Ransom Riggs returns to his internationally bestselling Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series with A Map of Days. Join the celebrations at Wesleyan R.J. Julia on Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:30pm. Ransom Riggs is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children novels. Riggs was born on a farm in Maryland ... Read more

Be the first to see the new Boscov's store at the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford and help support the Milford Elks at the same time. Tickets are only $5, and the Elks keep all of the proceeds. In addition, Boscov’s will make donations from $500 to $1500 to the organizations that sell the most tickets. ... Read more

Pumpkin Painting will take place at the Wethersfield Farmers Market on October 4th from 4 to 5:30 pm. In partnership with the New Mom's Club of Wethersfield, kids can paint small pumpkins to get in the spirit of fall and Halloween!

Kick Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the Pink Party event at Blue Back Square on Saturday, October 4 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Stop by for an evening filled with live music, professional dancers, fashion show of breast cancer survivors, inspirational stories and everybody's favorite: fun-filled swag bags! Presented by WTNH News 8 and ... Read more

October 4th is the debut of the Essex Board of Trade’s annual scarecrow presentation along the Main Streets of Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton! Gather family and friends to pick out your favorite and, then, submit your choice to a participating retailer for a chance to win the Scarecrow Contest! Winners will be announced at the ... Read more

Join Stanley Kolber for a talk and book signing about his brand new book, Of the Birds, According to Their Kinds. The book is filled with artistically rendered photographs and engaging prose, bringing the reader into an avian world throbbing with life, overflowing with beauty. Stanley was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., and now, ... Read more

The Groton Fall Festival will be held at Poquonnock Plains Pack on October 5, 2019 from 10 to 4 pm. Join us for a family-friendly day of fun at Poquonnock Plains Park in Groton, as this year’s event will be better than ever! We’ll have traditional fall activities, family tournament games and prizes, food and ... Read more

Boscov's invites those who wish to apply for a Boscov’s Credit Card to a preview of the Boscov’s exciting Connecticut Post Mall store the day before the store opens to the general public. Get the first look at the country’s best brands and be the first to enjoy the opportunity to buy sensational Grand Opening Doorbusters! ... Read more

Villa Bianca Presents the first Annual Oktoberfest at Pavilion. Come witness the beauty of the fall in New England at our newly renovated property. The exquisite fall foliage will set the tone for an unforgettable event! Enjoy an evening of live music, included festive cuisine and a variety of the best local and international Oktoberfest beers! ... Read more

Join us on Saturday, October 6th for this year's Tour des Farms bicycle ride throughout Connecticut's picturesque Northwest Hills. Tour des Farms is designed to raise awareness and funding to implement Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development's agricultural and conservation projects. Ride this scenic route, with your choice of 16 or 26 miles, during the height ... Read more

Enjoy a fun-filled Hollywood style celebration at the Boscovs Grand Opening Celebration on October 6th beginning at 9:30am at the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford, Connecticut. Come see the cutting of the ribbon made of a $1,000 bill and many $100 bills! The President of the United Way of Milford will cut off a $1,000 ... Read more

Pumpkins on the Pier will be held on Saturday, October 6 at Walnut Beach in Milford. Pumpkins on the Pier has activities for everyone! Festival favorites include the amazing pumpkin patch, crafts and activities, games and demonstrations, as well as a pier full of amazing pumpkin displays, created by Pumpkin on the Pier sponsors!

Come celebrate the start of fall with Heirloom Market at their Annual Harvest Festival on October 6th in Wethersfield. They will feature local vendors, fresh, local and delicious food and desserts, fun and games. Pumpkins are coming! We love to support local CT grown products and like before we are excited to announce that this ... Read more

The 23rd annual Windsor Chamber of Commerce Chili Challenge will take place on Saturday, October 6th on the Windsor Town Green from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. People from local businesses, civic groups and other creative cooks will assemble at this year’s Chili Challenge to determine who has the right “hot stuff.” Register or Sponsor a ... Read more

Get a team together to throw down in the Discover Hartford Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, October 6th. Following clues through the city, you will be led through a fun adventure of Hartford's food, drinks, culture and history that ends at a secret party. Make new friends, find new eats, discover cool new locations in Hartford. ... Read more

The Niantic Bay Oyster Festival will be held on October 6 from 12 to 8 pm at the St. John's Episcopal Church in Niantic, Connecticut. Come join The Miracle League of Southeastern CT at the First Annual Niantic Bay Oyster Festival sponsored by Guinness. Enjoy local food vendors, an oyster shucking contest, live entertainment, a ... Read more

Let the good times flow at Mohegan Sun BrewFest, Saturday, October 6th from 1 to 4 pm. Step into a brew lover's paradise and sample over 150 beers including craft brews, microbrews, imports, domestics and ciders while enjoying rockin' live entertainment, fun games, an epic cornhole tournament and delicious signature food from local restaurants. Location: Earth ... Read more

The Annual Oktoberfest at Alvarium Beer Co. in New Britain will be held on October 6th. It's back! Ya'll told us you loved our 1st Annual Oktoberfest party so much last year, we're planning a bigger and better one! More details to come, we'll update it as we approach the party! Ditch whatever lame plans you ... Read more

Smoke in the Valley Craft Beer Festival returns to Katharine Matthies Field in Seymour Connecticut Saturday October 6th! Connecticut's largest Beerfest, the festival will feature a Homebrew Competition, Beer from Over 30 Local, Regional and National Breweries and a VIP Ticket Tent with early access at 12pm! This years lineup includes new addition such as ... Read more

The annual Powder Ridge Oktoberfest will take place on October 6th in Middlefield. Enjoy the beautiful October foliage with free lift rides up the mountain, food, live concerts and live demonstrations. Complementing the fall scenery will be a German-inspired menu including bratwurst, sauerkraut, pretzels with mustard, brick oven potato pizza, chili bread bowl and more. ... Read more

Spooktacular Paint Night at the Lebanon Tap Room will take place on Saturday, October 6th from 4 to 7 pm at the Lebanon Tap Room There will be tasty treats provided by the Tap Room. Complimentary beverages will be served. Each event includes instruction, a 16x20 sized canvas, everything needed to create a painting to ... Read more

For the 13th year, great friends are gathering with their cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc. to have a great time benefiting the New Hartford Volunteer Fire & Rescue. All welcome - If you love your ride - Show it. Always a good time and great place to meet new friends Dash plaques Live Entertainment - Whiskey ... Read more

The South Windsor Apple Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, October 7 from 11 am to 4 pm and will feature Apple Pie ala Mode, Apple Cider, food vendors, craft vendors, kids activities, pony rides, SW talent showcase and a few surprises!

The City of Shelton's annual Shelton Day Celebration, brought to you by the Rotary Club. This event will have music and other entertainment, food trucks, arts and crafts and more. Full band announcement soon! Vendors can apply via the Tickets link!

That's Amore Italian Street Festival will take place in Stamford Downtown’s Columbus Park on Sunday, October 7th - Columbus Day weekend. This FREE event will include live music, food vendors, beer & wine, cultural exhibits, exotic Italian cars, and so much more! The event is hosted by everyones favorite Nonna, Instagram star Zia Michelina. The feast ... Read more

The First ever Dew Drop Inn Wing Eating Contest will be on Sunday Oct. 7th at BAD SONS Beer Co.!! How many of the best wings in the state can you eat? Singles competition begins at 1pm and a Valley's finest first responders team competition at 2pm. Sign up in person at either the Dew ... Read more

The Hops Company Annual Oktoberfest featuring the Von Trapp Brewery will be held on October 7th in Derby, Connecticut. Tickets: Free Specialty Cask | Live Bands | Giveaways Brat Eating Contest Stein Hoisting Contest Live Adler’s Band & Austrian Dancers *CONTEST WINNERS* *Each winner will win an overnight stay for two at the Von Trapp Family ... Read more

Stamford History Center is hosting an exhibit this fall highlighting the lives of women at home and in the community. Whether ordinary or extraordinary, they strived to build their families and community, celebrating important events, dressing the part for the day to day or a fun outing, shopping, sewing, and enjoying civic engagements and leisure ... Read more

Celebrate Max’s 5th Annual Hoptoberfest on Sunday, October 7th from 1 to 5 pm. Local beer is the best beer! Enjoy live music by Booyah! and a German inspired spread by Max Catering & Events. We've been pickling all summer in anticipation of this Festival. Our Chef to Farm Festivals are an opportunity for our ... Read more

The annual Taste of Fairfield is the culinary event of the year. Restaurants, specialty markets, winemakers, craft brewers, and others will fill the back lot at the magical Delamar Southport/Artisan Restaurant to serve their signature cuisine and curated cocktails and beverages to foodies and fun-loving folk in the area. There will be live music from ... Read more

Celebrate Max’s 5th Annual Hoptoberfest on Sunday, October 7th! Local beer is the best beer! Enjoy live music by Booyah! and a German inspired spread by Max Catering & Events. We've been pickling all summer in anticipation of this Festival! Ticket price is $55 + Eventbrite fee and you must be over 21 to attend. ... Read more

The AFL Pints for Paws will be held at Brass Works Brewery in Waterbury on Sunday, October 7th from 3 to 5 pm Joins us for an afternoon of beer, chili, music, raffle and support for our non-profit shelter in The Naugatuck, CT. Tickets include: 1 Beer (BWB Choice) Chili & chips Support for AFL! ... Read more