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The View from Here 2026: Finding Our Paths at Yale Center for British Art
Yale Center for British Art 1080 Chapel Street, New Haven
American Saints and Blesseds at Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center
Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center 1 State St., New Haven
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Connecticut’s Revolution at Museum of Connecticut History
Museum of Connecticut History 231 Capitol Ave, Hartford
Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest at Connecticut River Museum
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex
Bishop’s Fall Festival at Bishop’s Main Orchard
Bishop’s Main Orchard 480 New England Road, GuilfordWeek of Events
RUSUNUNGUKO (liberty / independence / freedom) at Yale Schwarzman Center
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 draws on the Shona word “ruka,” meaning to weave, braid, or knit, and reflects the social connections formed in salons, living rooms, and porches where ... Read more
The View from Here 2026: Finding Our Paths at Yale Center for British Art
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
American Saints and Blesseds at Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center
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. The exhibition also highlights St. Teresa of Calcutta, who received honorary U.S. citizenship. Organized by the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center, the exhibit is on ... Read more
Connecticut’s Revolution at Museum of Connecticut History
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 stories to light, including a copy of the Declaration of Independence printed by Mary Katharine Goddard, a Revolutionary War flag, a fragment of a statue ... Read more
Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest at Connecticut River Museum
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
Bishop’s Fall Festival at Bishop’s Main Orchard
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
Hieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt at Fairfield University Art Museum
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 the lasting influence of ancient Egyptian art and culture on modern imagination, design, and popular culture through paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, decorative arts, and contemporary ... Read more
Watershed Week at Connecticut River Museum
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
Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce
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. Guests can enjoy family-friendly fun during the daytime with trick-or-treating, festive fall treats, and favorite amusement park rides. As evening falls, the park transforms into ... Read more
36th Annual Walktober at The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor
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, 2026, and opens with a Sunrise Stroll at Mansfield Hollow Dam Walk on September 19. Event details are available in the online guide; events will ... Read more
Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce
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. Guests can enjoy family-friendly fun during the daytime with trick-or-treating, festive fall treats, and favorite amusement park rides. As evening falls, the park transforms into ... Read more
Monday, September 14, 2026
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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September 15, 2026 - RecurringBruce Beginnings: Shell Painting at Bruce Museum
Bruce Beginnings: Shell Painting at Bruce Museum
Young children and their caregivers can discover the creatures and treasures found in the water during Bruce Beginnings: Shell Painting at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday, September 15, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 16, from 3–3:45 pm. Designed for children ages 2.5–5 and their caregivers, the program explores the ... Read more
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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September 16, 2026 -Bruce Beginnings Junior: We See Seashells at Bruce Museum
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September 16, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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September 16, 2026 - RecurringBruce Beginnings: Shell Painting at Bruce Museum
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September 16, 2026 -Golden Hour & Sunset Trolley Rides at The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Bruce Beginnings Junior: We See Seashells at Bruce Museum
Young children can discover the world of seashells through song, movement, and a hands-on sensory activity during Bruce Beginnings Junior: We See Seashells at Bruce Museum on Wednesday, September 16, from 10–10:45 am. Designed specifically for children ages 12–30 months and their caregivers, this interactive program offers a fun way to explore the museum and ... Read more
Pequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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 experience provides an immersive look at the traditions, daily life, and enduring cultural heritage of the Pequot people. Guests will explore a recreated Pequot village ... Read more
Bruce Beginnings: Shell Painting at Bruce Museum
Young children and their caregivers can discover the creatures and treasures found in the water during Bruce Beginnings: Shell Painting at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday, September 15, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 16, from 3–3:45 pm. Designed for children ages 2.5–5 and their caregivers, the program explores the ... Read more
Golden Hour & Sunset Trolley Rides at The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Experience the changing colors of the Farm River Estuary during the Golden Hour & Sunset Trolley Rides at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. These special evening excursions offer scenic views of the tidal marsh aboard a historic trolley as the landscape transitions from late afternoon light into sunset. Two approximately ... Read more
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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September 17, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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September 17, 2026 - RecurringOpen Mic at Molten Java
Pequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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 experience provides an immersive look at the traditions, daily life, and enduring cultural heritage of the Pequot people. Guests will explore a recreated Pequot village ... Read more
Open Mic at Molten Java
Musicians, performers, and audience members of all ages can enjoy an evening of live entertainment during the weekly Open Mic at Molten Java every Thursday from 7 to 9 pm. Molten Java is located at 213 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT 06801. The event is open to all ages.
Friday, September 18, 2026
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September 18, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
Pequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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 experience provides an immersive look at the traditions, daily life, and enduring cultural heritage of the Pequot people. Guests will explore a recreated Pequot village ... Read more
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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September 19, 2026 -LCT Fall Youth Program at Thomaston Opera House
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September 19, 2026 - RecurringChester Dog Fair at Chester Fairgrounds
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September 19, 2026 -Harvest Moon Living Exhibition at Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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September 19, 2026 -Block Party at Connecticut River Museum
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September 19, 2026 - RecurringChess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum
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September 19, 2026 - RecurringExhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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September 19, 2026 - RecurringChildren’s Storytime in the Fairfield Forest at Fairfield University Store
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September 19, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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September 19, 2026 -Birding at the Bruce Museum with Greenwich Audubon
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September 19, 2026 -Fandango Benefit Gala at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
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September 19, 2026 - RecurringOh, Mary! at The Bushnell
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September 19, 2026 -Semi (Clay) Workshop with Kasike Atunwa Jorge Baracutay Estevez at Mattatuck Museum
LCT Fall Youth Program at Thomaston Opera House
Young performers ages 8 through 14 can build their acting skills, confidence and creativity through Landmark Community Theatre’s Fall Youth Program, beginning Saturday, September 19, 2026. Classes meet weekly on Saturdays from 9 am to 12 pm and culminate in a live performance of Night at the Wax Museum by Craig Sodaro on Saturday, December ... Read more
Chester Dog Fair at Chester Fairgrounds
The 12th annual Chester Dog Fair returns to the Chester Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, from 10 am to 3 pm each day. This family- and dog-friendly event gives dogs and their humans a chance to socialize, shop, enjoy live entertainment, and discover services and activities for canine companions. More than ... Read more
Harvest Moon Living Exhibition at Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
Celebrate the changing of the seasons during the Harvest Moon Living Exhibition at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm. Included with museum admission, this family-friendly event explores the significance of the harvest season through guided experiences, live music, art, and community activities. Visitors ... Read more
Block Party at Connecticut River Museum
Celebrate a day of family-friendly fun during the Connecticut River Museum Block Party on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm. Held throughout the museum campus, this community event features live music, food and beverage vendors, educational activities focused on history and nature, and classic lawn games for all ages. Families can ... Read more
Chess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum
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 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The program offers private and semi-private instruction designed for both beginners learning the game and experienced players looking to ... Read more
Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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 guided experience is led by a Mashantucket Pequot Educator and provides an engaging introduction to the Museum's signature exhibits. Designed for visitors of all ages, ... Read more
Children’s Storytime in the Fairfield Forest at Fairfield University Store
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
Pequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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 experience provides an immersive look at the traditions, daily life, and enduring cultural heritage of the Pequot people. Guests will explore a recreated Pequot village ... Read more
Birding at the Bruce Museum with Greenwich Audubon
Explore the coastal habitat surrounding the Bruce Museum during Birding at the Bruce Museum with Greenwich Audubon on Saturday, September 19, from 1–2 pm. The tour begins at the Visitor Services Desk in the museum lobby before walking from the Bruce Park Playground to Audubon’s neighboring Oneida Sanctuary. Located within one of Greenwich’s remaining coastal ... Read more
Fandango Benefit Gala at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp will host its annual Fandango Benefit Gala on Saturday, September 19, from 1:30 pm to 8:30 pm in Ashford. Founded by Paul Newman as a way to support Camp programs, the Fandango tradition brings campers, families, and celebrity guests together for an afternoon and evening celebrating the Camp ... Read more
Oh, Mary! at The Bushnell
The Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation Oh, Mary! arrives at The Bushnell's Belding Theater from September 19–23, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Written by Cole Escola, this acclaimed dark comedy reimagines the life of Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. The 80-minute one-act play follows a restless ... Read more
Semi (Clay) Workshop with Kasike Atunwa Jorge Baracutay Estevez at Mattatuck Museum
Celebrate Taíno 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 Taíno cultural traditions. A storyteller and historical researcher, Estevez ... Read more
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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September 20, 2026 - RecurringChester Dog Fair at Chester Fairgrounds
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September 20, 2026 - RecurringDiscovery Sundays at Florence Griswold Museum
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September 20, 2026 - RecurringOh, Mary! at The Bushnell
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September 20, 2026 - RecurringOh, Mary! at The Bushnell
Chester Dog Fair at Chester Fairgrounds
The 12th annual Chester Dog Fair returns to the Chester Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, from 10 am to 3 pm each day. This family- and dog-friendly event gives dogs and their humans a chance to socialize, shop, enjoy live entertainment, and discover services and activities for canine companions. More than ... Read more
Discovery Sundays at Florence Griswold Museum
Hands-on art activities invite visitors of all ages to explore creativity during Discovery Sundays at the Florence Griswold Museum, held Sundays from April through September, from 11 am to 4 pm. Families and other visitors can drop in at the Hartman Education Center and choose from a variety of activities designed to encourage artistic exploration. ... Read more
Oh, Mary! at The Bushnell
The Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation Oh, Mary! arrives at The Bushnell's Belding Theater from September 19–23, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Written by Cole Escola, this acclaimed dark comedy reimagines the life of Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. The 80-minute one-act play follows a restless ... Read more
Oh, Mary! at The Bushnell
The Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation Oh, Mary! arrives at The Bushnell's Belding Theater from September 19–23, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Written by Cole Escola, this acclaimed dark comedy reimagines the life of Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. The 80-minute one-act play follows a restless ... Read more
