🎬 Moana Live in Concert, Haunted Twain Tours, + Foodie Carnival

October 08, 2025

🌞 Good morning, Connecticut! We’ve got your midweek dose of excitement covered — from a magical live concert featuring Disney’s Moana to spine-tingling ghost tours and a culinary adventure for the whole family. Here’s what’s happening around the state this week:

Inside this issue:
🎶 A musical voyage you won’t forget
👻 Explore Hartford’s haunted past
🍴 Family fun with food, flavor, and film
📗 This Month in CT History: Building a Bridge That Stood the Test of Time
📰 Local headlines you might’ve missed

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A musical voyage across the Pacific — right here in Connecticut!

Experience Disney’s Moana like never before with a full live orchestra and Polynesian vocalists bringing the soundtrack to life on stage. Feel every beat and wave as Hollywood musicians perform the beloved score while the film plays on the big screen — a magical night for fans of all ages.

📍 Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs CT
🎟 Zone I $25 | Zone II $20
🗓 Friday, October 10 at 7:00 PM

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Ghost Tours at the Mark Twain House return — and they’re scarier than ever!

Step inside Twain’s historic Victorian mansion and uncover its eerie secrets. Featured on Syfy’s Ghost Hunters and NPR, these Graveyard Shift tours bring Hartford’s haunted history to life with chilling stories of séances, investigations, and lingering spirits.

📍 Mark Twain House, Hartford CT
🎟 Adults $31 | Kids $23
🗓 Select nights, Now – Nov. 1 (6–9 PM)

A family-friendly food festival bursting with flavor and fun!

Stone Acres Farm transforms into a foodie’s playground with interactive food stations, hands-on activities, and local treats galore. Whether you’re trying your hand at sushi-making or catching the Ratatouille screening at sunset, this is the perfect way to celebrate Connecticut’s farm-to-table spirit.

📍 Stone Acres Farm, Stonington CT
🎟 General Admission $10 | Packages $30–$100
🗓 Sunday, October 12 | 2–6 PM (Movie at 6:30 PM)

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A hilarious, heartwarming adventure for the whole family — now 39% off!

The crime-fighting canine is leaping from the page to the stage! Dog Man: The Musical brings Dav Pilkey’s beloved hero to life in an action-packed, laugh-out-loud production filled with music, mayhem, and just the right amount of “ruff.” Kids and parents alike will love this uplifting story about friendship, creativity, and standing up for what’s right.

🎭 Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford
🗓 Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 PM (Doors open 5:30 PM)
🎟 Tickets from $25 (Reg. $41.25)
💺 100 & 200 Level Seating | Mobile G-Pass Only
🐕 Book online now to save big on tickets

TOP EVENTS TODAY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS

HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEWS?

THIS MONTH IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY

Building a Bridge That Stood the Test of Time

In the late 1800s, travelers crossed the Connecticut River between Hartford and East Hartford on a sprawling wooden covered bridge until a devastating 1895 fire reduced it to ashes before a crowd of thousands. Makeshift crossings and ferry lines kept the city connected while engineers planned something more enduring.

That vision became reality in 1904 with the construction of the Hartford Bridge — a nine-arch stone masterpiece stretching nearly 1,200 feet.

Made from over 100,000 cubic tons of pink and gray granite, it was hailed as the world’s largest stone arch bridge and celebrated as “an ornament to the city which should endure forever.”

When it officially opened in 1908, Hartford hosted a three-day festival complete with fireworks, boat parades, and a march of more than 10,000 proud workers.

Later renamed the Bulkeley Bridge in honor of Governor Morgan Bulkeley, this enduring landmark continues to carry thousands of travelers daily and acts as a living testament to Connecticut’s ingenuity and pride.

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HEADLINES AROUND THE STATE

🌠 Stargazers Could Catch a Rare Meteor Storm This Week
Connecticut skywatchers may be in for a celestial surprise as the Draconid meteor shower reaches its peak this week. Scientists predict 2025 could bring an outburst year—potentially hundreds of meteors per hour lighting up the night sky. While the best viewing will be in Asia, local stargazers might still glimpse some shooting stars Wednesday evening, especially as skies clear midweek.

👗 Viral “Nap Dress” Brand Hill House Home Opening in Greenwich
The internet-famous lifestyle brand Hill House Home, founded by Nell Diamond and known for its dreamy “Nap Dress,” is set to open a new boutique at 117 Greenwich Avenue later this year. Valued at $150 million, the brand has expanded beyond dresses to home goods, kids’ wear, and accessories—bringing its signature blend of comfort and elegance to Connecticut shoppers.

🎃 Old Greenwich School Pumpkin Patch Marks 55 Years of Fall Fun
A beloved community tradition returns October 18 as the Old Greenwich School Pumpkin Patch celebrates its 55th anniversary. The event will feature pumpkin picking, a hay maze, games, live music, food trucks, and the annual unveiling of the “Pumpkin Lady.” Proceeds support the school’s enrichment programs, continuing a legacy of local spirit and family fun.

Thanks!

Thanks for reading today’s newsletter! We hope it inspired you to get out, explore, and enjoy all the great things happening around Connecticut this week.

If you loved it, pass it along to a friend — and help them discover more ways to make the most of the week too!

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