10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Connecticut!

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CT Virtual Golf, Waterbury, CT

You don’t have to keep your golf clubs locked up just because it’s rainy outside. At CT Virtual Golf, it’s always golfing weather. Go to this Waterbury spot to enjoy its outstanding… Read More

10 Best Paint Your Own Pottery Studios in Connecticut!

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The Pottery Piazza, Plainville, CT

At The Pottery Piazza, you can immerse yourself in the creative process and make a stunning piece of pottery! With over 1,500 pieces of bisque, you can choose the perfect piece to express your style… Read More

7 Best Laser Tag Centers in Connecticut!

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Laser Planet Plus, Waterbury, CT

Laser Planet Plus transports players to an spectacular experience! Step into one of the nation's largest space-themed laser tag arena and witness its kind with triple-tier levels and "sneaky sniper… Read More

10 Best Movie Theaters in Connecticut!

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Strand Theater, Seymour, CT

The Strand Theater is a local favorite for good reason. It's a unique hole-in-the-wall cinema playing old-school movies, sure to bring back memories of the good old days. Come on down and experience… Read More

The 9 Best Arcades in Connecticut!

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Shooter’s Billiards and Arcade, Southington, CT

In addition to pool tables and darts, Shooter’s has arcade games, air hockey, foosball, and pinball. Kids love birthday parties held at Shooter’s Billiards and Arcade. Shooter’s… Read More

The 7 Best Spots for Paint & Wine in Connecticut!

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Picasso Parties, West Haven, CT

This kid-friendly crafting venue takes creativity to a whole different level by offering a wide array of classes and events. In addition to adult painting nights and kids painting nights, they have… Read More

The 9 Best Live Theater Venues in Connecticut!

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Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, CT

Long Wharf Theatre is an award-winning spot that attracts Broadway, Off-Broadway, and celebrity performances. Pulitzer Prize-winning shows such as “Wit,” “The Shadow Box,” and… Read More

10 Best Karaoke Bars in Connecticut

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J.C. Hooks, Waterbury, CT

Without a doubt, J.C. Hooks is the best place to go for karaoke in the Waterbury area. Every Friday night, the karaoke scene at J.C. Hooks is lively and exciting for all, with guest DJs that make… Read More

10 Best Bowling Alleys in Connecticut!

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Lakewood Lanes, Waterbury, CT

Family-owned and operated for over 25 years, Lakewood Lanes has 42 lanes of fun and an all-new Game Zone. If you’re looking for traditional gameplay and a love of the sport, you’ve come to the… Read More

The 8 Best Escape Rooms in Connecticut!

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Team vs. Time, Berlin, CT

This escape room venue in Berlin offers four different escape room challenges, where you and your selected team will battle against time to solve one of the mysteries. Here, you can solve your way… Read More

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Chip Rutan: “Space and Time” @ CT State Community College Middlesex

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025

CT State Community College - Middlesex’s Niche and Pegasus Gallery.

CT State Community College Middlesex

Middletown, CT

Chanukah Jazz Concert

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 6:00pm

Chabad-Lubavitch of the Shoreline

James Blackstone Memorial Library

Branford, CT

Samantha Fish, Cedric Burnside and more

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 8:00pm

Infinity Hall Hartford

Hartford, CT

Chip Rutan: “Space and Time” @ CT State Community College Middlesex

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025

CT State Community College - Middlesex’s Niche and Pegasus Gallery.

CT State Community College Middlesex

Middletown, CT

WHS presents A Christmas Carol in the Hurlbut-Dunham House

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 at 6:00pm

Wethersfield Historical Society

Hurlbut Dunham House

Wethersfield, CT

Streetlight Manifesto

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 at 8:00pm

Toads Place - CT

New Haven, CT

Streetlight Manifesto

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 at 8:00pm

Toad’s Place

New Haven, CT

REPRISE: A Phish Experience

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 at 8:00pm

Infinity Hall Hartford

Hartford, CT

Public Works

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 at 8:00pm

Hartford Webster Theatre

Hartford, CT

Chip Rutan: “Space and Time” @ CT State Community College Middlesex

Friday, Dec 19, 2025

CT State Community College - Middlesex’s Niche and Pegasus Gallery.

CT State Community College Middlesex

Middletown, CT

Winter Festival Holiday Market

Friday, Dec 19, 2025

Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort

Middlefield, CT

Holiday Extravaganza

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 7:00pm

New Haven Symphony Orchestra

West Haven High School

West Haven, CT

Almost Queen: A Tribute to QUEEN

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 8:00pm

Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Wallingford, CT

A Band of Brothers: The Ultimate Allman Brothers Tribute Band

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 8:00pm

Space Ballroom

Hamden, CT

Jon B

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 8:00pm

Hartford Webster Theatre

Hartford, CT

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