385 free events over the next 30 days. Free means no ticket or admission charge as listed by the organizer — food and drink may cost extra.
- Fairfield St. BandFree
Murphy's Pub · Manchester
Live music from the Fairfield St. Band.
- Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain HouseFree
Mark Twain House & Museum · Hartford
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits.
- Playful LearnersFree
Imagine Nation · Bristol · 10:30AM
Broaden your toddler's horizons!
- DJ Durso Dance PartyFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 10PM
DJ Durso spins a dance party at Elicit Brewing Manchester.
- Author Talk: Four Arrows by Clare McCarthy (Prosser or Virtual)Free
Prosser Library · Bloomfield · 3PM
Author Clare McCarthy talks about her novel Four Arrows at Prosser Library in Bloomfield.
- Mike BrownFree
The Main Pub - Grille•Taps•Music · Manchester · 4PM
Mike Brown brings storytelling, roots rock & foot-stompin’ Americana to The Main Pub, with live guitar, dobro & mandolin.Join us at The Main Pub for a night with singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentali
- James GermanaFree
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar · Newington · 5:30PM
Live music from James Germana at The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar in Newington.
- Plaidcast in Person/Our Dark HorseFree
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art · Hartford · 6PM
Our Dark Horse is a moving documentary exploring the bonds between horses and humans, filmed over three years at Unbridled Sanctuary.
- Wavelength – LIVEFree
Connecticut Valley Brewing · South Windsor · 6PM
Country, classic rock and 2000s sing-along hits from Wavelength.
- Karaoke NightFree
Bart's Beer Garden · Windsor · 7-10PM
Weekly Karaoke Night with Rock the Mic Entertainment.
- Foodies + New Friends: Hartford | Giving Back Edition (While We Still Can)Free
Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar · Hartford · 7PM
Make new friends over dinner while supporting local restaurants and contributing to our giving back initiative, "While We Still Can"
- No Cover Cafe Monthly ConcertFree
Hazardville United Methodist Church · Enfield · 7PM
Local songwriters play their own original music at this monthly donation-based concert.
- Salsa Under the StarsFree
Parkville Market · Hartford · 7PM
Salsa Under the Stars returns to the Parkville Market patio with Joey Salsa Con Huertas leading the steps and DJ Bombero supplying the soundtrack.
- In House KaraokeFree
Witch Doctor Brewing · Southington · 8:00-11:00PM
Karaoke night at the brewery.
- DOOMED COMEDYFree
The Elbow Room · West Hartford · 8PM
Everyone is telling you the world is ending.
- St. George & The DragonFree
Black Eyed Sally's · Hartford · 8PM
St. George & The Dragon play Hartford's home of the blues.
- The Cast of BeatlemaniaFree
Infinity Music Hall · Hartford · 8PM
Beatlemania cast members revisit the Beatles' catalog.
- Cory Phillips LiveFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 9PM
Cory Phillips performs live in Manchester.
- ShakedownFree
Arch Street Tavern · Hartford · 9PM
Shakedown returns to Arch Street Tavern for a night of Grateful Dead favorites and laid-back jams.
- 2nd Saturdays 2026Free
Manchester — Town Calendar · Manchester
Downtown Manchester's monthly art, music, food and culture celebration.
- 80's Rewind BandFree
Murphy's Pub · Manchester
An 80s cover band night.
- Hartford Artisan Weaving Center’s Open House and SaleFree
Hartford Artisans Weaving Center · Hartford
Just in time for the holidays, shop for one-of-a-kind scarves, rugs, wearables, and kitchen linens along with new items not seen before at Hartford Artisans Weaving Center's Open House and Sale.
- Hartford HealthCare Community 5KFree
Riverfront Recapture · Hartford
Run for the river in the 4th Annual Hartford HealthCare Community 5K in partnership with Riverfront Recapture on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Holiday Enchantment at the CT Science CenterFree
Connecticut Science Center · Hartford
The Connecticut Science Center gets a holiday glow-up with twinkling lights, seasonal science, hands-on workshops, and festive scenes around every corner.
- Reverberations: Reaching Beyond BoundariesFree
Windsor Art Center · Windsor
A new exhibition at the Windsor Art Center.
- 2nd Saturday: Poet-Tea with Nadia SimsFree
WORK_SPACE · Manchester · 10-11:30AM
Poetry and tea with Nadia Sims at WORK_SPACE in Manchester.
- Treat Yourself Self-Care WorkshopFree
WORK_SPACE · Manchester · 10:00-11:30AM
Create a custom body spray and beauty care bag, with journaling and light refreshments; age 18+.
- Handmade Wet Felted PurseFree
Southington Community Cultural Arts · Southington · 10:00AM-3:00PM
Make a wet-felted purse in this daylong workshop.
- Make the World Write!Free
Stowe Center for Literary Activism · Hartford · 10AM
History is happening before our eyes, and with our new program, the Stowe Center wants to give you the space to use your words to make your impact.
- Second Saturdays for FamiliesFree
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art · Hartford · 10AM
On the second Saturday of each month admission to the Wadsworth Atheneum is free (sweet!).
- DJ Pickz Dance PartyFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 10PM
DJ Pickz spins a dance party at Elicit Brewing Manchester.
- Nature Explorers @ the Farmington Land TrustFree
Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult. · Farmington · 11AM
This program is geared toward children in grades K–3, but siblings of all ages are welcome.
- New York International Children’s Film FestivalFree
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art · Hartford · 11AM
The Wadsworth Atheneum presents two collections of imaginative short films from the New York International Children's Film Festival, with Little Kid Flicks offering playful animated adventures for you
- Common Ground: Local Indigenous Food SystemsFree
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History · Hartford · 1PM
Mohegan anthropologist chef, Rachel Sayet (Akitusut), will host a panel of local indigenous experts to discuss modern foodways and systems.
- Craft a Wooden Connecticut RoseFree
Suffield Historical Society · Suffield · 1PM
Anne Marie Elder & Bob Ferris from Colonial Crafts of CT will guide participants in carving a 5" x 5" CT Rose which is an architectural feature of the beautiful woodwork at the King House Museum.
- Hungerford Nature Center Presents "Preparing for Winter"Free
Cora J. Belden Library · Rocky Hill · 2PM
Hungerford Nature Center shows how local wildlife gets ready for winter, at Cora J. Belden Library.
- Artist Conversation | Artist to Artist in the Batey: Luis Cotto and Victor PachecoFree
Wadsworth Atheneum · Hartford · 3-4PM
Exhibiting artists Luis Cotto and Victor Pacheco discuss their creative journeys and current practices.
- BOLLYWOOD GROUP CLASSFree
Fred Astaire Suffield · Suffield · 3:45PM
Spice up your moves!
- Atomic DogsFree
The Main Pub - Grille•Taps•Music · Manchester · 4PM
Can’t wait to see you all there for a serious rock & roller coaster ride!!An eclectic mix of everything that makes listening and seeing music great 🤘Check them out on Facebook > https://www.facebook.c
- Author Talk: Brendan Flaherty, MiddlemanFree
Simsbury Public Library · Simsbury · 4PM
Following his debut crime novel, The Dredge , Brendan Flaherty’s literary second novel set in Connecticut spotlights a soul-seeking family man who pursues the American Dream through a series of comic
- KC MovementFree
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar · Newington · 5:30PM
Live music from KC Movement at The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar in Newington.
- Club Night Dances Group ClassFree
Fred Astaire Suffield · Suffield · 6:10PM
Club Night dancing group classes offers dance styles such as Hustle, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, West Coast Swing, and Samba
- Gallery On The Green Opening Reception for Holiday EventFree
Gallery On the Green · Canton · 6PM
Gallery on the Green kicks off its holiday show with an opening reception in Canton.
- Steakhouse Special with Sur La TableFree
The Shops at Farmington Valley · Canton · 7PM
A classic steakhouse meal gets a luxurious update in this Date Night class!
- Warren Miller’s Days OffFree
The Bushnell · Hartford · 7PM
Call it a sick day and head for the slopes.
- Crowd Work Comedy at The Spigot CafeFree
Spigot Cafe · Hartford · 8:30PM
A one of a kind stand-up comedy experience where you call the shots!
- Sublime tribute with Garden GroveFree
Arch Street Tavern · Hartford · 8PM
Join us for a night of Sublime music with Garden Grove.
- Tinsley EllisFree
Infinity Music Hall · Hartford · 8PM
Blues-rock guitarist Tinsley Ellis.
- Valley Qigong at ToivoFree
Toivo · Hartford · 9:30AM
Slow down, breathe deep, and leave a little more room for life to flow.
- Holiday Arts & Crafts FairFree
The Little Red Schoolhouse · Wethersfield · 9AM
November 14th & 15th, 9:00am – 3:00pm.
- Improv Comedy Night feat. Incognito, 3 Way Tie, and The Hall of PresidentsFree
Sea Tea Comedy Theater · Hartford · 9PM
See our theater's house teams improvise a comedy show inspired by suggestions from you, our audience!
- The Smoove Series LiveFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 9PM
The Smoove Series performs live at Elicit Manchester.
- NAZAFree
Cinestudio · Hartford
Cinestudio presents NAZA (2026, NR), a new documentary examining the Israeli military's targeting systems and the consequences of its bombing campaign in Gaza.
- Recycled RobotsFree
Imagine Nation · Bristol · 10:30AM
Celebrate World Recycling Week with this super fun creative reuse project!
- Author Visit with Jerry PallottaFree
Bristol Public Library · Bristol · 4:30PM
Picture-book author Jerry Pallotta visits.
- Family Dinner Movie TheaterFree
Farmington Library · Farmington · 5:30PM
November's Movie: Moana (Live Action; PG) Synopsis: Live-action adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film 'Moana'.
- Simsbury Land Trust: Charcoal, Mining and the History Hidden in Our WoodsFree
Simsbury Public Library · Simsbury · 6:30PM
From the mid-1700s through the early 20th century, charcoal was in great demand throughout northwestern Connecticut.
- RiverBarreFree
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza · Hartford · 6PM
Take the stage at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza for RiverBarre, a free class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat.
- Talk About Memoir Writing With Wendy Swift: Author Of A Dream LifeFree
Windsor Public Library · Windsor · 6PM
Memoir author Wendy Swift talks writing at Windsor Public Library.
- Hartford Jazz Orchestra Live Music Every MondayFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 7:30-9:30PM
Hartford Jazz Orchestra performs upstairs at the Manchester location every Monday evening.
- Triadic Memories: Amy Williams Performs Morton FeldmanFree
Trinity College · Hartford · 7:30PM
Pianist Amy Williams celebrates the 100th anniversary of composer Morton Feldman's birth with a performance of Triadic Memories, a mesmerizing work built on delicate repetitions, subtle shifts, and mo
- Perfect Stuffed Pasta with Sur La tableFree
The Shops at Farmington Valley · Canton · 7PM
Turn fresh pasta dough into beautifully filled pasta from scratch.
- The Big Mo’Free
Riverfront Recapture · Hartford
Riverfront Recapture's annual Big Mo' celebration.
- The BargainFree
State House Square Food Court · Hartford · 12PM
One of CT's finest acts, the trio known as The Bargain bring their talents to the Audio Feed series.
- BINGO With Chick-Fil-A!Free
509 New Park Ave · West Hartford · 5:30PM
Bingo night with Chick-fil-A in West Hartford.
- The Nutcracker with Connecticut Concert Ballet (Off-site)Free
West Hartford Library · West Hartford · 6:30PM
Registration is required.
- Acoustic Wednesdays- Brian WalkerFree
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar · Newington · 6PM
Live music from Acoustic Wednesdays- Brian Walker at The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar in Newington.
- Bar Rated Trivia NightFree
Urban Lodge Brewing · Hartford · 6PM
Ready to flex your smarts?
- Girl Dinner & Karaoke at SoLAFree
SoLA Karaoke · Southington · 6PM
Wednesdays after work never tasted, and sounded, so good.
- Meet the Maker with Nature Artist Denise SmithFree
Simsbury Public Library · Simsbury · 6PM
Meet the Maker with returning Nature Artist Denise Smith!
- VICE CITY KARAOKE RELEASE PARTYFree
Parkville Market · Hartford · 6PM
Get Ready for the Launch of Vice City!
- Thanksgiving & Food TriviaFree
Witch Doctor Brewing · Southington · 7:00PM
Thanksgiving and food themed trivia.
- Wednesday Trivia Night: Harry PotterFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 7:00PM
Harry Potter themed trivia with Marek, with prizes, food and drinks.
- DJ Bingo at Bear's Smokehouse WindsorFree
Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue · Windsor · 7PM
Get ready to groove, play, and feast!
- Jazz Wednesdays at Black Eyed Sally’sFree
Black Eyed Sally's · Hartford · 7PM
For the aficionado, or the curious first-timer, Jazz Wednesdays is the best taste of live jazz in Hartford.
- Wednesday Game NightFree
Ryan's Sports Bar · Manchester · 8PM-11PM
Game night featuring Name That Tune, Trivia, and Bingo.
- Fossil Discovery w/ the Easton Children's MuseumFree
Town Hall Community Room · Plainville
Easton Children's Museum brings hands-on fossil science.
- Theme Tour | Food in ArtFree
Wadsworth Atheneum · Hartford · 2-3PM
A tour of food in art, included with museum admission.
- Boundaries of Belonging: Birthright Citizenship's JourneyFree
CT's Old State House · Hartford · 5:30-7:30PM
A history talk tracing birthright citizenship from Prudence Crandall to the Supreme Court.
- Sam Durant delivers the Emily Hall Tremaine Lecture in Contemporary ArtFree
Wadsworth Atheneum · Hartford · 6-7PM
Artist Sam Durant presents a talk on recent and future projects and his early associations with The Wadsworth, after a 5PM gallery viewing.
- Bar Rated Trivia NightFree
Bart's Beer Garden · Windsor · 6-8PM
Weekly trivia Thursdays hosted by Bar Rated Trivia.
- 3rd Thursday Listening Room / Open MicFree
WORK_SPACE · Manchester · 6:30PM
Third Thursday listening room and open mic at WORK_SPACE in Manchester.
- Bar Rated Trivia NightFree
Dead Language Beer Project · Hartford · 6:30PM
Ready to flex your smarts?
- America 250 Forest Series: Old Growth Forests - Nature's Biotic Water PumpFree
Simsbury Public Library · Simsbury · 6PM
A Simsbury Library documentary night on old-growth forests, part of the America 250 Forest Series.
- HPL Cinemas: The Right to ReadFree
Hartford Public Library · Hartford · 6PM
Hartford Public Library's Downtown Library presents The Right to Read (2023, NR), an award-winning documentary exploring America's literacy crisis and the fight to ensure every child learns to read.
- Jerome Daly & FriendsFree
Cotton Hollow Kitchen · Glastonbury · 6PM
Jerome Daly & Friends play live at Cotton Hollow Kitchen in Glastonbury.
- Mike McKeyz ChildsFree
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar · Newington · 6PM
Live music from Mike McKeyz Childs at The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar in Newington.
- Newcomers to Nutmeggers: Jewish History in Greater HartfordFree
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History · Hartford · 6PM
Join us on November 19 for a panel discussion about how and why thousands of Jewish immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe made the North End of Hartford their home in the nineteenth and early twe
- Roots, Barks and Berries Herbalism ClassFree
Connecticut Valley Brewing · South Windsor · 6PM
November 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join local witchy herbalist for a hands-on herbal workshop on roots, barks and berries Fall is the time when plants are harvested for their roots, barks and berries
- Thursday Night TriviaFree
Fire by Forge · Hartford · 7PM
Put all those useless facts rattling around in your head to work at Fire by Forge.
- Samantha FishFree
Infinity Music Hall · Hartford · 8PM
Samantha Fish brings her Paper Doll Live World Tour to Infinity Hall Hartford with the blistering guitar work and commanding vocals that have made her a force in modern blues.
- Candlelight Open StudiosFree
Farmington Valley Arts Center · Avon
FVAC's Candlelight open studios and holiday shopping, 5-8 PM.
- GLOW HartfordFree
Connecticut Convention Center · Hartford
Holiday Light Festival & Market!
- Mantels for the SeasonFree
American Clock & Watch Museum · Bristol
Whimsical holiday fireplace mantels decorate the museum's galleries.
- Martin PiggotFree
Murphy's Pub · Manchester
Live music from Martin Piggot.
- Shannon and the Riff RaffFree
Murphy's Pub · Manchester
Live music from Shannon and the Riff Raff.
- The Legacy of Italian-American Carousel CarversFree
New England Carousel Museum · Bristol
Special presentation by Cate Mahoney, Carousel Museum board member and carousel historian, on Italian-American master carvers of the Golden Age of the American carousel.
- The Wyeths: Three Generations | Works from the Bank of America CollectionFree
New Britain Museum of American Art · New Britain
Three generations of Wyeth family art.
- Playful LearnersFree
Imagine Nation · Bristol · 10:30AM
Broaden your toddler's horizons!
- DJ Skillz Dance PartyFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 10PM
DJ Skillz spins a late-night dance party at Elicit Manchester.
- Horse Drawn Carriage RidesFree
First Church of Christ · Wethersfield · 11AM
November 20th – December 27th, 11:00am – 3:00pm.
- Friday Matinee: Ella McCayFree
Simsbury Public Library · Simsbury · 1PM
Synopsis: An idealistic young woman juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them.
- Theme Tour | Food in ArtFree
Wadsworth Atheneum · Hartford · 2-3PM
A tour of food in art, included with museum admission.
- The Aaron BandFree
The Main Pub - Grille•Taps•Music · Manchester · 4PM
Get ready for a Friday night of rock, funk, reggae, and psychedelic grooves as The Aaron Band takes the stage at The Main Pub!This six-piece Connecticut-based band puts its own spin on familiar favori
- Linda RansomFree
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar · Newington · 5:30PM
Live music from Linda Ransom at The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar in Newington.
- Branded Country that RocksFree
Connecticut Valley Brewing Company · South Windsor · 6:30PM
Branded plays rockin' country at Connecticut Valley Brewing Company.
- Chell's Charcuterie Holiday Wreath Class at Connecticut Valley BrewingFree
Connecticut Valley Brewing Company · South Windsor · 6:30PM
Join us at Connecticut Valley Brewing for Chell's Charcuterie Holiday Wreath Class | Brie Snowflake - Salami Rose- Sugar Cranberries & more
- Sounds of SoCCAFree
Southington Community Cultural Arts · Southington · 7-9PM
An evening of music from Southington Community Cultural Arts.
- Drag Brunch: Villains Takeover!Free
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 7:00PM
Villains Takeover Drag Show.
- A Conversation on the Economy, Money & PowerFree
The Bushnell · Hartford · 7:30PM
Money, work, and power are changing fast, and Andrew Ross Sorkin is here to help make sense of it all.
- Mary When You Follow HerFree
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art · Hartford · 7PM
Based on a short story by acclaimed author Carmen Maria Machado, Mary When You Follow Her (2026, NR) explores desire, obsession, and the uneasy space between truth and imagination.
- Legendary Melba Moore Book Signing &Live Performances The Tribute To The LFree
West Indian Social Club of Hartford, Inc · Hartford · 8AM
A Night With The Legendary Melba Moore/ The Tribute To The Legends Book Signing & Live Performances “Ole School Edition Black Tie Affair
- Muscle Tough w/s/g PEAKFree
Arch Street Tavern · Hartford · 8PM
Live music from Muscle Tough with PEAK.
- The Machine Performs Pink Floyd: UnpluggedFree
Infinity Music Hall · Hartford · 8PM
Pink Floyd tribute The Machine goes unplugged.
- Breathe LiveFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 9PM
Breathe performs live at Elicit Brewing Manchester.
- Mindset BandFree
Murphy's Pub · Manchester
Live music from Mindset Band.
- 17th Annual KNOX Harvest MarketFree
KNOX · Hartford · 10AM
Fall is wrapping up, but KNOX has one more harvest to celebrate.
- Holiday Open HouseFree
The Bushnell · Hartford · 10AM
The doors of The Bushnell are open to you and your family this holiday season for their annual Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed Holiday Open House, with festive crafts, a classic holiday movie, and a visit fr
- DJ Pickz Dance PartyFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 10PM
DJ Pickz spins a dance party at Elicit Brewing Manchester.
- Horse Drawn Carriage RidesFree
First Church of Christ · Wethersfield · 11AM
November 20th – December 27th, 11:00am – 3:00pm.
- The Morning After Mat Sculpt Pilates ClassFree
Connecticut Valley Brewing · South Windsor · 11AM
November 21, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm ☀️ THE MORNING AFTER PILATES CLASS☕️ 📍 Connecticut Valley Brewing Company 📅 Saturday, November 21st ⏰ 11:00 AM Your favorite kind of morning just got even better!
- Aerospace Academy at Home: Destination MoonFree
New England Air Museum · Windsor Locks · 2-3:30PM
Children ages 10-14 with an accompanying adult launch and fly a reusable rocket into orbit and land on the lunar surface, presented with Challenger Center of Maine.
- WORKSHOP | Winter Decor with Foraged PlantsFree
WDS Museum · Wethersfield · 2PM
Head Gardener Peter Winne shows you how to transform seasonal greens, berries, and dried flowers into stunning natural décor—a hands-on afternoon for getting into the holiday spirit the old-fashioned
- Holiday Stroll + Tree LightingFree
Barnes and Noble · Canton · 3:30PM
Holiday stroll with Santa and a tree lighting.
- Meet Pip The Penguin with Ski SundownFree
The Shops at Farmington Valley · Canton · 3:30PM
Meet Pip the Penguin from Ski Sundown at the Holiday Stroll.
- Audacity Cover Band ConcertFree
Windsor Public Library · Windsor · 3PM
Audacity covers the hits in a Windsor Public Library concert.
- T(w)een CeramicsFree
FVAC Clay Studio · Avon · 3PM
Tweens and teens get their hands in the clay at Farmington Valley Arts Center's studio.
- Butterbeer Bash Harry Potter-Inspired Night Market & Party @ CT Valley BrewFree
Connecticut Valley Brewing Company · South Windsor · 4PM
⚡Butterbeer Bash: A Harry Potter-Inspired party & Night Market!
- Sophistafunk Live at The Main PubFree
The Main Pub - Grille•Taps•Music · Manchester · 4PM
From their home in Syracuse NY, Sophistafunk has gained international notoriety with their unique combination of live hip hop, funk, and jamKnown for their huge sound and tight musicianship, the band
- Alvin Carter ProjectFree
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar · Newington · 5:30PM
Live music from Alvin Carter Project at The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar in Newington.
- The Decision – An Evening with Balloonist Bert PadeltFree
New England Air Museum · Windsor Locks · 5:30PM
An evening with balloonist Bert Padelt at the New England Air Museum.
- PAINT N PLAY: GTA VI EDITIONFree
Soulbaila · Hartford · 5PM
Ever wished you could step into the world of GTA?
- The Hartford, CT Chapter Presents: Listen To The Music!Free
Sedgwick Middle School · West Hartford · 7:30PM
Our 82nd Annual Parade of Barbershop Quartets featuring International Champions Quorum, two regional champions, plus two Champion Choruses!
- Richie and the High Street RockersFree
Rockwell Theater · Bristol · 7PM
Richie and the High Street Rockers
- Saturday Night Vibes in the LocalFree
Parkville Market · Hartford · 8AM
Come Hang Out and Party with DJ Nerviousa from 7-11pm in the Local!!
- Gryme: Radiohead UnpluggedFree
Talcott Mountain Collective · Simsbury · 8PM
Gryme plays Radiohead, unplugged.
- Next Stop Comedy at Beer Garden @ Bart's! - Windsor, CTFree
Beer Garden @ Bart's Drive-In Restaurant · Windsor · 8PM
Next Stop!
- The Chicago DawgsFree
Black Eyed Sally's · Hartford · 8PM
CT Blues Challenge winners The Chicago Dawgs.
- Vincent IngalaFree
Infinity Music Hall · Hartford · 8PM
Smooth-jazz saxophonist Vincent Ingala.
- Valley Qigong at ToivoFree
Toivo · Hartford · 9:30AM
Slow down, breathe deep, and leave a little more room for life to flow.
- Holiday FairFree
St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church · Wethersfield · 9AM
November 21st, 9:00am – 2:00pm.
- Second Annual 29th & 30th Connecticut Colored Regiment Memorial WalkFree
Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA · Hartford · 9AM
Commemorating the 161st anniversary of Connecticut's 29th and 30th Colored Regiments' return from the Civil War.
- Bad Habit LiveFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 9PM
Bad Habit performs live at Elicit Brewing Manchester.
- Improv Comedy Night feat. Oops! All Cuties, Part-Time Lifeguards, and DinosFree
Sea Tea Comedy Theater · Hartford · 9PM
See our theater's house teams improvise a comedy show inspired by suggestions from you, our audience!
- Get A Clue with Sea Tea ImprovFree
Mark Twain House & Museum · Hartford
A madcap tour of the Mark Twain House where you meet characters from his stories and figure out which one is a murderer!
- Family and pet photos with ChucklesFree
Lutz Children's Museum · Manchester · 1-3PM
Outdoor winter-backdrop photos with Chuckles in festive attire; pets with legs only.
- Intro to AstrologyFree
The Blackbird House · Wethersfield · 10:30AM
November 22nd, 10:30am – 2:30pm.
- Open Sketch with Live Model (clothed)Free
Wethersfield Academy for the Arts · Wethersfield · 10AM
Sundays, 10:00am – 1:00pm Open Sketch with Live Model (clothed) Poses generally last for the entire open studio session and may run multiple sessions.
- Horse Drawn Carriage RidesFree
First Church of Christ · Wethersfield · 11AM
November 20th – December 27th, 11:00am – 3:00pm.
- Friends of Roaring Brook Auxiliary Craft FairFree
Roaring Brook Nature Center · Canton · 12-4PM
Annual Holiday Gift and Craft Fair with nature-related gifts and handmade crafts by local artisans.
- Expressions Songwriters Series 4 Year AnniversaryFree
New Park Brewing · West Hartford · 12-5PM
Sunday afternoon celebrating 4 years of original music with 16 performers on the Green Room stage.
- Music by Liam O’BrienFree
Lost Acres Vineyard · Granby · 1PM
Sunday-afternoon live music from Liam O'Brien at Lost Acres Vineyard.
- The Sword of DoomFree
Cinestudio · Hartford · 1PM
Cinestudio's Samurai Sundays: Remembering Tatsuya Nakadai presents The Sword of Doom (1966, NR), Kihachi Okamoto's dark samurai classic starring Nakadai as a ruthless swordsman whose extraordinary ski
- The Sea Tea Improv Family Show! Comedy You Can Bring Your Grown-Ups ToFree
Sea Tea Comedy Theater · Hartford · 2PM
What goes ha ha ha plop?
- Music BingoFree
Witch Doctor Brewing · Southington · 3:00-5:00PM
Music bingo afternoon at the brewery.
- David Stoltz & Co. Sunday BluesFree
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar · Newington · 5:30PM
Live music from David Stoltz & Co. Sunday Blues at The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar in Newington.
- Kevin MF KingFree
State House Square Food Court · Hartford · 12PM
Kevin MF King brings his talent to Audio Feed with an afternoon of unforgettable songs.
- Thanksgiving Dinner at the Wilson Gray YMCAFree
444 Albany Ave · Hartford · 1:30PM
The Wilson-Gray YMCA serves a free community Thanksgiving dinner in Hartford.
- Mahjong Night at Elicit ManchesterFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 6:00PM
A fun evening of mahjong hosted by New England Mahj Co.
- Trivia Nights – NTT: Justin BieberFree
Connecticut Valley Brewing · South Windsor · 6:30PM
November 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 🧠 Trivia Nights 🎉 Put your knowledge to the test, challenge your friends, enjoy some great drinks, and compete for awesome prizes!
- Bar Rated Trivia NightFree
Dudleytown Brewing Co. · Windsor · 6PM-8PM
Free weekly Bar Rated trivia night at Dudleytown Brewing in Windsor.
- Music BingoFree
Bart's Beer Garden · Windsor · 7-9PM
Music Bingo night with Wild Blooms Entertainment.
- TUESDAY Trivia Night: Ultimate Thanksgiving TriviaFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 7:00PM
Thanksgiving-themed trivia covering holiday history and pop culture, with prizes, food and drinks.
- Christmas on the RocksFree
Theaterworks Hartford · Hartford · 7:30PM
Christmas on the Rocks is back in ’26 with all your faves and new twists.
- Immodest Trivia!Free
Talcott Mountain Collective · Simsbury · 7PM
Weekly trivia night at Talcott Mountain Collective in Simsbury.
- Second Annual 29th & 30th Connecticut Colored Regiment Memorial WalkFree
Connecticut's Old State House · Hartford · 9AM
Walk in the footsteps of history through downtown Hartford as the Alex Breanne Corporation and Connecticut’s Old State House commemorate the 161st anniversary of the return of Connecticut’s 29th and 3
- The LeftoversFree
Murphy's Pub · Manchester
Live music from The Leftovers on Thanksgiving Eve.
- Lutz Talk TurkeyFree
Lutz Children's Museum · Manchester · 10:30AM-12PM, 1:30-3PM
Meet bird ambassadors, hear the story Turkey in Disguise, and learn about turkeys and feathered friends.
- GLASTONBURY KIDS PIZZA MAKING CLASS!Free
Square Peg Pizzeria Glastonbury · Glastonbury · 2PM
KIDS PIZZA-MAKING CLASS!
- GRYME – Thanksgiving Eve at The Main PubFree
The Main Pub - Grille•Taps•Music · Manchester · 4PM
Gryme is the ultimate grunge experience.
- SINGSGIVINGGG NIGHTFree
SoLA Karaoke · Southington · 4PM
50% karaoke suites for The Night Before Thanksgiving.
- Bar Rated Trivia NightFree
Urban Lodge Brewing · Hartford · 6PM
Ready to flex your smarts?
- Christmas on the RocksFree
Theaterworks Hartford · Hartford · 7:30PM
Christmas on the Rocks is back in ’26 with all your faves and new twists.
- Jazz Wednesdays at Black Eyed Sally’sFree
Black Eyed Sally's · Hartford · 7PM
For the aficionado, or the curious first-timer, Jazz Wednesdays is the best taste of live jazz in Hartford.
- Thanksgiving Eve - Timmy MaiaFree
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar · Newington · 7PM
Live music from Thanksgiving Eve - Timmy Maia at The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar in Newington.
- Erin WilsonFree
Murphy's Pub · Manchester
Live music from Erin Wilson.
- Turkey Daze! Scavenger HuntFree
Roaring Brook Nature Center · Canton · 10AM-4PM
Self-guided turkey scavenger hunt with crafts and quiz; guided hikes at 1:30 PM require registration.
- DJ Durso Dance PartyFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 10PM
DJ Durso spins a dance party at Elicit Brewing Manchester.
- Horse Drawn Carriage RidesFree
First Church of Christ · Wethersfield · 11AM
November 20th – December 27th, 11:00am – 3:00pm.
- Winterfest HartfordFree
Bushnell Park · Hartford · 11AM
Winterfest Hartford returns to Bushnell Park for another season of free ice skating, free skate rentals, free learn-to-skate classes, and other fun activities to help you forget how cold it is.
- Black Friday BazaarFree
Dudleytown Brewing Co. · Windsor · 12PM-4PM
A local vendor market with 12+ Connecticut small businesses, plus food and drinks on tap. Free entry.
- The Neybas – Black Friday NightFree
The Main Pub - Grille•Taps•Music · Manchester · 4PM
Join us for a night of music and share some drinks with friends after the Holiday!The Neybas (pronounced “nay-bahz”) are a Trad/Original Rock Jam band from Connecticut.No Door ChargePlease Note: The M
- MASS-CONN FUSIONFree
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar · Newington · 5:30PM
Live music from MASS-CONN FUSION at The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar in Newington.
- R&B Under the StarsFree
Parkville Market · Hartford · 7PM
Some songs never leave the rotation, and R&B Under the Stars is built around them.
- Christmas on the RocksFree
Theaterworks Hartford · Hartford · 8PM
Christmas on the Rocks is back in ’26 with all your faves and new twists.
- Max CreekFree
Infinity Music Hall · Hartford · 8PM
Jam-band favorites Max Creek, night one.
- Pat Halpin Blues BandFree
Black Eyed Sally's · Hartford · 8PM
One of Rhode Island's top blues bands brings hard-edged Chicago blues and rockabilly.
- All Them Hits LiveFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 9PM
All Them Hits performs live at Elicit Brewing Manchester.
- Throwback Night @ SoLAFree
SoLA Karaoke · Southington · 9PM
Sing all your favorite throwback karaoke hits with DJ Danny
- Good Spirits BandFree
Murphy's Pub · Manchester
Live music from Good Spirits Band.
- Holiday Arts & Crafts FairFree
Cheney Hall · Manchester
Support local business and discover unique gifts.
- Make the World Write!Free
Stowe Center for Literary Activism · Hartford · 10AM
History is happening before our eyes, and with our new program, the Stowe Center wants to give you the space to use your words to make your impact.
- Small Business Saturday Artisan and Vendor FairFree
WORK_SPACE · Manchester · 10AM-2PM
Shop local makers at an artisan and vendor fair at WORK_SPACE.
- DJ Billy Jones Dance PartyFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 10PM
DJ Billy Jones spins a dance party at Elicit Brewing Manchester.
- Horse Drawn Carriage RidesFree
First Church of Christ · Wethersfield · 11AM
November 20th – December 27th, 11:00am – 3:00pm.
- Small State BIG SaturdayFree
Pratt Street Historic District · Hartford · 11AM
It's the most wonderful time of the year to SUPPORT SMALL.
- Hearth Cooking | Life on the Webster FarmFree
Noah Webster House · West Hartford · 12PM
November 28 – Hearth Cooking Try your hand at cooking meals over the open flame in our 18th-century reproduction fireplace!
- Makers with PrideFree
Toivo · Hartford · 12PM
Bring the craft you’re working on or pick up something completely new at Makers with Pride at Toivo.
- When Right Goes Wrong - A Ruby's Realm ExperienceFree
University of St. Joseph- Bruyette Athenaeum for the Arts · West Hartford · 3PM
Ruby’s Realm presents When Right Goes Wrong—a powerful, hilarious story of family secrets, betrayal, forgiveness, healing, and love.
- Christmas on the RocksFree
Theaterworks Hartford · Hartford · 4PM
Christmas on the Rocks is back in ’26 with all your faves and new twists.
- Improv Comedy w/ Dream Logic, Identity Crisis, Rumour Cauldron - EARLY SHOWFree
Sea Tea Comedy Theater · Hartford · 5PM
See our theater's house teams improvise a comedy show inspired by suggestions from you, our audience!
- Sip and Stretch Sourdough Inclusions ClassFree
Parkville Market · Hartford · 5PM
Hands on sourdough making workshop
- E'BandFree
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar · Newington · 6PM
Live music from E'Band at The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar in Newington.
- Sound Meditation Concert (TYS)Free
The Yoga Shop East · Glastonbury · 6PM
Hosted on 4th Saturdays - Sound Meditation Concerts in Glastonbury
- On The TrailFree
Parkville Sounds · Hartford · 7PM
On the Trail heads into Parkville Sounds to record their next live album with just 100 guests in the room.
- Max CreekFree
Infinity Music Hall · Hartford · 8PM
Jam-band favorites Max Creek, night two.
- Mighty Soul DriversFree
Black Eyed Sally's · Hartford · 8PM
The Mighty Soul Drivers return to Hartford's home of the blues.
- Valley Qigong at ToivoFree
Toivo · Hartford · 9:30AM
Slow down, breathe deep, and leave a little more room for life to flow.
- Amped LiveFree
Elicit Brewing · Manchester · 9PM
Amped performs live at Elicit Brewing Manchester.
- Improv Comedy feat. Less Lonely Boys, Paging Dr. Pigeon, The Disco CompanyFree
Sea Tea Comedy Theater · Hartford · 9PM
See our theater's house teams improvise a comedy show inspired by suggestions from you, our audience!
- Holiday Stroll at Blue Back SquareFree
Blue Back Square · West Hartford
Holiday Stroll at Blue Back Square.
- Poetry Open MicFree
Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre · Wethersfield · 5:30PM
First Thursday of every month, 5:30pm – 7:00pm.
- Sip N ShopFree
Lost Acres Vineyard · Granby · 5PM
Sip wine and shop local makers at Lost Acres Vineyard's holiday Sip N Shop.
- Wine, Women & Wisdom 2026: Second ChancesFree
Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall · Manchester · 5PM
An inspiring evening celebrating second chances, courage, and career reinvention!
- Open Mic & Poetry NightFree
Gather On Hopmeadow · Simsbury · 6:30PM
Calling all local creatives and art lovers!
- GOZA Latin JazzFree
Cotton Hollow Kitchen · Glastonbury · 6PM
Join us for an unforgettable evening with GOZA, a dynamic Latin ensemble bringing the rhythms of samba, salsa, bachata, and more.
- Millennial Brain Rot TriviaFree
Witch Doctor Brewing · Southington · 7:00PM
Millennial pop culture trivia.
- LEANNA FIRESTONEFree
The Webster Theater · Hartford · 7PM
Live music from Leanna Firestone.
- A Tribute to John Lodge: An Evening of Moody Blues MagicFree
Infinity Music Hall · Hartford · 8PM
An evening of Moody Blues music honoring John Lodge.
- Dar WilliamsFree
Infinity Music Hall · Hartford · 8PM
Singer-songwriter Dar Williams.
- Fandom Flea 4Free
Connecticut Convention Center · Hartford
A nerdy, holiday sales celebration for fans, creators, collectors, and retailers to come together and share their appreciation for all things fandom – you’ll find video games, toys, books, comics, gra
- The Nutmeg Ballet: The NutcrackerFree
The Bushnell · Hartford
The Nutmeg Ballet returns to Hartford with its timeless and exciting production of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker.
- Inspire Center - New Theme!Free
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History · Hartford · 10AM
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages!
- Sip N ShopFree
Lost Acres Vineyard · Granby · 10AM
Sip wine and shop local makers at Lost Acres Vineyard's holiday Sip N Shop.
- Santa on the FarmFree
Auerfarm · Bloomfield · 10AM-1PM
Visit Santa on the farm in Bloomfield.
- Family Program: Snoozing in the SnowFree
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History · Hartford · 11AM
From hibernating to exploring, Connecticut animals experience winter in many ways!
- Horse Drawn Carriage RidesFree
First Church of Christ · Wethersfield · 11AM
November 20th – December 27th, 11:00am – 3:00pm.
- Wethersfield Trolley RidesFree
River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar · Wethersfield · 11AM
October 24th & 31st, 11:00am – 4:00pm.
- Author Charnaie Gordon (Prosser)Free
Prosser Library · Bloomfield · 12:30PM
Children's author Charnaie Gordon visits.
- Holidayfest! SaturdayFree
Suffield Historical Society · Suffield · 12PM
Saturday and Sunday December 5th and 6th 12:00 – 4:00 PM Miniatures Exhibit House Decorated by Members of the Suffield Garden Club Landi Hou demonstrates festive papercutting 📍 King House Museum
- Annual Holidays On MainFree
Main Street · Wethersfield · 1PM
December 5th 1:00pm – 6:00pm, Annual Holidays On Main Join the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce along with the Town of Wethersfield as we present the 15th Annual Holidays On Main on SATURDAY, December
- A Grinchy Holiday Night Market & Party @ CT Valley Brewing CompanyFree
Connecticut Valley Brewing Company · South Windsor · 4AM
On Saturday December 5th join us for A Grinchy Holiday Market & Party from 4-9pm!!
- McNulty’s DeadFree
The Main Pub - Grille•Taps•Music · Manchester · 4PM
Join us for a Night of Grateful Dead music with maybe a few surprises mixed in!!💀🌹 McNULTY’S DEAD IS COMING TO MANCHESTER, CT!
- Holiday Torchlight Parade and Tree LightingFree
Evergreen Walk · South Windsor · 5:00-7:00PM
Holiday torchlight parade and tree lighting.
- Bright Lights Christmas FestivalFree
Southington — Town Calendar · Southington · 5:30PM
Southington's Bright Lights Christmas Festival.
- Misfit Toys - LIVEFree
Connecticut Valley Brewing Company · South Windsor · 6PM
FREE EVENT
- Magician John WestfordFree
Rockwell Theater · Bristol · 7PM
Magician John Westford
- Speak Up: The Things We GiveFree
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History · Hartford · 7PM
Come to the Museum for an unforgettable evening of live storytelling, where talented storytellers share true, personal stories drawn from real life.
- Javier ColonFree
Infinity Music Hall · Hartford · 8PM
The Voice alum Javier Colon.
- Shaun CassidyFree
Infinity Music Hall · Hartford · 8PM
Teen-idol favorite Shaun Cassidy.
- Get A Clue with Sea Tea ImprovFree
Mark Twain House & Museum · Hartford
A madcap tour of the Mark Twain House where you meet characters from his stories and figure out which one is a murderer!
- Granby Artist Association Art Show: Seasons of the Granby OakFree
Lost Acres Vineyard · North Granby
The Granby Artists Association shows its Seasons of the Granby Oak art show.
- Music by Jeff Blaney TrioFree
Lost Acres Vineyard · North Granby · 1-4PM
The Jeff Blaney Trio plays live at Lost Acres Vineyard.
- Open Sketch with Live Model (clothed)Free
Wethersfield Academy for the Arts · Wethersfield · 10AM
Sundays, 10:00am – 1:00pm Open Sketch with Live Model (clothed) Poses generally last for the entire open studio session and may run multiple sessions.
- [Workshop] Listen to Yourself with Casey GramboFree
Sea Tea Improv Studios · Hartford · 10AM
You're improvising, listening to your teammates & responding.
- A Very Witchdoctor Mugmas: Mug Club Renewal & Toys for Tots DriveFree
Witch Doctor Brewing · Southington · 11:00AM-2:00PM
A Very Witchdoctor Mugmas: Mug Club Renewal & Toys for Tots Drive
- Holidays at the TrailsFree
Winding Trails · Farmington · 11:00AM-4:30PM
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit their winter cottage with animals, cookie decorating, crafts and holiday magic shows; members only, with a non-perishable food donation.
- Horse Drawn Carriage RidesFree
First Church of Christ · Wethersfield · 11AM
November 20th – December 27th, 11:00am – 3:00pm.
- Holiday MarketFree
New Park Brewing · West Hartford · 12-4PM
FREE Holiday Market in the Green Room with local vendors & tasty treats.
- Holidayfest! SundayFree
Suffield Historical Society · Suffield · 12PM
Saturday and Sunday December 5th and 6th 12:00 – 4:00 PM Miniatures Exhibit House Decorated by Members of the Suffield Garden Club Landi Hou demonstrates festive papercutting 📍 King House Museum
- Inspire Center - New Theme!Free
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History · Hartford · 12PM
The Inspire Center brings history and problem-solving together in a hands-on creative space for visitors of all ages!
- Chell's Charcuterie Holiday Wreath Class at Grayze Wine BarFree
Grayze Wine Bar · Southington · 1PM
Welcome to Chell's Charcuterie Holiday Wreath Class at Grayze Wine Bar, Southington
- Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!Free
Sea Tea Improv Studios · Hartford · 1PM
Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!
- MOVEMBER MUSIC BINGOFree
Craft Kitchen · Southington · 1PM
Please come out to support The Movember Organization!
- Walter Jacobson LiveFree
Witch Doctor Brewing · Southington · 2:00-5:00PM
Live music from Walter Jacobson.
- Christmas in the VillageFree
Southington — Town Calendar · Southington · 3:30PM
Christmas in the Village in downtown Southington.
- Artist ReceptionFree
Lost Acres Vineyard · Granby · 5PM
Meet the artists behind the current gallery show at Lost Acres Vineyard.
- Single Awareness Dinner Monthly: Hartford | Ladies EditionFree
Restaurant of the Month · Hartford · 7PM
Celebrate your singleness and make new friends over dinner!
- Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones ShowFree
Infinity Music Hall · Hartford · 8PM
A Rolling Stones tribute show.
- Santa's WorkshopFree
Wickham Park · Manchester
Santa's Workshop at Wickham Park, weekdays 4-7 PM.
- The FixeryFree
Manchester — Town Calendar · Manchester
Bring small appliances, bikes or clothes for free hands-on repair help.
- The NutcrackerFree
Cheney Hall · Manchester
Fisher Ballet presents The Nutcracker.
- Make the World Write!Free
Stowe Center for Literary Activism · Hartford · 10AM
History is happening before our eyes, and with our new program, the Stowe Center wants to give you the space to use your words to make your impact.
- A Gilded Gathering Holiday TeaFree
The Barnes Museum · Southington · 11AM
Join us on Saturday, December 12th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a festive afternoon tea at The Barnes Museum.
- Horse Drawn Carriage RidesFree
First Church of Christ · Wethersfield · 11AM
November 20th – December 27th, 11:00am – 3:00pm.
- Nature Explorers @ the Farmington Land TrustFree
Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult. · Farmington · 11AM
This program is geared toward children in grades K–3, but siblings of all ages are welcome.
- A Christmas Carol Cocktail ExperienceFree
The Webster Theater · Hartford · 12PM
An immersive A Christmas Carol cocktail experience.
- Gaspare Randazzo at Elbow Room Comedy Club (EARLY SHOW)Free
The Elbow Room · West Hartford · 7PM
Gaspare Randazzo returns to Elbow Room Comedy Club in West Hartford Center for another hilarious night of stand-up!
- Sarah the Fiddler HO HO DownFree
Lost Acres Vineyard · Granby · 7PM
Sarah the Fiddler's holiday Ho-Ho-Down hoedown at Lost Acres Vineyard.
- The music of Steely Dan ft. members of SixFoxWhiskey, Booyah, & The HubFree
New Park Brewing · West Hartford · 8-11PM
Steely Dan's greatest hits played by some of Hartford's best musicians.
- Mihali presents: MihalidazeFree
Infinity Music Hall · Hartford · 8PM
Mihali brings his Mihalidaze show.
- The Slambovian Circus of Dreams "A Very Slambovian Christmas"Free
Infinity Music Hall · Hartford · 8PM
A Very Slambovian Christmas with The Slambovian Circus of Dreams.
- Puppy YogaFree
WORK_SPACE · Manchester · 9-9:50AM
Yoga class with adoptable puppies in the Galleries, with donation to PawSafe Animal Rescue; ages 12+.
- HARTFORD'S BIGGEST BACHATA PARTY @ Privé | La Casa de la BachataFree
177 Allyn St · Hartford · 9PM
FIRST TIME EVER IN HARTFORD, CT • La Casa de la BachataTM • DJ Alex TheKid • DJ Cucki • DJ Stripes • International Dancers