Arts & Entertainment
Hartford's Smartest Happy Hour
See how local organizations are making a difference on a global level and explore the NEW permanent exhibition.

Hartford, CT - The Connecticut Science Center’s new happy-hour events are for curious adults who want to have fun and expand their knowledge. At Science Straight Up, ages 21+ will explore socially relevant topics with hands-on activities, science experts, entertainment, and cocktails. Welcome to Hartford’s smartest happy hour.

DATE & TIME
Friday, October 18
5:30–8:30PM
INFORMATION
HOT TOPIC! Join us for Hartford’s Smartest Happy Hour as we explore Climate Change. Whether you are a climate change expert, curious, or somewhere in between, you will love the fun entertainment, refreshing cocktails, and peer-networking with an environmental twist.
See how local organizations are making a difference on a global level and explore our NEW permanent exhibition “Our Changing Earth” after-hours in a kid-free environment.
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ACTIVITIES
- NEW Permanent Exhibition – Our Changing Earth
- Conservationist Derek Small of Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center brings Animal Ambassadors from their wildlife rescue center
- Butterfly Encounter and Rooftop Garden OPEN
- Q & A Style Panel Discussion with Climate Change Experts
- Hocus Pocus! Seasonal Fun with the comedy and music of the Sanderson Sisters
- Food & Drinks
- LIVE Music with Local Band – Among the Acres