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The View from Here 2026: Finding Our Paths at Yale Center for British Art
Yale Center for British Art 1080 Chapel Street, New Haven
Independence Revisited: Sharon in 1776, 1876 & 1976 at Sharon Historical Society & Museum
Sharon Historical Society & Museum 18 Main Street, Sharon
Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250 at Yale Center for British Art
Yale Center for British Art 1080 Chapel Street, New Haven
Fairfield in 1776: Revolution & Resilience at Fairfield Museum & History Center
Fairfield Museum & History Center 370 Beach Road, Fairfield
American Saints and Blesseds at Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center
Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center 1 State St., New Haven
Theodate Pope’s Highfield: A History at Mattatuck Museum
Mattatuck Museum 63 Prospect Street, Waterbury
Sightlines: British Landscape Photography, 1840 to Now at Yale Center for British Art
Yale Center for British Art 1080 Chapel Street, New Haven
John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined at Yale Center for British Art
Yale Center for British Art 1080 Chapel Street, New Haven
Hieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt at Fairfield University Art Museum
Fairfield University Art Museum 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield
James Welling: Cento at Fairfield University Art Museum
Fairfield University Art Museum 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield
Richard Long: Gravity at Yale Center for British Art
Yale Center for British Art 1080 Chapel Street, New Haven
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Connecticut’s Revolution at Museum of Connecticut History
Museum of Connecticut History 231 Capitol Ave, Hartford
Stars & Stripes: The American Flag from 9/11 to 250 at Slater Memorial Museum
Slater Memorial Museum 108 Crescent St, Norwich
Holiday Enchantment at Connecticut Science Center
Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Boulevard, HartfordWeek of Events
RUSUNUNGUKO (liberty / independence / freedom) at Yale Schwarzman Center
Explore an installation by designer and visual artist Nontsikelelo Mutiti, whose printed works, films, and installations engage with the history and aesthetics of hair braiding in Black life. The title draws on the Shona word “ruka,” meaning to weave, braid, or knit, and reflects the social connections formed in salons, living rooms, and porches where ... Read more
The View from Here 2026: Finding Our Paths at Yale Center for British Art
Explore the perspectives and creativity of New Haven youth through The View from Here 2026 at the Yale Center for British Art. On view in the museum’s High Street exterior windows from April 6, 2026, through April 6, 2027, this free exhibition features photography by nine student artists participating in The View from Here: Accessing ... Read more
Independence Revisited: Sharon in 1776, 1876 & 1976 at Sharon Historical Society & Museum
Explore Sharon’s history through three pivotal years in American history with Independence Revisited: Sharon in 1776, 1876 & 1976. On view from April 22, 2026, through January 15, 2027, the exhibition examines how national changes shaped life in Sharon and influenced the community’s identity over time. Beginning with everyday life in the 18th century, the ... Read more
Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250 at Yale Center for British Art
Explore the complex perspectives surrounding the American Revolution in Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from May 6 through December 31, 2026. On view in the museum’s fourth-floor galleries and Study Room, the display examines the struggle for American independence through artworks created by ... Read more
Fairfield in 1776: Revolution & Resilience at Fairfield Museum & History Center
Explore Fairfield’s colonial past in Fairfield in 1776: Revolution & Resilience, an exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. On view from May 14, 2026, through January 3, 2027, the exhibition examines the people, communities, and social structures that shaped Fairfield in the years leading up to the American Revolution. Visitors can ... Read more
American Saints and Blesseds at Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center
Discover the lives of Catholics connected to the United States who have been canonized or beatified, and learn how the Catholic Church recognizes them as models of holiness and intercessors. The exhibition also highlights St. Teresa of Calcutta, who received honorary U.S. citizenship. Organized by the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center, the exhibit is on ... Read more
Theodate Pope’s Highfield: A History at Mattatuck Museum
Explore the story of Highfield, a Middlebury estate designed by pioneering Connecticut architect Theodate Pope Riddle for Joseph and Elizabeth Chamberlain in 1911–1914. Family album photographs from the Chamberlains’ early years at the estate and materials related to Pope’s English Arts and Crafts style highlight her design and career. Pope became one of the first ... Read more
Connecticut’s Revolution at Museum of Connecticut History
Mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with an exhibition exploring the people and experiences that shaped Connecticut during the Revolutionary era. More than 100 objects and documents bring new and familiar stories to light, including a copy of the Declaration of Independence printed by Mary Katharine Goddard, a Revolutionary War flag, a fragment of a statue ... Read more
Sightlines: British Landscape Photography, 1840 to Now at Yale Center for British Art
Discover how photography has shaped perceptions of the natural world in Sightlines: British Landscape Photography, 1840 to Now, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from July 23, 2026, through January 24, 2027. Displayed in the museum’s third-floor galleries, the exhibition spans nearly two centuries of landscape photography and features more than ... Read more
John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined at Yale Center for British Art
Explore the groundbreaking work of British landscape painter John Constable in John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from September 3, 2026, through July 25, 2027. On view in the museum’s second-floor galleries, the exhibition marks the 250th anniversary of Constable’s birth and offers a rare opportunity ... Read more
Stars & Stripes: The American Flag from 9/11 to 250 at Slater Memorial Museum
Artist and author Robert Carley documents how Americans have represented the flag in the years since September 11, 2001. Through photographs, images, and three-dimensional models, the exhibition explores the flag’s many forms and invites reflection on how the nation changed after the attacks. It is on view in the Converse Gallery from September 12 through ... 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
James Welling: Cento at Fairfield University Art Museum
Fairfield University Art Museum will present James Welling: Cento from September 25 through December 12, 2026, in the Walsh Gallery at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The exhibition marks the first American museum presentation of this major body of work by renowned contemporary photographer James Welling. Featuring more than 60 photographs focused ... Read more
Richard Long: Gravity at Yale Center for British Art
Experience a monumental site-specific installation by internationally renowned artist Richard Long at the Yale Center for British Art from November 4, 2026, through July 11, 2027. Titled Gravity, the work is conceived specifically for the museum’s Entrance Court, where Long will create the installation on site. Known for his work exploring the relationship between art ... Read more
Holiday Enchantment at Connecticut Science Center
Holiday Enchantment brings seasonal displays, interactive experiences, and festive science to the Connecticut Science Center from November 14 through December 23, 2026. Visitors can stomp, jump, and dance through the new Enchanted Lights experience, pose at holiday photo backdrops, try the indoor sock-skating rink, make crafts in the Winter Wonder Lab, and enjoy seasonal science ... Read more
All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 at Playhouse on Park
Playhouse on Park presents All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, a musical retelling of the remarkable true story of the World War I Christmas Truce. Set on the Western Front in 1914, the production recounts the extraordinary night when soldiers from opposing sides laid down their weapons, shared music and found moments of ... Read more
The Nutmeg Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Bushnell
A beloved holiday tradition returns to Hartford as The Nutmeg Ballet presents its timeless production of The Nutcracker on December 5 and 6, 2026, at The Bushnell. Audiences can experience the magic and wonder of this classic holiday ballet, filled with enchanting moments and festive spirit. Whether it is a first-time experience or a cherished ... Read more
Monday, November 30, 2026
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Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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December 1, 2026 - RecurringBluegrass Jam at the Museum at The Shore Line Trolley Museum
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
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
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December 2, 2026 -Schools OUT! Winter Wonders at Mattatuck Museum
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December 2, 2026 -Tai Chi at Mattatuck Museum
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December 2, 2026 - RecurringSenior Mornings at Mattatuck Museum
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December 2, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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December 2, 2026 - RecurringWritten Word Writers Group at Firehouse Gallery
Schools OUT! Winter Wonders at Mattatuck Museum
Celebrate the creativity and beauty of winter during Schools OUT! Winter Wonders at the Mattatuck Museum on Wednesday, December 2, from 8 am to 5 pm. Part of Camp MATT, this program invites campers to explore the science, textures, colors, and magic of the winter season through art and hands-on activities. Inspired by snowy landscapes ... Read more
Tai Chi at Mattatuck Museum
Improve balance, flexibility, and stamina during a Tai Chi class at the Mattatuck Museum on Wednesday, December 2, from 9 to 10 am. Certified instructor Matt Dempsey will guide participants ... 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 ... 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
Thursday, December 3, 2026
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December 3, 2026 - RecurringHot Food Thursdays at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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December 3, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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December 3, 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
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, December 4, 2026
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December 4, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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December 4, 2026 - RecurringNataly Aukar at The Bushnell
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December 4, 2026 -An Evening with Emanuel Ax & Yo-Yo Ma at The Bushnell
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
Nataly Aukar at The Bushnell
Lebanese-born writer and stand-up comedian Nataly Aukar brings her brand-new hour to The Bushnell in Hartford on Friday, December 4, 2026, with performances at 7 pm and 9:30 pm. Based ... Read more
An Evening with Emanuel Ax & Yo-Yo Ma at The Bushnell
Two celebrated musicians and longtime collaborators come together for An Evening with Emanuel Ax & Yo-Yo Ma on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7:30 pm at The Bushnell in Hartford. Pianist Emanuel Ax and cellist Yo-Yo Ma bring their extraordinary musical partnership to the recital stage. Friends and collaborators for decades, the two most recently ... Read more
Saturday, December 5, 2026
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December 5, 2026 - RecurringChess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum
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December 5, 2026 - RecurringExhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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December 5, 2026 - RecurringMuseums on Us at the Mattatuck Museum
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December 5, 2026 - RecurringPequot Village Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
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December 5, 2026 - RecurringSanta Switch at Thomaston Opera House
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December 5, 2026 -Rocky Mountain High Experience: John Denver Christmas at Palace Theater
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December 5, 2026 -Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at The Bushnell
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December 5, 2026 -Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ’N Out – The Next Generation at PeoplesBank Arena
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
Museums on Us at the Mattatuck Museum
Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can enjoy free general admission to the Mattatuck Museum during the Museums on Us program, held on the first ... 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
Santa Switch at Thomaston Opera House
A new holiday jukebox musical brings Christmas magic, comedy and familiar songs to the stage with Santa Switch at the Thomaston Opera House this December. When Santa and Mrs. Claus decide to retire, they begin searching for someone to take over the most important job in the world. Their chosen successor is a young New ... Read more
Rocky Mountain High Experience: John Denver Christmas at Palace Theater
Celebrate the holiday season with the music of John Denver during Rocky Mountain High Experience: John Denver Christmas at the Palace Theater on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. This festive tribute concert stars acclaimed performer Rick Schuler, who brings Denver's beloved songs to life in an evening of music and ... Read more
Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at The Bushnell
A unique fusion of classical musicianship and rock energy comes to Hartford when Rock Orchestra by Candlelight performs at The Bushnell on December 5, 2026. Following acclaimed performances across Europe and the United Kingdom, this 14-piece ensemble returns to the United States with a concert experience that reimagines some of rock and metal's most iconic ... Read more
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ’N Out – The Next Generation at PeoplesBank Arena
Wild ’N Out comes to Hartford with Justina Valentine, DC Young Fly, Conceited, Hitman Holla, Big Mack, DJ D-Wreck, and the Wild ’N Out Chain Gang. The show takes place Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 8 pm. PeoplesBank Arena is located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT.
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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December 6, 2026 - RecurringMuseums on Us at the Mattatuck Museum
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December 6, 2026 -Adult Art Workshop: Stars of Tradition: The Art of German Paper Folding at Mattatuck Museum
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December 6, 2026 -UPstaged | A Christmas Carol starring Dick Terhune at Palace Theater
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December 6, 2026 -Get That Holiday Feeling with the Connecticut Accordion Association at Mattatuck Museum
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December 6, 2026 - RecurringSanta Switch at Thomaston Opera House
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December 6, 2026 -Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Providence Bruins at PeoplesBank Arena
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December 6, 2026 - RecurringThe Nutmeg Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Bushnell
Museums on Us at the Mattatuck Museum
Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can enjoy free general admission to the Mattatuck Museum during the Museums on Us program, held on the first ... Read more
Adult Art Workshop: Stars of Tradition: The Art of German Paper Folding at Mattatuck Museum
Explore a traditional holiday craft during Stars of Tradition: The Art of German Paper Folding at the Mattatuck Museum on Sunday, December 6, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to make German Fröbelsterne, also known as Froebel stars, using a step-by-step paper-folding technique. By transforming simple strips of paper ... Read more
UPstaged | A Christmas Carol starring Dick Terhune at Palace Theater
A timeless holiday story comes to life in a captivating one-man performance when Dick Terhune presents A Christmas Carol at Palace Theater on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2 to ... Read more
Get That Holiday Feeling with the Connecticut Accordion Association at Mattatuck Museum
Celebrate the season with a festive musical performance at the Mattatuck Museum on Sunday, December 6, from 2 to 3:30 pm. The Connecticut Accordion Association, led by conductor Peter Peluso, ... Read more
Santa Switch at Thomaston Opera House
A new holiday jukebox musical brings Christmas magic, comedy and familiar songs to the stage with Santa Switch at the Thomaston Opera House this December. When Santa and Mrs. Claus decide to retire, they begin searching for someone to take over the most important job in the world. Their chosen successor is a young New ... Read more
Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Providence Bruins at PeoplesBank Arena
The Hartford Wolf Pack host the Providence Bruins on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 3 pm for Sonar’s Birthday celebration. The first 2,500 fans, regardless of age, will receive a Sonar Squishy. The arena will also host a toy drive benefiting local organizations. PeoplesBank Arena is located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT.
The Nutmeg Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Bushnell
A beloved holiday tradition returns to Hartford as The Nutmeg Ballet presents its timeless production of The Nutcracker on December 5 and 6, 2026, at The Bushnell. Audiences can experience ... Read more
