Jay Heritage Center

The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is proud to welcome educators and the general public to our site during September 2026, Constitution Month, to commemorate our nation’s journey towards independence and democracy. The free program is co-sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Social Studies Council. The event will be the first of many lively conversation about America at 250 with some of our country’s leading history scholars. It is open to teachers throughout the Mid Hudson and Sound Shore communities as well as Fairfield County.
Professors David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman and Beverly Gage will take the stage at the new Wachenheim Center to examine the history of the nation-state and the contested nature of American national identity. The panel will discuss what the United States and the Constitution have meant to citizens over time and how that vision has changed or stayed constant. &nbsp;The event is FREE but registration is required. RSVP to Suzanne Clary at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org/2026/08/31/america-at-250-panel-for-educators-september-19th-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">READ MORE ABOUT THE EVENT AND SPEAKERS HERE.</a>

Local Event: America at 250 for Educators

Westchester County

New York

America at 250 for Educators

The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is proud to welcome educators and the general public to our site during September 2026,...

Merryall Community Center, Inc.

Scottish Roots/Progressive Bluegrass &amp;&nbsp;JazzA contemporary collage of Scottish and American traditional music, Hildaland is a duo that approaches geographic borders as markers of exploration rather than boundaries to be wary of. Fiddle player Louise Bichan, originally from Orkney, Scotland, and mandolinist Ethan Setiawan, originally from Goshen, Indiana, have taken their duo from traditional Scottish roots through to progressive bluegrass and jazz, with music inspired largely by places and the journeys between them, both physical and musical.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tickets $30 in Advance/$35 Day-Of

Local Event: Hildaland - Scottish & American Traditional Music

Litchfield County

New Milford

Connecticut

Hildaland - Scottish & American Traditional Music

Scottish Roots/Progressive Bluegrass & JazzA contemporary collage of Scottish and American traditional music, Hildaland is a...

School Street

Riverwalk Pavilion, Washington, CT The Washington Lions Club hosts its 19th annual Car-B-Que car show, featuring great food, music, and cars - including the Monkeemobile, the modified Pontiac GTO that carried the made-for-TV rock band the Monkees in their 1960s television show.
Cars begin arriving on the field at 9:30 a.m.; judging begins at 11 a.m. Admission for show cars is $15.00; public admission is by donation.
Along with classic "best" categories (engine, interior, chrome, and more), there are also special categories such as most likely to be stolen, most likely to get pulled over, and more.
Last year, more than 125 show cars took part, and our food, trophies, music, and raffle items were enjoyed by all!Where the proceeds go
The event benefits the Washington Ambulance Corp, the Shepaug High School Scholarship Fund, and other Lions Club charities. Last year, proceeds helped provide free vision screening for school children in area towns through the KidsSight program.

Local Event: 19th Annual Car-B-Que Car Show

Washington

19th Annual Car-B-Que Car Show

Riverwalk Pavilion, Washington, CT  The Washington Lions Club hosts its 19th annual Car-B-Que car show, featuring great food,...

Tranquility Skin Services

Indulge in a magical night featuring mini spa experiences, custom body oil creation, tarot readings, and magic entertainment, and many more surprises. This $129 per person event includes delicious food, drinks and also a portion of the proceeds benefits the Breast Friends Fund at Yale New Haven Health.

Local Event: An Enchanted Evening Awaits...

New Hartford

An Enchanted Evening Awaits...

Indulge in a magical night featuring mini spa experiences, custom body oil creation, tarot readings, and magic entertainment,...

Bridge Street Live

🎶 DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ — JOURNEY FANS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🎶
AFFINITY – A Tribute to Journey is coming to Bridge Street Live in Collinsville, CT on Saturday, October 10th !Watch VIDEO&nbsp;here:&nbsp; <a href="https://youtu.be/veNje9Ryxyg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/veNje9Ryxyg</a>
Get ready for a night celebrating the music of one of rock’s greatest bands, performed by an outstanding group of musicians who bring the sound, energy and excitement of Journey to life.
🎤 Don’t Stop Believin’ 
🎸 Separate Ways 
🎶 Any Way You Want It 
❤️ Open Arms 
🎵 Faithfully 
…and so many more Journey favorites!
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 
📍 Bridge Street Live – Collinsville, CT
Journey fans — grab your tickets and come spend the night with us!
🎟️ Tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.41bridgestreet.com/tickets/p/affinity" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">41bridgestreet.com/tickets/p/affinity</a>
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Local Event: AFFINITY – A Tribute to Journey

Hartford County

Collinsville

AFFINITY – A Tribute to Journey

🎶 DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ — JOURNEY FANS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🎶
AFFINITY – A Tribute to Journey is coming to Bridge Street Live in...

NOCHE DE LOS MUERTOS featuring non-traditional Dia de los Muertos performances by drag and burlesque artists from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey!FEATURED TALENT: Crayloca (Connecticut) Juana B Ontop (Massachusetts) Meelz Diva (Connecticut) Grimm Fatale, (Connecticut/New Jersey) Rainbow Vice (Massachusetts)THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED SPONSORS: Out of the Closet Photography, OUTCT, Hartford Pride Center, KaraoverseSaturday, October 17, Doors 7:30 PM The Lady, Hartford, CT $10 / Pre-Sold Tickets will receive Hispanic Candy goody bags! Tickets also available at door. Purchase tickets online: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/nocheoct17?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3NTJUUUZCMXg0V3pad3NWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHksH-PGwB3HuwnJBpp0CGG6Krm9ykfI8lSXZ0hjhDl11pGL7OVL4jXQm5gNm_aem_mKdNaB1encvPQFOFuq_svA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://tinyurl.com/nocheoct17</a>

Local Event: Noche de los Muertos Drag & Burlesque Showcase

Noche de los Muertos Drag & Burlesque Showcase

NOCHE DE LOS MUERTOS featuring non-traditional Dia de los Muertos performances by drag and burlesque artists from Connecticut,...

Mill Street Marketplace

Haunt &amp; Gather is back for year two!!
This is the one that leans fully into the season 😏 darker, a little witchy, and filled with pieces that feel right at home in October! You’ll find a mix of oddities, vintage, handmade work, and artists bringing work that really screams Halloween! 🎃🥹
As always, everything is curated with intention - no AI, no reseller junk, no mass produced crap. Just real work from small businesses and artists who care about what they’re creating.
There will be tattooing during the event by Yellow Pants Tattoo with flash available, plus the Taste Garden Cafe food truck and Caffeine Coven serving only the best drinks (yes, even the ones with the tiny marshmallow ghosts 👻).
The market takes place at Mill Street Marketplace, which has 80+ permanent indoor vendors, so there’s plenty to check out throughout the space while you’re there.
Also, Wethersfield in October just has a really specific feel to it. Main Street is filled with handmade scarecrows all month, and the whole town turns into a walkable fall backdrop with historic buildings, shops, and seasonal decor everywhere you look!
Feel free to come in costume &amp; bring your Halloween spirit!! 🎃

Local Event: Haunt & Gather

Wethersfield

Haunt & Gather

Haunt & Gather is back for year two!!
This is the one that leans fully into the season 😏 darker, a little witchy, and filled...

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Hildaland - Scottish & American Traditional Music

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7:30 PM

Merryall Community Center, Inc., 8 Chapel Hill Rd, New Milford, CT

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19th Annual Car-B-Que Car Show

SEP

27

11:00 AM

School Street, School St, Washington, CT

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