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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.

Arts & Crafts Shows Children & Families Dinner Theater Food, Wine, Beer Museums Music Performing Arts and Theater Shows & Exhibits
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Arts & Crafts Shows

Manchester Art Association - Drawing Workshop

Feb 21, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026 595 Tolland Tpke Manchester, CT 06042

Sharpen your drawing skills with a hands-on perspective workshop hosted by the Manchester Art Association. Returning artist Jennifer Jeffries will guide participants through 1- and 2-point perspective techniques in a full-day, immersive session.

Event Details:
Location: Manchester Church of Christ, 595 Tolland Turnpike (entrance in back)
10 am - 4 pm
$75 members, $100 nonmembers
860-402-8560

Opening Reception: Art, Jazz + The Blues with WestPAC

Feb 26, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026 19 Newtown Turnpike Westport, CT 06880

Discover the vibrant connection between visual art and music at Art, Jazz & the Blues, a special collaboration between the Westport Public Art Collections (WestPAC) and . Curated by Anne Boberski, Ive Covaci, and the WestPAC Committee, the exhibit showcases how jazz and blues music inspire and intersect with visual art, featuring selections from the rich holdings of WestPAC.
6:00 PM
$10 General / $8 Seniors & Students
203-222-7070

Children & Families

February 2026 School Recess Creativity Camp

Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026 19 Newtown Turnpike Westport, CT 06880 WESTPORT, CT 06880

Creativity Camp is perfect for young artists who love working with their hands and exploring the arts! Students will engage in painting, clay, collage, mixed media, found objects, and more, with teacher-led demonstrations for guidance while enjoying creative freedom to develop personal artworks.

Sign up for single days or the full week for a fun, imaginative adventure at MoCA\CT!

Please Note: Pack a labeled, nut-free snack and a water bottle. All participants must be restroom independent.
9:00 AM - 12:00PM
$75
203-222-7070

February 2026 School Recess Creativity Camp

Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026 19 Newtown Turnpike Westport, CT 06880 WESTPORT, CT 06880

Creativity Camp is perfect for young artists who love working with their hands and exploring the arts! Students will dive into painting, clay, collage, mixed media, and more, guided by teacher-led demonstrations while enjoying the freedom to create artwork inspired by their own interests.

Sign up for single days or the full week for a fun, imaginative adventure at MoCA\CT!

Please Note: Pack a labeled, nut-free snack and water bottle. All participants must be restroom independent.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
75
203-222-7070

February 2026 School Recess Creativity Camp

Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026 19 Newtown turnpike Westport, CT 06880

Let your child’s imagination run wild at Creativity Camp, designed for students ages 4–9 who love hands-on art and exploration! Participants will dive into a variety of creative projects including painting, clay, found objects, collage, mixed media, and more.

Under the guidance of experienced teachers, campers will receive technical instruction and hands-on guidance while enjoying the freedom to develop personal, expressive artworks. Students can sign up for single days or the full week for a fantastic, art-filled adventure.

Important Notes:
  • Please pack a labeled, nut-free snack and water bottle.
  • All participants must be restroom independent.
9:00AM-12:00PM
75

February 2026 School Recess Creativity Camp

Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026 19 Newtown turnpike Westport, CT 06880

Let your child explore, create, and imagine at MoCACT’s Creativity Camp, designed for students ages 4–9 who love hands-on art adventures!

Ages: 4–9

Camp Highlights:
  • Projects in painting, clay, collage, mixed media, found objects, and more
  • Teacher-led demonstrations with hands-on guidance
  • Creative freedom to develop personal and meaningful artworks
  • Option to sign up for single days or the full week
Important Information:
  • Please pack a labeled, nut-free snack and a water bottle
  • All participants must be restroom independent
Give your child a week of fun, creativity, and self-expression—they’ll leave inspired and proud of their artistic achievements!
9:00AM-12:00PM
75

Winter Passport Week

Feb 17, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026 Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Road New Canaan, CT 06840

Step into a winter wonderland at Grace Farms! Families can enjoy cozy staycation-inspired programming, exploring the River building with a fun passport activity—collect stamps at each stop for a small treat.

Special Event – Polar Bear Picnic: Enjoy a breakfast-for-dinner meal prepared by Grace Farms’ culinary team, followed by winter-themed crafts and games for the whole family.
10:00 am - 2:00pm
FREE
203-920-1702

Polar Bear Picnic

Feb 20, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026 Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Road New Canaan, CT 06840

Families, join us for the Polar Bear Picnic and enjoy breakfast for dinner! Sit for a delicious meal provided by Grace Farms culinary team, and take part in winter-inspired crafts and games.
Polar Bear Picnic
$15 - $30
203-920-1702

Dinner Theater

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - New Haven, CT

Feb 21, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026 Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale 155 Temple St New Haven, CT 06510

Join North America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre in New Haven, CT!

Solve a hilarious true-crime murder mystery while enjoying a delicious plated dinner. Unlike traditional mystery shows, our actors are hidden in the audience without costumes, keeping you guessing and fully engaged. You might even become a Prime Suspect yourself!

Expect plenty of laughs, surprises, and social interaction in an evening that combines theatre, comedy, and dining into one unforgettable experience.
6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
$96.68
866-496-0535

Food, Wine, Beer

Crescendo & Cayenne: A Mardi Gras Epicurean Dinner & Blues Revival

Feb 20, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026 Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, 94 West Wharf Road Madison, CT 06443

Experience the soul of the South at Madison Beach Hotel’s Crescendo & Cayenne, an exclusive Mardi Gras-inspired multi-course dinner. Executive Chef Christophe Santos curates a menu full of vibrant Louisiana flavors, perfectly paired with hand-selected wines by Sommelier Tanya Raisz, who offers insight into each pairing’s harmony.

Adding to the atmosphere, legendary bluesman Paul Gabriel will perform soulful tunes and share stories from his rich catalogue, providing the perfect soundtrack to your culinary journey. From the first pour to the final chord, enjoy an immersive evening of flavors, music, and Delta rhythms.

Space is limited—reserve your seat and let the good times roll!
7:00pm
$150.00
203-245-1404

K-Pop Trivia Night

Feb 26, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026 40 Bridgeport Avenue Milford, CT 06460

Test your K-Pop knowledge at K-Pop Trivia Night, hosted by Best Trivia Ever at Dockside Brewery! Compete with fellow fans in a fun, fast-paced evening filled with questions about your favorite groups, songs, and idols.

Bring your friends, enjoy some great brews, and see who really knows their K-Pop!
7:00pm
Free
203-693-3900

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

Gimme Gimme Disco

Feb 20, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026 Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell Street Hamden, CT 06514

America’s most iconic disco party is headed to Hamden! Gimme Gimme Disco brings a glitter-filled, high-energy night celebrating the timeless hits of ABBA and the greatest disco anthems of the ’70s and ’80s.

This DJ-powered dance party keeps the floor moving with favorites from Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, and more. Expect nonstop grooves, sing-along classics, and feel-good vibes all night long.

Dust off your disco attire, grab your dancing shoes, and get ready to shine at Space Ballroom on February 20, 2026. Whether you’re a lifelong Dancing Queen or just love a great throwback party, this is your night to sparkle.
7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
$23.60
000-000-0000

All Your Friends

Feb 27, 2026 - Feb 27, 2026 295 Treadwell Street Hamden, CT 06514

Step back into the sweat-soaked, synth-driven chaos of the early 2010s at All Your Friends, an indie dance party taking over Space Ballroom.

This high-energy night channels the spirit of bloghouse, post-punk revival, and basement-floor house parties—complete with indie sleaze classics and remixes you forgot you loved. Expect tracks from LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MGMT, TV on the Radio, and more.

No frills—just bodies in motion, blown speakers, and pure nostalgia. Whether you lived it the first time or just miss the chaos of that era, this is your night to dance like it’s a house show turned afterparty.
7:00PM
$23.60
203-288-6400

Performing Arts and Theater

Annual Blues Concert with Jake Kulak, Featuring Tommy Castro and Guest James Montgomery

Feb 21, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026 Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, 94 West Wharf Road Madison, CT 06443

Experience an unforgettable evening of soulful blues!
Join award-winning Jake Kulak and the Modern Vandals as they deliver high-energy blues and rock, featuring special guest Tommy Castro, an acclaimed blues, R&B, and rock guitarist and singer. Additional guests include James Montgomery and other renowned artists.

Tommy Castro, winner of the 2008 Blues Music Award for Entertainer of the Year, brings his latest release, Closer to the Bone, to life with raw emotion and dynamic energy. The performance features a mix of new originals and inspired classics by legendary artists such as Ray Charles, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, and Brownie McGhee.

Event Highlights:
  • Award-winning performances by Jake Kulak & the Modern Vandals
  • Special guest Tommy Castro, showcasing his latest album
  • Bourbon and beer tasting included with ticket
  • Doors open at 8:00 PM, concert starts at 8:30 PM
Sponsors: Lawson's Finest Liquids and Brescome and Barton

Don’t miss this night of blues, soul, and unforgettable live music!
8:30pm
$45.00
203-245-1404

Music at Grace Farms: Arlen Hlusko, cello

Feb 21, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026 Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Road New Canaan, CT 06840

Join internationally acclaimed Canadian cellist Arlen Hlusko for a daylight acoustic performance in the glass-enclosed Sanctuary at Grace Farms, set against 80 acres of natural landscapes.

Hlusko has been praised for her “sublime cello prowess” (Take Effect), “absorbing originality” (Gramophone), and “mesmerizing beauty” (NY Music Daily). A versatile performer, she has appeared extensively as a soloist and chamber musician across the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

As cellist of the Bang on a Can All-Stars, Hlusko combines the energy of a rock band with the precision of a chamber ensemble (The New York Times). She also performs with Manhattan Chamber Players, The Knights, Dolce Suono Ensemble, and the Harry Chapin Band, and is a recent alumna of the Curtis Institute of Music and Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect.

Experience intimate, world-class cello music in a serene, natural setting—perfect for music lovers seeking both artistry and atmosphere.
4:30PM - 6:00PM
$50
203-920-1702

Dance & Performance: “Tell Me Where It Comes From” by Emily Coates

Feb 26, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026 600 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103

Join us for an immersive dance performance and gallery experience inspired by George Balanchine’s brief yet pivotal 1933 visit to Hartford, Connecticut. Dancer, writer, and choreographer Emily Coates draws on archival artifacts—unanswered letters, lost ballets, old photographs, music exercises, and early muses—to explore the spark that propels art into existence.

Working in collaboration with a team of exceptional artists, including Ain Gordon (director), Derek Lucci (performer, co-creator), Charles Burnham (violinist/composer), Melvin Chen (pianist), Krista Smith (lighting design), and Reid & Harriet (costume design), this performance collages the hidden movements and quieted voices of Balanchine’s legacy into a thought-provoking meditation on creativity.

Event Details:
  • Gallery Viewing: 6:00 PM
  • Performance: 7:30 PM
  • Registration: Required
Special Notes:
  • Commissioned by Works & Process for its premiere at the Guggenheim, New York
  • Presented by The Wadsworth Museum in partnership with Austin Arts Center at Trinity College
  • Supported by the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation Fund and the Saunders Foundation Endowment for Music
Explore Balanchine’s enduring influence through movement, music, and archival storytelling in a performance that celebrates the creative spark in art.
6:00pm
$10-$35 ($10 Students with ID / $25 Members & Hartford Residents / $35 General)

Shows & Exhibits

Opening Reception: Art, Jazz + The Blues with WestPAC

Feb 26, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026 19 Newtown Turnpike Westport, CT 06880

Discover the dynamic intersection of visual art and music in Art, Jazz & the Blues, a collaborative exhibit presented by Westport Public Art Collections (WestPAC) and MoCA\CT. Curated by Anne Boberski, Ive Covaci, and the WestPAC Committee, the exhibition draws on the rich holdings of WestPAC to explore the vibrancy, rhythm, and emotion shared by both art forms.

Experience how jazz, blues, and visual artistry come together to create a compelling, multi-sensory cultural journey.
6:00 PM
General: $10 / Seniors & Students: $8
203-222-7070