🎤 Concerts, Corn Mazes & Can’t-Miss Events

September 19, 2025

Hi Connecticut adventurers!

This weekend is packed with exciting things to do, and we’ve gathered the top events happening all around the state—whether you’re craving food festivals, outdoor escapes, live music, or family-friendly fun.

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

This might be one of the best Costco deals we’ve seen, available now on Groupon! New members can get a 1-year Costco membership starting at just $65 plus a $100 promo code for Costco.com when you spend $200 or more.

Choose from:

  • Gold Star Membership – $65

  • Executive Membership – $130 (includes 2% annual rewards up to $1,250)

Each membership includes two cards for your household. You'll get access to Costco’s warehouse deals and online savings on everything from groceries and gas to electronics and travel. Promo code arrives via email within 2 weeks and is valid through Nov. 9, 2025.

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SATURDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT

Liberty University — Online Learning Designed with Flexibility in Mind

With Liberty University's online programs, you can complete your weekly assignments from wherever you have internet - giving you online convenience with on-campus benefits. Our programs are backed by a brick-and-mortar campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America for 2025.
 
Liberty University has been an innovator in distance education for forty years. At Liberty, professors and fellow students encourage your studies — and your faith — with respected programs developed from a biblical worldview. Liberty is accredited by multiple professional institutions, so you get quality learning in an environment that values your beliefs.
 
See how a degree from Liberty can help you shape a better world. Empower your education and apply today!

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SUNDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT

  • Pinky Patel at Hartford Funny Bone (Manchester) - Experience comedic storytelling from a PTA mom turned internet sensation.

  • Atlanta Rhythm Section at Infinity Hall (Norfolk) - Enjoy classic Southern Rock from a band with over 50 years of experience.

  • Garbage at College Street Music Hall (New Haven) - Discover Garbage's latest album filled with atmospheric and dramatic soundscapes.

  • Adult Art Workshop at Mattatuck Museum (Waterbury) - Learn jewelry design while creating your own original pieces.

  • W. Kamau Bell – Who’s With Me? (Ridgefield) - Join W. Kamau Bell for an engaging evening of comedy.

  • Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill (Middlefield) - Enjoy a fun twist on bingo with music rounds at 1741 Pub & Grill.

TODAY IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY

When Connecticut Changed the Game

In 1979, a small studio in Bristol became the launchpad for a revolution in both sports and television. That year, Bill Rasmussen—a former communications director for the New England Whalers—set out to build something no one thought possible: a 24-hour sports network.

Cable television was still new and unproven, and many dismissed the idea of nonstop sports coverage as a gamble that wouldn’t last. But with early backing from Getty Oil and Anheuser-Busch, Rasmussen’s vision became reality. On September 7, 1979, ESPN aired its first episode of SportsCenter, marking the beginning of a new era.

What started on a single acre of land in Bristol has since grown into a 100-acre global headquarters. ESPN has broadcast tens of thousands of episodes of SportsCenter, built a worldwide media empire, and cemented its status as “The Worldwide Leader in Sports.” And it all began right here in Connecticut.

Hands-on STEAM fun for kids ages 0–10

Looking for a fun, educational family outing that keeps kids engaged (and off the screens)? The EverWonder Children’s Museum in Newtown is designed just for curious little minds. With interactive exhibits that bring science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life, kids can dig for dinosaur fossils, build with giant blocks, explore the vet lab, or even meet live animals. There’s also a sensory room and free preschool programming every Thursday and Friday during the school year.

Right now, you can score discounted admission for two, three, four, or six people — up to 43% off through Groupon. That means a day of imagination and play for less than the cost of dinner out.

👉 Don’t wait — deals like this don’t last long! Grab your Groupon here.

Thanks!

Thanks for letting us be part of your weekend planning! We hope you get the chance to try something new and exciting. Know someone who’d enjoy these events too? Share this email and spread the fun.

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