NHRL (National Havoc Robot League) 2024: Round 4 @ Norwalk

House of Havoc 165 Water Street, Norwalk

Hundreds of robots from around the world duking it out with highly dangerous weapons to win a Golden Dumpster trophy, thousands of dollars in cash prizes and book a place at NHRL’s $1M World Championship finale. Non-stop up-close action, food trucks, breweries, cocktails and surprises at each event. You can even drive and fight with […]

$9 – $24

Greenwich Earth Day Cleanup: Mianus River

Get involved and give back to your local community on Earth Day! Link up with Trout Unlimited and friends to clean up the Mianus River in Greenwich along River Road. We'll get things started at 10 am - look for the big blue TU tent! There should be plenty of parking on the pull offs […]

Wilton Earth Day Cleanup: Schenck’s Island Park

Schenck's Island Park 202 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton

Get involved and give back to your community on Earth Day! Link up with Trout Unlimited and friends to clean up the Norwalk River at Schenck's Island Park. Volunteers will split up into teams to scout for garbage along the banks, and cut back vines and invasive plants. We'll have all the stuff you need […]

Norwalk Earth Day Cleanup: Silvermine River

Join Trout Unlimited and friends for a cleanup of the Silvermine River in Norwalk at the Silvermine Elementary School. We'll provide all the stuff you need like waters, snacks, gloves and trash bags. Bring a reusable water bottle! For more information

BubbleMania! at The Legacy Theater

Legacy Theatre 128 Thimble Islands Road, Branford

Saturday, April 20 at 10am & 12pm This unique program combines high-energy entertainment and artistic achievement, visual comedy, quick wit, and the untamed, often unbelievable qualities of beautiful spherical liquids. […]

$25

Lyme Art Association’s Art Supply Expo

Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

On Saturday, April 20, visitors to the Lyme Art Association will discover art products, see art demonstrations, learn new techniques, and enjoy special deals, free samples and discounts at the Art Supply Expo, a free event. The Art Supply Expo is a great way to stock up for oneself or someone else on favorite brands […]

Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Sea: Mystic

Mystic Seaport 75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic

April 20, 2024, through April 19, 2026 Stillman Building Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Sea is a new major exhibition centering maritime histories in Indigenous, African, and African-descended worldviews and experiences. Unraveling the threads of existing maritime narratives for the history of the Dawnland (New England), Indigenous dispossession, and racialized slavery, this exhibition is rooted in […]

Free – $31

Earth Day Expo at The Groton Public Library

Groton Public Library 52 Newtown Road, Groton

Invest in our planet. Join community organizations as we celebrate Earth Day and raise awareness of climate change, and give the community resources it needs to live more sustainably. This community event features a variety of vendors and organizations who support sustainable living as well as speakers throughout the day. Speakers: Stephanie Draus Mauro Diaz-Hernandez Jason […]

Groton Earth Day Expo: Sustainable Seafood Snacks at Groton Public Library

Groton Public Library 52 Newtown Road, Groton

The shipwright’s Daughter is teaming up with Eating with the ecosystem, Greencrab.org, Stonington Kelp Company and the Sugar Kelp Cooperative for the Second annual Groton Earth Day Expo! throughout the day, James Beard Finalist, Chef David Standridge will BE Serving up sustainable seafood poke bowls, kelp popcorn and offering cooking demos demonstrating simple techniques for […]

Old Saybrook Rotary: Shredding Day

Old Saybrook High School 1111 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook

SHRED SATURDAY RAIN OR SHINE at the Old Saybrook High School $10 donation For more information

GARDEN OF LITERACY at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

Harriet Beecher Stowe Center 77 Forest Street, Hartford

The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center joyfully invites families and friends to our Spring Celebration Community Day on Saturday, April 20th, GARDEN OF LITERACY! 🌸📚 This delightful family fun event promises a day filled with outdoor activities, literary workshops, and a special children’s reading circle. Our new specialty tour, Inheriting Freedom, will also be unveiled during […]

Free – $35

2024 GALA Honoring Eric Diefenbach and Loie Hollowell at The Aldrich Museum

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 258 Main Street, Ridgefield

This year, we are thrilled to be honoring two extraordinary individuals - Trustee and Chair Emeritus Eric Diefenbach and artist Loie Hollowell. Their outstanding achievements and profound impact perfectly encapsulate the spirit of excellence that has defined The Aldrich for sixty remarkable years. Join us in honoring Eric and Loie at The Aldrich's 60th Anniversary […]

$600