The Wadsworth Spring Gala: Drawing Closer, An Event of Art, Paper and Celebration
2025-03-22 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
The Gala includes a cocktail reception, silent and live auction, dinner program and post-event reception. This event will honor Henry Zachs for his philanthropic work in the Hartford community and contributions to the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art as a valued Board of Trustee member. The theme celebrates works on paper, which are prominently featured during the 2024-2025 season at the Museum. Attire is black tie optional.
Ticket Information:
Please contact Kathryn Hare, Development Manager at Kathryn.Hare@thewadsworth.org

Greater Hartford Go Red for Women Luncheon
2025-03-26 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Join us to learn more about women’s greatest health threat, heart disease. Hear inspiring stories of hope, enjoy a heart healthy lunch, silent auction and more during the festival of red. Go Red for Women encourages awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, and also action to save more lives. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power women have to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It challenges them to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. It also gives them the tools they need to lead a heart-healthy life.
Ticket Information:
For tickets click here.
Social Media:
Facebook: @heartconn
Instagram: @heartconn
Event Hashtag: #GoRedHartford

90's Con
2025-03-28 - 2025-03-30
Here we go, one more time!! Get ready to travel back in time with us again to the best decade of movies, TV and music…the 90’s! On March 28th, 29th and 30th, we will be transforming the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut into your 90’s dream world! To find out more information and see our Celebrity Guest roster, please check out website. Keep checking back there and follow us on our official social media channels as we continue to add more incredible Celebrity Guests!
Ticket Information:
Friday Pass: $50.00 + Service Fee
Kids (4-10) Friday Pass: $10.00 + Service Fee
Saturday OR Sunday Pass: $75.00 + Service Fee
Kids (4-10) Saturday OR Sunday Pass: $20.00 + Service Fee
Weekend Pass: $160.00 + Service Fee
Kids (4-10) Weekend Pass: $35.00 + Service Fee
VIP Weekend Pass: $265.00 + Service Fee
90’s Con Menus
Click here to see the concession menus.
Social Media:
Facebook- @thats4entertainment
Instagram: @thats4ent
Event Hashtag: #90sCon

Jurassic Quest
2025-04-04 - 2025-04-06 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular dinosaur event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family!
There’s no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby dinos, excavating fossils, RIDING a dinosaur, or even training a raptor and strolling through our photorealistic dino herd including behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! Get your tickets for supersized family fun before they go EXTINCT!
Date & Times:
Friday, April 4th: 12pm-6pm
Saturday, April 5th: 9am-6pm
Sunday, April 6th: 9am-5pm
Get Tickets:
Click here for tickets. Save 30% with promo code CCC30
Social Media:
Facebook: @jurassicquest
Instagram: @jurassicquest

American Mathematical Society's Spring Eastern Sectional Meeting
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-06
The 2025 Spring Eastern Sectional Meeting, hosted by the American Mathematical Society, provides an opportunity for mathematicians at every career level to share research, collaborate, and engage in professional development activities.
This two-day event offers exciting sessions and talks that cover topics in combinatorics, number theory, commutative algebra, partial differential equations, and much more!
Social Media
Facebook: @amermathsoc
Instagram: @amermathsoc
Twitter: @amermathsoc
Event Hashtag: #AMSmtg

30th Anniversary In the Company of Women Luncheon
2025-04-10 10:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
In the Company of Women Luncheon is YWCA Hartford Region’s signature fundraising event. Since 1996, we’ve invited inspirational speakers to share their stories and uplift women, youth and families. The event has grown to become one of the state’s largest networking events, bringing together business and community leaders, public officials and our program participants to celebrate and advance our work in the Hartford Region.
For ticket information click here.
Social Media:
Facebook- @YWCAHartfordRegion
Instagram- @ywcahartford
Event Hashtag- @YWCA30

Tabletop Utopia 3
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Tabletop Utopia is a convention for anyone who enjoys board games and tabletop roleplaying games. With a library of nearly 200 board games to borrow from, Game Hosts will be available to teach, run, and play games with those who haven’t played before over a wide selection of scheduled game sessions.
Event Dates & Times
Friday, April 11th: 8am-1:30am
Saturday, April 12th: 8am-1:30am
Sunday, April 13th: 8am-7pm
Ticket Information
For tickets please click here.

Brick Fest Live
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-13 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The top family event for brick fans will soon “assemble” in Hartford!
This event is all-in on imagination with stations and attractions designed to inspire creativity and play! Families can get hands-on with different brick challenges throughout the event as well as explore community collab builds and master creations from all over the world.
• Join a Guinness World Record Challenge: Help create a massive floor mosaic!
• Life-Size Models: See awe-inspiring builds from around the world.
• Glow Zone: Create in an exclusive glow-in-the-dark building area.
• Meet the Masters: Get up close with LEGO Masters from the hit TV
show.
DATE & TIMES;
Sat, April 12: 9am – 5p
Sun, April 13: 10am – 4pm
Click here to get tickets. Save 30% with promo code CCC30
Social Media:
Facebook: @brickfestlive
Instagram: @brickfestlive
Event Hashtag: #brickfestlive

2025 NAFME Eastern Division Conference
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-27 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Join us for a wonderful three days of professional learning; over 140 sessions will be offered. You can also visit exhibitors from the music industry, learn about new products and music, and listen to the Performing Ensembles representing music programs from CT, DC, DE, EU, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, and beyond.
Ticket Information
Purchase Tickets Here.
Social Media
Facebook: @CTMusicEd
Instagram: @ctmusiced

InsurTech Hartford Symposium 2025
2025-04-29 - 2025-04-30
A conference for insurance innovators, by insurance innovators.
Learn. Connect. Unwind.
Ticket Information:
For tickets click here.
Social Media:
Facebook: @insurtechhartford
Instagram: @insurtech.hartford
X: @InsurTechHfd
Event Hashtag: #insurtechhartford

23rd Annual Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing
2025-05-06 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Every year the state of CT comes together to celebrate its dedicated nurses with the prestigious Nightingale Award for Excellence. This special evening honors nurses nominated by hospitals, organizations, and healthcare institutions for their exceptional service. The event will recognize their hard work, provide opportunities to connect with fellow healthcare professionals, and celebrate the vital role nurses play in our communities.
Event Date & Times
Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m.
Ticket Information
To purchase tickets click here.

CEN Connect 2025
2025-05-07 - 2025-05-08
CEN is happy to announce 25 years of service!
Our 12th Annual Member Conference will be a 2-day event, including long-form Workshops and networking opportunities on Day 1, followed by the CEN Member Conference you’ve experienced in years past on Day 2, featuring a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, a raffle, and more!
Join us and over 700 of your colleagues and industry leaders to participate in our event featuring more training, collaboration, education, and networking than ever before!
Event Date & Times
May 7: 10:15AM – 4:35PM
May 8: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Ticket Information
Early Registration (before March 31): Day 1 only: $50. Day 2 only: $65. Full event (both days): $95 Standard Registration (after March 31): Day 1 only: $65. Day 2 only: $85. Full event (both days): $125 Walk in Attendees – $110.00. Registration Deadline – May 1st
Social Media
Facebook: @CTEDUNET
Twitter: @CTEDUNET

SCG CON Hartford
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-18 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
SCG CON is the world’s premier Trading Card Game convention. Join thousands of fellow gamers for three days of tabletop gaming action, including casual and competitive events for Magic: The Gathering, Flesh and Blood, Disney Lorcana, and Star Wars: Unlimited! SCG CON is FREE to attend and has something for everyone! Shop dozens of vendors, meet fan-favorite artists, cosplayers, and special guests, participate in learn-to-play seminars, and more!
Event Date & Times
May 16: 9am-9pm
May 17: 8am-9pm
May 18: 8am-6pm
Social Media
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
#SCGHARTFORD

Actuaries' Club of Hartford Springfield - Semiannual Meeting
2025-05-22 09:00 - 18:00 UTC | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Actuaries’ Club of Hartford Springfield provides continuing education and networking opportunities for actuaries and actuarial students who live or work primarily in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
Our educational sessions provide insurance company, consulting, and regulatory actuaries with access to top speakers in life and health insurance. Topics include individual group, life, annuity, and health insurance, marketing, product development, investment valuation, risk-management, and compliance. We also offer professionalism and general business skills sessions.

Beyond Monet / Beyond Van Gogh
2025-05-24 - 2025-06-29 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Step into the world of two legendary artists.
Join us in Hartford for Beyond Van Gogh & Beyond Monet and experience art like never before.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 10am to 8pm (Last Entry: 7pm)
Friday: 11am to 9pm (Last Entry: 8pm)
Saturday: 10am to 9pm (Last Entry: 8:30pm)
Sunday: 10am to 7pm (Last Entry: 6:15pm)
Sat. June 14th and 21st – Last entry 7:00pm
Sat. June 28th – Last entry 8:30pm
Ticket Information
To get tickets click here.

2nd International Conference on Biomaterials & Biofabrication
2025-05-28 - 2025-05-30 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Biomaterials and Biofabrication: Emerging Technologies will be beneficial for students, postdocs, faculty, and members of the industry to interact and learn about recent progress of the field. The conference will create an environment that fosters productive interactions among participants. We are excited to provide an opportunity for researchers at all levels to showcase their work and network with and learn from their peers.
We hope to see you there!
Event Date & Times
Wed May 28th: 8am-5pm
Thurs May 29th: 8am-5pm
Fri May 30th: 8am-12pm
Ticket Information
-Academic Faculty: $400 [Early Bird Fee] (price until April 21st, 2025) / $450 (price displayed after April 21st, 2025)
-Student: $300 [Early Bird Fee] (price until April 21st, 2025) / $350 (price displayed after April 21st, 2025)
-Industry: $500 [Early Bird Fee] (price until April 21st, 2025) / $550 (price displayed after April 21st, 2025)
-Gala Dinner (Optional): $100
-Professional Workshop (Optional – May 27th at UConn Health Center): $100

Latinas and Power 22nd Annual Symposium
2025-05-29 08:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Our day features inspiring speakers, engaging panels, exhibitor showcase, several breakout sessions and numerous networking opportunities. Whether you are just starting out on your career journey, you’re a seasoned professional, a small business owner or looking for inspiration in your personal life, Latinas & Power Symposium is the premier place to network and make those important connections.
Event Date & Times
Thursday May 29th: 8am-4:30pm
Ticket Information
General registration – $225.00
Student – $125.00 (High school and full time college students only, must provide college i.d.)
To register click here.
Social Media
Facebook: @latinaspower
Instagram: @latinasandpower
Event Hashtag: #LPS2025

2025 NAACCR Annual Conference
2025-05-31 - 2025-06-05 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The NAACCR 2025 Annual Conference is a premier event for cancer registry professionals. This gathering brings together experts to share insights, discuss emerging trends, and advance the field of cancer data collection and analysis.
Event Date & Times
Pre-Conference May 31-June 2,2025
Main Conference June 3-5, 2025
Social Media
Facebook: @NAACR INC
Twitter: @NAACR INC

Unicorn World
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-08 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Life-sized unicorns, a magical forest, and a fun-filled day of unicorn activities + rides for the whole family!
Event Date & Times
Saturday, June 7: 9am-5:30pm
Sunday, June 8: 9am-5:30pm
Ticket Information
For tickets click here.
Social Media
Facebook: @UNICORNWORLDEVENT
Instagram: @UNICORNWORLDEVENT
Event Hashtag: #UNICORNWORLDHARTFORD

2025 Pathways to Success: Trailblazers & Innovators in Youth Justice
2025-06-10 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Tow Youth Justice Institute proudly hosts its annual conference, bringing together 300 + community members, professionals, and youth to explore innovative approaches to youth justice reform. This year’s theme challenge labels, examines systemic barriers, and explores innovative solutions for meaningful change. The full-day, in person conference will include keynote speaker, Lawrence Bartley, publisher of the The Marshall Project Inside, as well as multiple large sessions and breakout discussions focused on issues impacting Connecticut’s youth-serving systems. In addition to panel and breakout sessions, the program includes a live performance by Hip-Hop for the Homeless, which raises awareness around housing and food insecurity in youth communities.
Event Date & Times
June 10
Check-in: 8am
Program: 9am-4pm
Ticket Information
$100 per ticket: includes breakfast, lunch, snack
Click here to purchase tickets.
Social Media
Facebook: @towyouth
Instagram: @towyouth
Twitter: @towyouth
Event Hashtag: #2025PathwaystoSuccess

14th Annual Power of the Purse Presented by Hartford Healthcare
2025-06-12 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
For more than 14 years, United Way Women United’s Power of the Purse Luncheon and Silent Auction helps women and families achieve financial security. Featuring Keynote Speakers Andrea Elliott and Dasani Coates Andrea Elliott is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has documented the lives of poor Americans, Muslim immigrants and other people on the margins of power. she is an investigative reporter for the NYT and the author of Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival, and Hope in an American City, which won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction.
Event Date & Times
Thursday, June 12th: 11am – 1:30pm
Ticket Information
Individual, half and full tables available.
Click here to purchase.
Social Media
Facebook: @Unitedwayinc
Instagram: @Unitedwayinc
Event Hashtag: #POP25

2025 Connecticut Legal Conference
2025-06-13 07:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The Connecticut Legal Conference (CLC) is the CBA’s preeminent event comprised of dozens of engaging CLE seminars covering a diverse range of topics in state and federal law. The day will also include the kickoff of the CBA’s 150th Anniversary celebration, an exhibitor showcase featuring over 35 distinguished services and businesses and the CBA Annual Meeting and Luncheon, which features prestigious Connecticut-based and national speakers as well as the installation of the CBA executive committee officers for the approaching bar year.
Ticket Information:
Click here to get tickets.
Social Media:
Facebook: @ConnecticutBarAssociation
Instagram: @ctbarassociation
Twitter: @CTBar
Event Hashtag: #CTLegalConference

Kids Artistic Revue
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-11 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
KAR 2025 Hartford, CT National Finals

ConnectiCon XXII
2025-07-17 - 2025-07-20 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
ConnectiCon is a four-day fandom festival that takes over the Adrien’s Landing District of Downtown Hartford, our event celebrates all things geeky and fun from anime and video games, comics and traditional tabletop board games, live music, dance performances and competitions, stand-up comedy, live magic shows, live trivia, game shows, a free play arcade, after-hours block parties, educational and entertaining panels and workshops, celebrity guest appearances, dedicated youth programming, screenings, cosplay, fan meet-ups and so much more!
At the Connecticut Convention Center, we utilize every inch of space possible of the more than 500,000 sq ft venue to create memorable experiences for our members:
Exhibit Hall A is an 80,000 sq ft exhibit hall featuring nearly 350 booth spaces for vendors, game publishers, craft makers, artists, illustrators, and sponsors. Exhibit Hall B is a 60,000 sq ft exhibit hall featuring our celebrity guest encounters, a trading card game tournament space (seating up to 256 players), a free play arcade with over 60 arcade machines, and console gaming area with over 100 consoles set up for casual and competitive play, the venue’s food court, and the Cosplay Championship Wrestling arena! In the Prefunction space of the exhibit hall, we host group cosplay photo shoots, and offer professional cosplay photography in our photo suite.
On the esplanade level, our after-party events partner Convivial Fest hosts lawn games and contests throughout the day and keeps the positive vibes going.
Up on the ballroom level, we have two programming items starting every 15 minutes all day long amongst our two (2) main performance stages, eight (8) panels rooms, our ages 21+ Trivia Tavern, and our fan meet-ups area “Entered the Chat”.
Over at that Hartford Marriott Downtown we host events Thursday starting at 2pm, and starting at 8am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday using another 10,000+ sq ft of event and meeting space our tabletop board games, roleplaying games, miniatures games; our Kids’ Zone activity area; two (2) panel rooms; a screening room; our cosplay recovery, rest, and repair center; and an indoor cosplay group photoshoot location.
Our partner, Convivial Fest hosts complimentary, official after parties on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at venues across the street along Arch St and Front St from 7pm until last call.
Event Hours
Thursday: 12pm-9pm (Lifetime & All Weekend Membership Badge Pick Up)
Friday: 11am – 11pm
Saturday: 9am – 11pm
Sunday: 9am – 3pm
Ticket Information
For tickets click here.
Social Media
Facebook: @connecticonconvention
Instagram: @connecticon
Twitter: @connecticon
Event Hashtag: #ctconxxi

Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo
2025-08-08 - 2025-08-10 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall B, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Save Big on a huge selection of Hot Tubs and Swim Spas from major brands! Over 40 Hot Tubs and Swim Spas will be on display from 5 major brands at huge discounts. Financing is available (with approved credit).
Show Admission Is Free
Hours:
Fri 4p-8p,
Sat 10a-8p
Sun 10a-5p
For more information click here.

Leading the Charge: Entrepreneurship in Connecticut
2025-08-20 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Entrepreneurship is more than building a business—it’s about forging a path, solving real problems, and leading others through uncertainty. This Shaping CT’s Future event explores the mindset, momentum, and mechanics behind entrepreneurship and leadership in Connecticut. This high-impact event features panel conversations, expert-led breakout sessions, and innovative networking opportunities designed to spark new ideas, partnerships, and pathways for growth. Whether you’re launching your first venture, scaling a company, or mentoring the next generation, join us to gain an actionable perspective—and help shape what’s next for Connecticut.

Factory to Table Hartford - FTT HART
2025-09-04 - 2025-09-07 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Le Creuset is bringing its popular Factory to Table sale to the Hartford, CT area with a four-day shopping experience at the Connecticut Convention Center – Hall A in Hartford, CT. This one-of-a-kind sale will feature exclusive access to Le Creuset’s premium cookware, including limited-edition colors and rare shapes and styles not typically found in the U.S. Tickets On Sale Now, starting with a VIP shopping experience on Thursday, September 4th, with the ability to purchase a mystery box, DJ, and refreshments, and general admission shopping sessions Friday, September 5th – Sunday, September 7th. Limited tickets available on Thursday so purchase quickly! Le Creuset is also donating a portion of ticket sale proceeds to Meals on Wheels America to support seniors facing isolation and hunger. For more information, visit: https://lecreuset.ticketspice.com/ftthart
Ticket Information
SOLD OUT!
Social Media
Facebook: @lecreuset
Instagram: @lecreuset
Twitter: @lecreuset
Event Hashtag: #FTTHART

Indian Folk Dance Festival: Navratri Rass-Garba
2025-09-07, 2025-09-12 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Indian Folk Dance Festival: Navratri Rass-Garba
Biggest Navratri Celebration in Connecticut & New England! With two legendary icons of Garba on September 7th & 12th, 2025.
Event Dates
Sept 7th – Atul Purohit
sept 12th – Falguni Pathak
Ticket Information
LIMITED TIME EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ACT NOW!
Student special combo: only $44.99 (bus transportation avail.) Combo ticket (both nights): only $44.99! Kids FREE & seniors $19.99
Steal the deal: www.sulekha.com/atulpurohitct
Social Media
Facebook: @vallabdhamtemple
Instagram: @vallabdhamtemplect
One Garba, One Community, One Celebration
#AtulPurohitLive #GarbaHartford2025 #NavratriConnecticut #DandiyaUSA #NavratriNewEngland #GarbaKing #AtulPurohitUSA #ConnecticutEvents #Navratri2025

RetroWorld Expo
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-14 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
RetroWorld Expo (RWX) is the premier gaming event in the Northeast. Known for its massive marketplace, esports competitions, free-play arcade and gaming area, tabletop gaming, cosplay, live musical performances, and Voice Actor, YouTuber, and industry guests and panels.
Our marketplace has hundreds of vendors selling video games, collectibles, merchandise, and more!
RWX is a convention for everyone who loves gaming and gaming culture. We welcome people of all ages, races, and nationalities to come together and share their passion for gaming. We want your experience at RetroWorld Expo to be an amazing one!
Event Date & Times
September 12 – Friday: 1pm-8pm
September 13 – Saturday: 11am-8pm
September 14 – Sunday: 11am-5pm
Ticket Information
Super Turbo Edition VIP Full Event 3 Day Package – $145
Full Event 3 Day Weekend Pass (Fri, Sat, & Sun) – $65
Friday Only – $35
Saturday Only – $45
Sunday Only – $35
4-Pack Sunday Bundle – $105
Kids Pass (Ages 6-10) – $15
Kids (Ages 5 & Under) – Free
Click here to purchase tickets.
Social Media
Facebook: @retroworldexpo
Instagram: @retroworldexpo
Twitter: @retorworldexpo
Event Hashtag: #retroworldexpo
