Name: The American Voice Weekend (2026 AVL Weekend)
Start: 2026-11-06T09:30:00-05:00
Location: The Mark Twain House & Museum

The Mark Twain House & Museum

This November, we mark ten years of the <a href="https://marktwainaward.org/2026-avl-weekend" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award</a>.
<ul><li>Friday, November 6, 2026: The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award Celebration.</li><li>Saturday, November 7, 2026 (9:30am–3:00pm): Creative Writing in the Age of AI Symposium (at The Mark Twain House &amp; Museum and live streaming).</li></ul><a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/163981/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: The American Voice Weekend (2026 AVL Weekend)

Hartford County

Michael Lemanski

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Greater Hartford

Connecticut

The American Voice Weekend (2026 AVL Weekend)

This November, we mark ten years of the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award.
Friday, November 6, 2026: The Mark Twain...

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Once a month, on a Tuesday, the Science Center becomes a playful environment designed especially for children ages 6 and under. Toddler Tuesday features crowd-controlled spaces, hands-on activities, and age-appropriate programming that encourages curiosity, creativity, and exploration.
Sample activities include:
<ul><li>Exploration (hands-on activities designed for little learners)</li><li>Mini make &amp; take crafts</li><li>Simple science investigations</li><li>Sensory play stations</li><li>Storytime or group activity</li><li>Complete Science Center access (165+ hands-on exhibits)</li></ul>
Pint-sized pricing: Children (6 and under): $10 Adults (18+): $15 Members (Adults &amp; Children): $5
This program is designed exclusively for children ages 6 and under.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/166056/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Toddler Tuesday

Toddler Tuesday

Once a month, on a Tuesday, the Science Center becomes a playful environment designed especially for children ages 6 and under....

Connecticut's Old State House

Connecticut Arts Docent Network (CADN) Thursday, October 15th | 9 am – 1:30 pm at Connecticut’s Old State House Includes hands-on workshop activity and a tour of Connecticut’s Old State House. $25 Members; $35 Non-members
How do you help fourth graders, teens, and out-of-state visitors find meaning in the same museum object?
Join us for a talk and hands-on activities that will unlock the stories hidden in one of Connecticut’s most remarkable treasures by looking at it through a variety of lenses. We’ll explore Gilbert Stuart’s 1801 portrait of George Washington, commissioned by Connecticut’s General Assembly in the months following Washington’s death. Using entry points such as conservation, stewardship, artistic ambition, Connecticut’s ties to Washington, and the full complexity of Washington as a historical figure, this session will find ways to help visitors uncover stories embedded in museum objects.
Whether you work with elementary school groups or seasoned art and history enthusiasts, this session will give you practical, flexible tools for turning any object into a conversation — and any visitor into someone who leaves wanting to know more.
Schedule 9:00 am – Check in and breakfast 9:30 am – Welcome 9:45 am – Warm up activity 10:15 am – Keynote: One Painting, Many Stories: The Art of Finding Meaning in Objects 11:00 am – Concluding activity 11:30 am – Break 11:45 pm – Tour of Connecticut’s Old State House &amp; time in exhibit spaces 1:00 pm – Self exploration of Hartford and lunch on your own
Parking available in nearby garages and on the street. Details provided with confirmation.
Photos may be taken at public events and may be used for CADN literature and social media.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/160386/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: One Painting, Many Stories: The Art of Finding Meaning in Objects

One Painting, Many Stories: The Art of Finding...

Connecticut Arts Docent Network (CADN) Thursday, October 15th | 9 am – 1:30 pm at Connecticut’s Old State House Includes...

One Painting, Many Stories: The Art of Finding Meaning in Objects

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Unlock your potential and join the Uhg Toastmasters Club to master public speaking, lead professional meetings, and grow...

Experience the thrill of crafting your own ghost story under the guidance of master teaching artist Victoria Nordlund. Welcoming writers of all levels, this workshop will explore atmosphere, characterization, and pacing—tools that will help you write a truly spine-chilling tale. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Mark Twain House at dusk, create something haunting, and share your stories if you dare. Accessibility note: A portion of this workshop takes place on the third floor of the historic Mark Twain House. The house does not have an elevator, so participants must be able to climb stairs to participate fully.

Local Event: Ghost Story Writing Workshop

Ghost Story Writing Workshop

Experience the thrill of crafting your own ghost story under the guidance of master teaching artist Victoria Nordlund....

Parkville Market

Put your knowledge to the test for a great cause at the ConnectiKids Trivia Night!🤓 Join the community for an evening of fun and brain-teasing questions to support local youth programming. Tickets are available now through Givebutter.com/ctktrivia for this exciting event✨

Local Event: ConnectiKids Trivia Night

ConnectiKids Trivia Night

Put your knowledge to the test for a great cause at the ConnectiKids Trivia Night!🤓 Join the community for an evening of fun...

Artists Collective Inc

Join JDPP on Oct 16, 2026 for a joy-filled evening of celebration and hope as we dance, dine, and create art and memories.
Take a break from the noise and the news and fill yourself with positivity for the days ahead. Enjoy hot hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, encounters with Hartford-area artists, and a playlist guaranteed to get your heart, soul, and feet moving!

Local Event: All of Us... Dancing Together

All of Us... Dancing Together

Join JDPP on Oct 16, 2026 for a joy-filled evening of celebration and hope as we dance, dine, and create art and memories.
Take...

Jennings Beach

The Fairfield OCD CT Walk is part of the International OCD Foundation’s One Million Steps for OCD Walk series and is hosted by IOCDF Affiliate, OCD Connecticut.
Join us in Fairfield on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to make strides for OCD awareness! The Fairfield OCD Walk is a community engagement event that allows individuals to connect, share stories, create impact, and show those struggling on their road to recovery that they are not alone. It's a chance for us to raise funds and awareness of what it really means to have OCD.
Now is the time to make sure you, your friends, and your family are signed up for this amazing, community engagement event. Register for the Fairfield OCD Walk as an individual or by joining or creating a fundraising team.
As always, all registered walkers who raise $75 or more will receive a commemorative 2026 OCD Walk T-shirt!
Every dollar raised goes towards supporting those impacted by OCD and related disorders.
Schedule:
9:00am: Check-in, registration, T-shirt pick-up, activities 10:00am: Walk start 12:00pm: Event conclusion
Walk Route: 1-mile walk from Benson Place, turning onto Judson Road, then turning onto Beach Road and returning to Jennings Beach.

Local Event: OCD Connecticut Walk (Fairfield, CT)

OCD Connecticut Walk (Fairfield, CT)

The Fairfield OCD CT Walk is part of the International OCD Foundation’s One Million Steps for OCD Walk series and is hosted by...

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