Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Family Program

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Family Adventure Days: Beakers and Books Explore the science of books! Families will experience the book-making process, from making their very own paint to designing special marbled paper! This program is included with admission and great for children ages 5 and up. This is a drop-in program – no pre-registration required!

Free
Event Series Ludlow Summer Concert Series

Ludlow Summer Concert Series

Join the Ludlow Cultural Council at its annual summer concert series. Bring your blanket and chairs to the town gazebo and enjoy free concerts by some of our favorite local bands. SCHEDULE: ·       June 23, 2024: Union Jack ·       June 30, 2024: Lisa Martin Band ·       July 7, 2024: Lobsterz from Mars ·       July 14, […]

Free

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, French Canadian Jam

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in, please get in touch with jam organizer, Joe Lavariere, at [email protected].

Free

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Family Program

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Beat the Heat: Saturday (family day) Free Escape the heat with the beats and melodies of music! Join us for a FREE, interactive day of musical discovery through fun classes, hands-on experiences, crafts, snacks, and more. Whether the kids are singing along with Miss Kaite of Spirit in Tune, learning to play instruments with Hartford Symphony Orchestra, […]

Free

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Family Program

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Beat the Heat: Sunday Free Escape the heat with music at this free indoor music fest! Experience how culture influences music—and vice versa—as three diverse musical genres perform under one (air conditioned) roof. From bluegrass vibes, to cool jazz tunes, to salsa rhythms you can’t help but dance to, enjoy these energizing live bands throughout […]

Free

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Family Story Time

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Bilingual Family Story Time Free Join us for a special English-Spanish bilingual family story time with Linda Montanez from the Hartford Public Library! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time, families can discover the many […]

Free
Event Series Ludlow Summer Concert Series

Ludlow Summer Concert Series

Join the Ludlow Cultural Council at its annual summer concert series. Bring your blanket and chairs to the town gazebo and enjoy free concerts by some of our favorite local bands. SCHEDULE: ·       June 23, 2024: Union Jack ·       June 30, 2024: Lisa Martin Band ·       July 7, 2024: Lobsterz from Mars ·       July 14, […]

Free

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Literary Club

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Short Attention Span Literary Club Free Once per month, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in, no commitment required! This month’s story is “The Swimmer,” by John Cheever. You can find the story here. The club meets online using Zoom. Click here to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link. […]

Free

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Tour

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Guided Tour of Connecticut’s Bookshelf Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition, Connecticut’s Bookshelf. Connecticut is the birthplace of comic books, copyright law, Noah Webster, and the recipe for pumpkin pie. It printed the first fugitive slave narrative, sold millions of dollars of books by subscription, and inspired children’s sections in libraries […]

Free

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Tour

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition, Connecticut’s Bookshelf. Connecticut is the birthplace of comic books, copyright law, Noah Webster, and the recipe for pumpkin pie. It printed the first fugitive slave narrative, sold millions of dollars of books by subscription, and inspired children’s sections in libraries nationwide. From the 1700s to […]

Free
Event Series Ludlow Summer Concert Series

Ludlow Summer Concert Series

Join the Ludlow Cultural Council at its annual summer concert series. Bring your blanket and chairs to the town gazebo and enjoy free concerts by some of our favorite local bands. SCHEDULE: ·       June 23, 2024: Union Jack ·       June 30, 2024: Lisa Martin Band ·       July 7, 2024: Lobsterz from Mars ·       July 14, […]

Free

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Family Story Time

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors, illustrators, and storytellers. This program is […]

Free
Event Series Ludlow Summer Concert Series

Ludlow Summer Concert Series

Join the Ludlow Cultural Council at its annual summer concert series. Bring your blanket and chairs to the town gazebo and enjoy free concerts by some of our favorite local bands. SCHEDULE: ·       June 23, 2024: Union Jack ·       June 30, 2024: Lisa Martin Band ·       July 7, 2024: Lobsterz from Mars ·       July 14, […]

Free
Event Series Ludlow Summer Concert Series

Ludlow Summer Concert Series

Join the Ludlow Cultural Council at its annual summer concert series. Bring your blanket and chairs to the town gazebo and enjoy free concerts by some of our favorite local bands. SCHEDULE: ·       June 23, 2024: Union Jack ·       June 30, 2024: Lisa Martin Band ·       July 7, 2024: Lobsterz from Mars ·       July 14, […]

Free

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Tour

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition, Connecticut’s Bookshelf. Connecticut is the birthplace of comic books, copyright law, Noah Webster, and the recipe for pumpkin pie. It printed the first fugitive slave narrative, sold millions of dollars of books by subscription, and inspired children’s sections in libraries nationwide. From the 1700s to […]

Free

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Family Story Time

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors, illustrators, and storytellers. This program is […]

Free

Hilltown Arts Alliance Open Studio Tour

Explore fall in the gorgeous rural Hilltowns of Western Mass and meet artists where they live and work. Twelve studios to visit with 25 local artists of national renown. Enjoy art demonstrations, performances and local food and drink. It’s a perfect leafy drive just 30 minutes from the Pioneer Valley or the Berkshires. Maps available […]

Free

Eastern States Exposition, Equine Affaire

Eastern States Exposition 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA

Great Horses and Great People. So Much to Do . . . and Four Days to Do It In! Equine Affaire is all about opportunities! Learn from and mingle with many of the foremost trainers, coaches, competitors, judges, and experts in the horse industry. Take a break from online shopping to see, touch, try on, […]