Things to do in Hartford

NOV8SunSunday, November 816 events · Free

1. All day

   Free First Weekend

   Connecticut Museum of Culture and HistoryFreeFamily

   Arts & Culture

2. 9 a.m.11 a.m.

   U. S. Army Field Concert Band & Soldiers' Chorus Free Concert

   Symphony Hall - MGM SpringfieldFree

   Music

3. 9 a.m.3 p.m.

   Weihnachtsfest Christmas Bazaar

   Meriden Turner HalleFree

   Festivals & Holidays

4. 10 a.m.1 p.m.

   Coventry Farmers Market

   Nathan Hale Homestead MuseumFreeFamily

   Markets & Shopping

5. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

   Meditation Sundays at the West End

   Hartford Karma Thegsum CholingFree

   Health & Wellness

6. 11 a.m.4 p.m.

   Exhibition: Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem - Notations in Blue

   Mattatuck MuseumFree

   Arts & Culture

7. 11 a.m.4 p.m.

   Franne Davids and the World She Painted

   Mattatuck MuseumFree

   Arts & Culture

8. 12 p.m.5 p.m.

   Catchin' Fish & Chips - Crispy Coastal Classics

   Great Awakening BreweryFree

   Food & Drink

9. 12 p.m.3 p.m.

   Lo' Maximo Brunch | CT's #1 Brunch Party

   M.I.A Restaurant LoungeFree

   Food & Drink

10. 2 p.m.4 p.m.

    Art Show Opening Reception

    275 Broad St WindsorFree

    Arts & Culture

11. 2 p.m.5 p.m.

    Elevate: A Book Launch Event — Brains and Brawn by Shelby C. Davis

    Natures Ombrè LLCFree

    Arts & Culture

12. 2 p.m.3 p.m.

    Exhibition Tour with Artist, Ellen Carey

    William Benton Museum of ArtFree

    Arts & Culture

13. 2 p.m.4 p.m.

    Stars Above Westfield

    Westfield Woman's ClubFree

14. 3 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    Bristol Brass & Wind Ensemble Veterans Day Concert and Toys for Tots toy drive kick off. Sunday, November 8, 2026 3pm.

    Bristol Eastern High SchoolFreeFamily

    Music

15. 4:30 p.m.

    The Infinity Saxophone Quartet

    The Wood Memorial Library & MuseumFreeFamily

    Music

16. 5 p.m.8 p.m.

    Dick Drake & Friends at Joanna’s | November 8, 2026

    Joanna’s Main HallFreeFamily

    Music