Events

Check out the Connecticut Public Community Calendar for events in your local community. If you have an event you would like to add, submit it through the calendar below and it will go through our approval process.

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Spark Kent

Eric Sloane Musuem and Connecticut Antique Machinery Association 31 Kent Cornwall Road, Kent, United States

Communities across America have a problem. As tradespeople are retiring and fewer youth are entering the trades, contractors and homeowners are facing a shortage of skills and experience. Now is the time for communities to mobilize to ensure the transfer of knowledge to the next generation. Industrial arts programs in middle and high schools are […]

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Spark Kent

Communities across America have a problem. As tradespeople are retiring and fewer youth are entering the trades, contractors and homeowners are facing a shortage of skills and experience. Now is the time for communities to mobilize to ensure the transfer of knowledge to the next generation. Industrial arts programs in middle and high schools are […]

Free

Walk for Peace

Odiyana Meditation Center 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT, United States

Walk for Peace, Sat, Oct. 12th, 11am hosted by Odiyana Buddhist Meditation Center, Glastonbury. Everyone is welcome to join this event.  The event will begin at the Center with a brief meditation and talk. Following this, participants will enjoy a beautiful walk to Glastonbury Riverfront Park and then back to the Center. The walk will […]

New England Bridges and Barns

Arts Center East 709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT, United States

Exhibit Dates: October 12–November 2, 2024 Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 1:00–5:00pm Free and open to the public A new juried art exhibition at Arts Center East, featuring artists from across the state and surrounding New England. Free and open to the public. From the oldest covered bridge in Bath, New Hampshire, to the iconic tobacco barns […]

Dracula: A feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really

Powerhouse Theatre Performing Arts Center 679 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT, United States

Town Players of New Canaan present a new approach to Dracula: Kate Hamill’s new adaptation, “Dracula, a Feminist Fantasy, Really” Will be performed at New Canaan’s Powerhouse Theatre in October, the spooky season. Come see Dracula and his household ‘play with their food, pursued by ‘lady doctor’ Van Helsing. Will the hunter become the hunted? […]

Anthony Rodia

Palace Theater 100 East Main St, Waterbury, CT, United States

Get ready to laugh until it hurts! Back by popular demand, Anthony Rodia returns to the Palace Theater. Anthony is a first generation Italian-American Comedian born and raised in Westchester NY. He has always had a way of turning any situation into comedy! Using social media as his platform, Anthony has exploded onto the comedy scene out […]

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Shubert Theatre 247 College Street, New Haven, CT, United States

Just in time for Halloween! Join the original “Columbia” - NELL CAMPBELL - for a screening of the original, unedited movie with a live shadow cast and audience participation. Plus, a costume contest, and more. Get exclusive tickets to the VIP Meet & Greet with Nell Campbell herself, have a personal photo opportunity, & get […]

Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz.  Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January 5.

Shubert Theatre Free Family Fun Day

Shubert Theatre 247 College Street, New Haven, CT, United States

As part of its annual tradition, Shubert Theatre invites the community to enjoy this Free Family Event! Shubert theatre will treat patrons to a walking backstage tour of the theatre with trick-or-treat stations along the way as well as an arts and crafts area. Children under 12 are welcome to wear Halloween costumes for trick […]