It's almost Fall, Ya'll! Get out your scarves and matching gloves - It's time for Cozy Autumn Tea at Old Lyme Inn. Relax with friends and enjoy a fall inspired selection of Harney & Sons Fine Tea accompanied by sweet treats and savory tea sandwiches.

Picture yourself at this breathtaking Hamburg Cove Waterfront perched high amidst the trees with 180 degree view over the cove!

On October 3rd, get your pink on and head over to Westbrook Inn honor Pinktober: Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Enjoy a selection of teas, a Welcome Sparkling Cocktail, Soup, Assorted Tea Sandwiches and sweet treats.

Ready for some new fall fashion? Come shop at the Designers Circus pop-up shopping event at Guilford Art Center in October and find unique and few-of-a-kind women's clothing and accessories created by over 70 local, national, and international designers.

Navaratri, one of India’s major festival celebrations, is a time to see family and friends, enjoy music and dance, and seek blessings for new endeavors. Wesleyan’s 47th annual festival celebrates the diversity of Indian music and dance.  Subscribe and Save on their three day festival.

Are you a die hard Swifty? Then join Saybrook Soul Sweat for a Taylor Swift Concert Yoga Class! Immerse yourself in a session that is guaranteed to make you sweat, dance, sing, flow, and have fun. Pre-registration is open now.

On October 6th, The Garde Arts Center will be featuring Ballet Hispánico, the largest Latine/Latinx/Hispanic cultural organization in the United States and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. Get your tickets for this exciting performance.

The Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Art Gallery are returning to the Madison Connecticut Town Green for their Annual Autumn Outdoor Arts Festival on October 7-8. The pet friendly festival is FREE and will have a variety of food selections and live music.

Head over to Pieces Home Décor on Main Street in Old Saybrook on Saturday October 7th for a Native American Jewelry PopUp Sale with Lu from Southern Exposure featuring gorgeous Native American jewelry of turquoise stones and more.

Head to Lyman Allyn Museum on October 7 for Free First Saturday and participate in their annual Pick & Paint a Pumpkin festivities from 11am - 1pm.

Best Buds Flower Farm has some fun Crafternoons scheduled for this Fall to help cultivate your creativity! Sign up to make an Everlasting Wreath, Thanksgiving Centerpiece or Lush Holiday Wreath. While you're there enjoy a complimentary wine or seltzer and a homemade sweet treat!

Come to the Hygenic Art Park in October for Pass the Guitar, an afternoon of great music to benefit New London Homeless Hospitality Center, featuring New London's most revered musicians.

What is the  single most dramatic change in all of human history? Richard Conniff has an idea about that. Join him at Lyme Public Hall on October 8 as he explains research in his brand new book, "Ending Epidemics".

Don't miss the huge 80th Annual Rummage Sale at St. John's Episcopal Church in Essex in October. They will have beautiful furniture, housewares, designer clothing, toys, and sporting goods along with hundreds of items under $10 and an amazing Silent Auction.

Join Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore for a night of trivia, prizes, a raffle, silent auction and more on Friday October 13th at The Estuary in Old Saybrook.

Join Saybrook Point Resort and Marina for Cancion Tequila Dinner on October 13.  This event promises to be an unforgettable evening that combines exceptional food with a five- course dinner, tequila expertise, and the company of fellow tequila enthusiasts.

Don't miss performers new to Musical Masterworks when they open their 33rd Season on October 14th & 15th!

The Shoreline Chamber is gearing up for an exciting fall day at the Guilford Fairgrounds on October 14th from 11-7pm. Enjoy a great selection of food and drinks, live music, free kids activities and a creative selection of items from artists and crafters.

Head to Long Table Farm in Lyme for a family friendly farm feast featuring Max and Frank Andrew’s Mobile Kitchen. Your palette will be inspired and the proceeds from this event will fund Long Table Farm's share scholarship program.

Weekend Kitchen is hosting some fun fall cooking classes this October! Octoberfest with Chef Dani Saturday October 14th, 6:30 to 10:00PM | Cost $95 Another great party experience with this hands-on German cooking class with Chef Dani Roche! Dani lived in Germany for a number of years and wanted to share her love of German

Join Community Music School at The Kate for a special evening celebrating their 40th anniversary, with acclaimed Broadway music director/pianist Todd Ellison and his star-studded roster of friends as they celebrate the music of Broadway!

Are you a writer who has always wanted to see your work come to life on the big screen? Got a movie or series idea inside you just burning to get out? Join Oscar nominated screenwriter Janet Roach for a screenwriting seminar at Lyme Public Hall this fall.

The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts will be hosting its annual Fall Open House on October 18th. Learn about fall programming, see live drawing demonstrations, and meet the acclaimed artists who comprise the Academy’s principal faculty. The Open House is an invitation to all aspiring or professional artists and those simply curious about the Lyme Academy and its mission.

Start thinking about Christmas at Where Memories are Made in Old Saybrook as they launch their second Christmas Season! Get a head start on your shopping and enter to win some fun raffle prizes.

Drama Works Theatre Company in Old Saybrook will be presenting Barrymore in October. Get ready for a specular night of theatre and a tour de force for Christy Max Williams who plays Barrymore.

Get moving with Iron House Fitness in Old Saybrook at their "Moves 4 Autism" workout event on Saturday, October 21st to raise awareness and support for local organizations who support Autistic children and adults.

Get into the spooky fall spirit at Blackstone Library's 2023 Fall Fundraiser on October 21: "An Evening with the Spirits".  The event will feature a whiskey & spirit tasting, sessions with psychic mediums to give one-on-one and group readings, silent auction and light bites.

Visit the Williams School for a quick and easy way for prospective students and their families to learn more about the value of a Williams education, their inclusive community, as well as arts and athletic opportunities. Community & Curriculum Overview Campus Tours with Student Ambassadors Stop by October 24, 2023 from 5:00 - 6:30pm. Click

On September 21st, join Flanders Fish for their 19th Annual Oyster + Wine Dinner, curated by award-winning Executive Chef Liv Formica, the menu highlights the beautiful delicacy of oysters in every course and includes wine pairings to make each course sing.

Get your hats and broom sticks ready and head to the Old Lyme Inn for their Spooky Tea on October 28th. They're concocting amazing desserts and a special potion of a Prosecco cocktails, mummy hand pies, bewitched cupcakes and spider web cookies. It's creeping up, make your reservation.

Are paper piles taking over your kitchen counters, office desktops, and various flat surfaces in your home or office? Bluebird Home Organizing will teach you a system to get it all in control at Lyme Public Library in November.

Get your holiday shopping started at the much-anticipated annual Lyme Artists' Sale which returns to the Lyme Public Hall on November 3rd and 4th.

Take a road trip to Fieldhouse at Staples High School in Westport for CraftWestport where more than 175+ fine contemporary craftspeople and modern makers from across the country will exhibit at Connecticut’s largest indoor fine crafts festival.

In November join the Rotary Club of Clinton for Beatlemania Back to the Future featuring Beatles tribute band "Number 9".

Celebrate the beautiful Fall season with afternoon tea at Westbrook Inn! Make your reservation to enjoy a choice of three teas, a welcome sparkling cocktail, soup, assorted tea sandwiches, baked goods, macaroons and sweet treats.

This November, don't miss Shoreline ArtsTrail Open Studios Weekend hosted by Shoreline Arts Alliance. This amazing weekend happens at various locations along the Connecticut shoreline at more than 30 studio locations in Branford, Guilford, and Madison.

Getting married? Don't miss the Guilford Yacht Club's first annual bridal show in November featuring curated best-in-industry vendors that can make your wedding what you've always dreamed it to be.