Week of Events
Family Activity Kits – New Theme! at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Families can explore Connecticut history from home with the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's Family Activity Kits, featuring a new theme beginning July 1, 2026. Designed as free take-home resources, these kits combine history, creativity, and hands-on learning for children and families. The July–August theme, "Moving Right Along to CT," explores immigration throughout Connecticut's ... Read more
Monday, June 29, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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June 30, 2026 - RecurringInspire Center – Expanded Hours at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Inspire Center – Expanded Hours at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History will offer expanded hours for the Inspire Center from June 30 through July 3, welcoming visitors from 10 am to 4:30 pm each day for additional hands-on activities and creative exploration in celebration of America250. Designed for visitors of all ages, the Inspire Center combines history, creativity, and ... Read more
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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July 1, 2026 - RecurringInspire Center – Expanded Hours at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
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July 1, 2026 -Honoring the Spirit of Colt: A Monumental Restoration at Colt Park
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July 1, 2026 -Short Attention Span Literary Club at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
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July 1, 2026 -Salsa & Supper at The Bushnell
Inspire Center – Expanded Hours at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History will offer expanded hours for the Inspire Center from June 30 through July 3, welcoming visitors from 10 am to 4:30 pm each day for additional hands-on activities and creative exploration in celebration of America250. Designed for visitors of all ages, the Inspire Center combines history, creativity, and ... Read more
Honoring the Spirit of Colt: A Monumental Restoration at Colt Park
History, art, and community come together at Honoring the Spirit of Colt: A Monumental Restoration on July 1, 2026, at Colt Park in Hartford. Presented as part of the Long Weekend Hartford festival, this free public program celebrates the restoration and rededication of the historic Colt Monument. The afternoon begins with an opening ceremony and ... Read more
Short Attention Span Literary Club at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Readers looking for engaging literary discussions can connect online with the Short Attention Span Literary Club on July 1, 2026. Held monthly by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, this casual book club focuses on short stories, making it easy for participants to join the conversation without a long-term commitment. Each month features a ... Read more
Salsa & Supper at The Bushnell
Celebrate the start of America 250’s Hartford Long Weekend with an evening of music, dancing, and delicious local food at Salsa & Supper on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at The Bushnell. Beginning at 5:30 pm, the Bushnell courtyard will come alive with the sounds of Ray Gonzalez and his band, creating the perfect atmosphere for ... Read more
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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July 2, 2026 - RecurringInspire Center – Expanded Hours at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
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July 2, 2026 -Connecticut Sun vs. Dallas Wings at PeoplesBank Arena
Inspire Center – Expanded Hours at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History will offer expanded hours for the Inspire Center from June 30 through July 3, welcoming visitors from 10 am to 4:30 pm each day for additional hands-on activities and creative exploration in celebration of America250. Designed for visitors of all ages, the Inspire Center combines history, creativity, and ... Read more
Connecticut Sun vs. Dallas Wings at PeoplesBank Arena
WNBA action returns to Hartford when the Connecticut Sun face the Dallas Wings on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at PeoplesBank Arena. Basketball fans will have the opportunity to see some of the league’s top talent, including 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers, as the Wings visit Connecticut for an exciting regular-season matchup. The ... Read more
Friday, July 3, 2026
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July 3, 2026 - RecurringInspire Center – Expanded Hours at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
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July 3, 2026 -Family Activities: Celebrating America at 250 at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
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July 3, 2026 - RecurringDrawn Here Gallery Talk at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
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July 3, 2026 - RecurringRebellious Exhibit Tour at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Inspire Center – Expanded Hours at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History will offer expanded hours for the Inspire Center from June 30 through July 3, welcoming visitors from 10 am to 4:30 pm each day for additional hands-on activities and creative exploration in celebration of America250. Designed for visitors of all ages, the Inspire Center combines history, creativity, and ... Read more
Family Activities: Celebrating America at 250 at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Families can mark the 250th anniversary of the United States with a day of creative activities and historical exploration at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on July 3, 2026. This free family program invites visitors to reflect on special memories and milestones through hands-on art projects. Guests can decorate picture frames to showcase ... Read more
Drawn Here Gallery Talk at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Visitors can explore the stories and history behind the exhibition Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End during recurring gallery talks at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Guided by a member of the Museum staff, the interactive introductory tours offer insight into the exhibition’s themes, artwork, and the experiences of the communities represented ... Read more
Rebellious Exhibit Tour at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Explore stories of resistance, activism, and change during the Rebellious Exhibit Tour at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Centered around the question, "What does the Declaration of Independence mean to you?", the museum's Rebellious exhibition examines moments throughout Connecticut history when individuals and communities challenged the status quo in pursuit of their own ... Read more
Saturday, July 4, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
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July 5, 2026 - RecurringDrawn Here Gallery Talk at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
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July 5, 2026 - RecurringRebellious Exhibit Tour at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
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July 5, 2026 -Family Storytime – America250 at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
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July 5, 2026 -The R&B Kickback at Infinity Music Hall
Drawn Here Gallery Talk at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Visitors can explore the stories and history behind the exhibition Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End during recurring gallery talks at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Guided by a member of the Museum staff, the interactive introductory tours offer insight into the exhibition’s themes, artwork, and the experiences of the communities represented ... Read more
Rebellious Exhibit Tour at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Explore stories of resistance, activism, and change during the Rebellious Exhibit Tour at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Centered around the question, "What does the Declaration of Independence mean to you?", the museum's Rebellious exhibition examines moments throughout Connecticut history when individuals and communities challenged the status quo in pursuit of their own ... Read more
Family Storytime – America250 at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Young readers and their families can celebrate America's 250th anniversary during Family Storytime – America250 at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on July 5, 2026. This special storytime program invites children and caregivers to relax on beanbags and enjoy a reading of a book connected to the nation's semiquincentennial celebration. After the story, ... Read more
The R&B Kickback at Infinity Music Hall
Connecticut’s premier R&B party returns for Independence Day Weekend with The R&B Kickback on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Infinity Music Hall in downtown Hartford. Beginning at 7 pm, this highly anticipated event brings together classic R&B favorites, 90s and 2000s hits, and today’s biggest songs for an evening dedicated to the music, culture, and ... Read more