The Drowsy Chaperone at The Goodspeed Opera House (East Haddam)
Goodspeed Opera House 6 Main St, East HaddamCurtain Call Stamford Fall 2018 Theatre Arts Classes
Curtain Call, Inc. 1349 Newfield Avenue, StamfordWee Faerie Village at the Florence Griswold Museum
Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old LymeWeek 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 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
Curtain Call Stamford Fall 2018 Theatre Arts Classes
Let your child act out!! For nearly thirty years, Curtain Call, Inc. (Stamford’s longest-running and only non-profit, theatre producing company) has provided year-round, theatre arts classes for young and old. Fall classes begin September 22, 2018 in acting for the stage, TV and film acting, musical theatre, improv and comedy, Broadway tap AND MORE (for ... Read more
Wee Faerie Village at the Florence Griswold Museum
Visit the Florence Griswold Museum this fall for their annual outdoor Wee Faerie Village! Visitors of all ages will marvel at the detail and craftsmanship as they explore over thirty hand-crafted, faerie-sized homes nestled throughout the Museum’s 13-acre historic site. The houses might be informed by the letter, an A-frame in the Alps, a Beachside ... Read more
Les Misérables at the Shubert Theater (New Haven)
Les Misérables is coming to Shubert Theater in New Haven, Connecticut October 4 through October 7. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an unforgettable story of heartbreak, passion, and the resilience of the human spirit. Featuring the beloved songs “I Dreamed A Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day ... Read more
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
The Roger Williams Park Zoo Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, presented by Citizens Bank is celebrating 30 years of Halloween magic October 4 – November 4. Called EXTRAORDINARY by both CNN and USA Today, this year’s show includes more than 5,000 intricately carved pumpkins featuring scenes of wizards, fairytales, and the luminaries of great myths and legends, alongside ... Read more
Annual Harwinton Fair
The Harwinton Fair, located in Harwinton, Connecticutg holds its classic New England fair on the first weekend in October. Join us for the annual Harwinton Fair! Three day of non stop fun. Friday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 8:00pm Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday night wrist band for unlimited rides all night long, ONLY ... Read more
Connecticut Trolley Museum Rails to the Darkside
As the fall chill fills the air, on the darkest of nights, mournful cries of the abandoned dead are heard on the tracks at the Connecticut Trolley Museum. Come for a scare if you dare...the next trolley ride is an express to the Darkside! During this haunted experience, ride vintage trolleys into the dark woods ... Read more
Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours at The Mark Twain House
Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours at The Mark Twain House have been featured on Syfy Channel's Ghost Hunters and the Biography Channel's My Ghost Story. On these tours participants will hear all these creepy tales and learn about Mark Twain's own interest in the supernatural. This tour is NOT suitable for children under 10. Dates: October ... Read more
Hammonassett Festival at Guilford Fairgrounds
The 2019 Hammonassett Festival will be on October 5th from 10 am to 5 pm and October 6th from 10 am to 6 pm at the Guilford Fairgrounds in Guilford. Every year the Hammonassett Festival comes to the Guilford Fairgrounds for two days of celebration, education, and entertainment. Each day will begin with a Native ... Read more
Railroad Museum of New England Pumpkin Patch Trains
Take a trip and enjoy the wonderful views and colors of autumn throughout the upper Naugatuck Valley on a Railroad Museum of New England Pumpkin Patch Train! These special trains will bring you down to Waterville, where the beautiful Naugatuck River closely follows the tracks, crossing under in several places allowing for great views of the ... Read more
Jonathan Edwards Winery Harvest Festival
The Jonathan Edwards Winery Harvest Festival will be held on October 6th and 7th from 11 to 5 each day in North Stonington, Connecticut. We celebrate their bountiful Harvest season with a two-day gathering featuring, two bands each day, food trucks, an artisan vendor tent, free activities for adults and children and of course Wine!!! Bring ... Read more
Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival (Bethlehem)
The Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival in Bethlehem Fairgrounds will be held on October 6 and 7, 2018. Visit garlic cooking demonstrations, stay for a live band performance, and learn how to grow garlic at our informative lectures. Many garlic dips, spreads, cheeses, and oils will be available for purchase from our diverse garlic specialty food ... Read more
Meet Author Ransom Riggs at Wesleyan’s R.J. Julia Bookstore
Meet Author Ransom Riggs at Wesleyan’s R.J. Julia Bookstore
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
Boscov’s Gala Preview for a Great Cause
Boscov’s Gala Preview for a Great Cause
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
Free Pumpkin Painting (Wethersfield)
Free Pumpkin Painting (Wethersfield)
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!
West Hartford’s Pink Party
West Hartford’s Pink Party
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
Main Street Essex First Thursday Scarecrow FestiFall
Main Street Essex First Thursday Scarecrow FestiFall
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
Of the Birds, According to Their Kinds Book Talk with Stanley Kolber
Of the Birds, According to Their Kinds Book Talk with Stanley Kolber
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 2019 Groton Fall Festival
The 2019 Groton Fall Festival
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 Grand Opening Preview Day & Free Gifts
Boscov’s Grand Opening Preview Day & Free Gifts
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’s 1st Annual Valley Oktoberfest (Seymour)
Villa Bianca’s 1st Annual Valley Oktoberfest (Seymour)
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
Litchfield Tour des Farms Bike Ride
Litchfield Tour des Farms Bike Ride
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
Boscov’s Grand Opening Celebration at the Connecticut Post Mall Milford
Boscov’s Grand Opening Celebration at the Connecticut Post Mall Milford
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 (Milford)
Pumpkins on the Pier (Milford)
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!
Annual Harvest Festival Heirloom Market Wethersfield
Annual Harvest Festival Heirloom Market Wethersfield
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
Annual Chili Cook-off on Historic Windsor Town Green
Annual Chili Cook-off on Historic Windsor Town Green
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
Discover Hartford Scavenger Hunt
Discover Hartford Scavenger Hunt
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
Niantic Bay Oyster Festival
Niantic Bay Oyster Festival
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
Mohegan Sun Casino Sun BrewFest
Mohegan Sun Casino Sun BrewFest
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
Annual Oktoberfest at Alvarium Beer Co. (New Britain)
Annual Oktoberfest at Alvarium Beer Co. (New Britain)
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
Smoke in the Valley Craft Beer Festival
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
Annual Powder Ridge Oktoberfest (Middlefield)
Annual Powder Ridge Oktoberfest (Middlefield)
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
Spooktacular Paint Night at the Lebanon Tap Room
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
13th Annual Cartoberfest Car Show
13th Annual Cartoberfest Car Show
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
South Windsor Apple Harvest Festival
South Windsor Apple Harvest Festival
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!
Shelton Day 2018
Shelton Day 2018
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 (Stamford, Free Event)
That’s Amore Italian Street Festival (Stamford, Free Event)
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
Dew Drop Wing Eating Contest
Dew Drop Wing Eating Contest
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
The Hops Company Annual Oktoberfest
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
Fabric of Stamford at Stamford History Center
Fabric of Stamford at Stamford History Center
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
Max’s 5th Annual Hoptoberfest
Max’s 5th Annual Hoptoberfest
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
Annual Taste of Fairfield
Annual Taste of Fairfield
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
Max Restaurant Group’s Hoptoberfest Simsbury
Max Restaurant Group’s Hoptoberfest Simsbury
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
AFL Pints & Chili for Paws at Brass Works Brewery
AFL Pints & Chili for Paws at Brass Works Brewery
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