begins at 7 pm. The Westport Community Band brings together talented local musicians for a family-friendly outdoor concert featuring a ... Read more
The Milford Arts Council will celebrate the opening of Mills Retrospective Exhibit – Works in Watercolor with a public reception on Thursday, September 17, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the MAC Downtown Gallery. The exhibition highlights the watercolor works of Mim Mills. Guests can view the exhibit, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in ... Read more
The Connecticut River and the communities connected to it take center stage during Watershed Week, taking place September 18 through 27, 2026, as partners throughout the Connecticut River watershed come together to celebrate and protect this national treasure. Now in its second year, Watershed Week is organized by the Connecticut River Watershed Partnership and brings ... Read more
Children and families are invited to Children's Storytime in the Fairfield Forest every Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm at the Fairfield University Store in downtown Fairfield. Led by local reading teacher and Fairfield University Store employee Steve Gaynes, this weekly event celebrates the joy of reading through engaging stories and activities for young ... Read more
Circular Society Social Club opens its doors for a first look at its new creative social club, coworking space and event venue in Middletown. Guests can explore the space and learn more about the community, membership opportunities and upcoming events. The soft opening will take place from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Saturday, September ... Read more
Celebrate TaÃno culture through hands-on art during the Semi (Clay) Workshop at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 3 to 4:30 pm. Led by Kasike (Chief) Atunwa Jorge Baracutay Estevez of the Higuayagua Tribe, this family-friendly workshop introduces participants to Chicoide-style art and TaÃno cultural traditions. A storyteller and historical researcher, Estevez ... Read more
Spend a summer afternoon in downtown New Haven at the new Sunday Markets on the New Haven Green, a seasonal outdoor market series presented in partnership with the New Haven Green. Held twice each month from June through September, these community gatherings feature local artists, food vendors, makers, family activities, and opportunities to relax and ... Read more
Experience the distinctive sound of King Stingray at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the free ticketed concert begins at 7:30 pm. Formed by lifelong friends Theo Dimathaya Burarrwanga and Roy Kellaway, King Stingray hails from the remote Aboriginal community of Yirrkala in Australia's ... Read more
People living with early-stage dementia and their care partners are invited to participate in Memories at the MATT at the Mattatuck Museum on Thursday, September 24, and Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 11:30 am to 1 pm. This free program provides a welcoming and supportive environment where participants can enjoy an in-gallery tour, a guided ... Read more
Discover the artistic traditions of the Indigenous Caribbean during the Intermediate Art Workshop: TaÃno Symbols & Indigenous Identity at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 pm. Led by Kasike Wakyua Rafael Feliciano-Roman, Executive Director of the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center, this mixed-media workshop explores the history and cultural significance ... Read more
Discover the natural and cultural history of Black Rock State Park during the History Hike hosted by the Mattatuck Museum on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm. This free guided outing explores the 1.6-mile Black Rock Loop while highlighting the area's rich history. Participants will learn about the Mohegan, Paugussett, and ... Read more
Fall for Park is a free community fall festival celebrating the businesses, residents, and character of West Hartford’s Park Road neighborhood. The event takes place Saturday, October 3, from 10 am to 4 pm and builds on the tradition of the former Park Road Parade with family-friendly activities, special promotions, live entertainment, and an antique ... Read more
The Weston History & Culture Center will explore the contributions and experiences of Algonkian peoples during the American Revolution with Loyalty and Zeal: Algonkians of the Revolution on Sunday, October 4, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Guests can stop by anytime during the program for a demonstration and discussion led by Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, a ... Read more
MAC/Eastbound Theatre presents The Write to Vote, a free staged reading featuring three short, original plays and additional original readings in recognition of voting season and Election Day. The program brings together new works written by Beatriz Allen, Julia Allen, Kit Briner, Gwendolyn Gardiner and Orna Rawls, with direction by Kit Briner. The staged reading ... Read more