Hartford Events

Annual Events

Address: 31 Pratt St, Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT 06103 Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: April 22, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This outdoor festival at Bushnell Park celebrates the love of nature with the love of music. National and local musicians turn out in honor of Mother Nature during this April event.

Address: Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, CT Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: July 11, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held on the banks of the Connecticut River, the fireworks extravaganza is the perfect way to celebrate a summer day.

Address: 31 Pratt St, Bushnell Park Performance Pavillion, Hartford, CT 06103 Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: July 17 - July 19, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The Bushnell Park Performance Pavilion is the setting of this free mid-July festival. Originally established in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Monday Night Jazz series, the festival features both local and national jazz musicians.

Address: 350A High HIll Road, Mountain Ridge, Wallingford, CT 06492 Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: July 31 - August 2, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

In July, traditional jazz lovers enjoy their favorite sounds at the Sunrise Resort in the Moodus section of Haddam. Past performers have included Connecticut's Galvanized Jazz Band, the Hot Cat Jazz Band, Igor's Jazz Cowboys, Paris Washboard, and the Rent Party Revellers.

Address: Various restaurants, Hartford, CT Category: Food / Drink Event - Restaurant Week Dates: August 2 - August 8, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

If there's a restaurant in Hartford you've always wanted to try but couldn't afford, then you'll enjoy Taste of Hartford. Every August, local restaurants create special prix fixe, multi-course dinners for a low price, bringing in customers that wouldn't ordinarily eat there. Come check out Hartford's culinary chops...

Address: Sumner Ave, Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01108 Category: Holiday / Seasonal Event - Christmas Dates: November 25 - January 2, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Springfield's Bright Nights at Forest Park attracts over a million visitors each year with a panoply of festive figures that range from whimsical to serene, including a Dr. Seuss panorama that elicits squeals of delight from youngsters. A shop is available should you need a little refreshment or a souvenir.

Address: Downtown Hartford, Hartford, CT Dates: December 31, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Celebrate New Year's Eve with family and friends at this alcohol-free extravaganza of art, live music, and comedy – all topped off with a huge display of fireworks.