Freshplace Food Pantry

Across the country, food pantries often see a decline in donations during the summer months, but the need for food assistance remains constant. Through our Fresh Food, Fresh Start Campaign, you can help ensure individuals and families in Hartford’s North End continue to have access to fresh, nutritious food when they need it most.
Your support directly benefits Freshplace, an innovative client-choice food pantry that empowers families to select the foods that best meet their needs, including fresh produce, meats, dairy products, and pantry staples.
In addition to healthy food options, Freshplace provides personalized case management services designed to help individuals and families build long-term food security and greater stability.

Local Event: Fresh Food, Fresh Start 2026

Hartford County

Greater Hartford

Connecticut

Fresh Food, Fresh Start 2026

Across the country, food pantries often see a decline in donations during the summer months, but the need for food assistance...

Connecticut's Old State House

BAP PACK is an indie hip-hop supergroup of popular CT-born emcees RapOet (seen on Netflix), Tang $auce (heard on NPR’s “Where We Live”), Hydro 8Sixty (of TV’s 106 &amp; Park rap battles), and Klokwize (heard on ESPN-TV, DJ QUIK &amp; SUGA FREE’s “A Little Respect”), who combine their collective creativity and community building efforts with head-nodding classic boom bap sounds and live instruments.
Their debut album “First I Heard…” hit streaming in June 2024, led by the hit single “Oooh!” featuring MICKEY FACTZ. BAP PACK have been seen sharing the stage with legends like KRS-ONE and are festival mainstays all over New England at fests like SPRINGFIELD JAZZ &amp; ROOTS FESTIVAL, HARTBEAT FEST, GREATER HARTFORD JAZZ FESTIVAL and more. BAP PACK can also be seen in the upcoming feature film “Permanent Records”, starring Christopher Larkin of TV’s hit show “THE 100.” Like your favorite big screen superhero team, the Bap Pack unite to shine light on the community and make the people dance!
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/150373/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp;&nbsp;More info

Local Event: Summer Music Series featuring BAP PACK

Summer Music Series featuring BAP PACK

BAP PACK is an indie hip-hop supergroup of popular CT-born emcees RapOet (seen on Netflix), Tang $auce (heard on NPR’s “Where...

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Combine imagination and history as you create a one-of-a-kind work of art inspired by the Revolutionary War! Explore the museum’s exhibit and look closely at iconic Revolutionary-era items in the collection, then design a multimedia piece of art inspired by these objects and their stories.
This program is FREE and great for children of all ages. No pre-registration required.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157871/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Family Program: Art is Revolutionary

Family Program: Art is Revolutionary

Combine imagination and history as you create a one-of-a-kind work of art inspired by the Revolutionary War! Explore the...

30 Vendors, Arts Table for Kids, Live Music, Fruits, Veggies, Lamb, Pork, Beef, Dairy, Eggs, Coffee, Pastries, Jerk Chicken Sandwiches, Panadas, Acai Bowls and lots of free parking!&nbsp;

Local Event: West Hartford's Sunday Farmers' Market

Farmington

West Hartford's Sunday Farmers' Market

30 Vendors, Arts Table for Kids, Live Music, Fruits, Veggies, Lamb, Pork, Beef, Dairy, Eggs, Coffee, Pastries, Jerk Chicken...

Join us for family storytime at the Museum! Cozy up with beanbags and enjoy a reading of a book all about creativity and innovation. Then, families will be challenged to embrace their own inventive spirit by getting crafty in the Inspire Center!
This program is FREE and great for children under the age of 10. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157886/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Join us for family storytime at the Museum! Cozy up with beanbags and enjoy a reading of a book all about creativity and...

Northwest Catholic High School

Fr. Ray Kelly, the internationally beloved Irish Singing Priest, is returning to support ImmaCare in his only Connecticut appearance! 
Known for his moving voice, heartfelt storytelling, and charming audience engagement, Fr. Kelly delivers a concert experience you won’t forget.
One hundred percent of the proceeds from this special concert will support ImmaCare and our mission to serve individuals experiencing homelessness.Contact ImmaCare Director of Strategic Development, Teresa Wierbicki with any questions: <a href="mailto:twierbicki@immacare.org">twierbicki@immacare.org</a>

Local Event: Open Doors, Open Hearts with Fr. Ray Kelly – A Benefit Concert for ImmaCare

Open Doors, Open Hearts with Fr. Ray Kelly – A...

Fr. Ray Kelly, the internationally beloved Irish Singing Priest, is returning to support ImmaCare in his only Connecticut...

Open Doors, Open Hearts with Fr. Ray Kelly – A Benefit Concert for ImmaCare

Middletown House Concert Series

Tim Eriksen is a highly regarded singer of American folksong and shapenote music, a songwriter whose work has been covered by Alison Krauss, Joan Baez, and Bonny "Prince" Billy and a multi-instrumentalist with a background in punk rock and South Indian classical music.
With Absence and her sister, a new project with longtime collaborator Peter Irvine, percussion and voice, the duo return to their roots in folk minimalism and Gothic Americana- new and ancient songs of their native New England informed by the wide palette of their other collaborations.
The two are probably best known for their musical contributions to films including the Oscar-winning Cold Mountain and cult horror phenomenon The Outwaters, and as founding members of the anomalous folk-noise outfit Cordelia’s Dad, "the only band to have performed with both Doc Watson and Nirvana." But while echoes of punk-folk and shapenote music abound on Absence and her sister, so does the dissonance and rhythmic complexity of their Bosnian band Žabe I Babe, the deep groove they picked up from collaborators like banjo master Dwight Diller and East African gospel singers the Naamaara sisters, and the love of experimentation and power of repetition celebrated in Terry Riley's In C, the first piece the two ever played together as teenagers. The album also abounds with echoes from Pumpkintown, the duo's New England magic lantern show with painter/projectionist Susan Brearey, named for the birthplace of both Absence Wing and her twin. The place may be imaginary, but the musicians know its sunlit meadows and dark secrets well.$25 general
Please contact Jody Cormack for reservations and directions
jcormack@wesleyan.edu, or 860-983-7963

Local Event: Tim Eriksen & Peter Irvine

Middlesex County

Middletown

Tim Eriksen & Peter Irvine

Tim Eriksen is a highly regarded singer of American folksong and shapenote music, a songwriter whose work has been covered by...

The Mass-Conn-Fusion Band loves to share their energy and passion for music with audiences of all ages. They have the dance party covered with soul, funk, motown, disco and pop. The quintet features Hartford’s own Gianni Gardner on guitar, and Trinity Warren on vocals. Jim Healy is the bassist and leader of the group for over 45 years. His long-time side kicks, Tim Urso on drums and Liz Roberts on saxophones join in for all out Mass-Conn-Fusion.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/150375/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Summer Music Series featuring Mass-Conn Fusion

Summer Music Series featuring Mass-Conn Fusion

The Mass-Conn-Fusion Band loves to share their energy and passion for music with audiences of all ages. They have the dance...

Cedar Hill Cemetery

Explore Cedar Hill Cemetery while deciphering creative clues that direct you around the historic sections of the cemetery.
Teams of up to four people each compete in the hunt.
Once teams have collected all the clues, it’s time to solve the mystery. It’s a race to the finish, as prizes (and bragging rights) will be awarded to teams who solve the mystery the fastest.
Admission is $10.00/person. Advance reservations are required and may be made online at <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Local Event: Mystery Scavenger Hunt

Mystery Scavenger Hunt

Explore Cedar Hill Cemetery while deciphering creative clues that direct you around the historic sections of the...

The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) will take part in National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 15 and invite people to Connecticut’s Old State House at 800 Main Street in Hartford between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to confirm their voting status. Adults at least 17 years old (turning 18 on or before election day) can stop by to register regardless of what town or city they reside. Connecticut residents will need a Connecticut DMV ID (includes driver’s license, learner’s permit and non-driver photo ID) issued by Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.
The CTDC is striving to get every eligible Connecticut resident registered before their next trip to the ballot box on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. National Voter Registration Day serves as a civic rallying cry to raise awareness of the need to ensure every American is #VoteReady to take part in often forgotten “off-year” elections that shape the future of communities across the United States.
Don’t be one of the millions of eligible voters who are unable to cast a ballot because of frustrating stumbling blocks like missed deadlines, outdated information, or easily fixable paperwork problems.
Policy decisions about law enforcement, school curricula, housing, public safety, tax rates, and more, are all decided by local elections. Registering voter ensures Connecticut residents exert control over the political process that impacts their lives daily.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156996/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: National Voter Registration Day At Connecticut’s Old State House

National Voter Registration Day At...

The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) will take part in National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 15 and invite...

National Voter Registration Day At Connecticut’s Old State House

Explore the night sky at Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford.
Learn about telescopes and astronomy while viewing prominent objects such as the moon, globular clusters, planets, nebula, or galaxies.
Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation and Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The program will take place on the open lawn between the Garden and Cedar Mausoleums.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Local Event: Stargazing at Cedar Hill

Stargazing at Cedar Hill

Explore the night sky at Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford.
Learn about telescopes and...

Learn about the private mausoleums that grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Andrius Banevicius discusses the art and architecture of these magnificent structures on this tour of the historic cemetery.
Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The walking tour begins at Inwood Pond between Sections 2 and 10.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Local Event: Eternal Homes of Cedar Hill 

Eternal Homes of Cedar Hill 

Learn about the private mausoleums that grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Andrius Banevicius discusses the art and...

Get dressed up, grab a cocktail, hit the dance floor, and help Hartford Pride Center launch something truly groundbreaking.
On Friday, September 18, Hartford Pride Center invites the community to an unforgettable evening of cocktails, dinner, live artistic performances, dancing, community, and impact as we officially celebrate the launch of The Driscoll Fund, Connecticut’s privately funded, unrestricted HIV assistance fund.
This is more than a fundraiser. It is a celebration of life, love, resilience, and a community that shows up for one another.
At Hartford Pride Center, we believe no one living with HIV should ever have to choose between paying for medication, keeping the lights on, getting to a medical appointment, or putting food on the table. Yet those choices remain a reality for too many people across Greater Hartford and Connecticut.
The Driscoll Fund was created to change that.
Named in memory of Thomas Driscoll, a beloved teacher, veteran, partner, and community member whose life was cut short due to complications from AIDS, the Fund transforms Tom’s legacy into direct action.
The Driscoll Fund provides emergency financial assistance for prescription co-pays, transportation to healthcare appointments, unexpected hospital expenses, required laboratory work, and essential everyday needs that can make the difference between remaining connected to care and falling through the cracks.
The Fund will also support outreach, advocacy, education, and awareness efforts designed to reduce stigma and improve the quality of life for people living with HIV throughout Connecticut.
And on September 18, we’re launching it in style.
Guests can expect a vibrant evening filled with great food, an open bar, powerful storytelling, captivating performances, incredible people, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.
EVENT SCHEDULE
6:00 PM: Cocktail &amp; Social Hour 7:00 PM: Welcome and Dinner 7:45 PM: Tom’s Legacy Presentation 8:00 PM: The Ask: Turn Your Values Into Action 8:30 PM: Live Performances 8:50 PM: Main Event Concludes 9:00 PM: VIP Afterparty Begins
Come raise a glass. Come hear Tom’s story. Come dance. Come connect. Most importantly, come help us build a Connecticut where people living with HIV are supported with dignity, compassion, and immediate access to the resources they need.
Friday, September 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM Giuseppe’s Place 124 Court Street, Middletown, Connecticut
For information, sponsorship opportunities, or ways to support The Driscoll Fund, contact <a href="mailto:david@hartfordpridecenter.org">david@hartfordpridecenter.org</a>.
More announcements are coming soon.

Local Event: Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing & Purpose: Celebrate the Launch of The Driscoll Fund

Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing & Purpose: Celebrate...

Get dressed up, grab a cocktail, hit the dance floor, and help Hartford Pride Center launch something truly groundbreaking.
On...

Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing & Purpose: Celebrate the Launch of The Driscoll Fund

Growing up on Long Island, Kenn was inspired by such melody-minded acts as Gordon Lightfoot, Simon and Garfunkel, Graham Nash, and Jackson Browne. The KMB enthralls audiences of all sizes, from intimate coffeehouses to the stages of venues as demanding as the famed Bitter End in New York City and the International Festival of Arts and Ideas on the New Haven Green. They feature violin virtuoso and multi instrumentalist Tom Hagymasi and melodic bassist/vocalist Pat Ryan, a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. The group has been together for many years, becoming fast favorites on the outdoor festival scene and often features noted drummer Tido Holtkamp.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/150378/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Summer Music Series featuring The Kenn Morr Band

Summer Music Series featuring The Kenn Morr Band

Growing up on Long Island, Kenn was inspired by such melody-minded acts as Gordon Lightfoot, Simon and Garfunkel, Graham Nash,...

Mayhem, murder, and the hazards of everyday life are the subjects of this tour led by Evelyn Bollert.
Transportation with a mind of its own, constricting corsets, exploding boilers, odorless gases, melancholia, mysticism, mysteries and more.
Cedar Hill residents tell tales of the dangers of daily living in the late-19th and early-20th centuries.
Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. The walking tour begins at the flagpole at the end of the entrance drive.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.

Local Event: What a Way to Go!

What a Way to Go!

Mayhem, murder, and the hazards of everyday life are the subjects of this tour led by Evelyn Bollert.
Transportation with a...

South Windsor Public Library

Connecticut’s 2026 Kid Governor Tessa Hallinan and Cabinet Members Dylan Ellis and Myra Ruparel will visit the South Windsor Library on Saturday, September 19 at 10:00am as part of the annual Kid Governor’s Library Circuit!
Don't miss your chance to meet these student leaders in person and to learn about their platforms, their exciting terms in office, and to participate in an activity. Tessa will also share how 5th graders can participate in this fall’s election for the 2027 Kid Governor!
This event is free and open to the public.
For more about Kid Governor Tessa, Cabinet Members Dylan and Myra, and the Connecticut's Kid Governor program, visit <a href="https://www.eventvesta.com/event_promotions/CT.KidGovernor.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CT.KidGovernor.org</a>.
This program is presented by The Connecticut Democracy Center in residence at Connecticut's Old State House with support from Gawlicki Family Foundation, Connecticut Community Foundation, David Alan Hospitality Group, and Victus Coffee.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/160392/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Meet & Greet: Kid Governor Tessa and Cabinet Members Dylan and Myra at South Windsor Public Library!

Meet & Greet: Kid Governor Tessa and Cabinet...

Connecticut’s 2026 Kid Governor Tessa Hallinan and Cabinet Members Dylan Ellis and Myra Ruparel will visit the South Windsor...

Meet & Greet: Kid Governor Tessa and Cabinet Members Dylan and Myra at South Windsor Public Library!

East Hartford Public Library

Connecticut’s 2026 Kid Governor Tessa Hallinan and Cabinet Member Nana Appau will visit the East Hartford Public Library's Raymond Library on Saturday, September 19 at 12:30pm as part of the annual Kid Governor’s Library Circuit!
Don't miss your chance to meet these student leaders in person and to learn about their platforms, their exciting terms in office, and to participate in an activity. Tessa will also share how 5th graders can participate in this fall’s election for the 2027 Kid Governor!
This event is free and open to the public.
For more about Kid Governor Tessa, Cabinet Member Nana, and the Connecticut's Kid Governor program, visit <a href="https://www.eventvesta.com/event_promotions/CT.KidGovernor.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CT.KidGovernor.org</a>.
This program is presented by The Connecticut Democracy Center in residence at Connecticut's Old State House with support from Gawlicki Family Foundation, Connecticut Community Foundation, David Alan Hospitality Group, and Victus Coffee.
<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/160431/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Meet & Greet: Kid Governor Tessa and Cabinet Member Nana at East Hartford Public Library!

Connecticut’s 2026 Kid Governor Tessa Hallinan and Cabinet Member Nana Appau will visit the East Hartford Public Library's...

Meet & Greet: Kid Governor Tessa and Cabinet Member Nana at East Hartford Public Library!

An empowering evening of networking, inspiration, and meaningful connections with women entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders.&nbsp; Connect…Collaborate…Create Opportunities&nbsp;

Local Event: Women in Business Networking Event

Women in Business Networking Event

An empowering evening of networking, inspiration, and meaningful connections with women entrepreneurs, professionals and...

The Webster

Local Event: The Jury Experience – The Killer AI: Will Hartford Deliver Justice?

The Jury Experience – The Killer AI: Will...

The Jury Experience – The Killer AI: Will Hartford Deliver Justice?

Webster Underground 31 Webster St Hartford, CT 06114

House of Heavy is a night built for the fans who crave the pit, the riffs, the breakdowns, and the chaos, but are tired of waiting for the next metal tour to hit their city. We’re bringing the energy of a packed metal show to you all year long: the nu-metal nostalgia, the alt-metal anthems, the metal-core breakdowns. Come scream along, throw down with friends, and lose yourself in the heaviest night out your city has to offer<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159058/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: House of Heavy

House of Heavy

House of Heavy is a night built for the fans who crave the pit, the riffs, the breakdowns, and the chaos, but are tired of...

Michael Lemanski

Hartford Metropolitan Area

West Hartford

Wethersfield

Newington

Jay Kenney

South Windsor

Rocky Hill

Windsor

Chris Dehnel

Manchester

Glastonbury

Avon

Nettie's Gift Garden is an online boutique based in Glastonb

Nettie's Gift Garden

Nettie's Gift Garden is an online boutique based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, specializing in a wide variety of handcrafted gifts. With over 11 years of experience on Etsy, the shop provides a diverse selection of items designed to offer something special for everyone. The personalization gift store is recognized as an Etsy Star Seller, reflecting its commitment to high-quality craftsmanship and responsive customer service. The shop's expertise spans multiple creative disciplines, including embroidery, sewing, knitting, crocheting, painting, and paper quilling. Customers can choose from an extensive catalog of personalized products, such as custom apparel, home decor, and unique keepsakes, or request custom orders tailored to their specific needs. By maintaining a focus on personalized and custom-made items, Nettie's Gift Garden ensures that every gift feels uniquely crafted for the recipient. Customers can expect a professional and attentive shopping experience, supported by a proven track record of positive reviews and reliable, timely communication. We also have branches: www.agiftsogood.com (more gifts) and www.etsy.com/shop/awaitwithmemories, where you will find our personalized memorial collections.

Nettie's Gift Garden is an online boutique based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, specializing in a wide variety of handcrafted gifts. With over 11...

Simsbury Dental Associates

Welcome to Simsbury Dental Associates. Our doctors provide a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry, with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to crowns and bridges, root canal treatment and Invisalign®. In addition, we offer in-office oral surgery procedures including tooth extractions, dental implants and sinus augmentation. Our doctors provide the highest level of care in all aspects of general, cosmetic, and family dentistry. Our office is located at 381 Hopmeadow St, Suite 302, Weatogue, CT 06089. Visit us at https://www.simsburydentalassociates.com/

Welcome to Simsbury Dental Associates. Our doctors provide a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry, with expertise ranging from porcelain...

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