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Jazz band performing live at Hartford Festival of Jazz event

This Weekend

July 17–19

Summer Heats Up

Summer keeps rolling, with lots of ongoing CT250 celebrations, outdoor festivals, live music, theater, and much more.

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35th Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz

35th Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz

35th Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz

35th Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz

35th Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz

A flyer promoting Norwalk Public Library's Children's Department's America 250 themed Scavenger Hunt during July & August '26

A flyer promoting Norwalk Public Library's Children's Department's America 250 themed Scavenger Hunt during July & August '26

A flyer promoting Norwalk Public Library's Children's Department's America 250 themed Scavenger Hunt during July & August '26

A flyer promoting Norwalk Public Library's Children's Department's America 250 themed Scavenger Hunt during July & August '26

Jul 1 – Aug 31

Norwalk Children's Library Scavenger Hunt: Discover America's Unsung Heroes

Norwalk Public Library - Children's Department

NBMAA

NBMAA

NBMAA

NBMAA

Access for All Community Day | Chalk Art Festival

New Britain Museum of American Art

Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure

Valley Shakespeare Festival: Measure For Measure

Enjoy Shakespeare under the stars!

Enjoy Shakespeare under the stars!

Enjoy Shakespeare under the stars!

Enjoy Shakespeare under the stars!

Jul 8 – Aug 2

2026 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival

Performances are held outdoors, adjacent to the Bruyette Athenaeum (indoors in the case of rain or excessive heat), on the beautiful campus of the University of Saint Joseph.

Where In The Valley 2026

Where In The Valley 2026

Where In The Valley 2026

Where In The Valley 2026

Where In The Valley 2026

a cell phone showing points of interest for next destination for scavenger hunt with historical landmark in the background

a cell phone showing points of interest for next destination for scavenger hunt with historical landmark in the background

a cell phone showing points of interest for next destination for scavenger hunt with historical landmark in the background

a cell phone showing points of interest for next destination for scavenger hunt with historical landmark in the background

Jun 6 – Sep 6

Exploring Waterford: a history scavenger hunt

Waterford Public Library side lawn & possibly the park area next door

visitors on Ledge Lighthouse

visitors on Ledge Lighthouse

visitors on Ledge Lighthouse

visitors on Ledge Lighthouse

Jul 9 – Aug 2

Explore Ledge Light - Boat Trip & Tour inside the lighthouse

New London Ledge Lighthouse

Sheffield Island Clambake

Sheffield Island Clambake

Sheffield Island Clambake

Sheffield Island Clambake

Jul 7 – Aug 25

2026 Sheffield Island Lighthouse Clambake

Norwalk Seaport Dock

The show poster outlining the title of the show, playwrite (Patrick Gabridge), Director (Zoe Golub-Sass), and show days July 10 - Aug 30. The image shows a hand holding a coin over an opened mine shaft, with blood and a musket on the floor.

The show poster outlining the title of the show, playwrite (Patrick Gabridge), Director (Zoe Golub-Sass), and show days July 10 - Aug 30. The image shows a hand holding a coin over an opened mine shaft, with blood and a musket on the floor.

The show poster outlining the title of the show, playwrite (Patrick Gabridge), Director (Zoe Golub-Sass), and show days July 10 - Aug 30. The image shows a hand holding a coin over an opened mine shaft, with blood and a musket on the floor.

The show poster outlining the title of the show, playwrite (Patrick Gabridge), Director (Zoe Golub-Sass), and show days July 10 - Aug 30. The image shows a hand holding a coin over an opened mine shaft, with blood and a musket on the floor.

Jul 10 – Aug 30

The Slippery Truth: Prisonbreak at New-Gate

Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine

Wildlife Encounters

Wildlife Encounters

Wildlife Encounters

Wildlife Encounters

Jul 10 – Aug 1

Wildlife Encounters Animal Stage Show

Connecticut Science Center

Construction Tyme at Bishop's Main Orchard

Construction Tyme at Bishop's Main Orchard

Construction Tyme at Bishop's Main Orchard

Construction Tyme at Bishop's Main Orchard

Jul 11 – Aug 9

Construction Tyme at Bishop's

Bishop's Main Orchard

Food Truck Festival

Food Truck Festival

Food Truck Festival

Food Truck Festival

Beats & Eats Music & Food Truck Festival

Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

A flyer promoting the SoNo branch of Norwalk Public Library's upcoming Tea Party Celebration for America's 250th birthday to be held July 18th from 12pm to 3pm

A flyer promoting the SoNo branch of Norwalk Public Library's upcoming Tea Party Celebration for America's 250th birthday to be held July 18th from 12pm to 3pm

A flyer promoting the SoNo branch of Norwalk Public Library's upcoming Tea Party Celebration for America's 250th birthday to be held July 18th from 12pm to 3pm

A flyer promoting the SoNo branch of Norwalk Public Library's upcoming Tea Party Celebration for America's 250th birthday to be held July 18th from 12pm to 3pm

America's 250th Birthday Tea Party

South Norwalk Library

Center Stage Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Center Stage Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Center Stage Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Center Stage Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Jul 17 – Aug 2

Center Stage Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Center Stage Theatre

Guilford Art Center Craft Expo 2026

Guilford Art Center Craft Expo 2026

Guilford Art Center Craft Expo 2026

Guilford Art Center Craft Expo 2026

Guilford Art Center Craft Expo 2026

Guilford Town Green

Crowd enjoys music and food in front of Red Barn

Crowd enjoys music and food in front of Red Barn

Crowd enjoys music and food in front of Red Barn

Crowd enjoys music and food in front of Red Barn

Red Barn Live Music Series Mid-Summer Show with Modern Refuge, Bites by Me'stezo Grill and Mom and Me

Nicole Zuraitis

Nicole Zuraitis

Nicole Zuraitis

Nicole Zuraitis

NICOLE ZURAITIS QUARTET LIVE AT MUSIC MOUNTAIN JULY 18TH

Music Mountain Inc.

Blueberry Festival, Lyman Orchards - July 18, 2026

Blueberry Festival, Lyman Orchards - July 18, 2026

Blueberry Festival, Lyman Orchards - July 18, 2026

Blueberry Festival, Lyman Orchards - July 18, 2026

Blueberry Festival

Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market

Get ready, Hartford – it’s time to run, walk, dance, and make a splash! The Bubble Run is heading back to town for another unforgettable day of foam-filled fun. This one-of-a-kind 5K combines fitness and festivity, sending participants through colorful bubble bogs and clouds of foam that guarantee smiles from start to finish.

Get ready, Hartford – it’s time to run, walk, dance, and make a splash! The Bubble Run is heading back to town for another unforgettable day of foam-filled fun. This one-of-a-kind 5K combines fitness and festivity, sending participants through colorful bubble bogs and clouds of foam that guarantee smiles from start to finish.

Get ready, Hartford – it’s time to run, walk, dance, and make a splash! The Bubble Run is heading back to town for another unforgettable day of foam-filled fun. This one-of-a-kind 5K combines fitness and festivity, sending participants through colorful bubble bogs and clouds of foam that guarantee smiles from start to finish.

Get ready, Hartford – it’s time to run, walk, dance, and make a splash! The Bubble Run is heading back to town for another unforgettable day of foam-filled fun. This one-of-a-kind 5K combines fitness and festivity, sending participants through colorful bubble bogs and clouds of foam that guarantee smiles from start to finish.

Bubble Run – Hartford

Pratt & Whitney Stadium

FloatSwella 2026

FloatSwella 2026

FloatSwella 2026

FloatSwella 2026

FloatSwella - A pop-up paddle-craft only rally on the Mystic River.

July Walking Tour

July Walking Tour

July Walking Tour

July Walking Tour

Enemies of Liberty: Loyalists in Connecticut Walking Tour

Fairfield Museum & History Center

Black & white image of two people pointing offscreen

Black & white image of two people pointing offscreen

Black & white image of two people pointing offscreen

Black & white image of two people pointing offscreen

Science on Screen: BRINGING UP BABY

Connecticut Science Center

Christmas in July Light Walk (July 18th & 25th)

Christmas in July Light Walk (July 18th & 25th)

Christmas in July Light Walk (July 18th & 25th)

Christmas in July Light Walk (July 18th & 25th)

Christmas in July Light Walk

Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue & Sanctuary

The North Haven Green featuring St. John's Church and the Ancient Burying Ground

The North Haven Green featuring St. John's Church and the Ancient Burying Ground

The North Haven Green featuring St. John's Church and the Ancient Burying Ground

The North Haven Green featuring St. John's Church and the Ancient Burying Ground

LET FREEDOM RING!

North Haven Green

soccer watch party

soccer watch party

soccer watch party

soccer watch party

Soccer Watch Party

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens

MT Jones

MT Jones

MT Jones

MT Jones

MT Jones – FREE CONCERT

Levitt Pavilion

reenactor George Baker portrays President John Adams

reenactor George Baker portrays President John Adams

reenactor George Baker portrays President John Adams

reenactor George Baker portrays President John Adams

Sweet Liberty: John Adams & Chocolate in the Revolution

New Haven Museum

Gaga Vs Britney Drag Brunch New London

Gaga Vs Britney Drag Brunch New London

Gaga Vs Britney Drag Brunch New London

Gaga Vs Britney Drag Brunch New London

Gaga vs. Britney Pink Eggs & Glam Drag Brunch w/ JAN

The Social Bar + Kitchen

Other Weekend Highlights

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Norwich and the Revolution main graphic

Norwich and the Revolution main graphic

Norwich and the Revolution main graphic

Norwich and the Revolution main graphic

May 9 – Dec 31

Norwich Stories of the American Revolution

Slater Memorial Museum

Independence Revisited

Independence Revisited

Independence Revisited

Independence Revisited

Apr 22 – Jan 15

Independence Revisited: Sharon in 1776, 1876 & 1976

Sharon Historical Society & Museum

Where In The Valley 2026

Where In The Valley 2026

Where In The Valley 2026

Where In The Valley 2026

Where In The Valley 2026

A flyer promoting Norwalk Public Library's Children's Department's America 250 themed Scavenger Hunt during July & August '26

A flyer promoting Norwalk Public Library's Children's Department's America 250 themed Scavenger Hunt during July & August '26

A flyer promoting Norwalk Public Library's Children's Department's America 250 themed Scavenger Hunt during July & August '26

A flyer promoting Norwalk Public Library's Children's Department's America 250 themed Scavenger Hunt during July & August '26

Jul 1 – Aug 31

Norwalk Children's Library Scavenger Hunt: Discover America's Unsung Heroes

Norwalk Public Library - Children's Department

Live Music & Concerts

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NC 2026 Sidewalk Sale

NC 2026 Sidewalk Sale

NC 2026 Sidewalk Sale

NC 2026 Sidewalk Sale

New Canaan Village Fair and Sidewalk Sale

Food Truck Festival

Food Truck Festival

Food Truck Festival

Food Truck Festival

Beats & Eats Music & Food Truck Festival

Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

35th Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz

35th Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz

35th Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz

35th Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz

35th Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz

Hotchkiss Summer Piano Portals Concert Series

Hotchkiss Summer Piano Portals Concert Series

Hotchkiss Summer Piano Portals Concert Series

Hotchkiss Summer Piano Portals Concert Series

Hotchkiss Summer Piano Portals Concert Series

Katherine M. Elfers Hall, The Hotchkiss School

Fairs & Festivals

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Lake Compounce

Lake Compounce

Lake Compounce

Lake Compounce

Jul 3 – Aug 22

All-American Summer Celebration

Guilford Art Center Craft Expo 2026

Guilford Art Center Craft Expo 2026

Guilford Art Center Craft Expo 2026

Guilford Art Center Craft Expo 2026

Guilford Art Center Craft Expo 2026

Guilford Town Green

NBMAA

NBMAA

NBMAA

NBMAA

Access for All Community Day | Chalk Art Festival

New Britain Museum of American Art

Blueberry Festival, Lyman Orchards - July 18, 2026

Blueberry Festival, Lyman Orchards - July 18, 2026

Blueberry Festival, Lyman Orchards - July 18, 2026

Blueberry Festival, Lyman Orchards - July 18, 2026

Blueberry Festival

Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market

Nature & Outdoors

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Lyman Orchards

Lyman Orchards

Lyman Orchards

Lyman Orchards

Jun 15 – Nov 1

Pick your own at Lyman Orchards Open Daily

Lyman Orchards Pick Your Own Fields

Pick Your Own Flowers

Pick Your Own Flowers

Pick Your Own Flowers

Pick Your Own Flowers

Jul 8 – Oct 19

Pick-Your-Own Flowers at the Farm

Northern Farm & Flowers

visitors on Ledge Lighthouse

visitors on Ledge Lighthouse

visitors on Ledge Lighthouse

visitors on Ledge Lighthouse

Jul 9 – Aug 2

Explore Ledge Light - Boat Trip & Tour inside the lighthouse

New London Ledge Lighthouse

Zinnias

Zinnias

Zinnias

Zinnias

May 27 – Aug 1

Planting Seeds for the Future: Bellamy-Ferriday Zinnia Seed Campaign

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden

Kids (Things To Do with Kids)

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Bridgeport Public Library - Plant a Seed, Read

Bridgeport Public Library - Plant a Seed, Read

Bridgeport Public Library - Plant a Seed, Read

Bridgeport Public Library - Plant a Seed, Read

Jun 22 – Aug 28

Bridgeport Public Library - Plant a Seed, Read

All Bridgeport Library Locations

Wildlife Encounters

Wildlife Encounters

Wildlife Encounters

Wildlife Encounters

Jul 10 – Aug 1

Wildlife Encounters Animal Stage Show

Connecticut Science Center

The puppet show Fairies of the Seasons being performed by Anna Sobel of by Talking Hands Theatre

The puppet show Fairies of the Seasons being performed by Anna Sobel of by Talking Hands Theatre

The puppet show Fairies of the Seasons being performed by Anna Sobel of by Talking Hands Theatre

The puppet show Fairies of the Seasons being performed by Anna Sobel of by Talking Hands Theatre

Free Outdoor Puppet Shows

Betsy Paterson Square

Snap Circuits in MakerSpace

Snap Circuits in MakerSpace

Snap Circuits in MakerSpace

Snap Circuits in MakerSpace

Explore the Arts and Innovation Zone

KidsPlay Children's Museum

Art Museums, Galleries & Festivals

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psychedelic splendor concert art by aj masthay and helen kennedy of zazzcorp on view at the mattatuck museum

psychedelic splendor concert art by aj masthay and helen kennedy of zazzcorp on view at the mattatuck museum

psychedelic splendor concert art by aj masthay and helen kennedy of zazzcorp on view at the mattatuck museum

psychedelic splendor concert art by aj masthay and helen kennedy of zazzcorp on view at the mattatuck museum

Jun 13 – Sep 20

Psychedelic Splendor: The Concert Art of AJ Masthay & Helen Kennedy

Mattatuck Museum

Mattatuck Museum on the green in Waterbury

Mattatuck Museum on the green in Waterbury

Mattatuck Museum on the green in Waterbury

Mattatuck Museum on the green in Waterbury

Jun 13 – Nov 1

Theodate Pope’s Highfield: A History

Mattatuck Museum

Relief print, acrylic and yarn on felt, 66 x 78 inches

Relief print, acrylic and yarn on felt, 66 x 78 inches

Relief print, acrylic and yarn on felt, 66 x 78 inches

Relief print, acrylic and yarn on felt, 66 x 78 inches

Jun 25 – Aug 15

Heather Gaudio Fine Art

June 26 - October 11. Luxe CT. Velvet Mills to Modern Runways.

June 26 - October 11. Luxe CT. Velvet Mills to Modern Runways.

June 26 - October 11. Luxe CT. Velvet Mills to Modern Runways.

June 26 - October 11. Luxe CT. Velvet Mills to Modern Runways.

Jun 26 – Oct 11

Mystic Museum of Art Presents: LUXE, CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways

Nightlife Events

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Mixtape Match

Mixtape Match

Mixtape Match

Mixtape Match

Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill

1741 Pub and Grill

Foodie Events

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Signature Kitchen to Go

Signature Kitchen to Go

Signature Kitchen to Go

Signature Kitchen to Go

Food Truck Signature Kitchen To Go

Quiet Corner Winery

Spooky Popcorn graphic

Spooky Popcorn graphic

Spooky Popcorn graphic

Spooky Popcorn graphic

Jul 11 – Aug 29

Constitution Plaza

Gaga Vs Britney Drag Brunch New London

Gaga Vs Britney Drag Brunch New London

Gaga Vs Britney Drag Brunch New London

Gaga Vs Britney Drag Brunch New London

Gaga vs. Britney Pink Eggs & Glam Drag Brunch w/ JAN

The Social Bar + Kitchen

RMNE America 250 Locomotive

RMNE America 250 Locomotive

RMNE America 250 Locomotive

RMNE America 250 Locomotive

Jul 12 – Aug 23

NEW! Litchfield County Clipper

Railroad Museum of New England (RMNE)

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