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September 16, 2026

Wednesday5:30 p.m.Hampton

Xiaohong Song Artist Reception

Fletcher Memorial Library, 257 Main Street

Reception for the library's September–October display of Song's paintings and drawings.

Cost, registration, age guidance, and end time not stated.

Wednesday1:00–5:00 p.m.Brooklyn

Brooklyn Historical Society Museum Open Hours

Brooklyn Historical Society Museum, 25 Canterbury Road

The museum is open to visitors; admission is free and all are welcome.

Free admission.

Arts & cultureFamily
Wednesday1:30 p.m.Danielson

Killingly Senior Movies: “Arthur the King”

Killingly Community Center, Broad Street

Killingly Parks and Recreation afternoon movie screening.

Cost and registration not stated.

FamilyArts & culture

September 17, 2026

ThursdayLunch 11:30 a.m.; Painting with Pat 1:00 p.m.Putnam

Putnam Senior Lunch and Painting with Pat

Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street

Putnam Recreation Department and Commission on Aging lunch followed by a painting session.

Reserve lunch or ask questions at 860-963-6800 ext. 350; cost not stated.

Outdoors & sportsArts & culture
Thursday6:00 p.m.Putnam

Free Concert: The Lesters

Rotary Park

Putnam Baptist Church presents an outdoor concert featuring The Lesters.

Free; end time and seating not stated.

Arts & cultureFamily

September 18, 2026

Friday5:00–7:00 p.m.Pomfret

Jean-Paul Jacquet “MIXED BAG” Reception

Pomfret Public Library, 449 Pomfret Street

Meet the Pomfret artist and view his fall exhibit.

Cost and age guidance not stated.

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Friday7:30 p.m.Putnam

Movie Night: Jurassic Park

Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street

Screening of the 1993 science-fiction adventure film; the official venue listing supplies the current 2026 context.

$8 at the door; no online presales; age guidance not stated.

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September 19, 2026

Saturday7:00–9:00 p.m.Pomfret

Andrew McKnight

Vanilla Bean Café, 450 Deerfield Road

Folk/Americana concert with the singer-songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller.

$20; age guidance not stated.

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Saturday7:30 p.m.Putnam

Scott Higgins Comedy All Stars

Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street

Stand-up program with Andrew Kennedy, Philip Anthony, Stephanie White, and Lucas Estrella.

$32; suggested audience 18+.

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Saturday5:00–9:00 p.m.Putnam

Chrome N' Steel Veteran Riders Roast Beef Dinner

Putnam Elks, 64 Edmond Street

Roast beef dinner with music and raffles hosted by the veteran riders group.

$20 per person, including food, music, and raffles; tickets from any Chrome N' Steel member.

Food & farmArts & culture

September 19–30, 2026

SaturdayLibrary hours; runs through September 30Danielson

The American Revolution Experience (traveling exhibit)

Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road

A traveling exhibit on the American Revolution, on display at the Killingly Public Library.

Cost not stated. Check library hours before visiting.

Learning & workshopsArts & cultureKillingly Public Library

September 25, 2026

FridayDoors 5:30 p.m.; dinner about 6:00 p.m.Brooklyn

Harvest & Harmony Farm Dinner

Little Dipper Farm, 499 Wolf Den Road

Multi-course dinner with the Evan Gianfreddo Jazz group.

$125; ticket purchase required; age guidance not stated.

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September 26, 2026

SaturdayDoors 12:00 p.m.Putnam

Bravofest

Charlee Bravo's, 9 Grove Street

Multi-genre music benefit for Homes For Our Troops; food included. The beneficiary's registration page says noon, which controls over a 1:00 p.m. publicity release.

$15 advance / $20 door; free for veterans, active military, and first responders; 21+ with ID.

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Saturday7:00–9:00 p.m.Pomfret

Poets at Large

Vanilla Bean Café, 450 Deerfield Road

Poetry and poet-musician program with an open-mic opportunity.

Suggested $10 donation; ages 16+.

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September 27, 2026

Sunday12:00 p.m.; end time not statedPutnam

Makers Market: Montana Nights — last call for vendors

Montana Nights, 50 Providence Pike

Makers market at Montana Nights. Last call for vendors: a 10x10 space is $45 for this event only, and vendors get a vendor spotlight in the paid event advertisement.

Vendor payment must be made by 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 18 to be added to the roster. Vendors can sign up on the vendor spotlight page at /vendors.

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September 30, 2026

Wednesday5:30–6:30 p.m.Danielson

The Beatles

Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road

Multimedia talk using visuals and recordings.

All ages; cost and registration not stated.

Learning & workshopsArts & cultureView source

October 2, 2026

Friday6:00–9:00 p.m.Pomfret

Redcoats, Rebels, and Rev'rie Tavern Night

Vanilla Bean Café, 450 Deerfield Road

Revolutionary Pomfret kickoff with a tavern menu and sea shanties and tavern songs by Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle.

$10; age guidance not stated.

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Friday7:30 p.m.; doors 6:30, seating 7:00Woodstock

Magic of Motown

Loos Center for the Arts, 150 Route 169

Two-set Motown revue with an intermission.

$49–$69; ages 4+.

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Friday6–9 p.m.Woodstock

40 Years of Service Free Concert — The Great Garage Band

NEPS, 312 Route 169, South Woodstock

Free outdoor concert marking NEPS' 40th year, with The Great Garage Band.

Free. Bring chairs and a picnic dinner.

October 3–4, 2026

Saturday–Sunday9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. each dayPomfret

Revolutionary Pomfret

Pomfret Recreation Park, 576 Hampton Road

Reenactment and living history with maneuvers, colonial crafts, music, children's games, and local-history programming.

Admission, registration, and numeric age guidance not stated; family-oriented.

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October 3, 2026

Saturday10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Brooklyn

Putnam Elms Guided Tours for Pomfret 250

191 Church Street

Guided tours of the historic Daniel Putnam home.

Free; no registration; age guidance not stated.

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October 4, 2026

SundayTime not statedCanterbury

100th Anniversary Celebration of the Canterbury Finn Hall

Canterbury Finn Hall

Centennial celebration for the Finn Hall.

Cost not stated. Only 50 tickets available.

October 7, 2026

Wednesday1 p.m.Danielson

Afternoon Movie: 9 to 5

Killingly Community Center, 185 Broad Street

Afternoon movie screening at the community center. Running time 1 hour 50 minutes.

Cost and registration not stated.

October 10, 2026

Saturday9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; ceremonies 10:00 a.m.Brooklyn

Scotland Highland Festival and Games

Brooklyn Fairgrounds, 15 Fairgrounds Road

Highland athletics, piping, dance, music, heritage activities, food, vendors, and storytelling.

$25; $20 veterans/students/seniors; $5 ages 5–12; under 5 free; organizer currently says bring $5 cash for parking.

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Saturday1:30–4:30 p.m.; finale 7:30 p.m.Woodstock

Layālaya Global Arts Festival

Loos Center, 150 Route 169

Global arts program with artists from six countries and Woodstock Academy student ensembles; October 7–9 activities have not been announced and are omitted.

Afternoon $10; evening $30/$45; afternoon add-on $5; ticket required; general guidance 4+.

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October 11, 2026

Sunday2:00 p.m.Brooklyn

Ghost Stories to Scare the Dickens Out of You

Putnam Elms, 191 Church Street

Charles Dickens ghost-story portrayal. A separate 1:00 p.m. Preservation Connecticut member tour requires registration.

Free public performance; no registration; children welcome.

FamilyArts & cultureView source

October 14, 2026

Wednesday1 p.m.Danielson

Afternoon Movie: The Life List

Killingly Community Center, 185 Broad Street

Afternoon movie screening at the community center. Running time 2 hours 5 minutes.

Cost and registration not stated.

October 16, 2026

FridayTime as listed by the libraryPomfret

Autumn Poetry Workshop

Pomfret Public Library, 449 Pomfret Street

A guided poetry writing workshop for adults.

Cost not stated. Registration may be required — call the library.

Learning & workshopsArts & culturePomfret Public Library

October 17, 2026

Saturday10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Brooklyn

Little Dipper Farm Harvest Festival

499 Wolf Den Road

Farm festival with the John Spignesi Band.

Cost, registration, and age guidance not published.

FamilyFood & farmArts & cultureView source

October 17–18, 2026

Saturday–Sunday10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. both daysWoodstock

Roseland Cottage Fine Arts & Crafts Festival

556 Route 169

Juried show with 180 artisans, live music, food vendors, and first-floor cottage tours; rain or shine.

Historic New England members free; nonmembers $5; children under 12 free; outdoor uneven terrain.

Arts & cultureFamilyView source

October 21, 2026

Wednesday1 p.m.Danielson

Afternoon Movie: Sarah's Oil

Killingly Community Center, 185 Broad Street

Afternoon movie screening at the community center. Running time 1 hour 44 minutes.

Cost and registration not stated.

October 24, 2026

Saturday7:30 p.m.Woodstock

Double Vision — The Foreigner Experience

Loos Center for the Arts

Foreigner tribute concert at the Loos Center.

Tickets on sale soon; prices not stated.

Saturday4:30 p.m.Danielson

Quilts of Valor Fundraiser

Danielson Elks Lodge #1706, 13 Center Street

Quilts of Valor ceremony with cocktail hour, prime rib dinner and karaoke honoring veterans.

$30 per ticket.

October 28, 2026

Wednesday1 p.m.Danielson

Afternoon Movie: The Curse of Bridge Hollow

Killingly Community Center, 185 Broad Street

Afternoon movie screening at the community center. Running time 1 hour 31 minutes.

Cost and registration not stated.

October 30 and 31 and November 1, 2026

FridayOctober 30 and 31 at 7 p.m.; November 1 at midnightPutnam

Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show

The Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street

The Rocky Horror Show at the Bradley Playhouse, including a midnight Halloween-night performance.

Ticket prices not stated in the listing.

November 7, 2026

Saturday7:30 p.m.Woodstock

A Tribute to Taylor, Simon and King: 3 American Troubadours

Hosted by the Loos Center for the Arts

Tribute concert starring James Gedeon, Lisa Sherman and Alice Leon.

Tickets on sale soon; prices not stated.

Saturday6 p.m.North Grosvenordale

Dueling Pianos featuring Savage Pianos

The Raceway Restaurant and Banquet Hall, Thompson

Dueling pianos night benefiting Day Kimball Health At Home.

Ticket prices not stated.

November 14, 2026

Saturday7:30 p.m.Woodstock

Bruce in the USA

Loos Center for the Arts

Bruce Springsteen tribute concert at the Loos Center.

Tickets on sale soon; prices not stated.

January 29 – February 7, 2027

FridayShow times not statedPutnam

Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors

The Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street

Bradley Playhouse 2027 season opener.

Tickets never cost more than $37.

April 23 – May 9, 2027

FridayShow times not statedPutnam

Anastasia the Musical

The Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street

Bradley Playhouse production of Anastasia the Musical.

Tickets never cost more than $37.

June 3–6, 2027

ThursdayShow times not statedPutnam

R&J: Romeo and Juliet

The Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street

Bradley Playhouse production of Romeo and Juliet.

Tickets never cost more than $37.

July 23 – August 7, 2027

FridayShow times not statedPutnam

Come From Away

The Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street

Bradley Playhouse audience-choice production of Come From Away.

Tickets never cost more than $37.

October 9–25, 2027

SaturdayShow times not statedPutnam

Arsenic and Old Lace

The Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street

Bradley Playhouse audience-choice production of Arsenic and Old Lace.

Tickets never cost more than $37.

December 3–19, 2027

FridayShow times not statedPutnam

Scrooge & Marley: A Christmas Carol

The Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street

Bradley Playhouse holiday production adapted from Dickens.

Tickets never cost more than $37.

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