Kathleen Payne

New Haven County

Vincent Salzo

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Cheshire

Connecticut

Meriden

Wallingford

Hartford County

Michael Lemanski

Southington

RJ Scofield

Naugatuck

Hamden

North Haven

Berlin

Rich Kirby

Bethwood

Middlesex County

Durham-Middlefield

North Branford

St. Luke Catholic School

Our second car show for the benefit of St. Luke School.&nbsp; Come and fill our tremendous parking lot with your show cars!&nbsp; Cars enter and register from 9am-11am.&nbsp; Donation is $20 per car.&nbsp; Free coffee and muffins for owners. The public may attend from 11am - 2pm.&nbsp; For the kids there is a touch-a-truck, games and activities.&nbsp; A food truck, bakery items, Freeze Wave and more with music and more to complete the day!

Local Event: Fueling Futures Car Show

Fueling Futures Car Show

Our second car show for the benefit of St. Luke School.  Come and fill our tremendous parking lot with your show cars!  Cars...

East Creek Landing

SHORECON 2: AN ALL COMIC BOOK SHOW RETURNS TO GUILFORD
Over 30 tables at this one-day event.
Guilford, Connecticut: ShoreCon is an ALL comic book show with over 30 eight-foot&nbsp;tables in one room for one day only. Marvel, DC, Indies, and more! Slabs and raw.&nbsp;Prices range from dollar books to once-in-a-lifetime purchases! 
There are very few shows that are devoted solely to comic books. Many fans want to spend time looking at comics only--they don't want to see toys or clothing. Why NOT have a show that is ALL comics??
Come ready to dig!&nbsp;For all ages:&nbsp;free admission for ages 12 and under; all others $3. 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday, October 18. Find out more information at <a href="https://www.shoreconcomics.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">shoreconcomics.com</a>

Local Event: ShoreCon 2: ALL Comic Book Show

ShoreCon 2: ALL Comic Book Show

SHORECON 2: AN ALL COMIC BOOK SHOW RETURNS TO GUILFORD
Over 30 tables at this one-day event.
Guilford, Connecticut: ShoreCon is...

Quinnipiac University

The 2026-2027 season of the Frank J. Natale Concert Series at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/QuinnipiacUniversity?__cft__[0]=AZjE-Gqq_jL9HCiVmpBbV93SMzPoMW141XuZP4PIh87CTNjkouGfbi2_0gX3Oj3o9OvScqTwyeUZB1uO4RAPbYiOpfaUoyzjdsMtQEGMPPfzWqRpeZkvW8-2U7VEYdgpE67iutGJm27E22nML5KdBfmsXHZDlT7YmxFznS4x79tz&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Quinnipiac University</a> kicks off at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, with a program of vibrant soundscapes performed by The Myriad Project, an electroacoustic trio featuring Emily Brownlee, oboe; Donald Schweikert, bassoon; and Daniel Fecteau, looping violin.&nbsp; The trio will perform their original compositions, which&nbsp;explore music as a timeless source of collective memory and a steadfast companion of storytelling through the lens of nostalgia, discovery, and adventure.

Local Event: The Myriad Project:  Fable & Fantasy

The Myriad Project:  Fable & Fantasy

The 2026-2027 season of the Frank J. Natale Concert Series at Quinnipiac University kicks off at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24,...

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
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Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Westchester County

New York

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone!...

Hello - evaluations for the Spring/Summer 2027 season will be held on today, October 12th.10u-12u:&nbsp;5pm-6pm13u+:&nbsp;6pm-7pmRecreation Park35 Maxwell Noble DriveSouthingtonPlease be sure to sign up in advance:&nbsp;<a href="https://canes-baseball-ct.sportngin.com/register/form/090675909?_gl=1*1gr8yxr*_ga*MTMxMzUxNDAzMC4xNzg0Mzc1OTgx*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*czE3OTEzMzYyNDMkbzI3JGcxJHQxNzkxMzM2NDg5JGoyJGwwJGgw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://canes-baseball-ct.sportngin.com/register/form/090675909</a>We look forward to seeing you there!Thanks!

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Hello - evaluations for the Spring/Summer 2027 season will be held on today, October 12th.10u-12u: 5pm-6pm13u+: 6pm-7pmRecreation Park35 Maxwell...

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