Phred & Friends Jazz Trio at The Marquee
• September 10, 2026
New London vocalist Phred Mileski joins keyboardist Ken Fischer and bassist James Hunter for an intimate Friday night of jazz, funk and classic R&B.
4th Annual Misquamicut Kite Festival
• September 10, 2026
Bring a kite or pick up a kids kit at the beach as Misquamicut fills the September sky with color, family fun and a $100 Best in Show competition. Celebrate Fall with the family by heading on down to the beach and fly a kite.
Post Songs of the Sea Shanty Pub Sing
• September 10, 2026
Cross the street after Songs of the Sea and join veteran chanteyman Marc Bernier for an old-fashioned night of maritime songs.
Three Special Thames River Cruises
• September 10, 2026
Ride the Thames for free, take a narrated history cruise or head toward Ledge Light before watching 300 drones illuminate New London Harbor
Children’s Walking Parade: Little Mermaids and Sea Monsters
• September 10, 2026
Kids become the attraction at Fort Trumbull as mermaids, pirates, privateers and sea monsters gather for a free costumed maritime parade.
Kids’ Sing-Along with Steve Elci & Friends
• September 10, 2026
Get your little ones all dressed up for the Little Mermaids and Sea Monsters Parade, and why not getting dressed up yourself? You can keep the party going with Steve Elci & Friends, The Little Mermaid and The Wayfinder.
Songs of the Sea 2026 at Parade Plaza
• September 10, 2026
Six maritime, folk and punk acts take over Parade Plaza for a free afternoon of sea songs, chanteys and Celtic-punk mayhem during New London’s waterfront festival.
Simply the Best – Tina Turner Tribute
• September 9, 2026
Former John Mellencamp vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Jenn Cristy leads a live-band celebration of Tina Turner’s five decades of rock, and soul.
Fall Foraging with Amelia South at DPNC
• September 9, 2026
Learn to see the woods differently as herbalist and longtime forager Amelia South leads an adult hike identifying wild foods and practicing responsible harvesting.
Polymer Clay Fashion Jewelry Making Workshop
• September 9, 2026
Turn polymer clay into wearable art while exploring gilding, stamping, cane making, color and texture in a hands-on workshop.
South County Folk Festival in Downtown Wakefield
• September 9, 2026
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.
Nutshell with Free Thinkers Are Dangerous at the Rathskeller
• September 9, 2026
Alice in Chains meets System of a Down as two New England tribute bands bring grunge harmonies, crushing riffs and alternative-metal chaos.
Brandon Lake at Mohegan Sun Arena
• September 9, 2026
Six-time Grammy winner Brandon Lake brings the arena-sized sound of contemporary Christian music to Mohegan Sun with special guest Ben Fuller.
Candy-O: The Premier Tribute to The Cars at Wolf Den
• September 9, 2026
New England’s Candy-O recreates the analog synths, razor-sharp guitars and irresistible hooks of Boston’s new-wave pioneers The Cars.
Belugas Count at Mystic Aquarium
• September 9, 2026
Meet Mystic’s remarkable white whales while discovering how Connecticut conservation connects to the fight to save an endangered population.
Deaf Awareness Day at Mystic Aquarium
• September 8, 2026
Spend a day among belugas, penguins and sea lions while celebrating American Sign Language, Deaf culture and community at Mystic Aquarium.
The Lady Gaga Experience Featuring Haus of Monsters at the Ocean Mist
• September 8, 2026
A live band, dancers, costumes and nearly two decades of Gaga hits turn the Ocean Mist into Mother Monster territory for a 21+ Saturday night in Matunuck.
The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and the American Revolution
• September 8, 2026
Rock & roll, Vietnam, protest and free-form FM collide in the story of the Boston radio station that gave a microphone to a generation.
Lee Brice: Sunriser Tour at Foxwoods
• September 8, 2026
Nine No. 1 singles, more than 10 billion career streams and a catalog stretching from I Drive Your Truck to One of Them Girls come to Foxwoods.
Free School Supply Shop at Westerly Library
• September 8, 2026
Students can choose from donated backpacks, notebooks, calculators, pencils and other classroom essentials during Westerly Library’s five-day free school-supply shop.
Jus-Tus at the Charlestown Rathskeller 2026
• September 7, 2026
Jus-Tus brings Motown, soul, R&B, blues and classic rock to the Rathskeller for a free Sunday afternoon of live music Down Back in Charlestown.
Live Music & Food Trucks at Saltwater Farm Vineyard
• September 7, 2026
New local country duo Violet Theory pairs Nashville-recorded originals and familiar favorites with wood-fired pizza and wine.
Aquarium Unlocked – A 21+ Afterhours Experience
• September 7, 2026
Go behind the scenes at Mystic Aquarium after the daytime crowds leave, with animal encounters, cocktails, light bites and an adults-only look at conservation in action.
Southeastern Connecticut Out Of The Darkness Walk
• September 7, 2026
Walk in memory, hope or support as southeastern Connecticut comes together for a morning of remembrance, connection and suicide prevention.