Grammy-nominated vocalist Thana Alexa brings an unusual four-voice quartet of guitar, keyboards, percussion, loops and electronics to Old Lyme's intimate jazz room.
New England Journey tribute The Great Escape brings nearly two decades of experience recreating Steve Perry-era favorites to Mohegan Sun's intimate Wolf Den.
Aquanett brings more than 25 years of big-hair experience to the Rathskeller’s outdoor stage with a full-production tribute to the hard-rock excess of the 1980s.
Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center’s Stargazing Nights turn a quiet Friday evening in Ninigret Park into one of the most atmospheric experiences in southern
Whaling City Run Club swaps mile markers for four downtown Mystic watering holes during a Friday-night crawl through Friar Tuck's, Dive, The Harp and Hound and Chapter One.
Comedian Jon Kondelik turns bingo into a late-night 21+ game show with adult-themed rounds, risqué mini-games, comedians and decidedly naughty prizes.
Stonington Village Farmers Market has become one of the defining Saturday morning traditions along the Connecticut shoreline, bringing together local farms, food vendors, artisans, musicians,
Wander the halls of the historic Velvet Mill as independent shops bring vintage finds, art, décor, clothing, collectibles and clearance merchandise outside their doors.
Get lost in 250 years of Rhode Island farming, then stick around for hayrides, zip lines, farm animals, live music, food and plenty of fall fun in Matunuck.
B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is open for the 2026 season in Mystic featuring fresh cider, cider donuts, free hard cider and wine tastings, and more.
Nearly a decade after Stonington approved the project, Mystic River Boathouse Park opens a former industrial site as public waterfront, rowing center and community space.
Young musicians, actors and singers can go behind the scenes at The UNITED, step onto the Granite Theatre stage and explore choral training at historic Kent Hall.
The Waterford Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season, bringing local food, handmade goods, and community spirit to the Waterford Community Center every Saturday from
About 50 artists and makers fill Ninigret Park with pottery, woodworking, jewelry, textiles and more, with live music from Stonington singer-songwriter Ron Drago.
Indigenous foodways, social dancing, storytelling, Native artisans, crafts, animal encounters and hands-on activities celebrate September's Harvest Moon at the Pequot Museum.
Swim and paddle Long Pond, hear Indigenous music and poetry, explore a future fishway and help shape local flood resilience at this free watershed festival.
Connecticut Renaissance Faire 2026 runs through Oct. 25 in Lebanon with jousting, more than 40 daily shows, and more.
Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive
Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut, tracing how fabrics, fashion, and
Stonington Vineyards Harvest Food & Wine Festival brings two days of wine, live music, food trucks and local artisans to Stonington Sept. 19–20.
Freshly harvested garlic is only the beginning as more than 50 vendors and 16 local performers fill Olde Mistick Village with food, farms, makers and music..
Mystic's European-style beer hall stretches Oktoberfest across five weeks with German-inspired food, seasonal brews, rotating live music and stein-hoisting fun.
Step inside one of Long Island Sound’s oldest landmarks and make the 116-step climb to the lantern room during intimate weekend tours.
Classic and specialty cars take over the Misquamicut Drive-In with live music from Never Enuff, giveaways and $100 waiting for the Best in Show.
Spend a weekend with Jon Pousette-Dart, Laurel Canyon, Broken Arrow and Mystic Dead while helping provide a permanent home for retired horses.
Five oyster growers, local breweries, food vendors and three bands take over St. John’s Green for a free festival benefiting the Miracle League.
A new nine-hour folk festival takes over downtown Wakefield with Brad Barr, Nic Panken, Ruby of Thanks, Breachway and a mix of touring and RI talent.
Civil War reenactors camp overnight in Ashaway as Hopkinton fills Crandall Field with living history, period music, hayrides, storytelling and free family activities.
Join a national celebration of historian Heather Cox Richardson in Mystic as she receives WDA's inaugural democracy award and talks with Siri Hustvedt.
Maine lobster and steamers meet locally harvested oysters, classic boil fixings, live music and a cold drink at the historic Wilcox Tavern's first lobster boil.
