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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
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
James Welling: Cento at Fairfield University Art Museum
Fairfield University Art Museum 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield
Ongoing
Connecticut’s Revolution at Museum of Connecticut History
Museum of Connecticut History 231 Capitol Ave, Hartford
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
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
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
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
Scarecrows Along Main Street in Old Wethersfield
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 local shops, museums, and places to eat. Viewing is free. Please respect the scarecrows and avoid touching displays that are not interactive. The display is ... 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
Monday, September 28, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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September 29, 2026 - RecurringBruce Beginnings: Fall Colors at Bruce Museum
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September 29, 2026 -Native Forest Bee Habitat Restoration at Great Mountain Forest
Bruce Beginnings: Fall Colors at Bruce Museum
Young children and their caregivers can discover what makes autumn special during Bruce Beginnings: Fall Colors at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday, September 29, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 30, from 3–3:45 pm. Through a picture book, gallery tour, and hands-on craft, children will explore the colors of fall ... Read more
Native Forest Bee Habitat Restoration at Great Mountain Forest
Volunteers can support native bee habitat and contribute to ongoing scientific research during a native-species planting event at Great Mountain Forest in Norfolk. The hands-on workday is part of a five-year study examining how healthier, more diverse forests and restored understory habitats can support native bee populations. The volunteer event will take place on Tuesday, ... Read more
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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September 30, 2026 -Bruce Beginnings Junior: Pin the Leaves on the Tree at Bruce Museum
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September 30, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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September 30, 2026 - RecurringBruce Beginnings: Fall Colors at Bruce Museum
Bruce Beginnings Junior: Pin the Leaves on the Tree at Bruce Museum
Celebrate the beginning of fall with song, movement, and a hands-on sensory activity during Bruce Beginnings Junior: Pin the Leaves on the Tree at Bruce Museum on Wednesday, September 30, 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: Fall Colors at Bruce Museum
Young children and their caregivers can discover what makes autumn special during Bruce Beginnings: Fall Colors at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday, September 29, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 30, from 3–3:45 pm. Through a picture book, gallery tour, and hands-on craft, children will explore the colors of fall ... Read more
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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October 1, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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October 1, 2026 -Glow Wild at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
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October 1, 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
Glow Wild at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will transform after dark with the return of Glow Wild Lantern Festival, running from Thursday, October 1, through Sunday, December 20, 2026. This year’s festival features an entirely new collection of illuminated animal lanterns, immersive lighting effects, and nighttime experiences throughout the Zoo. Every lantern in the 2026 collection is making its ... 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, October 2, 2026
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October 2, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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October 2, 2026 - RecurringMystic Pizza at Palace Theater
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
Mystic Pizza at Palace Theater
The beloved 1988 romantic comedy comes to the stage when Mystic Pizza arrives at the Palace Theater from October 2 through October 4, 2026. This new musical follows the lives of three young women as they navigate friendship, family, and romance while working at a small-town Connecticut pizza shop. Based on the iconic film that ... Read more
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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October 3, 2026 - RecurringMinks to Sinks Tag Sale at 395 Danbury Road
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October 3, 2026 -Fall for Park at Park Road
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October 3, 2026 - RecurringChess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum
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October 3, 2026 - RecurringExhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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October 3, 2026 -River Tales at Connecticut River Museum
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October 3, 2026 -Avery-Copp House Museum at Gemstone Station at Florence Griswold Museum
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October 3, 2026 - RecurringMuseums on Us at the Mattatuck Museum
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October 3, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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October 3, 2026 - RecurringMystic Pizza at Palace Theater
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October 3, 2026 - RecurringRagtime at Thomaston Opera House
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October 3, 2026 - RecurringMystic Pizza at Palace Theater
Minks to Sinks Tag Sale at 395 Danbury Road
Minks to Sinks, a longtime Wilton tag sale benefiting Family & Children’s Agency, returns Saturday, October 3 through Monday, October 5 at 395 Danbury Road. Shoppers can browse thousands of items, including clothing, housewares, toys, furniture, and more, while supporting programs serving children, families, adults, and seniors throughout Fairfield County. The sale has been a ... Read more
Fall for Park at Park Road
Fall for Park is a free community fall festival celebrating the businesses, residents, and character of West Hartford’s Park Road neighborhood. The event takes place Saturday, October 3, from 10 am to 4 pm and builds on the tradition of the former Park Road Parade with family-friendly activities, special promotions, live entertainment, and an antique ... 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
River Tales at Connecticut River Museum
Young learners can explore the sounds and rhythms of the Connecticut River Museum grounds during a special River Tales session with artist-in-residence Ben Cosgrove on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The one-time session begins at 11 am and invites children and their caregivers to listen to the sounds around the museum grounds with Cosgrove and discover ... Read more
Avery-Copp House Museum at Gemstone Station at Florence Griswold Museum
Families can explore herbs, flowers and minerals during Avery-Copp House Museum at Gemstone Station on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm at the Florence Griswold Museum. Educators from the Avery-Copp House Museum will offer hands-on activities inspired by the natural world. Families can create a tussie-mussie using fabric and dried flowers ... Read more
Museums on Us at the Mattatuck Museum
Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can enjoy free general admission to the Mattatuck Museum during the Museums on Us program, held on the first full weekend of every month. On the first Saturday of the month, participating guests can visit the Museum from 11 am to 5 pm at ... 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
Mystic Pizza at Palace Theater
The beloved 1988 romantic comedy comes to the stage when Mystic Pizza arrives at the Palace Theater from October 2 through October 4, 2026. This new musical follows the lives of three young women as they navigate friendship, family, and romance while working at a small-town Connecticut pizza shop. Based on the iconic film that ... Read more
Ragtime at Thomaston Opera House
Three families from different backgrounds find their lives intertwined in New York City at the dawn of the 20th century in Ragtime, a Tony Award-winning musical exploring the American Dream, justice, family, courage and hope. Presented at a time when Thomaston commemorates its 150th anniversary, this sweeping musical offers a powerful story of transformation and ... Read more
Mystic Pizza at Palace Theater
The beloved 1988 romantic comedy comes to the stage when Mystic Pizza arrives at the Palace Theater from October 2 through October 4, 2026. This new musical follows the lives of three young women as they navigate friendship, family, and romance while working at a small-town Connecticut pizza shop. Based on the iconic film that ... Read more
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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October 4, 2026 -Bank of America Capalbo Strong Walk at Jennings Beach
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October 4, 2026 - RecurringFace Painting & Faerie Hair at Florence Griswold Museum
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October 4, 2026 -Compassionfest 2026 at Moore Field House
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October 4, 2026 - RecurringMuseums on Us at the Mattatuck Museum
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October 4, 2026 - RecurringMinks to Sinks Tag Sale at 395 Danbury Road
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October 4, 2026 -Science Solvers: Chemical Reaction Paintings at Bruce Museum
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October 4, 2026 - RecurringMystic Pizza at Palace Theater
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October 4, 2026 -Loyalty and Zeal: Algonkians of the Revolution at Weston History & Culture Center
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October 4, 2026 - RecurringRagtime at Thomaston Opera House
Bank of America Capalbo Strong Walk at Jennings Beach
The Bank of America Capalbo Strong Walk returns to Fairfield on Sunday, October 4, honoring the legacy of Charlie Capalbo and bringing the community together to support pediatric cancer research ... Read more
Face Painting & Faerie Hair at Florence Griswold Museum
Add a touch of faerie magic to your visit during Face Painting & Faerie Hair at the Florence Griswold Museum on Sundays, October 4 through 25, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm. As part of Gemstone Station Salon, creative artists from April’s Balloon Creations will transform visitors into colorful works of art with elaborate ... Read more
Compassionfest 2026 at Moore Field House
Compassionfest returns Sunday, October 4, from 10 am to 5 pm at the Moore Field House in New Haven. The ninth annual festival features more than 50 vendors and exhibitors, inspiring speakers, and activities for all ages. The event brings together vegan food and animal-friendly product providers, nonprofits, local artisans, musicians, and wellness practitioners. Activities ... Read more
Museums on Us at the Mattatuck Museum
Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can enjoy free general admission to the Mattatuck Museum during the Museums on Us program, held on the first full weekend of every month. On the first Sunday of the month, participating guests can visit the Museum from 11 am to 4 pm at ... Read more
Minks to Sinks Tag Sale at 395 Danbury Road
Minks to Sinks, a longtime Wilton tag sale benefiting Family & Children’s Agency, returns Saturday, October 3 through Monday, October 5 at 395 Danbury Road. Shoppers can browse thousands of items, including clothing, housewares, toys, furniture, and more, while supporting programs serving children, families, adults, and seniors throughout Fairfield County. The sale has been a ... Read more
Science Solvers: Chemical Reaction Paintings at Bruce Museum
Children and families can combine science and art during Science Solvers: Chemical Reaction Paintings at Bruce Museum on Sunday, October 4, from 1–3 pm. Inspired by A Great Breach in Nature: Aerial Photography by J Henry Fair, participants will experiment with colorful chemical reactions to create unique works of art while exploring the connection between ... Read more
Mystic Pizza at Palace Theater
The beloved 1988 romantic comedy comes to the stage when Mystic Pizza arrives at the Palace Theater from October 2 through October 4, 2026. This new musical follows the lives of three young women as they navigate friendship, family, and romance while working at a small-town Connecticut pizza shop. Based on the iconic film that ... Read more
Loyalty and Zeal: Algonkians of the Revolution at Weston History & Culture Center
The Weston History & Culture Center will explore the contributions and experiences of Algonkian peoples during the American Revolution with Loyalty and Zeal: Algonkians of the Revolution on Sunday, October 4, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Guests can stop by anytime during the program for a demonstration and discussion led by Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, a ... Read more
Ragtime at Thomaston Opera House
Three families from different backgrounds find their lives intertwined in New York City at the dawn of the 20th century in Ragtime, a Tony Award-winning musical exploring the American Dream, justice, family, courage and hope. Presented at a time when Thomaston commemorates its 150th anniversary, this sweeping musical offers a powerful story of transformation and ... Read more
