Upcoming Events in New London County, CT
Monday, October 12, 2026
- Scarecrows in the Village2026-Oct-12 to 2026-Oct-18Olde Mistick Village, StoningtonScarecrow displays throughout the village (Oct 1-31).
- Beyond the Ideal: Landscape, Likeness, & Belonging in the 19th Century2026-Oct-12 to 2026-Oct-18Slater Memorial Museum, 108 Crescent St, Norwich19th-century American art exhibition for America 250 (opened Oct 1).
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Wee Faerie Village 2026: Gemstone Station2026-Oct-13 to 2026-Oct-1810:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed Mondays)Florence Griswold Museum, Old LymeFaerie house walking trail with gemstone-themed installations (Sept 26-Nov 1).
- Basketball Hall of Fame Men's Exhibition: Syracuse vs UConn2026-Oct-137:00 PMMohegan Sun Arena, MontvilleCollege basketball exhibition.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Daughtry - 20 Years Unplugged Tour2026-Oct-158:00 PMMohegan Sun Arena, MontvilleDaughtry unplugged concert.
- Art Bar Happy Hour: Bespoke Faerie Dwelling #22026-Oct-155:30 PM - 7:30 PMFlorence Griswold Museum, Old LymeAdult crafting happy hour.
Friday, October 16, 2026
- What Lurks Beneath: Ghost Ship2026-Oct-16 and 2026-Oct-17 and 2026-Oct-186:00 PM - 9:00 PM (timed entries)Mystic Seaport Museum, StoningtonImmersive theatrical Halloween experience aboard the ghost whaleship Grampus.
- Preston Farms Corn Maze flashlight nights2026-Oct-16 and 2026-Oct-176:00 PMPreston Farms, PrestonEight-acre corn maze; flashlight nights every Fri/Sat (through Oct 31).
- Bat Out of Helloween: Celebrating Meat Loaf and Rocky Horror2026-Oct-168:00 PMPremier Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino, LedyardHalloween rock show with the Neverland Express.
- Servin' Cuntry: Dolly/Elvira Double Feature2026-Oct-16Pub 181, New LondonDrag and burlesque double feature.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Connecticut Renaissance Faire2026-Oct-17 and 2026-Oct-18Lebanon Fairgrounds, Lebanon16th-century harvest festival with jousting and magic; weekends through Oct 25.
- 5th Annual Mystic Apple Festival2026-Oct-17 and 2026-Oct-1811:00 AM - 6:00 PMOlde Mistick Village, StoningtonFall festival with vendors, arts & crafts, and seasonal foods.
- New England Halloween Fest2026-Oct-17 and 2026-Oct-1810:00 AM onwardsEarth Expo & Convention Center, Mohegan Sun, MontvilleHalloween convention with cosplayers, vendors, animatronics, panels and celebrity guests.
- Leffingwell House Museum October scavenger hunts2026-Oct-17 and 2026-Oct-18Leffingwell House Museum, 348 Washington St, NorwichI Spy scarecrow and founder history hunts; $8 museum tours.
- Harry Chapin's Greatest Stories Live (Chapin Family)2026-Oct-178:00 PMGarde Arts Center, New LondonTribute to Harry Chapin by the Chapin Family.
- Chris Young2026-Oct-178:00 PMPremier Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino, LedyardCountry concert.
- Oktoberfest Bingo2026-Oct-17Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard$300,000 in bingo prizes.
- Kathleen Madigan2026-Oct-17Great Cedar Showroom, Foxwoods Resort Casino, LedyardStand-up comedy.
- Boo Bash at the Beach 5!!!2026-Oct-17Ocean Beach Park, New LondonHalloween beach bash.
- Bargains by the Beach2026-Oct-1798 Neptune Avenue, New LondonBeachside shopping/vendor event.
- Chili Contest Fundraiser2026-Oct-1712:00 PM - 3:00 PMHealing With Horses, Uncasville, MontvilleChili samples, games, raffles and horses benefiting rescue horses and youth scholarships.
- Eugene O'Neill's 138th Birthday Party2026-Oct-1711:00 AM - 2:00 PMMonte Cristo Cottage, New LondonFree tours and birthday treats at O'Neill's childhood home.
- Shoreline Swing2026-Oct-177:00 PM - 11:00 PM (free lesson 7:00 PM; music 8:00-11:00 PM)East Lyme Community Center, 41 Society Rd, Niantic, East LymeLive-music swing dance with free beginner lesson.
- Stonington Farmers Market2026-Oct-179:00 AM - 12:00 PMStonington Town Dock, StoningtonWeekly Saturday market (May-Oct).
- Waterford Farmers Market2026-Oct-1710:00 AM - 1:00 PMWaterford Community Center, WaterfordFinal summer-season market.
- Apple Festival Cocktails2026-Oct-176:00 PM - 8:00 PMOlde Mistick Village, StoningtonApple-based mixology class with Clyde's Cider Mill ciders; $65.
- Pumpkin Picking & Decorating at Clay Pumpkin Patch2026-Oct-1710:00 AMThe Color House, 187 Lebanon Ave, ColchesterPumpkin picking and decorating.
- NME THE ILLEST Birthday Show2026-Oct-17Doors 7:00 PM; show 8:00 PMThe Oasis Pub, 16 Bank St, New LondonHip-hop birthday show with Kamoflage, JB AKA Dirty Moses and more; $10 cover.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Ricky Martin2026-Oct-187:30 PMMohegan Sun Arena, MontvilleRicky Martin in concert.
- Boo Bash at the Beach 6!2026-Oct-18Ocean Beach Park, New LondonHalloween beach bash.
- Halloween Drag Brunch w/ Cacophony Daniels2026-Oct-1811:00 AMThe Social Bar + Kitchen, 208 Bank St, New LondonHalloween drag brunch.
- I Petty the Fool (Tom Petty tribute)2026-Oct-188:00 PMThe Barn, 13 Fort Hill Rd, GrotonTom Petty tribute concert.
- HYGIENIC JAZZ Fest2026-Oct-182:00 PMHygienic Art Park, 79 Bank St, New LondonJazz fest with Quintessence, Four, Scott Gordley's Funk House and Gerry Mander Trio.
- Mystic Aquarium Annual Penguin Run2026-Oct-18Mystic Aquarium, StoningtonAnnual penguin-themed run.
- Wee Faerie Crafternoons2026-Oct-1811:00 AM - 4:00 PMFlorence Griswold Museum, Old LymeDrop-in faerie crafting in the Education Center.
- Kyle's Magical Mystery Autumn Tree Tour2026-Oct-181:00 PM - 3:00 PMFlorence Griswold Museum, Old LymeGuided autumn tree tour.