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Power and Purpose 2026: A GPCT Energy Address
Generation Power CT will host Power and Purpose 2026: A GPCT Energy Address on October 30, 2026 at the Hartford Marriott Downtown.
Reset Announces 6th Cohort of the Floor–Plan Retail Incubator Featuring Ten Emerging Entrepreneurs
Reset is proud to introduce the ten businesses participating in the sixth cohort of the Floor–Plan Retail Incubator this fall.
Charter Oak State College School of Education offers Open House event for Online Education Degree Programs
Charter Oak State College will host a virtual Open House on Wednesday, November 11 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom for prospective students interested in online Early Childhood Education degrees and certificates.
Let Them Eat Cake! CT’s Old State House Hosts Fifth Annual Election Cake Bake Off
Connecticut’s Old State House is pleased to host its Fifth Annual Election Cake Bake Off on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Playhouse on Park’s 18th Season Opens with THE HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH
THE HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH by Mark St. Germain and adapted from the memoir of the same name by Eddie Jaku opens Playhouse on Park’s 18th season.
Honorees & Finalists Announced for 2026 ‘CRAZIES’ Awards
The Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association (CRHA) has announced the honorees and finalists for the 2026 CRAZIES Awards.
The 8th Annual Hope & Home Celebration
The 8th Annual Hope & Home Celebration will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Rochambeau Day at Connecticut’s Old State House with Governor’s Guards and First Litchfield Artillery Regiment Rescheduled for October 3rd
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, Connecticut’s Old State House will host the First Company Governor’s Foot Guard & Band, First & Second Company Governor's Horse Guard, and the First Litchfield Artillery Regiment, to commemorate Rochambeau Day on Saturday, October 3 at 10:45 a.m.
“Harvest Glow” Brings A Magical Indoor Fall Festival to Hartford
This fall, families can experience the magic of the season in an entirely new way as Harvest Fest Hartford (a GLOW production) transforms the Connecticut Convention Center into an immersive indoor celebration filled with light displays, colorful pumpkins, seasonal treats, and unique experiences for guests of all ages.
Rochambeau Day at Connecticut’s Old State House Features Ceremony with Governor’s Guards and First Litchfield Artillery Regiment
Connecticut’s Old State House will host the First Company Governor’s Foot Guard, First & Second Company Governor's Horse Guard, and the First Litchfield Artillery Regiment, to commemorate Rochambeau Day on Saturday, September 26 at 10:45 a.m.
Guitar Monsters Feat Johnny A., Jon Butcher, With Special Guest Dave Amato
Rockin’ 4 Vets presents Guitar Monsters as it makes its highly anticipated appearance at the Infinity Music Hall for an electrifying night of world-class guitar rock. 100% of Net Proceeds will go to Community Renewal Team (CRT).
Hartford Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series: New World Symphony & Beyond
See Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks Series: New World Symphony & Beyond October 2-4, 2026.
The Wadsworth celebrates Connecticut's Puerto Rican community in ¡Batey Boricua! Creamos Nuestro Espacio | We Create Our Space
This fall, The Wadsworth presents ¡Batey Boricua! Creamos Nuestro Espacio | We Create Our Space, a vibrant exhibition bringing together contemporary Puerto Rican artists with ties to Connecticut.
Leadership Greater Hartford and East Hartford Public Library Launch Free Leadership Workshop Series
Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH), in partnership with the East Hartford Public Library, is launching a free, five-part Leadership Workshop Series designed to help individuals strengthen their leadership skills, build confidence, improve communication, and increase their impact in the workplace and community.
Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford: Music in a Gothic Space
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra continues its artistic partnership with the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford at Trinity College Chapel September 26-27, 2026.
Capital Foundation Welcomes Author Jaquira Díaz for Hispanic Heritage Month
Jaquira Díaz, a Whiting Award-winning author and nationally recognized voice in contemporary memoir, will visit Hartford to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on September 30 at The Wadsworth.
UConn Launches AEGIS Program to Help Engineers Put AI to Work
Starting October 5, the University of Connecticut’s AI-Enabled Guided Intelligent Systems (AEGIS) program gives engineers practical, hands-on skills to apply artificial intelligence to the work they do every day.
Hands On Hartford Announces 2026 Annual Fundraiser: Forward Together: Rising to Meet the Moment
Hands On Hartford invites community members, business leaders, and supporters to join its 2026 Signature Annual Fundraiser, Forward Together: Rising to Meet the Moment, on October 8 at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Leadership Greater Hartford Welcomes CNN Hero Patricia Kelly for Next Leaders in Focus Event
Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) is proud to announce the next installment of its Leaders in Focus series, which features Patricia Kelly, Founder and CEO of Ebony Horsewomen, Inc., on September 15.
United Way and FOX61 Honor Robert E. Patricelli with George Bahamonde Lifetime Achievement Award
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and FOX61 announced that Robert E. Patricelli, Strategic Advisor at InTandem Capital Partners and Connecticut native, will receive the 2026 George Bahamonde Lifetime Achievement Award.