Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks at the Garde Arts Center in New London on Octover 16th for the publication launch of his newest book, Every Breath, in a conversation hosted by Erica Tannen, editor of the Connecticut newsletter The E List! amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "sweetrevie-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace ... Read more

Greenwich Design District announces their second annual Taste & Tour Event, "Setting the Scene for Fall” on October 17th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm Sixteen different shops will be participating in the evening. Their doors will be open inviting participants to discover the latest trends in interior design and entertaining. Attendees are encouraged to meet design ... Read more

Please join the Audubon Center in Greenwich for Into the Woods, a night of celebration with live music and harvest fare. The evening highlights will include: 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception with Live Birds 7:00 p.m. Harvest Fare Stations & Live Music 9:00 p.m. After-Party in Ketay-Asnes Barn This is a casual-attire, outdoor event (heels not ... Read more

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will kick off its Ghosts from the Civil War Halloween Tours on October 19-28, 2018 with Ghosts from the Civil War, at 295 West Ave., Norwalk, CT. Ghosts from the Civil War will be co-chaired and led by Midge Lopat and Rose Carroll and begin the account in August of 1862, when ... Read more

What will spook you in the woods? Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center's annual Halloween festivities are sure to haunt your senses as darkness falls. Explore the Nature Center trails on a self-guided tour with glowing jack-o-lanterns and frightful and delightful creatures of all kinds. Families will enjoy spooky-themed crafts and games, as well as close encounters ... Read more

Band & Brew at Wall Street Theater Norwalk will be held on Friday, October 19th. Come see Acoustic Rock Monster and attempt to learn the secrets that allow them to perform in a truly unique style that is self taught and one of a kind. Acoustic Rock Monster consists of a one man band and ... Read more

Lily Tomlin will be performing live at The Bushnell on October 19th in Hartford, Connecticut. Lily Tomlin continues to venture across an ever-widening range of media, starring in television, theater, motion pictures, animation, video, and social media. Throughout her extraordinary career, Tomlin has received numerous awards, including: seven Emmys; two Tony Awards; a Drama Desk ... Read more

The Dudley Farm will host their Harvest Day on October 20th. The day will be filled with activities for the entire family including an area dedicated to children's activities with the ever popular corn sand box, pumpkin painting, the bean bag toss, and hoop the pumpkin, along with face painting. This free event includes demonstrations ... Read more

The Great Pumpkin Festival in Putnam, Connecticut is a family-friendly outdoor festival featuring the official Great Pumpkin, arts and crafts, train excursions, live music, activities for the kids, special pumpkin menus and more. A stroll through downtown Putnam can be quite the adventure - this community celebration of fall is no exception. With an array ... Read more

Join the Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library for Bumpers & Books, a festive twist on a traditional trunk-or-treat event. The Junior Friends and their families, as well as Library staff and town employees, will be on hand in the Library's back parking lot to give out treats from the trunks of their decorated ... Read more

The Walktober The Legend of Uncas Leap will take place on Saturday, October 20th at 1:00 pm. Visit the Yantic River gorge, a wonderful natural resource that is home to the legend of Uncas Leap. This tour will travel from the planned Uncas Leap Heritage Area to the Royal Mohegan Burial Ground. Explore the deep ... Read more

The Hartford Yard Goats is hosting their annual Brew Fest at Dunkin' Donuts Park Saturday, October 20th. The G.O.A.T. “Greatest of All Time” Brew Fest will take place from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM and will feature entertainment. Proceeds from the G.O.A.T. Brew Fest will benefit the Yard Goats Foundation, which is a Connecticut based non-profit ... Read more

Hebron's Harvest Moon Festival along Main Street on October 20th is a day full of fun. Show off your carving skills with the Jack o' Lantern Stroll and contest! Grab your sneakers and costumes for the Barktober Dog Trot! Don't forget your lantern as you Trick or Treat along Rte. 66! Enjoy the best of ... Read more

The Fairfield Uncorked Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, October 20th. It’s wine o’clock somewhere! GoodWorks Entertainment and Pink Pledge To Benefit The Norma Pfriem Breast Center, in partnership with The Park City Honey Co, invite all wine aficionados to swirl, sip, and savor at their second annual wine festival, Fairfield Uncorked Wine Festival ... Read more

Get into the spirit of the season with A Hempsted Halloween on Saturday, October 20th from 4 to 7 pm! Experience the city's oldest house at twilight while meeting ghosts of past New Londoners with ghoulish stories to tell. Hear their tales and talk with them if you dare! Then visit our stone house to ... Read more

Two Roads Brewing Company invites you to the Annual Roadsmary's Baby Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, October 20th from 4:00-9:00pm! This bottle release & screening of the classic film, Rosemary's Baby, will take place in our Hop Yard! $20.00 ticket includes: Entry into the pumpkin festival A pint of Roadsmary's Baby An outdoor screening of Rocky ... Read more

The Ultimate Chili Cook Off will be held at the Groton Senior Center on October 20th. This event is open to the public. Who Makes the Best Chili? A healthy competition between surrounding Police, Fire and EMS Departments searing flavors in this fierce Chili Cook Off event that will ensure five alarm fun, a hot time, ... Read more

Hoist ale on the Sound on Saturday evenings in October during special Maritime Aquarium Octoberfest Cruises featuring tastings from local craft breweries. The adults-only cruises will showcase different Connecticut breweries each Saturday. The cruises are from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sample your favorite beers while taking in the gorgeous sights on Long Island Sound. ... Read more

Hartford Flavor Company's Cruising for Disaster: An Interactive Murder Mystery Event will be held on October 20th starting at 6:00 pm. Climb on board the Hartford Flavor cruise ship and enjoy delicious food by international celebrity chef Wheeler del Torro and Wild Moon cocktail pairings.  $70 per person is a bargain for great food, cocktails, and a murder mystery ... Read more

Denali's back at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven for the 7th Annual Fall Run the Gauntlet Race. Run the Gauntlet at Lighthouse Point Park is part of the Denali Gauntlet Race Series. Run the Gauntlet at Lighthouse Point Park features a 5K course with 15 man-made and natural obstacles at New Haven’s beautiful Lighthouse ... Read more

The Valley Collector Car Club and the Litchfield Hills Historical Automobile Club will hold their Annual Cars for Kids Automobile Show on October 21st. The car show is family oriented and children will enjoy farm tours, hay rides, face and pumpkin painting activities along with a scavenger hunt.  Visitors may purchase eggs, chrysanthemums, and produce, including, ... Read more

The Farm Tasting at the Killam & Bassette Farmstead Glastonbury will be held on October 21st. Join Frankie Justin while he entertains for the “Fresh From the Farm Tastings." This is one of our favorite places. We love being down on the farm! Join us from 1-4 for free samples of farm fresh food, wine ... Read more

The Wall Street Theater Norwalk presents Yes and Company Improv on Sunday, October 21st starting at 6:30 pm Improv is all about saying yes, and... to whatever life throws at you. We can give you the tools to use your brain in a new way. Our classes are perfect for public speakers, teachers, customer service reps, ... Read more