Horror Circus
The circus is in town, but this one has a few skeletons in its tent. Horror Circus brings acrobatics, contortion, dance, eerie characters, and dark comedy to The Webster for a twisted spectacle that serves its scares with a side of laughs.
Dracula
Sink your teeth into Dracula at Hartford Stage, where Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s bold adaptation gives the gothic classic a sharp new perspective. Directed by Jackson Gay, this chilling retelling digs into fear, desire, power, and the thorny question of who gets called a monster.
The Jury Experience
Court is in session at The Webster, and this time you’re on the jury. The Jury Experience: Death by AI puts a fatal self-driving car accident on trial, leaving you to weigh testimony, examine evidence, and cast the vote that decides who pays the price.
26th Annual Black-Eyed & Blues Festival
Black-Eyed & Blues Festival celebrates its 26th year with a new home at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Black-Eyed Sally’s brings the food, the Connecticut Blues Society brings the swag, and live blues by the river handles the rest.
Bees Knees Fest ’26
Bees Knees Fest brings music, art, skating, dance, and poetry together at Heaven Skatepark, with the spotlight firmly on local talent. Catch full sets from Connecticut artists, then jump into an open jam or freestyle cypher when inspiration strikes and the mic opens up.
Harvest Glow
Harvest GLOW proves jack-o-lanterns don’t mind hanging out indoors. Wander through glowing fall displays, paint a pumpkin, hop aboard the train, tackle the pirate ship playground, and see how much Halloween fun can fit under one roof.
The Prosecution Rests
Step into some of Connecticut’s most gripping true crime stories on this guided tour of Cedar Hill Cemetery. From the assassination of President Garfield to the case that inspired Arsenic and Old Lace, the walk explores notorious crimes, sensational trials, and an unsolved mystery that still sparks curiosity today.
Stargazing at Cedar Hill
Look to the skies at Cedar Hill Cemetery during an evening of stargazing with the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford. Learn how telescopes work while spotting the moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies, and other celestial wonders overhead.
Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra joins the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford for a concert inside Trinity College Chapel, where the chapel’s grand organ and full orchestra come together in spectacular fashion. Featuring acclaimed organist Christopher Houlihan and conductor Carolyn Kuan, the program highlights works by Horatio Parker and Samuel Barber in one of Hartford’s most […]
Pup Street: Furever Fall
Pratt Street brings back Pup Street, the monthly dog-friendly social where pups and their people take over Hartford’s favorite brick-lined block. This sweater weather edition is all about cozy vibes, neighborhood strolls, and furry friends ready for fall.