Other Events

Several exciting events not affiliated with the MetroHartford Alliance are taking place in the Hartford Region!  Find out what’s happening and discover the cultural and entertainment riches of the area.

  1. Relaxed Performance: Dan Zanes + Claudia Eliaza

    Saturday, October 19
    The Bushnell
    166 Capitol Ave, Hartford
    11:00am

    Relaxed performances are designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families and friends with children or adults who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other sensitivity issues. Newlyweds Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist Claudia Eliaza perform Dan’s greatest hits as well as folk and blues classics from their popular new songbook entitled Dan Zanes’ House Party! A Family Roots Music Treasury. More information.

  2. Empty Bowls

    foodshare logoSaturday, October 19
    Manchester Community College
    60 Bidwell St, Manchester
                                                11:00am-2:00pm

    Join Foodshare for a simple meal of soup and bread donated by area restaurants at Manchester Community College. Tickets for Empty Bowls include unlimited soup, bread, and choice of a handcrafted bowl by a local potter. More information.

  3. Hartford Athletic vs Tampa Bay Rowdies

    OE Hartford AthleticSaturday, October 19
    Dillon Stadium
    250 Huyshope Ave, Hartford
    7:00pm

    Hartford Athletic takes on Tampa Bay Rowdies. More information.

  4. Frog Hollow Farmers Market

    Monday, October 21
    KNOX Greenhouse
    75 Laurel St, Hartford
    3:00-6:00pm

    KNOX's Frog Hollow Farmers Market will sell vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruits, and more grown by KNOX’s Farmers in the Incubator Farm Program. More information.

  5. Spooky Popcorn

    spooky popcornTuesday, October 22
    Constitution Plaza, Hartford
    6:30pm

    Enjoy free spooky movies shown on the big screen outside on Constitutions Plaza! BYO chairs, blankets, and friends! More information.

  6. Spooky Popcorn

    spooky popcornWednesday, October 23
    Constitution Plaza, Hartford
    6:30pm

    Enjoy free spooky movies shown on the big screen outside on Constitutions Plaza! BYO chairs, blankets, and friends! More information.

  7. Hands On Hartford’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

    hands on hartford logoThursday, October 24
    Hartford Marriott Downtown
    200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford
    5:30-9:00pm

    Hands On Hartford’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is a unique opportunity to honor our legacy of changing lives in Hartford, to celebrate this important milestone, and to bring together friends, partners, donors and volunteers to support our commitment to the future of the Hartford community. More information.

  8. Spooky Popcorn

    spooky popcornThursday, October 24
    Constitution Plaza, Hartford
    6:30pm

    Enjoy free spooky movies shown on the big screen outside on Constitutions Plaza! BYO chairs, blankets, and friends! More information.

  9. Glenn Miller Orchestra

    Thursday, October 24
    The Bushnell
    166 Capitol Ave, Hartford
    7:30pm

    The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like "In the Mood", "Moonlight Serenade", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "Pennsylvania 6-5000", "String of Pearls" and "Tuxedo Junction" back to the stage. More information.

  10. Frog Hollow Farmers Market

    Friday, October 25
    KNOX Greenhouse
    75 Laurel St, Hartford
    3:00-6:00pm

    KNOX's Frog Hollow Farmers Market will sell vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruits, and more grown by KNOX’s Farmers in the Incubator Farm Program. More information.

  11. Spooky Popcorn

    spooky popcornFriday, October 25
    Constitution Plaza, Hartford
    6:30pm

    Enjoy free spooky movies shown on the big screen outside on Constitutions Plaza! BYO chairs, blankets, and friends! More information.

  12. Wolf Pack vs Laval Rocket

    Friday, October 25
    XL Center
    1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford
    7:15pm

    The Hartford Wolf Pack takes on the Laval Rocket. More information.

  13. Jesse Cook

    Friday, October 25
    The Bushnell
    166 Capitol Ave, Hartford
    7:30pm

    Jesse Cook, Juno winning master guitarist, known for his intoxicating fusion of world music comes to The Bushnell. More information.

  14. 2019 Denise L. Nappier Money Conference for Women

    Saturday, October 26
    Hartford Marriott Downtown
    200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford
    8:00am -1:00pm

    The Money Conference for Women is a free conference is brought to you by YWCA Hartford Region in partnership with the Connecticut State Treasurer's office. The conference is designed to address the special challenges women face in their work and personal lives and focuses on money management, investment strategies and retirement planning for women of all ages, economic backgrounds and levels of financial knowledge. More information.

  15. Colt Park Fitness Free Outdoor Workout

    getin getfit logoSaturday, October 26
    Colt Park, Hartford
    1:00-2:30pm

    Getin Getfit, a holistic fitness facility that provides one-on-one personal training and group fitness programs for adult and youth participants, is hosting a free outdoor workout in Colt Park! The workout will be lead by CEO, Trevon Cheatem, and is designed for all levels of participation, both adult and children. Park and meet at Thomas Hooker Brewery at Colt at 12:45. More information.

  16. Wolf Pack vs Bridgeport Sound Tigers

    Saturday, October 26

    XL Center
    1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford
    7:00pm

    The Hartford Wolf Pack takes on the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. More information.

  17. Best Buddies Friendship Walk

    OE best buddies logoSunday, October 27
    Quinnipiac University
    370 Bassett Road, North Haven
    10:00am


    The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is raising awareness and funds to support inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). More information.

  18. Frog Hollow Farmers Market

    Monday, October 28
    KNOX Greenhouse
    75 Laurel St, Hartford
    3:00-6:00pm

    KNOX's Frog Hollow Farmers Market will sell vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruits, and more grown by KNOX’s Farmers in the Incubator Farm Program. More information.

  19. In the Mix: a OneTable Nosh:pitality Experience

    One table logoFriday, November 1
    Hartford, CT
    6:30-9:30pm

    Get ready, Hartford: OneTable is launching in the area and hosting a mixology Nosh:pitality event to celebrate! OneTable empowers people who don’t yet have a consistent Shabbat dinner practice to build one that feels authentic, sustainable, and valuable. OneTable is a national nonprofit funded to support people (21-39ish) looking to find and share this powerful experience. Please join them on Friday November 1st for some noshing, mixing & mingling with your fellow OneTable hosts & guests alike. Learn about all things OneTable, how to host your first dinner, chat about the importance of hosting within Judaism, and some mixology skills to make your OneTable dinners fun and creative in the coming winter months. More information.

  20. 24th Annual Wallace Stevens Birthday Bash

    Saturday, November 2
    Hartford Public Library
    500 Main Street, Hartford
    2:00-4:00pm

    The Wallace Stevens Birthday Bash is one of the most anticipated annual events of the year! Hosted by Hartford Public Library and the Friends and Enemies of Wallace Stevens, the event celebrates the life and work of Hartford’s Pulitzer Prize winning poet. More information.