Connecticut’s Can’t-Miss Events This Week 🎟️

Good morning and happy Monday!

We've rounded up some of the best events happening around Connecticut this week — from art shows and trivia nights to flower festivals and spring celebrations. There’s a lot going on, and we’re making it easy for you to plan your week!

You can click on any event below to learn more about it, and don’t forget to check out our full events calendar for even more things to do across the state.

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ALL WEEK LONG

🌳 Spring Outdoors in The Last Green Valley (Danielson): Explore hikes, paddles, and nature activities in one of Connecticut’s most scenic regions.

🌷 Colorblends House & Spring Garden (Bridgeport): A stunning display of 60,000 blooming spring bulbs in Bridgeport.

🌼 Dancing Daffodils: Pick-Your-Own Daffodils 2025 at Halfinger Farms (Higganum): Celebrate spring in bloom at this scenic flower farm.

👻 Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours (Mystic): Take a spooky stroll through one of Connecticut’s most charming historic towns.

MONDAY EVENTS

🍽️ Tastes of Danbury: A Culinary Extravaganza (Danbury): Last few days to savor Danbury’s tastiest restaurants and bites.

🖤 Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale at Yale Schwarzman Center (New Haven): Explore a moving exhibition about Black history and life at Yale.

🖼️ Alexey von Schlippe: Expressions of Mind and Soul at Slater Memorial Museum (Norwich): Dive into vibrant contemporary art from a renowned Connecticut artist.

TUESDAY EVENTS

🎨 CREATE_SPACE Tuesdays at WORK_SPACE (Manchester): Bring your creativity to this open studio for makers and artists.

📚 Kate at Home at The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (Old Saybrook): Discover Katharine Hepburn’s private life through historic exhibits.

🌿 Their Kindred Earth: Photographs by William Earle Williams at Florence Griswold Museum (Old Lyme): A powerful photo exhibit connecting landscapes with American history.

🦉 After School Adventures Program at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (Old Lyme): Kids can explore nature through hands-on activities and discovery.

🧠 Tuesday Trivia at Third Place by Half Full Brewery (Stamford): Test your knowledge while sipping craft brews.

Trivia Tuesday at Parkville Market (Hartford): Grab a bite and join in on trivia night fun at Parkville.

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WEDNESDAY EVENTS

📷 The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography at Yale Schwarzman Center (New Haven): A student photography exhibition exploring art access and perspective.

🌸 Sue Barrasi: Prismatic Spring at Geary Gallery (Darien): Experience colorful, nature-inspired paintings celebrating spring.

🎨 The Art of Leisure at The Mattatuck Museum (Waterbury): See how leisure and recreation shaped American art and culture.

🕰️ Time Travelers KidStudio at Greenwich Historical Society (Cos Cob): Interactive workshops helping kids explore history and creativity.

🏃‍♂️ Beerd Run Club for the Groton Open Space Association at Beerd Brewing & The Silo (Groton): Fun runs followed by craft beers at this community-focused event.

🎤 Karaoke Night with DJ B EZ at Parkville Market (Hartford): Belt out your favorite tunes at Parkville’s karaoke party.

THURSDAY EVENTS

🏛️ How the Upper Crust Lived: The Gilded Age in Stamford at Stamford History Center (Stamford): Step back into Stamford’s glamorous Gilded Age past.

🖼️ Arthur Nager: Building Stories at Mattatuck Museum (Waterbury): An inspiring photography exhibit blending architecture and narrative.

🎸 Weekly Blues Jam at Black-Eyed Sally’s (Hartford): Join a legendary night of live blues music and jams.

🧠 Trivia Thursdays at Back Again Board Game Café (Middletown): Compete in a fun trivia night surrounded by board games.

🎭 Primary Trust at TheaterWorks Hartford (Hartford): Don’t miss this acclaimed production about reinvention and hope.

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FRIDAY EVENTS

📚 Spring Book Sale at Guilford Free Library (Guilford): Find great deals on books, movies, and more at this huge sale.

📖 Storytime at Slater at Slater Memorial Museum (Norwich): Little ones will love hearing stories surrounded by art and culture.

🎶 Live Music Series: Acoustic SoNo at SoNo 1420 Distillery (Norwalk): Chill vibes and acoustic tunes at this lively distillery.

🎭 Tiaras Over Teaneck at The Milford Arts Council (Milford): A hilarious new musical comedy full of pageant drama and laughs.

🎲 Heavy Game Night at Back Again Board Game Café (Middletown): Play complex, strategy-packed games with fellow board game fans.

🎭 Primary Trust at TheaterWorks Hartford (Hartford): Catch this heartfelt and inspiring play.

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Thanks!

Thanks for spending part of your Monday with us! We hope this list helps you make the most of the week ahead. Be sure to share this email with a friend who loves finding new things to do — and we’ll see you out there!

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