Week of Events
Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel Day Trips
The CT Audubon Society offers many EcoTravel Day Trips to get you outside and enjoying the great outdoors. Day trip are scheduled through October. Jamaica Bay: Saturday, August 25, 7 am to 5 pm Jamaica Bay, located on western Long Island within Brooklyn and Queens, is one of the most important urban wildlife refuges, hosting a ... Read more
The Big E Schedule + Connecticut Day Events
The Big E is coming to Springfield, Massachusetts September 14 through September 30, 2018. The Big E, also known as The Eastern States Exposition, is know as "New England's Great State Fair". It is the largest agricultural event on the eastern seaboard and the seventh-largest fair in the nation. The Big E features everything from ... Read more
Get Wild with the Beardsley Zoo at The Big E
Join Connecticut’s only zoo at New England’s biggest celebration, The Bigf E! Visit the Beardsley Zoo in the Connecticut building September 17-19. Location: Agawam, Massachusetts
Bristol Mum Festival
The Bristol Mum Festival will be held September 20-23. Get ready for the 2018 Mum Festival! Over the course of the weekend the 2018 Mum Fest will feature a carnival, dozens of vendors from area businesses, crafters, local producers, restaurants, food trucks, community organizations, non profits, and museums, in addition to games, children’s programming, adult ... Read more
The Drowsy Chaperone at The Goodspeed Opera House (East Haddam)
The Drowsy Chaperone at The Goodspeed Opera House will run from September 21 through November 25, 2018 in East Haddam, Connecticut. In this hilarious valentine to show tunes and show people, a forgotten Jazz Age musical comes to life in the living room of a diehard theatre fan. As he eagerly spins his favorite cast ... Read more
Annual Danbury Irish Festival
Save the date for Irish culture, song, food, dance and fun for the whole family at the Greater Danbury Irish Festival! The weekend-long event will be held Friday, September 21 through Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 65 Sand Pit Road on the grounds of the Portuguese Cultural Center. There will be a cultural tent, a ... Read more
Annual Guilford Agricultural Fair
The Guilford Fair, Connecticut’s 2nd oldest agricultural fair, will take places September 21-23, 2018 at the Guilford Fairgrounds. Established in 1859, the Fair is held each year during the third weekend in September, on the Fairgrounds in historic Guilford, Connecticut. Today’s fair has paced with modern times, yet retains a powerful theme of the town’s agricultural ... Read more
The 2018 Greenwich Wine & Food Festival Featuring Tim McGraw
The 2018 Greenwich Wine & Food Festival will be held on September 21-22 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut. Music superstar Tim McGraw will be headlining this year’s festival long with Caroline Jones on September 22. Featured culinary celebrities include Daniel Boulud, Scott Conant, Mary Giuliani, Alex Guarnaschelli and Adam Richman. The entire weekend will be ... Read more
The Connecticut River from the Air Book Talk / Signing
The Connecticut River from the Air Book Talk / Signing
The Connecticut River from the Air book talk and signing will take place at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Connecticut on September 18, 2018 at 5:30 pm. Join us as we learn about the aerial adventures of Jerry Roberts and Tom Walsh as they delve into the four major regions of the river. With breathtaking photography ... Read more
Beach House SoNo Hosts Seafood Extravaganza
Beach House SoNo Hosts Seafood Extravaganza
Beach House SONO is hosting a Seafood Extravaganza Tuesday, September 18th, for an incredible dinner including a Raw Bar, Summer Rolls, Chowder, Charcuterie Platters, Appetizers, Fish Tacos, Market Fresh Fish, our famous Seafood Risotto, Salads, Side Dishes, and more. At Beach House, you can order great seafood dishes all year round. But we also know ... Read more
Stop & Shop Healthy Kids Summit
Stop & Shop Healthy Kids Summit
Join Stop & Shop for their FREE Healthy Kids Summit at Gillette Stadium on September 19 from 4 to 6 pm. This is a fun-filled afternoon of play and fitness. Kids will participate in games to learn about exercise and nutrition. - Fun Zone opens at 3:00 p.m. - Registration begins at 3:30 p.m. - ... Read more
Talk Like a Pirate Cruise on the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Talk Like a Pirate Cruise on the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
What better way to celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day then to do exactly that while sailing aboard the Becky Thatcher Riverboat on the Connecticut River. This ADULTS ONLY adventure is sure to make you a master of Pirate Lingo. (21 and older event) Arrive at Essex station by 5:45 p.m. for boarding and ... Read more
Free Touch a Truck (Wethersfield)
Free Touch a Truck (Wethersfield)
The Wethersfield Fire Department stops by the Wethersfield Farmers Market on September 20th from 3 to 6 pm with their big red truck for a special Touch a Truck event. This is a free event for the kids! They can climb on the truck, try on a helmet and learn about the hard working men ... Read more
COLLEGE NIGHT at The Shops at Yale (New Haven)
COLLEGE NIGHT at The Shops at Yale (New Haven)
The Shops at Yale invites all graduate and undergraduate students to College Night on Broadway Island, located at 56 Broadway in New Haven, on Thursday, September 20 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. The event will feature free food, live music from three university bands, giveaways, and a raffle with a chance to win a free iPad and ... Read more
Pequot Museum Farmstead 17th Century Encampment
Pequot Museum Farmstead 17th Century Encampment
The Pequot Museum Farmstead 17th Century Encampment will be held on September 21 and 22, 2018 at the Mashantucket Peqout Museum & Research Center. Visit the Pequot Museum Farmstead for a unique chance to experience Native American and European life in the 17th Century! Native, English, Dutch, and French re-enactors will portray different aspects of ... Read more
Heart of America Balloon Festival Mohegan Sun Casino
Heart of America Balloon Festival Mohegan Sun Casino
September 1st Update: The Heart of America Balloon Festival has been c ancelled due to Mohegan Sun Not getting proper safety permits prior to announcing the event. The 2018 Heart of America Balloon Festival @ Mohegan Sun will be held on September 21 - Sptember 23. Enjoy 3 Days of The Big Balloons, Balloon Launches, Tethered ... Read more
Lisbon Fall Festival
Lisbon Fall Festival
Lisbon Fall Festival time is upon us once again! This year the festival’s main events will be held on Friday, September 21st from 4:30 to 7:00 pm, and Saturday, September 22nd, from 11:00 am to 5:00 PM. The Lisbon Fall Festival has been growing in size and this year promises to be one of the ... Read more
Annual Milford Oktoberfest
Annual Milford Oktoberfest
The Milford Oktoberfest will be held September 21st & 22nd at the Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field. Come enjoy the Bier Garten with many different seasonal brews, German and American food vendors, German Dancers, an Oompah band and popular music by some of the areas top bands! Must be 21 unless accompanied by a parent. ... Read more
Brewfest at the Beach (Groton)
Brewfest at the Beach (Groton)
Brewfest at the Beach happens from 6-9 p.m. Friday, September 21st at Ocean Beach Park. Taste over 150 brews representing virtually every style of beer made throughout the world, brew friendly food, pizza, chili, live music by The Rhythm Method band, the ambiance of Ocean Beach Park, and wine tasting, all included in the price ... Read more
Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Series September Event
Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Series September Event
Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Series September Event will be held on September 7th at Klingberg Family Centers, 370 Linwood Street, 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon. Featuring a traditional antique car show plus a special pre-war display of rarely seen automobiles and a feature display of woodies, station wagons, and a Concorso of super cars. This month ... Read more
Annual Touch-a-Truck at Brown’s Harvest (Windsor)
Annual Touch-a-Truck at Brown’s Harvest (Windsor)
Join Brown's Harvest at the farm for their annual touch-a-truck in Windsor on September 22nd from 10 am to 1 pm. We are excited to have such a large variety of vehicles coming again this year! The Kettle Corner will be there with freshly made kettle corn in addition to Dino Bites Hot Dog truck! ... Read more
Truckyard Touch-A-Truck at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley
Truckyard Touch-A-Truck at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley will welcome families for a day of fun and exploration with its Truckyard Touch-A-Truck event to be held this Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The event, which is being held in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, will benefit the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and give kids the opportunity to get up close ... Read more
Trap Falls Kennel Club K9 Karnival
Trap Falls Kennel Club K9 Karnival
Join Trap Falls Kennel Club at their annual K9 Karnival on September 22 from 1 to 4 pm in Shelton, Connecticut. There will be pet vendors, food trucks, meet the breeds, police dog demonstrations, microchipping, CGC & CGCA testing, raffles, contests, and so much more. Leashed dogs are welcome. Admission is FREE and leashed dogs ... Read more
Free Fall Festival at Stew Leonard’s in Newington
Free Fall Festival at Stew Leonard’s in Newington
On Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., families are invited to visit our Garden Shop at Stew Leonard’s in Newington and celebrate the first day of autumn! They will have sweet treats for sale such as fried Oreos, fried dough, kettle corn, apple cider donuts, candied apples, and apple cider. Stew ... Read more
Connecticut Valley Brewing Company Oktoberfest (Windsor)
Connecticut Valley Brewing Company Oktoberfest (Windsor)
The Connecticut Valley Brewing Company will hold their Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 22 from 12 to 9 pm in South Windsor. Here is the full-length itinerary for the day! Read through, share with friends and get excited! Noon: Start your day with great German fare from our food truck friends Wojo's Roadside, Bread Pitt and Nora's Cupcakes ... Read more
Annual Antique Vehicle Show at the Mystic Seaport Museum
Annual Antique Vehicle Show at the Mystic Seaport Museum
The 21st Annual Antique Vehicle Show, By Land & By Sea, will be held at the Mystic Seaport Museum on Sunday, September 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. About 100 pre-1930 vehicles will be present for a delightful day of camaraderie and fun in the beautiful recreated Museum seafaring village. Bring your camera and ... Read more
Disney Junior Party on Tour at the Oakdale Theatre (Wallingford)
Disney Junior Party on Tour at the Oakdale Theatre (Wallingford)
Disney Junior Party on Tour comes to the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut September 23rd with your favorite Disney Junior friends! Are you ready to DANCE?!? Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour Presented by Pull-Ups® Training Pants! is an ALL NEW interactive live concert experience. Sing along to Disney Junior’s greatest hits with your favorite ... Read more
Hartford Girls Rock! with Misty Copeland
Hartford Girls Rock! with Misty Copeland
Hartford Girls Rock! is an annual program developed to celebrate, inspire, empower and honor young women of the Greater Hartford community. The young women selected for this honor have been identified by local community-based organizations and represent the goals and standards of their respective organization. In the months leading up to this signature brunch the ... Read more