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
Hieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt at Fairfield University Art Museum
Fairfield University Art Museum 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield
36th Annual Walktober at The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor
The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor 203B Main St., Danielson
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, Guilford
Week 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
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
The Happiest Man on Earth at Playhouse on Park
Playhouse on Park presents The Happiest Man on Earth, a one-man play based on the life and experiences of Eddie Jaku, a German-Jewish survivor of Auschwitz concentration camp. Despite losing his family, friends and country during the Holocaust, Jaku considered himself “The Happiest Man on Earth” and dedicated his life to sharing the stories of ... 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
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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September 22, 2026 - RecurringBruce Beginnings: Mini Worlds at Bruce Museum
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September 22, 2026 - RecurringOh, Mary! at The Bushnell
Bruce Beginnings: Mini Worlds at Bruce Museum
Young children and their caregivers can explore Dustin Yellin’s intricate landscapes during Bruce Beginnings: Mini Worlds at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday, September 22, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 23, from 3–3:45 pm. Designed for children ages 2.5–5 and their caregivers, the program encourages exploration of the Bruce’s collections ... 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
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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September 23, 2026 -Bruce Beginnings Junior: Wonder Boxes at Bruce Museum
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September 23, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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September 23, 2026 - RecurringBruce Beginnings: Mini Worlds at Bruce Museum
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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
Bruce Beginnings Junior: Wonder Boxes at Bruce Museum
Young children can explore Dustin Yellin: Politics of Eternity through song, movement, and a hands-on sensory activity during Bruce Beginnings Junior: Wonder Boxes at Bruce Museum on Wednesday, September 23, 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: Mini Worlds at Bruce Museum
Young children and their caregivers can explore Dustin Yellin’s intricate landscapes during Bruce Beginnings: Mini Worlds at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday, September 22, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 23, from 3–3:45 pm. Designed for children ages 2.5–5 and their caregivers, the program encourages exploration of the Bruce’s collections ... 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 -The Fall Foliage Festival & Car Show at Friends of Main Street Winsted
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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
The Fall Foliage Festival & Car Show at Friends of Main Street Winsted
Celebrate the arrival of autumn at The Fall Foliage Festival & Car Show in Winsted on Saturday, September 26, from 10 am–3 pm. The festival offers a seasonal community celebration centered around fall foliage and a car show, providing an opportunity to enjoy the sights and activities of the season in downtown Winsted. The Fall ... 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
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 -The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge at Wakeman Boys & Girls Club
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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 -Science Solvers: Imagination Playground at Bruce Museum
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September 27, 2026 -Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights at Shubert Theatre
The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge at Wakeman Boys & Girls Club
The 39th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge returns to Southport on Sunday, September 27, with a kids’ fun run, 2-mile walk, and 5K run supporting local nonprofit organizations in Fairfield County. Registration begins at 8 am, followed by the Kids’ Fun Run at 9 am and the 2-mile Walk & 5K Run at 10 am. Last ... Read more
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
Science Solvers: Imagination Playground at Bruce Museum
Children and families can design, build, and explore creative structures during Science Solvers: Imagination Playground at Bruce Museum on Sunday, September 27, from 1–3 pm. Using Imagination Playground blocks, participants will take on fun challenges and respond to creative prompts while experimenting with different ways to build and play. The hands-on activities encourage creativity, problem-solving, ... 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