Sail aboard a piece of colonial history through Onrust Cruises in Hartford. Onrust is a replica of the vessel built by Adriaen Block and his crew in 1614. Enjoy a cruise on the Connecticut River, tour the ship and learn the history of the Dutch in America at our interactive dockside exhibit. Don’t miss the ... Read more
RiverFront Fireworks will be held on July 13th from 7 pm to 10 pm at the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford. Start the night off with a concert on either side of the river at 7 pm, followed by our annual fireworks display over the Connecticut River at 9 pm. Arrive early and have dinner ... Read more
Broadway Magic will be held on July 23rd from 8 pm to 10 pm at the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford. Broadway comes to the riverfront for one night only when Over The Moon Theatre Company takes the stage at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza for Broadway Magic: The Music of Webber and Schwartz. Enjoy your favorites from legends Andrew ... Read more
The July Riverfront Scramble will be held on July 25th from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford. Get ready to Scramble with the Hartford Marathon Foundation. With three different courses and a new theme each month for your race-day costume, Riverfront Scrambles provide a happy hour run for all ... Read more
Pop Up Improv will be held on August 20th from 12:15 to 2:15 at the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford. What goes ha-ha-ha-plop? You laughing your head off at Sea Tea Comedy Theater's pop up improv on the plaza. Don't miss a fully improvised comedy show based on your ideas– just like you might see ... Read more
The August Riverfront Scramble will be held on August 22th from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford. Get ready to Scramble with the Hartford Marathon Foundation. With three different courses and a new theme each month for your race-day costume, Riverfront Scrambles provide a happy hour run for all ... Read more
The 2019 Spirit Festival will be held on September 13th from 2 pm to 10 pm, September 14th from 7 am to 10 pm, and September 15th from 7 am to 2 pm at Mortensen's Riverfront Plaza in Hartford. We invite you to unite at the soul level with others who share the dream of ... Read more
The Riverfront Scramble 4 Mile at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza on July 22, 2021 in Hartford The Thursday evening summer race tradition is back, with a trail running twist! The Riverfront Scramble new 4 mile race course takes participants from Mortensen Riverfront Plaza along the river to the boathouse and through the trail system of Riverside ... Read more
Celebrate movement in all forms at the very first Riverfront Dance Festival on June 24, 2022, produced by The Hartford Dance Collective. This performance provides a unique opportunity for distinguished dancers and choreographers, students, and community members, to present original works in a free public gathering with a strong emphasis on the inclusion of diverse ... Read more
The annual Hartbeat Music Festival at Riverfront Plaza Hartford will be held September 9th, 2023 from 11 am to 8 pm. Don’t miss the Free, family-friendly celebration of music and community features local and regional bands on three stages, music-making activities, food, beer, and more. This year’s festival will be even bigger and better - ... Read more
