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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Forest in Bloom: Identifying, Collecting, and Pressing Flowers from Trees

UConn Storrs Meet in W-Lot on Tower Loop Rd, Storrs, CT, United States

Join The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Dr. Sarah Taylor, Collection Manager for the George Safford Torrey Herbarium at UConn, on a spring hike to identify and collect specimens from blooming trees! Dr. Taylor will discuss best practices for collecting and preserving tree flowers and will demonstrate how to press what you collect […]

$10 – $15

The Market at 1115 Main Opening Weekend

1115 Main Street 1115 Main St, Manchester, CT, United States

Join us for the opening weekend of the The Market at 1115 Main! We're thrilled to showcase a vibrant community of talented local artisans and makers selling their one-of-a-kind creations. What to expect: Unique handcrafted goods from jewelry, art, and clothing to home goods, delicious treats, and more! Meet the makers and hear the stories […]

Art Workshop: Sumi-e Painting: Magnolia Buds and Blossoms

Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington, CT, United States

Learn the basic techniques of sumi-e, Japanese black ink painting. Because the process of sumi-e painting is immediate, we will have time to learn to load our brushes, practice different brush strokes and get comfortable using ink on paper before starting on our final paintings. Using the blossoming magnolias of Hollister House Garden as our […]

$90 – $120

Trinity College Bicentennial Gala

Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, United States

Join us for an exciting evening to complete our yearlong celebration! The histories of Trinity College and Hartford have been intertwined since 1823 when the Connecticut General Assembly voted to create the second oldest college in the state. The College will honor its partnerships and will raise funds for financial aid to support students from […]

$200.00

Nuclear Energy: A Solution to Climate Change

Salisbury School 251 Canaan Rd., Salisbury, CT, United States

Climate change is quickly approaching a series of disastrous turning points. Joshua Goldstein, an award-winning scholar of international relations, suggests in his book, A Bright Future, that a solution is hiding in plain sight. Goldstein explains how Sweden, France, and South Korea have already replaced fossil fuels with advanced nuclear technology while enjoying prosperity and […]

Free

Mohegan Sun Mother’s Day Premium Brunch

Mohegan Sun 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, C, United States

The Premium Brunch features delectable, chef-selected breakfast and lunch delights from a classic buffet, as well as an exquisite array of decadent desserts and a complimentary Mimosa, Bellini, and Bloody Mary bar*. Give Mom the gift of some precious family moments filled with live music and an incredible selection of food, desserts and classic cocktails! […]

$95.00

Mother’s Day Brunch at The Wharf Restaurant

Madison Beach Hotel 94 W. Wharf Road, Madison, CT, United States

Join us for Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 12, 2024 All you care to eat Grand Brunch Buffet Menu Menu Features: Raw Bar: Shrimp Cocktail, Jonah Crab, Oysters, Little Neck Clams  Carving Station  Jerk Suckling Pig  and Roasted Prime Rib  Action Station  Chef prepared Omelets, made to order.  Breakfast Selections  Traditional Eggs Benedict  Lump Crab Eggs Benedict  […]

Mother’s Day Brunch at Hilton Mystic

Hilton Mystic 20 Coogan Boulevard, Stonington, CT, United States

Welcome to the Mother's Day Brunch Grand Buffet at Hilton Mystic in beautiful Mystic, Connecticut! Treat your mom to a delicious and special brunch on Sunday, May 12, 2024 starting at 11:30 AM. Indulge in a grand buffet spread of delectable dishes and enjoy quality time with your loved ones in a lovely setting. Make […]

Free Community Concert Featuring Grammy-Nominated, Plena Libre

Vernon Street, Trinity College 114 Vernon Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Don’t miss the opportunity to see Grammy-nominated Plena Libre, hosted by WNPR’s Francesca Fontanez, live at Trinity. The afternoon will feature live music, food trucks, and Mother’s Day activities.  

Free