• September 4, 2026
Celestial navigation meets the final frontier with planetarium programs, guest speakers and The Wrath of Khan, including the film’s fascinating connection to Melville’s Moby-Dick.
• September 4, 2026
Bestselling author and Trekspurt Robb Pearlman celebrates 60 years of Star Trek with an author conversation, book signing and trivia battle spanning the entire franchise.
• September 4, 2026
More than four decades of Motown, funk, soul and disco hit Custom House Pier for a free waterfront concert leading into New London’s biggest night of the Maritime Heritage Festival.
• September 4, 2026
Three hundred synchronized drones will transform the sky above the Thames River into a moving maritime canvas during the festival’s Saturday night waterfront finale.
• September 4, 2026
About 50 artists and makers fill Ninigret Park with pottery, woodworking, jewelry, textiles and more, with live music from Stonington singer-songwriter Ron Drago.
• September 4, 2026
The southeastern Connecticut singer-songwriter gets a second shot at the Mystic River, closing the Museum’s outdoor summer music series after rain postponed his August show.
• September 3, 2026
The Stonington-area singer-songwriter pairs two hours of acoustic rock, indie and folk with vineyard views.
• September 3, 2026
House and techno take over Misquamicut Beach one last time as the Sunday dayclub series closes its inaugural summer season.
• September 3, 2026
Three corners of Southern New England’s DIY scene collide on Bank Street with alt-pop hooks, jazz-tinged indie rock and raw acoustic emo-folk.
• September 3, 2026
Puccini moves outdoors as soprano Emily Margevich and tenor John Pickle perform selections from Tosca.
• September 3, 2026
Five Connecticut wines meet five handmade Fascia’s chocolates in a curated Sunday tasting.
• September 3, 2026
Learn the harmonies to an ’80s classic & join a roomful of singers for a live performance backed by the five-piece UNITED House Band.
• September 3, 2026
165th Woodstock Fair runs Sept. 3–7 with Kool & the Gang, Trace Adkins, Tonic, Al Jardine, the Flying Wallendas, rides, food & more.
• September 3, 2026
Connecticut Renaissance Faire 2026 runs through Oct. 25 in Lebanon with jousting, more than 40 daily shows, and more.
• September 3, 2026
Family Field Day at Mystic Seaport Museum brings sack races, bucket brigades, barrel rolling and more to the Village Green.
• September 2, 2026
Beer’d Brewing Märzen Release Party with a new Märzen, food from three Mill businesses and a stein-holding competition.
• September 2, 2026
Labor Day Weekend at Stonington Vineyards brings three days of wine, live music and food trucks.
• September 2, 2026
White Party Labor Day Weekend brings two nights of black lights, glow effects and DJ Nervous to The Misfit Club in Mystic.
• September 2, 2026
Dutch Tavern Comedy Show brings six comedians to downtown New London Sept. 7, with Connor O’Brien headlining.
• September 2, 2026
Chapter One Industry Night returns Labor Day with free late-night snacks, DJ Cribb and a sneak peek at the new cocktail menu.
• September 2, 2026
Red Lion Reggae Band takes to the Niantic River Sept. 5 for a boat-only Save the River-Save the Hills concert.
• September 2, 2026
Run for the Hills 5K returns to Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve Sept. 5 with a 3.3-mile trail race and hike supporting the Niantic preserve.
• September 2, 2026
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe brings its explosive mix of funk, soul, jazz and rock led by the longtime Rolling Stones touring saxophonist.
• September 1, 2026
Mystic’s European-style beer hall opens early every Sunday for a dedicated brunch menu, bottomless mimosas and an easy start to a day at Olde Mistick Village.
