Explore an installation by designer and visual artist Nontsikelelo Mutiti, whose printed works, films, and installations engage with the history and aesthetics of hair braiding in Black life. The title ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Discover the lives of Catholics connected to the United States who have been canonized or beatified, and learn how the Catholic Church recognizes them as models of holiness and intercessors. ... Read more
Fairfield University Art Museum will present Hieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt from September 18 through December 12, 2026, in the Bellarmine Hall Galleries. The exhibition explores ... Read more
Explore the colorful season with hundreds of activities, including hikes, bike rides, paddles, and more across The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Walktober runs September 19 through November 8, ... Read more
Fairfield University Art Museum will present James Welling: Cento from September 25 through December 12, 2026, in the Walsh Gallery at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The ... Read more
More than 170 handmade scarecrows bring fall color to Main Street in Old Wethersfield from October 1 through 31. Visitors can stroll the display from sunrise to sunset and explore ... Read more
Celebrate the Halloween season during Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce on weekends from September 19 through November 1, 2026. This seasonal event offers two Halloween experiences in one day. ... Read more
Mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with an exhibition exploring the people and experiences that shaped Connecticut during the Revolutionary era. More than 100 objects and documents bring new and familiar ... Read more
Enjoy a fall day in the orchard with apple, pear, and flower picking, wagon rides, food trucks, a sweet shop, a large activity area, and a four-acre wildlife-themed corn maze created with Meigs Point Nature Center. A pumpkin patch opens in mid-to-late September, and the Cider Hut and Garden offer adult beverages. Some activities and ... Read more
Families can explore their creative side during Hands-On Creativity at the Florence Griswold Museum, offered Sundays from September 27 through November 1, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm. Visitors ... Read more
Children ages 8 and under can build, problem-solve, and play together with large, lightweight blocks designed to encourage creative, curiosity-led exploration. Adult caregivers must accompany children. The playground is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Friday and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. It is closed Mondays. ... Read more
The Enchanted Castle returns to Fairfield for four days of storybook adventures at Burr Homestead. Families can travel through six rooms brought to life by characters from Cinderella, The Little ... Read more
Children can add a colorful touch to their fall visit with face painting by Face Painting by Lara. The artist will be at Lyman Orchards on Saturday, October 24, 2026, ... Read more
Spend a fall day meeting friendly farm animals, riding a horse-drawn wagon past the historic Lyman Homestead, or taking a trackless train ride around the pond. The activities are at ... Read more
Players of all ages and skill levels can learn and practice chess during weekly Chess Lessons held every Saturday from 10:30 am to 12 pm at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 ... Read more
Families with children ages 5 to 12 who have sensory processing differences can take part in Exploring Art-ism, a free program at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, ... Read more
Explore thousands of years of history during the Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Offered on Saturdays between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, this one-hour ... Read more
Set sail for an afternoon of pirate history and fun during Family Event: Pirate Day! at Florence Griswold Museum on Saturday, October 24, from 11 am–4 pm. Guests can meet ... Read more
Experience life in a 16th-century Pequot community during the Pequot Village Tour, offered Wednesdays through Saturdays at 12 pm at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. This 20-minute guided ... Read more
Explore the coastal habitat surrounding the Bruce Museum during Birding at the Bruce Museum with Greenwich Audubon on Saturday, October 24, from 1–2 pm. The tour begins at the Visitor ... Read more
Families can explore storytelling through art during Make Time!: Props, Cameras, and Costumes, a free drop-in program at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, October 24, from 2 ... Read more
The Glebe House Museum & Garden introduces Haunted Hollow Tours on Saturday, October 24, offering a Halloween-season journey through Woodbury’s history, folklore, and historic burial grounds. Sponsored by Newtown Savings ... Read more
Experience the eerie side of Victorian history during Ghosts & Spirits at the Mansion, presented by Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in collaboration with ArtSynergy Productions on October 22, 23, and 24, from 6–9 pm. This special after-hours experience features immersive theatrical tours exploring Victorian culture, Spiritualism, Gothic literature, and the legendary ghost stories associated with the ... Read more
Boneheads Hilarious Haunted House offers an interactive Halloween experience combining spooky surprises, comedy, and eccentric characters. Guests can explore immersive rooms filled with scares and unexpected encounters, with an optional escape room experience for those looking for an additional challenge. The haunted house takes place on Fridays and Saturdays, October 16–17, 23–24, and 30–31, from ... Read more
