Can’t Miss Events in Connecticut! 2025 into 2026

Let yourself get lost in the music. These arts & culture events are a must-attend. And find more summer events here.

International Festival of Arts & Ideas
2026 Dates T.B.D | Lighthouse Point Park

Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival
2026 Dates T.B.D | Fort Trumbull State Park and New London Waterfront Park

Black Bear Americana Music Fest
2026 Dates T.B.D | Harwinton Fairgrounds

VersoFest'26
March 26-29, 2026 | The Westport Library

Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
July 17-19, 2026 | Bushnell Park

Mystic River Jam
2026 Dates T.B.D

It’s game time. Sporting events in Connecticut bring the heat. Here are some you won’t want to miss.

49th Annual Faxon Law New Haven Road Race – 20K
September 7, 2026 | New Haven Green

Vertical Hoops Winter Championships
January 2-4, 2026 | Mohegan Sun

Eversource Hartford Marathon
2026 Dates T.B.D | Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch, Hartford

Play Fast Pitch Nation
Events run until November 9th, 2025 | Windsor

Manchester Road Race
November 27, 2025 – Thanksgiving

World Baseball Coaches’ Convention
January 15-16, 2026 | Mohegan Sun

NIKE New England Winterfest 
Weekend 1: January 10-11, 2026
Weekend 2: January 17-19, 2026
Weekend 3: January 24-25, 2026

Hartford Boat Show
January 29 - February 1, 2026 | Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun

Connecticut Golf Show
March 27-29, 2026 | Connecticut Convention Center

Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show
March 20-22, 2026 | Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun

Travelers Championship
June 22-28, 2026 | TPC River Highlands, Cromwell

Savor great flavors the fun way — at food and drink festivals. Here are some to look out for.

48th Norwalk Oyster Festival
2026 Dates T.B.D | Norwalk

Sun Wine & Food Fest
January 22-25, 2026 | Mohegan Sun

Comic books, fun fairs and iconic decades – check out these pop culture and family-friendly events in Connecticut. Find creative activities for kids here.

ConnectiKids Summer Fair
2026 Dates T.B.D | Hartford

TerrifiCon
August 7-9, 2026 | Mohegan Sun

RetroWorld Expo
September 12, 2026 | Connecticut Convention Center

CT HorrorFest
August 22-23, 2026 | Connecticut Convention Center

90s Con
March 13-15, 2026 | Connecticut Convention Center

ConnectiCon XXIII
July 16-19, 2026 | Connecticut Convention Center

OutCT
2026 Dates T.B.D

Pride New Haven
2026 Dates T.B.D | New Haven

Hartford Pride
2026 Dates T.B.D | Trumbull & Pratt, Hartford

Middletown Pride
June 6, 2026 | Middletown

Some events just don’t fit in a box. Here are some of Connecticut’s most unique events you’ll want on your calendar.

14th Annual Tommy’s Tattoo Convention
October 9-11, 2026 | Mohegan Sun

48th American Crossword Puzzle Tournament
April 10-12, 2026 | Stamford Marriott

CT Barber Expo
June 6-8, 2026 | Mohegan Sun

Celebrate cultures of all kinds at these multicultural festivals in Connecticut.

Italian-American Festival
2026 Dates T.B.D | Sons of Italy Club, Southington

Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival
2026 Dates T.B.D | Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Hartford

Milford Irish Festival
2026 Dates T.B.D | Fowler Field, Milford

Taste of Caribbean and Jerk Festival
2026 Dates T.B.D | Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Hartford

Little Poland Festival
June 14, 2026 | New Britain

Stop and smell all the flowers. Connecticut’s home and garden shows are top tier. Here are some you’ll want to look into.

Connecticut Fall Home Show
2026 Dates T.B.D | Connecticut Convention Center

Hartford Home Show
January 3 & 4, 2026 | XL Center

Home & Garden Show
February 20-22, 2026 | Mohegan Sun

Connecticut Flower & Garden Show
February 19-22, 2026 | Connecticut Convention Center

78th Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show
March 6-8, 2026 | Connecticut Convention Center

Connecticut Better Home Show
March 7 & 8, 2026 | Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport - formerly Webster Bank Arena

32nd Western New England Home Show
March 14-15, 2026 | O'Neill Center - Wester Connecticut State University - Danbury

Love a healthy lifestyle? These wellness events celebrate all things health – from medical professions to fitness and more.

14th Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo
2026 Dates T.B.D | Harbor Point Boardwalk, Stamford

EMS & Fire Pro Expo
October 22-24, 2026 | Mohegan Sun

Get a hand tying the knot at Connecticut’s best bridal events. Here are some we think you’ll love.

40th CT Bridal Expo
February 7-8, 2026 | Connecticut Convention Center

Connecticut Bridal & Wedding Expo
June 7, 2026 | Vale Fieldhouse