Elks Lodge #771

Gather, create, and be inspired at The Connecticut Bead Society's Annual Bead Bazaar!
This vibrant event features various vendors from Connecticut and neighboring states, who have all sorts beads and supplies for sale including finished pieces. Seed beads, lampwork beads, silver pieces, semi-precious stones, leather, plus tools for beading, shaping, polishing.
 Attendees can enjoy fun three different Make 'n' Take projects taught by our talented Bead Society members while shopping, and we are featuring our annual Bead Challenge for everyone to vote for their favorite piece.
Just $5 admission (free for Bead Society members); open from 10 am to 4 pm. Plenty of free parking and right off the main road and easy to find. Become a member The Connecticut Bead Society at the show and get free admission. We are thrilled to have you join us!

Local Event: Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar This Saturday, Sept. 12!

Middlesex County

Middletown

Connecticut

Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar...

Gather, create, and be inspired at The Connecticut Bead Society's Annual Bead Bazaar!
This vibrant event features various...

Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar This Saturday, Sept. 12!

Temple Beth Torah

Saturday, September 12, we’ll return from our summer break to contra dance to one of our all-time favorite bands, Wry Bred (Julie Sorcek on flute and sax, Mickey Koth on fiddle, and Robert Messore on guitar). They’ve been playing “joyful musical conversations with driving rhythms and exuberant harmonies” since 2009. Read all about them <a href="https://www.biteyourownelbow.com/aboutus.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>. The caller for this dance will be another of our favorites, Don Veino. General admission $15. More info:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hcdance.org/contra-dance/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hcdance.org/contra-dance/</a>

Local Event: HCD 2nd-Saturday Contra Dance

Hartford County

Wethersfield

HCD 2nd-Saturday Contra Dance

Saturday, September 12, we’ll return from our summer break to contra dance to one of our all-time favorite bands, Wry Bred...

Solomon Welles House

Join one of America's best-known Mediums in a truly memorable afternoon of connection with Spirit. With Karen's insights and her warmth and understanding, she will connect with your dead loved ones who live in Spirit to convey messages of comfort, love and reassurance. You will leave&nbsp; changed with a new understanding that you are not alone. Karen has been featured on The Discovery Channel! $50. per person - by reservation only. Call 860-665-8024 between 9:00am-7:00pm to reserve now!

Local Event: Messages of Love & Hope: A Demonstration of Mediumship

Messages of Love & Hope: A Demonstration of...

Join one of America's best-known Mediums in a truly memorable afternoon of connection with Spirit. With Karen's insights and...

Messages of Love & Hope: A Demonstration of Mediumship

Mill Street Marketplace

Back for round two!!
The Makers Exchange is exactly what it sounds like - a space centered around artists, makers, and small businesses sharing what they do best. It’s a curated mix of handmade goods, art, vintage, and unique pieces you’re not going to find scrolling online.
Every vendor is chosen with intention - no AI, no resellers. Just people who actually make or source what they’re selling.
Even if you plan on going to the June market, this one will have a completely different lineup of vendors, so it’s worth coming back through!!
We’ll also have tattooing available during the event being done by Yellow Pants Tattoo, along with a food truck and Caffeine Coven on site 😍
The market takes place at Mill Street Marketplace, which has 80+ permanent indoor vendors, so there’s plenty to explore before, during, and after the event.
It’s a good one if you’re looking to support small businesses and find things that feel a little more personal!

Local Event: Maker’s Exchange Market Part II

Maker’s Exchange Market Part II

Back for round two!!
The Makers Exchange is exactly what it sounds like - a space centered around artists, makers, and small...

Jay Estate

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.
The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hh4hwzr/lp/2df39049-73d1-4b5e-8196-3cbfafe00fd4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PURCHASE ADVANCE TABLES AND TICKETS HERE</a> Scroll down for more info about tables and tickets. Request a print invitation by emailing <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com" target="_blank">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>

Local Event: Jay Medal Soirée

Westchester County

New York

Jay Medal Soirée

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer...

Buttonball Elementary School

🎉 WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS SQUARE DANCE NIGHT! 🎉
Come try a FREE introductory square dance lesson and discover why square dancing is so much fun!
Square dancing is:
❤️ A great way to meet new people 👟 Fun exercise that gets you moving 🧠 Great for keeping your brain active and sharp 😊 A wonderful stress reliever—you’re having so much fun following the calls, you can’t think about anything else! 📵 A chance to put down the screens and enjoy real laughter and connection
No partner needed. No experience needed. All ages are welcome!
Join us Wednesday night and see why people have been enjoying square dancing in Glastonbury for more than 60 years. Come for the exercise—stay for the friendships and fun! 2 free nights&nbsp; September 30th &amp; October 14, 2026&nbsp;

Local Event: Free Intro to Square dance Lessons 

Glastonbury

Free Intro to Square dance Lessons 

🎉 WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS SQUARE DANCE NIGHT! 🎉
Come try a FREE introductory square dance lesson and discover why square dancing is...

Cove Park Wethersfield

Wethersfield Historical Society presents the 44th&nbsp;Annual Old Wethersfield Arts &amp; Crafts Fair on Saturday, October 3&nbsp;from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Join us for a day of community, fun, and celebration on the beautiful grounds of Cove Park in the heart of the oldest and largest historic district in&nbsp;Connecticut. Browse hand-made items, shop for unique gifts, meet the artists, and watch demonstrations from over 90 juried artisans and vendors. There will be pottery, woodwork, prints, jewelry, textiles, and fabric art, painting, photography, and so much more. Free parking is available along State Street, and adjacent to the DMV.&nbsp;
While Google gives the address of Cove Park as 533 Main Street, fair goers would be better served using the Solomon Wells House (220 Hartford Avenue) or the DMV (60 State Street) as a frame of reference.&nbsp;
The Old Wethersfield Arts &amp; Crafts Fair is a benefit that supports Wethersfield Historical Society,
 a 501(c)3 non-profit, membership supported organization founded in 
1932. The Society offers free admission to the Wethersfield Museum year 
round in addition to providing quality educational programming that 
improves the lives of residents and helps preserve the oldest and 
largest historic district in the state of Connecticut. Tickets go on 
sale September 1. Purchased in advance, tickets are $7. They are available online through EventBrite or you can save the online fees and purchase in-person by check or cash at our offices in the Old Academy&nbsp;(150 Main Street, Wethersfield) 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. On Wednesday's the box office will close between 1pm and 2pm to accommodate our regularly scheduled staff meeting Purchased at the gate on the day of the event, admission is $10. Current members of Wethersfield Historical Society and children under 12 accompanied by an adult are admitted free of charge. Due to the nominal nature of the admission charge, only cash will be accepted at the gate.

Local Event: WHS presents the 44th Annual Old Wethersfield Arts & Crafts Fair

WHS presents the 44th Annual Old Wethersfield...

Wethersfield Historical Society presents the 44th Annual Old Wethersfield Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, October 3 from 10:00...

WHS presents the 44th Annual Old Wethersfield Arts & Crafts Fair

Rocky Hill Congregational Church

Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove at Rocky Hill Congregational Church October 4: FREE
Nationally known author and activist Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove will speak on the ways religion has been manipulated to support an authoritarian political movement in the U.S. Oct. 4 at Rocky Hill Congregational Church.
All are welcome at this free event. No tickets are needed.
Wilson-Hartgrove, a prominent voice in today’s moral movements for justice and democracy, will address how communities can strengthen democracy rather than undermine it. 
Wilson-Hartgrove is co-author of the Substack “<a href="https://ourmoralmoment.substack.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Our Moral Moment</a>” with <a href="https://www.theologyandpolicy.yale.edu/bishop-william-j-barber-ii" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bishop William Barber</a>, author of 15 books, and is a highly sought-after speaker.
“We’re living through a moment when people are searching for clarity and courage,” said Rev. David Figliuzzi, RHCC’s pastor. “Jonathan’s work helps communities understand what’s happening and how we can respond in ways that build connection rather than deepen division.”
“This talk is for anyone – religious or non-religious – who is concerned that the U.S. is becoming more authoritarian, that democratic norms are eroding, and who want to know what they can do about it,” Figliuzzi said. 
Rocky Hill Congregational Church, which celebrates its 300th
anniversary in 2027, is a progressive United Church of Christ. The event reflects its ongoing commitment to actively working for justice in the community and beyond. 
Event Details Date: Friday, October 4 Time:
4:00 PM Location: Rocky Hill Congregational Church, 805 Old Main St., Rocky Hill Cost: Free and open to the public

Local Event: Renowned speaker to address authoritarianism and religion

Rocky Hill

Renowned speaker to address authoritarianism...

Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove at Rocky Hill Congregational Church October 4: FREE
Nationally known author and activist Jonathan...

Renowned speaker to address authoritarianism and religion

The 1851

DATE&nbsp;CHANGE&nbsp;TO&nbsp;OCTOBER&nbsp;6th! &nbsp;Join us to kick off the Fall season with a makers market, featuring locally made artisan goods, crafts, farmers market items, jewelry and more. We'll have all types of vendors for your shopping pleasure along with cocktail specials and cider tastings from the 1851. Full menu and dining will be available as well, but visit to sip and shop, no purchase necessary.

Local Event: Fall Makers Market

Cromwell

Fall Makers Market

DATE CHANGE TO OCTOBER 6th!  Join us to kick off the Fall season with a makers market, featuring locally made artisan goods,...

Keeney Memorial Cultural Center

Join Wethersfield Historical Society for the 17th Annual Old Wethersfield Lantern Light Tours. Characters on this year’s tours are drawn from the lives of real people who lived or worked in Wethersfield during the Revolutionary War. Tours depart from the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (200 Main Street) every fifteen minutes between 6:30pm
and 8:00pm. Tours will progress through the historic Hurlbut-Dunham House, First Church, and the Ancient Burying Ground. (This event will be repeated&nbsp;on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11).
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale September 1.Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite through a link on the society’s website (<a href="https://www.wethersfieldhistory.org)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">wethersfieldhistory.org)</a> or in person at the Old Academy (150 Main Street) weekdays during business hours. In-person sales are cash or check only. Ticket quantities are limited to 21 per tour, so get your tickets early. In the event of inclement weather, provisions have been made to conduct these tours indoors. There is no rain date.
A special 20% discount is available to current members of Wethersfield Historical Society. For details, please email the office at <a href="mailto:society@wethersfieldhistory.org">society@wethersfieldhistory.org</a>.




This approximately 70-minute journey through the past covers 
about one mile through occasionally uneven terrain and dimly lit areas. 
Participants are advised to wear good walking shoes and dress 
appropriately for the weather. This program is not recommended for 
children under the age of 13.

Local Event: WHS presents the 17th Annual Old Wethersfield Lantern Light Tours

WHS presents the 17th Annual Old Wethersfield...

Join Wethersfield Historical Society for the 17th Annual Old Wethersfield Lantern Light Tours. Characters on this year’s tours...

WHS presents the 17th Annual Old Wethersfield Lantern Light Tours

Join Wethersfield Historical Society for the 17th Annual Old Wethersfield Lantern Light Tours. Characters on this year’s tours are drawn from the lives of real people who lived or worked in Wethersfield during the Revolutionary War. Tours depart from the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (200 Main Street) every fifteen minutes between 6:30pm
and 8:00pm. Tours will progress through the historic Hurlbut-Dunham House, First Church, and the Ancient Burying Ground. (This event will be repeated on Sunday, October 11)
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale September 1.Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite through a link on the society’s website (<a href="https://www.wethersfieldhistory.org)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">wethersfieldhistory.org)</a> or in person at the Old Academy (150 Main Street) weekdays during business hours. In-person sales are cash or check only. Ticket quantities are limited to 21 per tour, so get your tickets early. In the event of inclement weather, provisions have been made to conduct these tours indoors. There is no rain date.
A special 20% discount is available to current members of Wethersfield Historical Society. For details, please email the office at <a href="mailto:society@wethersfieldhistory.org">society@wethersfieldhistory.org</a>.
This approximately 70-minute journey through the past covers about one mile through occasionally uneven terrain and dimly lit areas. Participants are advised to wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. This program is not recommended for children under the age of 13.
Wethersfield Historical Society is a 94-year-old private nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization founded, funded and governed by community members and dedicated to preserving and promoting Wethersfield’s history and culture to inspire people today and tomorrow.

Local Event: WHS presents the 17th Annual Old Wethersfield Lantern LIght Tours

WHS presents the 17th Annual Old Wethersfield Lantern LIght Tours

Join Wethersfield Historical Society for the 17th Annual Old Wethersfield Lantern Light Tours. Characters on this year’s tours are drawn from the lives of real people who lived or worked in Wethersfield during the Revolutionary War. Tours depart from the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (200 Main Street) every fifteen minutes between 6:30pm
and 8:00pm. Tours will progress through the historic Hurlbut-Dunham House, First Church, and the Ancient Burying Ground. 
Tickets are $30.00 and go on sale September 1.Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite through a link on the society’s website (<a href="https://www.wethersfieldhistory.org)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">wethersfieldhistory.org)</a> or in person at the Old Academy (150 Main Street) weekdays during business hours. In-person sales are cash or check only. Ticket quantities are limited to 21 per tour, so get your tickets early. In the event of inclement weather, provisions have been made to conduct these tours indoors. There is no rain date.
A special 20% discount is available to current members of Wethersfield Historical Society. For details, please email the office at <a href="mailto:society@wethersfieldhistory.org">society@wethersfieldhistory.org</a>.
This approximately 70-minute journey through the past covers about one mile through occasionally uneven terrain and dimly lit areas. Participants are advised to wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. This program is not recommended for children under the age of 13.
Wethersfield Historical Society is a 94-year-old private nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization founded, funded and governed by community members and dedicated to preserving and promoting Wethersfield’s history and culture to inspire people today and tomorrow.

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

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...

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Newington

Michael Lemanski

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West Hartford

Chris Dehnel

Berlin

Farmington

Manchester

Jay Kenney

South Windsor

East Hampton-Portland

Oddfellows Playhouse is a long-standing youth performing art

Oddfellows Playhouse

Oddfellows Playhouse is a long-standing youth performing arts organization located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown, Connecticut. Established in 1975, this registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit is dedicated to fostering creativity and personal growth in young people through high-quality theater and circus arts. The playhouse serves as a vibrant community hub, offering a wide range of educational programs for children and teens. The organization provides diverse opportunities including after-school classes, workshops, and specialized repertory companies for various age groups. Specialties include circus arts, movement, musical theater, and acting, highlighted by the annual Children's Circus of Middletown. Through partnerships like the Oddbridge program with Middletown Public Schools, they offer accessible extracurricular support, including transportation and supervised activities for local students. As a Guidestar-verified nonprofit, Oddfellows Playhouse is committed to inclusivity and provides financial aid to ensure all youth can participate in their programs. Families can expect a supportive, creative environment where young performers build confidence and skills through professional instruction and collaborative stage productions.

Oddfellows Playhouse is a long-standing youth performing arts organization located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown, Connecticut. Established...

West Side Marketplace is a local supermarket located at 887

West Side Marketplace

West Side Marketplace is a local supermarket located at 887 Cromwell Ave in Rocky Hill, CT. Serving the community daily from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm, the store provides a convenient destination for all your grocery needs. Whether you are shopping in-person or looking for flexible options, the market is committed to providing a reliable and accessible shopping experience for local residents. Beyond standard grocery offerings, the marketplace specializes in in-house catering and prepared food services, including a hot wing bar, fresh pizza, and a sushi and dumpling station. Customers can utilize the store's online ordering platform through Instacart for added convenience, or explore their extensive recipe center and meal planning solutions to simplify dinner preparations. The business also maintains a focus on innovation, holding a patent for grocery-related technology under US Patent No. 7,734,514 B2. Shoppers can expect a customer-focused environment that emphasizes value through weekly circulars and printable coupons. By combining traditional market services with modern digital tools and professional catering expertise, West Side Marketplace ensures that every visit is efficient and well-supported.

West Side Marketplace is a local supermarket located at 887 Cromwell Ave in Rocky Hill, CT. Serving the community daily from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm,...

Connecticut’s only nonprofit, fully integrated senior care

Masonicare

Headquartered in Connecticut and founded in 1898, Masonicare is the state’s only not-for-profit, fully integrated senior care continuum, guided by a longstanding, mission-driven commitment to enhancing quality of life for older adults. Masonicare offers vibrant residential communities and a comprehensive range of health and wellness services designed to promote independence, longevity, and purposeful living. Its statewide continuum includes independent living, assisted living services, skilled nursing, medical and non-medical home health, hospice, adaptive memory care, acute inpatient and outpatient senior behavioral health, outpatient rehabilitation, and audiology services, redefining how aging is experienced by advancing proactive wellness, integrated care, and meaningful connection at every stage of life.

New Haven County

Vincent Salzo

Wallingford

Headquartered in Connecticut and founded in 1898, Masonicare is the state’s only not-for-profit, fully integrated senior care continuum, guided by...

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Readings By Karen, LLC

International Psychic/Medium Karen Hollis has used her abilities for more than 40 years to help people connect with their loved ones who have crossed over. Her private life readings are highly regarded for their accuracy, integrity, and compassion. Karen teaches seminars and has worked with law enforcement finding missing persons both in the United States and Canada. She has been featured on Discovery Channel’s “A Haunting,” and on “Paranormal Survivor.” As the lead Psychic/Medium Investigator with Ghosts of New England Research Society (G.O.N.E.R.S.), Karen is “the bridge between evidence and explanation.” To join one of Karen's classes or to schedule a private reading by phone, or in Karen's Office please call 860-665-8024

International Psychic/Medium Karen Hollis has used her abilities for more than 40 years to help people connect with their loved ones who have...

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Saturday, September 12

Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar This Saturday, Sept. 12!

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12

10:00 AM

Elks Lodge #771, 44 Maynard St, Middletown, CT

Sunday, September 13

Messages of Love & Hope: A Demonstration of Mediumship

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13

2:00 PM

Solomon Welles House, 220 Hartford Ave, Wethersfield, CT

Saturday, September 19

Jay Medal Soirée

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19

5:30 PM

Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye, NY

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Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar This Saturday, Sept. 12!

Messages of Love & Hope: A Demonstration of Mediumship

Jay Medal Soirée

Oddfellows Playhouse

West Side Marketplace

Masonicare

Readings By Karen, LLC