Music:
Enjoy Beatlemania – a Beatles Tribute on the Sun Patio tonight at 6:30. This is a free show. Saturday at 8pm it’s Boyz II Men in Mohegan Sun Arena at 8pm. Tickets are $65-$1380! www.mohegansun.com
Friday at 8pm it's The Best of the Eagles at the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford. Tickets are $20-$95. www.livenation.com
Fairs:
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is every Saturday and Sunday through October 25th at the Lebanon Fair Grounds, 122 Mack Rd. See Knights in armor Joust live! Enjoy live entertainment on twelve stages, plus food, pubs, games, and over 200 vendors. Each weekend is a different theme. This weekend the theme is Shirefolk! www.ctfaire.com
The Eastern States Exposition (The Big E): 1305 Memorial Ave. in West Springfield is ON now through October 4th Sunday to Thursday 8am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 8am to 11pm. Admission $20 at the gate, ages 6 to 12 $12 at the gate, Opening day $12. Child 17-day pass is $35. Adult 17-day pass is $70. Midway Magic pass is $35. Concert tickets range and include fair admission. www.thebige.com
Four Town Fair: 56 Egypt Road in Somers. Highlights are car show, frog jumping contest, pie and corn eating contests. Friday 4 to 11pm, Saturday 8am to 11pm., Sunday 8am to 6pm. Admission on Friday is $10 adults and children, $5 seniors. Admission on Saturday and Sunday is $10 adults, children and seniors. www.4townfair.com
Berlin Lions Agricultural Fair: 430 Beckley Road in East Berlin. Highlights are Berlin’s Got Talent, short-track racing. Friday 11am to 10pm, Saturday 9am to 10pm, Sunday 9am to 7pm. Admission is $15, $10 seniors, free for military and 11 and younger. www.ctberlinfair.com
Guilford Fair: Stone House Lane and Lovers Lane. Highlights are concerts, circus. Friday 4 to 11pm, Saturday 9am to 11pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm. Admission $10, $8 seniors and military, 11 and younger free. www.guilfordfair.org
Events:
I‑Park’s annual Illuminations Benefit is Saturday 5:30–9pm, marking a milestone year: the organization’s 25th anniversary, celebrated through the shimmering theme “An Evening of Silver.” This once‑a‑year event culminates in a special residency session featuring eight Connecticut‑based artists, each selected for a fully funded residency at I‑Park. Guests are invited to arrive in silver‑inspired attire, meet the artists in their studios, and be among the first to experience the new site‑responsive works illuminated along I‑Park’s trails. The evening also features an experiential silent auction and Mediterranean cuisine from Moodus‑based Thena Pita Bar. Wine is generously provided by Sunset Hill Vineyard. $75 per person. VIP table for eight with bottle service is $1,000. I-Park, 428 Hopyard Road, East Haddam. For more info and to reserve tickets, call 860-873-2468 or visit www.i-park.org
2026 Community Access Fair is Saturday 10am to 2pm at the Artists Collective in Hartford. Meet providers, get information, find support, connect with State Agencies. Family friendly too! www.ct.gov/chro
The Southington Drive-In season concludes with Migration Saturday! Gates open at 6pm. Movie begins 30 minutes after dark. $20 per car load. Walk ins $5 (chairs welcome!) CASH ONLY! Listen to the film on 89.9FM
The CT Sun battle the Minnesota Lynx Sunday 1pm at Mohegan Sun Arena. It’s one of your last chances to see the Sun and WNBA in Connecticut before they move to Houston! www.mohegansun.com
On the windswept coast of England an unlikely bond forms between a reclusive artist and a resilient young woman, when they rescue a wounded snow goose. The Snow Goose is a new Musical based on a novel and set during World War II. It runs now through October 18th at Good Speed Opera House. Tickets at www.goodspeed.org or 860-873-8668.
The Corn Maze is open daily. The Twilight Hard Cider Maze is also tonight at 5pm at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield! www.lymanorchards.com
Phantom Fallfest begins at Lake Compounce Saturday and continues weekends through November 1st in Bristol and celebrates its historic 180th year. Lots of scares including haunted attractions! www.lakecompounce.com
The Town of Cromwell Farmers Market takes place Friday evenings from 4–7pm at Riverport Park, now through September 4. The beautiful Riverport Park is conveniently located on the Connecticut River at the junction of Route 9. In addition to farm-fresh vegetables, locally sourced products, and artisans, there are food trucks, vendors and live music. Look for special events and guest appearances throughout the summer. For more information, please contact the Cromwell Recreation Department at recreation@cromwellct.gov or call 860-632-3467.
The Wallingford Garden Market runs every Saturday from 10am to 1pm at Doolittle Park, 78 South Main St. Wallingford. 3 Farmers - About 35 Vendors! Be sure to stop by for your produce, drinks, crafts and so much more!
It’s the return of the Newington Kiwanis Big K Flea Market in Market Square in Newington Sunday starting at 8am. It runs every Sunday till October 25th and features local vendors, crafters, food trucks and more!
Get ready to zip, climb and fly through the trees at The Adventure Park at Storrs, 2007 Storrs Road. Tickets are $47. Open Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. www.myadventurepark.com
Take a ride on the Bushnell Park Carousel open for the season Fridays 1–8PM, Saturdays & Sundays Noon to 5PM.
Miniature Golf and Ice Cream Parlor is open for their 35th season at 1048 Farmington Ave, Route 4! Family fun with a beautifully maintained course and the best ice cream around! Monday through Thursday 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 9:30pm and Sunday 10am to 9pm. www.farmingtonminiaturegolf.com or 860-677-0118.The Big E, Fall Fairs, Music and Theater!
The Big E, Fall Fairs, Music and Theater!
