🎊 Your Weekend Guide to Fun, Events & More

July 17, 2026

Happy Friday, Connecticut!

The weekend has officially arrived, and it's the perfect time to get out and enjoy everything happening across the state. Whether you're looking for live entertainment, family-friendly fun, outdoor adventures, or local events, we've gathered a few highlights to help you make the most of the days ahead.

You can click on any event below to get more details, and if you're looking for even more ideas, check out our full Weekend Guide for a complete list of things to do across Connecticut.

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ALL WEEKEND LONG

FRIDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT

  • Vic DiBitetto (Manchester) - High-energy stand-up and nonstop laughter take center stage when comedian Vic DiBitetto returns to Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club.

  • Dogs In A Pile (Westport) - Turning performance into a unique experience, blending technical skill with an energetic, communal atmosphere.

  • The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Puppet Show (Hartford) - Mark Twain’s beloved American classic comes to life through puppetry, masks, and innovative storytelling.

  • Anastasia the Musical (Thomaston) - A sweeping tale of mystery, adventure, and self-discovery comes to the stage.

  • 2026 U.S. Classic (Hartford) - Showcases some of the country’s most promising young athletes and provides a glimpse at the future stars of the sport.

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SATURDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT

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SUNDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS YET?

TODAY IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY

When a Baseball Game Led to Arrests

In the early 1900s, members of the Bridgeport Mechanics minor league baseball team found themselves in legal trouble—not for anything that happened on the field, but for playing baseball on Sundays. At the time, Connecticut's longstanding Blue Laws prohibited many forms of Sunday recreation, and local religious leaders pushed authorities to enforce those rules.

Despite being arrested, fined, and warned, the team continued playing Sunday games that attracted thousands of fans. Their repeated arrests became part of a larger statewide debate over changing social norms, workers' rights, and how Sundays should be spent as Connecticut's population became more diverse.

The controversy continued for years before lawmakers finally approved legislation allowing Sunday recreation in 1925. The Bridgeport Mechanics' story remains a fascinating chapter in Connecticut history, showing how America's pastime helped shape the state's changing laws and culture.

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Thanks!

Thanks for reading! We hope this week's newsletter has helped you discover new places, local events, and interesting stories from around Connecticut.

Have a fantastic weekend!

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