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
September 7, 2025: Pearl Gala | Lighthouse Point Park
Festival 2026 - Dates T.B.D

Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival
September 6-7, 2025 |  Fort Trumbull State Park and New London Waterfront Park

Black Bear Americana Music Fest
August 22-24, 2025 | Harwinton Fairgrounds

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

Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
July 18-20, 2025 | Bushnell Park

SHAG Festival
2025 - Dates T.B.D

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.

48th Annual Faxon Law New Haven Road Race – 20K
September 1, 2025 - Labor Day

Vertical Hoops Fall Championships
October 3-5, 2025 | Mohegan Sun

Eversource Hartford Marathon
October 11, 2025 | 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
2026 - Dates T.B.D

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
September 5,6,7 2025 | Norwalk

Sun Wine & Food Fest
2026 - Dates T.B.D

Comic books, fun fairs, & 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 8-10, 2025 | Mohegan Sun

RetroWorld Expo
September 12, 2026 | Connecticut Convention Center

CT HorrorFest
September 20-21, 2025 | Connecticut Convention Center

90s Con
March 213-15, 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
September 13, 2025 | Trumbull & Pratt, Hartford

Middletown Pride
PrideFest | Middletown
2026 - Dates T.B.D

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

13th Annual Tommy’s Tattoo Convention
October 10-12, 2025 | Mohegan Sun

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

CT Barber Expo xxiii
May 17-19, 2025 | Mohegan Sun

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

Italian-American Festival
July 26, 2025 | Sons of Italy Club, Southington

Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival
August 16, 2025 | Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Hartford

Milford Irish Festival
September 19-20, 2025 | Fowler Field, Milford

19th Taste of Caribbean and Jerk Festival
August 2, 2025 | 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.

46th Connecticut Fall Home Show
November 1-2, 2025 | Connecticut Convention Center

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

45th 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
2026 TBD | 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
September 6, 2025 | Harbor Point Boardwalk, Stamford

EMS & Fire Pro Expo
September 24-27, 2025 | Foxwoods Resort Casino

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

Connecticut Bridal & Wedding Expo
October 19, 2025 | XL Center

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