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🗺️ Your Guide to This Weekend in Connecticut
Hey Connecticut crew,
This weekend’s looking stacked, so here’s your quick cheat sheet to the best things happening around the state. Whether you’re chasing good food, fresh air, live music, or something to entertain the whole fam, we’ve got you covered.
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
Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven at Yale Schwarzman Center (New Haven): This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories.
The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography at Yale Schwarzman Center (New Haven): This exhibition showcases the work of thirteen student-photographers from Greater New Haven who participated in a collaborative photography program.
Call of the Dolphins (3D) at the Connecticut Science Center (Hartford): Narrated by Academy Award® winner Mary Steenburgen, Call of the Dolphins takes audiences on an inspiring underwater adventure into the captivating world of wild dolphins.
Getting StARTed at Yale University Art Gallery (New Haven): Families can explore modern and contemporary art together during Getting StARTed, a program designed to help young children and their caregivers engage with art in fun and meaningful ways.
FRIDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT
Stone Soup & Other Heartwarming Tales at Bushnell Theatre (Hartford) - A charming performance highlighting the classic folktale.
Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Goodspeed Musicals (East Haddam) - Celebrate the season with a beloved holiday musical.
Art Encounters: Mementos at Benton Museum of Art (Storrs) - An interactive workshop connecting memory and history.
Chris Hardwick at Hartford Funny Bone (Manchester) - A night of comedy with the popular TV host and comedian.
TUSK The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Palace Theater (New London) - Experience the music of Fleetwood Mac through this highly acclaimed tribute.
Marc Cohn & Shawn Colvin Together Onstage at Infinity Hall (Hartford) - An evening of powerful performances from two acclaimed artists.
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SATURDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT
Wallingford Garden Mark (Wallingford) - Enjoy being outdoors at a local market in Doolittle Park.
Justin Willman - One for the Ages Tour (New Haven) - Join Justin Willman on his biggest tour yet filled with magic and humor.
Holiday Enchantment (Hartford) - Experience holiday magic at the Connecticut Science Center with festive activities and surprises.
Adult Art Workshop: The Art of Three: A Triptych Workshop (New Britain) - Create a multi-paneled artwork in this engaging workshop.
Guest Motorman Experience – Work Cars (East Haven) - Be the motorman for a day at the Shore Line Trolley Museum.
Teacher's Day (Norwalk) - Free admission for teachers and guests, plus a chance to learn about educational programs.
Tastes of the Season at Lyman Orchards (Middlefield) - Enjoy a smorgasbord of free tastings from local vendors at The Apple Barrel Farm Market.
Grand Opening of Somos Uno: Mexican and Mexican American Puppetry (Storrs) - Celebrate the grand opening of this special puppet exhibition and enjoy a live show.
Board Game Speed Dating - Ages 25 - 39 at 1741 Pub & Grill (Middlefield) - Combine board games with dating in a fun and casual setting.
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SUNDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT
Spill the Tea: A Gilmore Girls Afternoon Tea Celebration (Middlefield) - Celebrate 25 years of Gilmore Girls with afternoon tea inspired by the show.
K-Pop Sunday DJ Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill (Middlefield) - Enjoy a lively brunch featuring K-Pop music and family-friendly fun.
Traditional Homemade Polish Pierogies w/ Chef Jami Kopec (New Milford) - Learn to make traditional Polish pierogies in a hands-on cooking class.
« Grief Poetry Workshop (Hartford) - Explore emotions of loss through poetry in a nurturing workshop setting.
Richard Thompson (Hartford) - Experience the musical journey of Richard Thompson, an influential singer-songwriter.
The Key to Adventure Story Time at R.J Julia Booksellers (Madison) - Join us for a magical storytime featuring a new children's book adventure.
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TODAY IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY
A Connecticut Governor Finally Born at Home
Connecticut spent its early colonial years led entirely by English-born governors. That finally changed in the early 1700s, when Joseph Talcott — born and raised in Hartford — stepped into leadership and reshaped the colony’s political identity.
Talcott grew up in one of Hartford’s most established families, inheriting the entire Talcott estate at just nineteen. That early boost set him up for a prominent public life, from militia service to legal training and a long list of civic appointments. His legal background became a major asset as he rose through the ranks.
After the sudden passing of Governor Gurdon Saltonstall in 1724, Talcott was elected to take the colony’s highest office, becoming Connecticut’s first native-born governor. His tenure was defined by steady leadership: mediating thorny border disputes in New England and defending Connecticut’s inheritance laws before English courts. Those same laws allowed him to pass on both his estate and the people he enslaved to his children upon his death in 1741.
Talcott ultimately served seventeen years in office, winning re-election sixteen times — one of the longest governorships in Connecticut’s colonial era, second only to John Winthrop Jr.
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Thanks!
Thanks for hanging out with us today! Hope this guide helps you try something fun and switch up your weekend routine. If you’ve got a friend who’d love finding events like these, go ahead and share this email with them.
Enjoy your weekend and make it a good one!
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