Events
Events Calendar - 2026
Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music, festivals, comedy, outdoor fun, boat cruises, excursions for families and kids, food, wine and beer tastings.
Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. Also be sure to read our list of Great Things To Do in New England. Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.
For events specifically related to the anniversary of the American Revolution, please visit our MA250 Events Calendar.
Featured Events
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Griswold Art Tour
The Griswold Inn is home to one of the finest private marine art collections in the country, with museum-quality paintings and artifacts displayed throughout the historic property. Originally built over generations by the Ladd/Lovell Family, the collection continues to grow under the stewardship of the Paul Family, who have cared for the Inn for more than 30 years.
Due to growing guest interest in the stories behind the artwork, The Griswold Inn introduced guided art tours led by co-owner and innkeeper Geoffrey Paul, whose passion and deep knowledge bring the collection vividly to life. Held seasonally and open to the public, these tours combine history, storytelling, and art in a uniquely engaging experience that has earned rave reviews from visitors and local historic groups alike.
Guests frequently praise the tours as informative, entertaining, and filled with fascinating historical insights — with many returning more than once. Additional public tours are planned for the fall, while private group tours paired with brunch, lunch, or dinner experiences are also available.
Charity Events
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Connecticut/Westchester's Quest for a Cure Gala
Join the Connecticut/Westchester Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation for its annual Quest for a Cure Gala, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. This inspiring evening features cocktails, dinner, live entertainment, silent and live auctions, awards, and meaningful fundraising in support of groundbreaking research, education, patient care, and the search for a cure.
Chaired by Julie Brandes and Nancy Pundyk, with Tommy Hess serving as Honorary Chair, the gala brings together more than 350 donors, sponsors, community partners, and volunteers from across Westchester, Fairfield County, and beyond. The evening will also honor four remarkable individuals—Jesse Edelman, Josh Levine, Patti Masarek, and Dr. David Schwartzberg—for their outstanding dedication and contributions to the Foundation's mission.
As the chapter's largest annual fundraising event, the Quest for a Cure Gala is a memorable celebration of hope, generosity, and community, helping advance the mission to find cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis while improving the lives of those affected by these conditions.
Museums
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New Haven Museum: "It's Pronounced Ah-beetz" Exhibition Opening
The New Haven Museum (NHM) will open a new free-admission exhibit titled “Pronounced Ah-Beetz”, exploring the history, culture, and legacy of New Haven-style apizza.
The exhibit traces pizza’s origins from Italy’s working-class food to its rise in New Haven, highlighting the city’s “Big 3” iconic pizzerias — Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana, Sally’s Apizza, and Modern Apizza — and how they became national favorites. It will also showcase other local pizzerias such as Ernie’s, Zuppardi’s, BAR, Zeneli’s, Olde World, and the Big Green Pizza Truck, portraying the deep ties between family, food, and community.
Co-curated by Jason Bischoff-Wurstle (NHM), and Gorman Bechard, Dean Falcone, and Colin M. Caplan — the team behind the documentary “Pizza, A Love Story” — the exhibit features:
- Artifacts, oral histories, and memorabilia from local collections.
- Video footage from the documentary.
- Replicas of the “Big 3” pizzerias, complete with a realistic brick oven.
- Short histories of Foxon Park Soda and locally served beers
The idea originated in 2009 during the making of the documentary, with Caplan recognized as the main historian of New Haven pizza. Recently, following a trip to Washington, D.C., where Representative Rosa DeLauro declared New Haven the “Pizza Capital of the U.S.”, the curators expanded the project with new materials.
The exhibit’s title, “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” reflects the authentic New Haven pronunciation of apizza (from Italian la pizza). It will be on display through October 2027.
Outdoor Activities
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Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with Audubon
Audubon offers small-group Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with naturalist Laura Carberry. Each week a new birding destination will be chosen. Advance registration is required. Location will be sent to registered participants in advance.
Locations Across Rhode Island. Locations determined weekly.
Science & Nature
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Bristol Biweekly Bird Walks
Explore the beauty of birdwatching on Audubon's biweekly bird walks in Bristol. Join an Audubon naturalist for a guided morning walk through the Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge, where you'll search for resident birds and seasonal migrants while learning tips for identifying local species. Whether you're new to birding or an experienced enthusiast, this relaxed outdoor experience offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the sights and sounds of Rhode Island's diverse birdlife. Bring your binoculars and discover something new on every walk. Offered every other Friday from 9:00–11:00 a.m. for participants ages 14 and up.
Sports
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21st Annual Kelly Brush Ride
The 21st Annual Kelly Brush Ride, powered by Union Mutual, is back! This incredible fundraising event brings our community together to help make active lives possible for people with spinal cord injuries and to improve safety for ski racers on course. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just getting started, the Kelly Brush Ride is a fun day you won’t want to miss!
Join us by riding from Middlebury on one of our scenic supported road routes or our 30-mile gravel route. Can’t make it? Ride from Anywhere with our remote option! Choose your own route and join us anytime until October 24.
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