Next top Must-Attend Events in Connecticut

From its sleepy colonial towns to its bustling cities, Connecticut is a state rich with history, events and attractions. Although the state is one of the smallest in the nation, travelers can still find plenty of environments to suit their unique tastes.

  • Southington, CT in SOUTHINGTON, CT

100,000 visitors can't be wrong at this fabulous fall festival that has been gathering recognition for over four decades. Live entertainment, arts and crafts, varied foods, and a kid's carnival all add to the experience. The six-day event always includes a Sunday parade and a fireworks extravaganza to conclude it all.

  • Bethlehem Fairgrounds 304 Main St. North Route 61 Bethlehem, CT 06751 in Bethlehem, CT

Garlic lover or not, you're sure to enjoy this annual harvest festival. Over two hundred vendors, entertainers, and innumerable samples of garlic-laden cuisine greet visitors. Don't miss the garlic food court or the cooking demonstrations. Crafts and farm fresh produce add to the reasons to attend.

  • LEBANON, CT

Boredom is not an option as you revel in continuous medieval shenanigans on eight stages. Fire eating, jousting, and armored knights recall days past. Over a hundred artisans contribute to the largest Medieval Marketplace in all of New England. Court jesters will lighten your mood and medieval musicians will capture your heart.

Main cities in Connecticut

New Haven, CT
New Haven, CT
412 events
Hartford, CT
Hartford, CT
384 events
Stamford, CT
Stamford, CT
272 events
Ridgefield, CT
Ridgefield, CT
216 events
West Hartford, CT
West Hartford, CT
209 events
Norwalk, CT
Norwalk, CT
196 events
Danbury, CT
Danbury, CT
156 events
Fairfield, CT
Fairfield, CT
141 events
Westport, CT
Westport, CT
137 events
Simsbury, CT
Simsbury, CT
135 events
Windsor, CT
Windsor, CT
135 events
Farmington, CT
Farmington, CT
132 events
Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport, CT
130 events
Greenwich, CT
Greenwich, CT
117 events
Madison, CT
Madison, CT
108 events
Wallingford, CT
Wallingford, CT
107 events
Meriden, CT
Meriden, CT
99 events
Old Lyme, CT
Old Lyme, CT
98 events
Milford, CT
Milford, CT
88 events
Hamden, CT
Hamden, CT
81 events
North Haven, CT
North Haven, CT
81 events
Avon, CT
Avon, CT
80 events
Clinton, CT
Clinton, CT
78 events
Newtown, CT
Newtown, CT
78 events


Counties in Connecticut

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FAIRFIELD
30 cities
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HARTFORD
40 cities
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LITCHFIELD
25 cities
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MIDDLESEX
20 cities
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NEW HAVEN
27 cities
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NEW LONDON
27 cities
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TOLLAND
13 cities
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WINDHAM
19 cities
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