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Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest at Connecticut River Museum
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex
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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
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
James Welling: Cento at Fairfield University Art Museum
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 exhibition marks the first American museum presentation of this major body of work by renowned contemporary photographer James Welling. Featuring more than 60 photographs focused ... 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
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
Hands-On Creativity at Florence Griswold Museum
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 can drop into the Museum’s Education Center for a fun Gemstone Station crafting project inspired by the Wee Faerie Village’s sparkling theme. The program offers ... Read more
Monday, September 21, 2026
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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September 22, 2026 - RecurringOh, Mary! at The Bushnell
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
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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September 23, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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September 23, 2026 -Golden Hour & Sunset Trolley Rides at The Shore Line Trolley Museum
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September 23, 2026 - RecurringOh, Mary! at The Bushnell
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
Golden Hour & Sunset Trolley Rides at The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Experience the beauty of the Branford marsh during the Golden Hour & Sunset Trolley Rides at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. These special evening excursions offer scenic views from aboard a historic trolley as the late afternoon light gives way to a colorful sunset over the tidal marsh. Two approximately ... 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
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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September 24, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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September 24, 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 25, 2026
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September 25, 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 26, 2026
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September 26, 2026 - RecurringChess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum
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September 26, 2026 - RecurringExhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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September 26, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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September 26, 2026 -Kids Art Workshop: Taíno Symbols & Myths at Mattatuck Museum
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September 26, 2026 -Family Day: Getting Creative with Photography at Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
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
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
Kids Art Workshop: Taíno Symbols & Myths at Mattatuck Museum
Young artists are invited to explore the stories and symbols of the Taíno people during the Kids Art Workshop: Taíno Symbols & Myths at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12 to 1 pm. Led by Kasike Wakyua Rafael Feliciano-Roman, Executive Director of the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center, this free family-friendly workshop ... Read more
Family Day: Getting Creative with Photography at Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
Families are invited to explore the art of photography during Family Day: Getting Creative with Photography at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts in Fairfield on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12:30 to 4 pm. Designed for children ages 4 to 10, this hands-on program invites participants to create colorful abstract photographs inspired ... Read more
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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September 27, 2026 -Lambert Corners Walking Tour at Wilton Historical Society
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September 27, 2026 -Scenic Trolley Rides & Museum Open at The Shore Line Trolley Museum
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September 27, 2026 -Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights at Shubert Theatre
Lambert Corners Walking Tour at Wilton Historical Society
Discover the history of Wilton’s Lambert Corner during a guided walking tour led by Wilton Historical Society Director Nick Foster on Saturday, September 27, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. The hour-long tour explores the Historical Society’s preserved buildings at Lambert Corner, a site that comprises Wilton’s Historic District #1. The tour includes Lambert House, ... Read more
Scenic Trolley Rides & Museum Open at The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Step back in time and discover the history of electric rail transportation during Scenic Trolley Rides & Museum Open at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission includes unlimited rides aboard authentic antique trolley cars and access to the museum's historic campus, including the car ... Read more
Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights at Shubert Theatre
Experience a new interpretation of a timeless ballet when Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights at the Shubert Theatre on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The performance begins at 4 pm. This reimagined production of Tchaikovsky's beloved Swan Lake combines classical ballet with innovative lighting effects, illuminated costumes, and performances by an international ... Read more
