Week of Events
Monday, October 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
No events on this day.
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 - RecurringWritten Word Writers Group at Firehouse Gallery
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
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
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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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 - RecurringSarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom, American Patriot at Weston History & Culture Center
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
Sarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom, American Patriot at Weston History & Culture Center
A new exhibition exploring the life and legacy of a Revolutionary War-era Connecticut woman will be on view from May 9 through December 17, 2026 at the Weston History & Culture Center, 104 Weston Road, Weston, CT 06883. Parking and entrance are accessible from High Acre Road through the Visitor’s Center. Sarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom, ... Read more
Friday, October 9, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 - RecurringChess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum
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
Sunday, October 11, 2026
No events on this day.