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Present Company Food Truck
Present Company Food Truck
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · Simsbury, CT
An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 29, 2026 An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on…
Old Manchester Museum open house
Old Manchester Museum open house
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Manchester, CT
The former Cheney School, built in 1859, houses permanent and special exhibits, maps, school information, Pitkin glass, Cheney silk, etc. Hosts Bob Kanehl and…
Old Manchester Museum open house
Old Manchester Museum open house
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Manchester, CT
The former Cheney School, built in 1859, houses permanent and special exhibits, maps, school information, Pitkin glass, Cheney silk, etc. Hosts Bob Kanehl and…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Brian Dolzani Presents “The Loner” A Neil Young Tribute
Brian Dolzani Presents “The Loner” A Neil Young Tribute
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Brian Dolzani brings his celebrated project, “The Loner,” to our indoor stage. Paying tribute to one of rock’s greatest icons,…
Companion Pet Rescue at PetSmart, Plainville
Companion Pet Rescue at PetSmart, Plainville
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 11:00 AM—2:00 PM · Plainville, CT
Please Note: Weather conditions may impact scheduled events. Check back for the latest information and any changes. We’re teaming up with our shelter partners…
Old Center Cemetery Tour
Old Center Cemetery Tour
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Suffield, CT
Explore gravestone artistry and Suffield history with Jefferson Lockwood, photographer and cemetery enthusiast. RSVP required at [email protected] 📍Old…

Arts & Culture

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Wendel A. White: Manifest | Thirteen Colonies
Wendel A. White: Manifest | Thirteen Colonies
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 8:00 AM—5:00 PM · Hartford, CT
@ Manifest | Thirteen Colonies is the culmination of a multiyear journey by photographer Wendel A. White to find and document African American material culture…
WATER TAXI | Ride the CT River Between Hartford and Wethersfield
WATER TAXI | Ride the CT River Between Hartford and Wethersfield
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 3:00 PM—8:15 PM · Wethersfield, CT
BOOK WATER TAXI TICKETS Plan your Friday evening Friday, October 2, 3:00–8:15 PM Travel between Hartford and Wethersfield the way people did in the 18th…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Mauve Lloyd
Mauve Lloyd
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 8:00 PM—11:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Kick off October with an unforgettable, immersive homage to the timeless soundscapes, soaring solos, and cosmic grooves of Pink Floyd! Mauve Lloyd delivers a…
Landmark District walking tour
Landmark District walking tour
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Manchester, CT
Free history walk in the Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District, co-sponsored by the District Commission, and the CT State Community College…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Brian Dolzani Presents “The Loner” A Neil Young Tribute
Brian Dolzani Presents “The Loner” A Neil Young Tribute
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Brian Dolzani brings his celebrated project, “The Loner,” to our indoor stage. Paying tribute to one of rock’s greatest icons,…
Cheney Homestead Open House
Cheney Homestead Open House
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Manchester, CT
Tours of the 1785 house and one-room Keeney schoolhouse, with activities for all — mini-concerts, weaving demonstrations, quilt shows, etc. Come and visit for…
Old Center Cemetery Tour
Old Center Cemetery Tour
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Suffield, CT
Explore gravestone artistry and Suffield history with Jefferson Lockwood, photographer and cemetery enthusiast. RSVP required at [email protected] 📍Old…
Open Mic Night! Hosted by Michael Sasportas
Open Mic Night! Hosted by Michael Sasportas
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Weekly Open Mic: Hosted By Michael Sasportas Text: 860-480-7300 to sign up!
Hidden Creatures: A Discussion of the Wondrous World of Parasites with Dr. Dino Martins
Hidden Creatures: A Discussion of the Wondrous World of Parasites with Dr. Dino Martins
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Hartford, CT
Hidden Creatures: A Discussion of the Wondrous World of Parasites with Dr. Dino Martins Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM *Bundle Ticket (Includes admission…
Modern Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering
Modern Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:30 PM · Berlin, CT
Join us at Coles Road Brewing in Berlin, CT for a festive workshop of spooky fun and pretty lettering for beginners! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY…

Classes & Learning

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LECTURE | Women of the Revolution with Zara Anishanslin
LECTURE | Women of the Revolution with Zara Anishanslin
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:30 PM · Wethersfield, CT
PURCHASE TICKETS Women of the Revolution with Zara Anishanslin Thursday, October 1, 6:00 PM* *Please note the new time of 6:00 PM (previously 7:00 PM) The…
WATER TAXI | Ride the CT River Between Hartford and Wethersfield
WATER TAXI | Ride the CT River Between Hartford and Wethersfield
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 3:00 PM—8:15 PM · Wethersfield, CT
BOOK WATER TAXI TICKETS Plan your Friday evening Friday, October 2, 3:00–8:15 PM Travel between Hartford and Wethersfield the way people did in the 18th…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Landmark District walking tour
Landmark District walking tour
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Manchester, CT
Free history walk in the Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District, co-sponsored by the District Commission, and the CT State Community College…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Cheney Homestead Open House
Cheney Homestead Open House
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Manchester, CT
Tours of the 1785 house and one-room Keeney schoolhouse, with activities for all — mini-concerts, weaving demonstrations, quilt shows, etc. Come and visit for…
Old Center Cemetery Tour
Old Center Cemetery Tour
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Suffield, CT
Explore gravestone artistry and Suffield history with Jefferson Lockwood, photographer and cemetery enthusiast. RSVP required at [email protected] 📍Old…
Hidden Creatures: A Discussion of the Wondrous World of Parasites with Dr. Dino Martins
Hidden Creatures: A Discussion of the Wondrous World of Parasites with Dr. Dino Martins
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Hartford, CT
Hidden Creatures: A Discussion of the Wondrous World of Parasites with Dr. Dino Martins Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM *Bundle Ticket (Includes admission…
Modern Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering
Modern Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:30 PM · Berlin, CT
Join us at Coles Road Brewing in Berlin, CT for a festive workshop of spooky fun and pretty lettering for beginners! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY…
SPECIAL EVENT | Turning the Cards: Tarot, Intuition & New Beginnings
SPECIAL EVENT | Turning the Cards: Tarot, Intuition & New Beginnings
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Wethersfield, CT
Purchase Tickets SPECIAL EVENT | Turning the Cards: Tarot, Intuition & New Beginnings with Karen Riccio of Solden Tarot On a waning crescent evening, Karen…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Bush Hill walk
Bush Hill walk
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:30 PM · Manchester, CT
Three-mile moderately paced walk at the former Botti farm, farmed for most of the 20th century by immigrants from Italy. We’ll offer several options, including…

Food & Drink

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Present Company Food Truck
Present Company Food Truck
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · Simsbury, CT
An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 29, 2026 An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on…
Present Company Food Truck
Present Company Food Truck
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · Simsbury, CT
An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 29, 2026 An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on…
Present Company Food Truck
Present Company Food Truck
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · Simsbury, CT
An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 29, 2026 An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on…
Modern Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering
Modern Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:30 PM · Berlin, CT
Join us at Coles Road Brewing in Berlin, CT for a festive workshop of spooky fun and pretty lettering for beginners! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY…
Present Company Food Truck
Present Company Food Truck
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · Simsbury, CT
An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 29, 2026 An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on…
Pika Food Truck
Pika Food Truck
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · Simsbury, CT
One event on August 14, 2026 at 12:00 am One event on August 30, 2026 at 12:00 am One event on September 4, 2026 at 12:00 am One event on September 5, 2026 at…
Present Company Food Truck
Present Company Food Truck
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · Simsbury, CT
An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 29, 2026 An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on…
Bush Hill walk
Bush Hill walk
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:30 PM · Manchester, CT
Three-mile moderately paced walk at the former Botti farm, farmed for most of the 20th century by immigrants from Italy. We’ll offer several options, including…
Present Company Food Truck
Present Company Food Truck
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · Simsbury, CT
An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 29, 2026 An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on…
Mama Nena Food Truck
Mama Nena Food Truck
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · Simsbury, CT
Serving fresh, hand made tapas from across Spain
Present Company Food Truck
Present Company Food Truck
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · Simsbury, CT
An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 29, 2026 An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on…
Present Company Food Truck
Present Company Food Truck
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · Simsbury, CT
An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 29, 2026 An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on…

Outdoors & Nature

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WATER TAXI | Ride the CT River Between Hartford and Wethersfield
WATER TAXI | Ride the CT River Between Hartford and Wethersfield
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 3:00 PM—8:15 PM · Wethersfield, CT
BOOK WATER TAXI TICKETS Plan your Friday evening Friday, October 2, 3:00–8:15 PM Travel between Hartford and Wethersfield the way people did in the 18th…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Landmark District walking tour
Landmark District walking tour
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Manchester, CT
Free history walk in the Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District, co-sponsored by the District Commission, and the CT State Community College…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Companion Pet Rescue at PetSmart, Plainville
Companion Pet Rescue at PetSmart, Plainville
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 11:00 AM—2:00 PM · Plainville, CT
Please Note: Weather conditions may impact scheduled events. Check back for the latest information and any changes. We’re teaming up with our shelter partners…
Cheney Homestead Open House
Cheney Homestead Open House
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Manchester, CT
Tours of the 1785 house and one-room Keeney schoolhouse, with activities for all — mini-concerts, weaving demonstrations, quilt shows, etc. Come and visit for…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Companion Pet Rescue at Petco, Southington
Companion Pet Rescue at Petco, Southington
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Southington, CT
We’re teaming up with our shelter partners to bring adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens to your neighborhood. Adopt your new best friend closer to home…
Bush Hill walk
Bush Hill walk
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:30 PM · Manchester, CT
Three-mile moderately paced walk at the former Botti farm, farmed for most of the 20th century by immigrants from Italy. We’ll offer several options, including…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Woodbridge Farmstead Open House
Woodbridge Farmstead Open House
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Manchester, CT
The 1830s-era farmhouse and grounds welcome visitors, young, old, and in between! Visit for 10 minutes or 2 hours. Take a guided tour of the house and a…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…

Community & Causes

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Old Manchester Museum open house
Old Manchester Museum open house
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Manchester, CT
The former Cheney School, built in 1859, houses permanent and special exhibits, maps, school information, Pitkin glass, Cheney silk, etc. Hosts Bob Kanehl and…
Old Manchester Museum open house
Old Manchester Museum open house
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Manchester, CT
The former Cheney School, built in 1859, houses permanent and special exhibits, maps, school information, Pitkin glass, Cheney silk, etc. Hosts Bob Kanehl and…
Old Manchester Museum open house
Old Manchester Museum open house
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Manchester, CT
The former Cheney School, built in 1859, houses permanent and special exhibits, maps, school information, Pitkin glass, Cheney silk, etc. Hosts Bob Kanehl and…
Landmark District walking tour
Landmark District walking tour
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Manchester, CT
Free history walk in the Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District, co-sponsored by the District Commission, and the CT State Community College…
Companion Pet Rescue at PetSmart, Plainville
Companion Pet Rescue at PetSmart, Plainville
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 11:00 AM—2:00 PM · Plainville, CT
Please Note: Weather conditions may impact scheduled events. Check back for the latest information and any changes. We’re teaming up with our shelter partners…
Cheney Homestead Open House
Cheney Homestead Open House
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Manchester, CT
Tours of the 1785 house and one-room Keeney schoolhouse, with activities for all — mini-concerts, weaving demonstrations, quilt shows, etc. Come and visit for…
Annual Board Meeting
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:00 PM · Hartford, CT
Annual Board Meeting Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30 p.m. — Greet & Eat 6:00 p.m. — Annual Board MeetingJoin Amistad’s leadership as we review our progress and…
SPECIAL EVENT | Turning the Cards: Tarot, Intuition & New Beginnings
SPECIAL EVENT | Turning the Cards: Tarot, Intuition & New Beginnings
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Wethersfield, CT
Purchase Tickets SPECIAL EVENT | Turning the Cards: Tarot, Intuition & New Beginnings with Karen Riccio of Solden Tarot On a waning crescent evening, Karen…
Companion Pet Rescue at Petco, Southington
Companion Pet Rescue at Petco, Southington
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Southington, CT
We’re teaming up with our shelter partners to bring adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens to your neighborhood. Adopt your new best friend closer to home…
Woodbridge Farmstead Open House
Woodbridge Farmstead Open House
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Manchester, CT
The 1830s-era farmhouse and grounds welcome visitors, young, old, and in between! Visit for 10 minutes or 2 hours. Take a guided tour of the house and a…
WDS BOOK CLUB | The Great Contradiction: The Tragic Side of the American Founding
WDS BOOK CLUB | The Great Contradiction: The Tragic Side of the American Founding
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Online
Calling all bookworms, history buffs, preservationists and culture mavens! Join us for our NEW year-long book club, accompanied by a lecture series with…
WDS BOOK CLUB | Life Along The Hudson: The Historic Country Estates of the Livingston Family
WDS BOOK CLUB | Life Along The Hudson: The Historic Country Estates of the Livingston Family
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Online
Calling all bookworms, history buffs, preservationists and culture mavens! Join us for our NEW year-long book club, accompanied by a lecture series with…

Music

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Mauve Lloyd
Mauve Lloyd
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 8:00 PM—11:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Kick off October with an unforgettable, immersive homage to the timeless soundscapes, soaring solos, and cosmic grooves of Pink Floyd! Mauve Lloyd delivers a…
Brian Dolzani Presents “The Loner” A Neil Young Tribute
Brian Dolzani Presents “The Loner” A Neil Young Tribute
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Brian Dolzani brings his celebrated project, “The Loner,” to our indoor stage. Paying tribute to one of rock’s greatest icons,…
Last Fair Deal
Last Fair Deal
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 3:00 PM—6:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Wrap up your weekend with an unforgettable afternoon of high-octane bluegrass, driving acoustic jams, and rich Americana roots music on the mountain lawn!
Open Mic Night! Hosted by Michael Sasportas
Open Mic Night! Hosted by Michael Sasportas
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Weekly Open Mic: Hosted By Michael Sasportas Text: 860-480-7300 to sign up!
Savage Music Bingo
Savage Music Bingo
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 6:30 PM—7:30 PM · Manchester, CT
Turn up the volume every Wednesday at Savage Craft for Music Bingo with DJ Alexis! Swap numbers for your favorite songs as you sing along, mark your card, and…
The Florals
The Florals
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Kick off your October weekend with the Collective debut of the Florals. Infectious hooks, vibrant indie-pop melodies, and high-energy grooves on the mountain…
TEST 4 ECHO (A Tribute to Rush)
TEST 4 ECHO (A Tribute to Rush)
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Get ready for an epic night of legendary progressive rock as Connecticut’s premier Rush tribute band, TEST 4 ECHO, takes over our indoor taproom stage!
“Harmonies From Their Homelands” music and history
“Harmonies From Their Homelands” music and history
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:30 PM · Manchester, CT
Welcoming Entwyned, three professional musicians presenting a music and history program, a special concert celebrating our country’s 250th birthday. When the…
The Marks Brothers
The Marks Brothers
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 • 3:00 PM—6:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
The Marks Brothers bring a deeply soulful and danceable blend of rock-and-roll to the mountain stage. Reimagining classic rock anthems, funk cuts, and jam…
Open Mic - October
Open Mic - October
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · New Britain, CT
This monthly gathering is more than just an event — it’s an opportunity to celebrate the local arts scene and connect with others through performance. Whether…
Ava Grom
Ava Grom
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Unwind from the workweek with an intimate, sunset performance of soulful folk, blues, and indie acoustic tunes on the mountain lawn! Free!
Isham-Terry Open Tour Sunday
Isham-Terry Open Tour Sunday
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Hartford, CT
The Isham-Terry House is a time capsule of genteel life in turn-of-the-century Hartford. In 1896, Dr. Oliver Isham purchased the 1854 Italianate house for his…

Social & Nightlife

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Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Open Mic Night! Hosted by Michael Sasportas
Open Mic Night! Hosted by Michael Sasportas
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Simsbury, CT
Weekly Open Mic: Hosted By Michael Sasportas Text: 860-480-7300 to sign up!
Savage Music Bingo
Savage Music Bingo
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 6:30 PM—7:30 PM · Manchester, CT
Turn up the volume every Wednesday at Savage Craft for Music Bingo with DJ Alexis! Swap numbers for your favorite songs as you sing along, mark your card, and…
SPECIAL EVENT | Turning the Cards: Tarot, Intuition & New Beginnings
SPECIAL EVENT | Turning the Cards: Tarot, Intuition & New Beginnings
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Wethersfield, CT
Purchase Tickets SPECIAL EVENT | Turning the Cards: Tarot, Intuition & New Beginnings with Karen Riccio of Solden Tarot On a waning crescent evening, Karen…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Horror Themed Book Fair
Horror Themed Book Fair
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 12:00 PM—6:00 PM · Berlin, CT
By popular demand… it’s back 👻 Join us on Saturday, October 17th from 12–6 PM for our Horror Themed Book Fair at Coles Road Brewing—a must-attend event for…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…
Tarot Poetry Workshop
Tarot Poetry Workshop
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · Hartford, CT
Step into the historic Mark Twain House for an evening where poetry and tarot intertwine. Poet Laureate of Glastonbury Victoria Nordlund will guide you in…
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Ghost Tours of The Mark Twain House
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Hartford, CT
A tour of the house filled with haunted history, dark tales and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. The Mark Twain House has been featured on…

Family & Kids

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WATER TAXI | Ride the CT River Between Hartford and Wethersfield
WATER TAXI | Ride the CT River Between Hartford and Wethersfield
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 3:00 PM—8:15 PM · Wethersfield, CT
BOOK WATER TAXI TICKETS Plan your Friday evening Friday, October 2, 3:00–8:15 PM Travel between Hartford and Wethersfield the way people did in the 18th…
Companion Pet Rescue at PetSmart, Plainville
Companion Pet Rescue at PetSmart, Plainville
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 11:00 AM—2:00 PM · Plainville, CT
Please Note: Weather conditions may impact scheduled events. Check back for the latest information and any changes. We’re teaming up with our shelter partners…
Halloween Cookie Decorating Class
Halloween Cookie Decorating Class
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · Berlin, CT
More Info Coming Soon!
Pumpkins & Squash | Life on the Webster Farm
Pumpkins & Squash | Life on the Webster Farm
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · West Hartford, CT
October 17 – Pumpkins & Squash Squash, including our iconic pumpkin, was a vital crop for Indigenous peoples and later the early American colonists. Today…
Isham-Terry Open Tour Sunday
Isham-Terry Open Tour Sunday
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Hartford, CT
The Isham-Terry House is a time capsule of genteel life in turn-of-the-century Hartford. In 1896, Dr. Oliver Isham purchased the 1854 Italianate house for his…
Frankenstein Book Discussion
Frankenstein Book Discussion
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Hartford, CT
Join us on Sunday, October 18 at 2 pm for an in-person discussion of Mary Shelley, and the brilliant plot line of Frankenstein. Stop by the House during the…
Companion Pet Rescue at PetSmart, Plainville
Companion Pet Rescue at PetSmart, Plainville
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 11:00 AM—2:00 PM · Plainville, CT
Please Note: Weather conditions may impact scheduled events. Check back for the latest information and any changes. We’re teaming up with our shelter partners…
Phelps-Hatheway School of Floral Arts | Holiday Amaryllis Workshop with Lynn Mervosh
Phelps-Hatheway School of Floral Arts | Holiday Amaryllis Workshop with Lynn Mervosh
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Suffield, CT
Suffield is often described as a “town of farms.” More specifically, we like to say that it is home to a “town of flower farms.” The Phelps-Hatheway School of…
Mid-Century Christmas with the Ishams, Feat. Selections from “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
Mid-Century Christmas with the Ishams, Feat. Selections from “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Hartford, CT
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