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Events Calendar - 2025

Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music, festivals, comedy, outdoor fun, boat cruises, excursions for families and kids, food, wine and beer tastings.

Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. Also be sure to read our list of Great Things To Do in New England. Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

For events specifically related to the anniversary of the American Revolution, please visit our MA250 Events Calendar.

Find the dates you plan to travel or simply search the full events list below.

All Ages Arts & Crafts Shows Charity Events Holidays Museums Music Shopping & Sales Sports Storytelling
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All Ages

East Coast Collectibles Convention

Nov 22, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd Uncasville, CT 06424

Discover a massive 300-vendor table card show featuring sports cards, Pokémon, other trading card games, memorabilia, and special guests signing autographs. A must-visit for collectors and fans of all ages!
Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-4
$15, Kids under 12 enter for free
860-682-7806

Arts & Crafts Shows

Annual Holiday Artisan Fair

Nov 13, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025 709 Hartford Turnpike Vernon, CT 06066

Arts Center East’s popular Annual Holiday Artisan Craft Fair returns this November to showcase local and regional artisans and celebrate the season! Browse and shop for unique items from over 60 artisans. Merchandise includes soaps, lotions, candles, jewelry, stationary, ceramics, wood crafts, textiles, home décor, and unique gift items. Find the perfect gift for anyone on your list – including yourself!
Thursday and Friday 1pm-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-2pm
No Admission Fee, Donations Appreciated
860-871-8222

Planet Female Global StoryFest

Nov 22, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025 19 Newtown Turnpike Westport, CT 06880 Westport, CT 06880

Connecticut’s female-centered story festival established in 2024, is thrilled to announce it’s second year of storytelling by creators from around the globe at MoCA\CT. The festival will feature short narrative, documentary, experimental films and series pilots form female and female-identifying creators, as well as spoken word poetry, music video, live narrative storytelling, and stage and screenplay readings. The “Best of Fest” awards will be presented after the final story block.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$50
203-222-7070

Women's Craft Celebration

Nov 23, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025 Pond House Cafe, 1555 Asylum Ave West Hartford, CT 06117

Discover the work of 22 award-winning Connecticut women artisans at this year’s Annual Fall Celebration of Women’s Crafts. Now in its 28th year, this beloved fall showcase features a wide range of handcrafted gifts, including pottery, clothing, jewelry, artwork, sculpture, and more. Visitors can browse unique creations, meet the artists, and enjoy the picturesque setting of Elizabeth Park—pairing your visit with the Pond House brunch makes for a perfect day out.

Event Highlights:

Meet-and-greet with all participating artisans
Gift raffle featuring handcrafted items and a Pond House gift card
Raffle proceeds benefit Foodshare
09:00 am - 03:00 pm
Free
860-294-6691

Charity Events

Ann's Place 23rd Annual Festival of Trees

Nov 21, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025 The Summit at Danbury, 100 Reserve Road Danbury, CT 06810

23rd Annual Festival of Trees: “Honoring Hope” – Celebrate the holiday season with Ann’s Place at The Summit at Danbury. Enjoy decorated trees, holiday shopping, raffles, children’s crafts, live entertainment, and cultural performances, along with special events like Sip, Stroll & Shop and Jingle & Mingle. All proceeds support Ann’s Place, providing care and hope to local families facing cancer.

Learn more at: annsplacefestivaloftrees.org or call 203-790-6568.
11/21: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm; 11/22-23: 10am - 5pm; Sip, Stroll & Shop: 11/21 4pm - 7pm; Jingle & Mingle: 11/22 7pm - 10pm
Ages 3 to 64: $10; Seniors: $5; kids under 3, free
203-790-6568

HVA Auction for the Environment

Nov 22, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025 21 Higbie Rd Morris, CT 06763

Luxurious getaways, artistic experiences, and local adventures are up for bid at one of fall’s most festive events! Environmental enthusiasts will gather for the Housatonic Valley Association’s annual Auction for the Environment at South Farms in Morris, Connecticut. Hosted by critically acclaimed Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Christine Baranski and co-chaired by her daughter, Lily Cowles, and Elyse Harney Morris, this dazzling event promises an exciting afternoon of bidding fun while profoundly benefitting the environmental health of the region, from the Berkshires in Massachusetts, south through western Connecticut and eastern New York to Long Island Sound. Learn more and purchase tickets to the live event at hvatoday.org, or register online without charge to participate in the silent auction.
3:00PM
Admission levels $250 - $2500
860-672-6678

Food2Kids Charity Event

Nov 24, 2025 - Nov 24, 2025 40 Bridgeport Avenue Milford, CT 06460

Join us for our annual charity event supporting Milford Food2Kids! We’re excited to release a special beer, All Heart, with proceeds directly benefiting this incredible cause. Guests can also take part in exciting raffles, with all contributions helping to make a difference in the lives of children in need. Come raise a glass, give back, and be part of something meaningful in our community.
5:00PM
Free
203-693-3900

Holidays

Lake Compounce Holiday Lights ’25 On-Sale Now!

Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 185 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010

Join in the Holiday Joy one last Time at Holiday Lights '25
Mingle among half a million twinkling lights starting November 28. 

Bring your family for one last memory-making visit to Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce. The event will be retired after 2025, so don’t miss your last chance to mingle among a half million twinkling lights throughout the park. Hop on some of your favorite family rides while you enjoy holiday treats and admire Connecticut’s tallest Christmas tree. Be sure to stop in and say “hello” to Santa himself. Put some sparkle in your season one final time at Holiday Lights ‘25.
 
Holiday Lights ’25 General Admission Includes:
  • One-Day Park Admission to Holiday Lights ‘25
  • Marvel at CT's Largest Christmas Tree
  • Enjoy festive activities & treats
  • Meet & Greet with Santa
  • All-Day park access with select rides
Refer to site to learn more.
$34.99
860-583-3300

Museums

New Haven Museum: "It's Pronounced Ah-beetz" Exhibition Opening

Oct 9, 2025 - Oct 31, 2027 New Haven Museum 114 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06510

The New Haven Museum (NHM) will open a new free-admission exhibit titled “Pronounced Ah-Beetz”, exploring the history, culture, and legacy of New Haven-style apizza.

The exhibit traces pizza’s origins from Italy’s working-class food to its rise in New Haven, highlighting the city’s “Big 3” iconic pizzerias — Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana, Sally’s Apizza, and Modern Apizza — and how they became national favorites. It will also showcase other local pizzerias such as Ernie’s, Zuppardi’s, BAR, Zeneli’s, Olde World, and the Big Green Pizza Truck, portraying the deep ties between family, food, and community.

Co-curated by Jason Bischoff-Wurstle (NHM), and Gorman Bechard, Dean Falcone, and Colin M. Caplan — the team behind the documentary “Pizza, A Love Story” — the exhibit features:

  • Artifacts, oral histories, and memorabilia from local collections.
  • Video footage from the documentary.
  • Replicas of the “Big 3” pizzerias, complete with a realistic brick oven.
  • Short histories of Foxon Park Soda and locally served beers

The idea originated in 2009 during the making of the documentary, with Caplan recognized as the main historian of New Haven pizza. Recently, following a trip to Washington, D.C., where Representative Rosa DeLauro declared New Haven the “Pizza Capital of the U.S.”, the curators expanded the project with new materials.

The exhibit’s title, “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” reflects the authentic New Haven pronunciation of apizza (from Italian la pizza). It will be on display through October 2027.
5:30pm
Free
203-562-4183

Music

Black Friday Concert ft. Savage Pianos - Dueling Pianos

Nov 28, 2025 - Nov 28, 2025 94 W Wharf Rd Madison, CT 06443

Get ready for a night of music, laughter, and pure entertainment as Savage Pianos Dueling Pianos returns this Black Friday! Straight from New York City, these world-class pianists bring their spontaneous humor and incredible talent to the stage — with you choosing the songs! Enjoy an unforgettable evening in the stunning waterfront ballroom, complete with premium seating, a “Dinner & Show” experience, or general admission options. Grab your friends, sing along, and make this a Black Friday to remember!
8:00PM
$60.54
203-245-1404

Songs of the Season

Nov 28, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025 Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Road New Canaan, CT 06840

Drop into the Sanctuary during your visit to enjoy improvisational performances of seasonal music from local artists, suited for the whole family. Registration is not required.
2:00pm - 3:00pm
FREE
203-920-1702

Shopping & Sales

Flights of Fancy

Nov 6, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025 900 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Kick off the holiday shopping season in style with Downtown NHV’s signature wine, food, and shopping crawl — Flights of Fancy!

Shop, sip, and taste your way through 20 participating local businesses while enjoying exclusive discounts, food and wine tastings, raffle prizes, and more. Participants receive a souvenir wine glass, swag bag, and access to special in-store experiences across Downtown New Haven.

Registration: Jack’s Bar & Steakhouse (Crown Street entrance)
🎟️ Pre-ticketed event | 21+ only | Valid ID required

Prefer to shop without the wine? Opt for the “Hold the Wine” ticket for all the fun minus the tastings.

Join the community and toast to the season at this beloved downtown celebration of fashion, flavor, and festive spirit!
4:30pm-8:30pm
Refer to website to learn more.
203-401-4245

Vendor Expo Series 15 - Hamden, CT

Nov 23, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025 Whitneyville Cultural Commons 1253 Whitney ave Hamden, CT

Celebrate community, creativity, and small businesses at Local Vendor Expo Series 15, presented in collaboration with The Flee Factory! Join us and discover a vibrant marketplace filled with handcrafted products, artisanal treats, and innovative services from passionate local entrepreneurs. Enjoy live music, demos, workshops, and fun activities for all ages as you explore one-of-a-kind finds you won’t see anywhere else.

Event Highlights:

Shop Local: Unique, handmade, and small-batch goods
Live Experiences: Music, demos, and hands-on workshops
Exclusive Deals: Special discounts, promotions, and free giveaways
Community Impact: Every purchase directly supports local businesses

Bring your friends and family and help celebrate the talent, passion, and creativity that make our community thrive!

For more info or vendor opportunities: Email or send a DM.
3 PM TO 8 PM
$5 adults $0 kids
475-434-0096

Sports

Shoreline Turkey Trot 5K

Nov 27, 2025 - Nov 27, 2025 6 Rock St West Haven, CT 06516

Join the community for a race at the Savin Rock Conference Center—rain or shine! All participants receive a race shirt, live results, and free finish line photos. Top male and female runners overall and by age group will earn custom pint glass awards. The event also supports a food drive for W.H.E.A.T., a local pantry serving low-income residents, veterans, and families in need.
8:00AM
$38.98
516-531-3323

Rotary Club of Orange Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk

Nov 27, 2025 - Nov 27, 2025 525 Orange Center Rd Orange, CT 06477

Join us for the Annual Thanksgiving 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk! Whether you’re racing or strolling, enjoy a fun, family-friendly event rain or shine while supporting the Rotary Club of Orange and its community programs, including food pantries, veterans’ groups, youth initiatives, literacy programs, senior care, and scholarships.

Event Schedule:
5K Run: Start at 8:00 AM
1-Mile Walk: Start at 8:05 AM

Amenities:
Live, text, and email results
Free finish line photos
Personalized bibs for registrations 3 weeks in advance
Bathrooms within a few minutes walk from start & finish
Hydration at finish line, refreshments afterward
Top-quality T-shirts for all pre-registered participants
Ample parking

Awards:
Trophies: Top 1 M/F Overall
Medals: Top 3 M/F in age groups (12 & Under, 13–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80+)
Finisher Ribbons: For walkers

Location:
High Plains Community Center, Orange, CT

Directions:
From I-95 Exit 41 – Marsh Hill Road: North on Marsh Hill Road, through two lights, straight across Route 1 (Boston Post Rd), left at first stop sign onto Old Tavern Road, right at first light onto Orange Center Road. High Plains Community Center is ½ mile on right.

From Merritt Parkway Exit 57 – Rt. 34 Derby Ave: Route 34 East, right at first light onto Orange Center Road, 2 miles up on left.
8:00AM
$30.70
516-531-3323

Storytelling

Planet Female Global StoryFest

Nov 22, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025 19 Newtown Turnpike Westport, CT 06880 Westport, CT 06880

Celebrate women’s voices at Connecticut’s Female-Centered Story Festival, now in its second year at MoCA\CT. This global festival showcases short narrative, documentary, and experimental films, series pilots, spoken word poetry, live storytelling, music videos, and stage and screenplay readings—all created by female and female-identifying artists. The festival concludes with the presentation of the “Best of Fest” awards, honoring standout creators and performances.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$50
203-222-7070