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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. 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.
Sample beers, wines, and spirits from around the world while enjoying live entertainment, food, and games at Mill River Park.
Beyond the samples, the festival transforms Mill River Park into a vibrant hub of activity. Guests can enjoy live music and engaging entertainment, participate in interactive games and activities, and soak in the lively festival atmosphere. With friends by their side, they can sip their way through diverse offerings and complement their experience with delicious items from on-site food vendors, ensuring an unforgettable afternoon of food, music, and fun in downtown Stamford.
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ALL WEEK LONG
Monday 6/29
Summer Camp at Connecticut River Museum (Essex) - Connecticut River Museum hosts summer camp for children ages 6–11 with hands-on activities focused on the river.
CAMP MATT: Summer Camp at the Mattatuck Museum at Mattatuck Museum (Waterbury) - A six-week museum-based summer camp with rotating weekly themes and gallery activities.
Tuesday 6/30
Long Weekend and Hartford Bonanza in celebration of America 250 at Connecticut Museum (Hartford) - A museum program connected to Connecticut culture, history, and America 250.
Long Weekend and Hartford Bonanza at Connecticut Museum (Hartford) - A museum program celebrating Connecticut culture and history.
Bruce Beginnings: Fish Friends at Bruce Museum (Greenwich) - A Bruce Museum program for young visitors connected to fish-themed learning.
Shanties & Sails: My Druthers at Connecticut River Museum (Essex) - Enjoy a Shanties & Sails performance with My Druthers and an optional sail with the performers.
Comedy Night #1 : Pride Edition! at Levitt Pavilion (Westport) - A Pride-themed comedy night.
Big Summer Blowout Trivia Night at Shubert Theatre (New Haven) - Elm City’s Cabaret hosts a trivia night at the Shubert Theatre.
Wednesday 7/1
Salsa & Supper at The Bushnell (Hartford) - A community event featuring salsa and supper.
Bruce Beginnings Junior: Fish Friends at Bruce Museum (Greenwich) - A junior Bruce Museum program connected to fish-themed learning.
Coffee with a Curator: Dinosaurs at Bruce Museum (Greenwich) - A members-only curator program focused on dinosaurs.
Public Program | Honoring the Spirit of Colt: A Monumental Restoration at Wadsworth Atheneum (Hartford) - Kick off the Long Weekend Hartford festival with activities, tours, family programming, entertainment, food trucks, and the rededication of the restored Colt Monument.
Keropi Sanchez (En Español) at Hartford Funny Bone (Hartford) - A 21+ stand-up comedy performance in Spanish.
Film | “The Featherweight” at Wadsworth Atheneum (Hartford) - This film explores the life of Hartford boxing legend Willie Pep as he navigates fame, family, and life after the spotlight.
Thursday 7/2
Connecticut Sun vs Dallas Wings at PeoplesBank Arena (Hartford) - The Connecticut Sun face the Dallas Wings in an evening WNBA game.
Exhibition Meet & Greet: Rebel | Revolt | Resist at Wadsworth Atheneum (Hartford) - Rodneyna Hart discusses how artists reflect resistance, justice, freedom, and self-determination.
FIRST THURSDAYS: Ice Cream + Independence at Wadsworth Atheneum (Hartford) - This monthly evening program includes live music, snacks, ice cream, games, tours, workshops, and a film screening.
Bodacious at Hartford Funny Bone (Hartford) - A 21+ stand-up comedy show.
Film | “Mystic Pizza” at Wadsworth Atheneum (Hartford) - The beloved Connecticut-set coming-of-age comedy screens as part of First Thursdays.
Friday 7/3
Family Drop-In Activity at Connecticut Museum (Hartford) - A family-friendly hands-on drop-in museum activity.
NEW! All-American Summer Celebration at Lake Compounce (Bristol) - Lake Compounce celebrates America’s 250th birthday with themed entertainment, festive food and drinks, and fireworks.
Fireworks Over The Lake at Lake Compounce (Bristol) - Guests can enjoy rides and water park fun before a fireworks show over the lake.
Family Drop-In Activity at Connecticut Museum (Hartford) - A hands-on museum activity for visitors of all ages.
Clay Street Unit at Levitt Pavilion (Westport) - Clay Street Unit performs as a featured Levitt Pavilion event.
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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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