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Week of Events
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, October 5, 2026
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 - RecurringBluegrass Jam at the Museum at The Shore Line Trolley Museum
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October 6, 2026 -A Conversation with Trevor Noah at The Bushnell
Bluegrass Jam at the Museum at The Shore Line Trolley Museum
Enjoy an evening of live music during the Bluegrass Jam at the Museum, held on the first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8:30 pm at The Shore Line Trolley Museum. This informal gathering welcomes musicians and music lovers alike for a night of traditional bluegrass in the unique setting of the museum's historic ... Read more
A Conversation with Trevor Noah at The Bushnell
Join The Connecticut Forum for A Conversation with Trevor Noah at The Bushnell's Mortensen Hall on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The event begins at 7:30 pm. Beloved comedian, author, and former television host Trevor Noah will take part in a fireside chat exploring topics including culture, comedy, politics, and global change. Known for his insightful ... Read more
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 -Woodland Academy: Invasive Plant Species in Connecticut: Identification, Ecology, and Management at Great Mountain Forest
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October 7, 2026 - RecurringSenior Mornings at Mattatuck Museum
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October 7, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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October 7, 2026 - RecurringWritten Word Writers Group at Firehouse Gallery
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October 7, 2026 -Cracking the Serial Killer Code: A Chilling Evening with Dr. Katharine Ramsland Live at Palace Theater
Woodland Academy: Invasive Plant Species in Connecticut: Identification, Ecology, and Management at Great Mountain Forest
Landowners, conservation practitioners, municipal staff, and land trust representatives can learn practical strategies for addressing one of Connecticut’s most significant environmental challenges during Invasive Plant Species in Connecticut: Identification, Ecology, and Management on October 7 from 9 am to 4 pm at Great Mountain Forest. This full-day Woodland Academy course examines the invasive plant species ... Read more
Senior Mornings at Mattatuck Museum
Older adults can enjoy a quieter museum experience during Senior Mornings, held every Wednesday from 9:30 am to 11 am at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The weekly program offers visitors the opportunity to explore the museum’s permanent collection and rotating special exhibitions in a calm and comfortable setting before ... 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
Written Word Writers Group at Firehouse Gallery
Writers of all experience levels are invited to connect, share ideas, and develop their craft at the Written Word Writers Group, held on the first Wednesday of every month from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Firehouse Gallery. Hosted by the Milford Arts Council, this monthly gathering provides a welcoming environment for poets, novelists, ... Read more
Cracking the Serial Killer Code: A Chilling Evening with Dr. Katharine Ramsland Live at Palace Theater
Explore the psychology behind some of history's most notorious criminals during Cracking the Serial Killer Code: A Chilling Evening with Dr. Katharine Ramsland Live at the Palace Theater on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 7 pm to 9 pm. Drawing on more than three decades of research, forensic psychologist and author Dr. Katharine Ramsland shares ... Read more
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026 - RecurringHot Food Thursdays at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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October 8, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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October 8, 2026 - RecurringHieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt at Fairfield University Art Museum
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October 8, 2026 - RecurringOpen Mic at Molten Java
Hot Food Thursdays at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch during Hot Food Thursdays at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Every Thursday from 11 am to 2 pm, the Pequot Café features a rotating Chef's Special, offering guests a delicious new meal to enjoy each week. Prepared fresh and served on a first-come, first-served basis, the weekly special ... 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
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
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 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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October 9, 2026 - RecurringHaunt on Eden at Mount Southington Ski Area
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
Haunt on Eden at Mount Southington Ski Area
Face your fears this fall at Haunt on Eden, returning to Mount Southington Ski Area on select weekends from September through November 2026. The haunted attraction operates from 7 to 10 pm, with timed ticket entry available at 7 pm, 8 pm, and 9 pm. What began as a small backyard haunted house in 2013 ... Read more
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 - RecurringChess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum
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October 10, 2026 - RecurringExhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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October 10, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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October 10, 2026 - RecurringHaunt on Eden at Mount Southington Ski Area
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
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
Haunt on Eden at Mount Southington Ski Area
Face your fears this fall at Haunt on Eden, returning to Mount Southington Ski Area on select weekends from September through November 2026. The haunted attraction operates from 7 to 10 pm, with timed ticket entry available at 7 pm, 8 pm, and 9 pm. What began as a small backyard haunted house in 2013 ... Read more
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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October 11, 2026 - RecurringNew England Guitar Society at Firehouse Gallery
New England Guitar Society at Firehouse Gallery
Guitar enthusiasts are invited to gather, learn, and share their passion for music at the New England Guitar Society, a community group hosted by the Milford Arts Council. Meetings take place on the second Sunday of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Firehouse Gallery. The group welcomes guitar players, music lovers, ... Read more
