Connecticut Convention Center

40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast
2025-01-04 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | CT
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship breakfast is the premier scholarship fundraising event for the Hartford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and is one of the largest Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations in the State of Connecticut. Corporate and community partners help the Hartford Alumnae Chapter to raise funds for renewable scholarships granted to young women in the Greater Hartford area pursuing higher education. This year’s event is special, not only because it marks four decades of dedicated service, educational support and it provides an opportunity to begin the year with purpose and inspiration.
Ticket Information:
For tickets click here.
Social Media:
Facebook: @dsthartford
Instagram: @dshartfordalumnae
Event Hashtags: #MLKScholarshipBreakfast, #DSTMLK2025, #HartfordCT

Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Qualifier (ROTA)
2025-01-11 | CT
Regional Qualifiers, including Remote Duel Regional Qualifiers, which are Tier 2 tournaments where duelists compete to earn invites to their World Championship Qualifiers, along with exclusive prizes. Participants in Regional Qualifiers are held to the highest standards of sportsmanship and are expected to be fully prepared for the event.
Full Event FAQ is located here.
Registration Information is located here.

NIKE New England Winterfest
2025-01-11 - 2025-01-26 | CT
USA Volleyball New England Region Junior Volleyball tournament for boys and girls ages 10-18 held over three weekends with over 730 teams.
For tournament information click here.

Northeast RV & Camping Show
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-02 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The show will feature over 140,000 square feet of the latest in recreation vehicles, travel trailers, campgrounds travel information and camping related exhibits. It is the ideal place for camping families and enthusiasts who are looking to purchase their first RV, looking to upgrade their present RV or for the veteran camper to explore new camping adventures.
Dates/Hours:
Friday January 31, 2025 12 PM-9 PM
Saturday February 1, 2025 10 AM-8 PM
Sunday February 2, 2025 10 AM-5 PM
Ticket Information:
Advanced On-Line Ticket Sales
Adults: $15.00 (+ $1.50 fee)
Children: 14 & under free.
Box-Office On-Site Ticket Sales
Adults: $17.00
Children: 14 & under free.
On Site Ticket Sales are CASH ONLY
Social Media:
Instagram: @nervshows
Event Hashtag: #NERVshows

Hartford HVIP Summit
2025-02-05 - 2025-02-06 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
This event has been cancelled for Thursday 2/6 due to the inclement weather.
A review of the last three years of the City of Hartford supported Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program.
Event Date & Times
Feb 5th: 8:30am-4:30pm
Feb 6th: 8:30am-1:30pm
Ticket Information
Invite Only

All Things New YouthCon 2025 by the Southern New England Ministry Network
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-08 | CT
Join us for YouthCon 2025, the Southern New England Ministry Network’s annual youth convention, on February 7-8, 2025, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT. The dynamic gathering is designed for student ministries across Southern New England to draw near to God in a high-energy, Gospel-centered, and Spirit-empowered environment. It’s an opportunity for students to engage in corporate worship, receive challenging biblical messages, and develop like-minded relationships with peers. Youth pastors often share how this event ignites a passion for Christ that revitalizes their youth groups. This year’s theme is All Things New.
Ticket Information:
Tickets can be purchased here.
Social Media:
Facebook- @SNENEXTGEN
Instagram: @snenextgen

39th Annual Connecticut Bridal Expo
2025-02-08 - 2025-02-09 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The 39th Annual Connecticut Bridal Expo is the largest wedding & Bridal show in the Northeast! Find everything you need for your big day in one place!
Tickets:
General Admission – $12.00
To purchase tickets click here.
Social Media:
Facebook: @jenksproductions
Instagram: @jenksbridalexpos
Event Hashtags: #CTBridal

Connecticut Flower & Garden Show
2025-02-20 - 2025-02-23 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Show Overview
Spring in February arrives annually at the Connecticut Convention Center! Explore exhibits overflowing with fresh flowers, plants, herbs, bulbs, seeds, gardening books, garden equipment & much more. View beautifully landscaped gardens full of greenery and stop by the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut design & horticulture competition. We also offer over 80 hours of seminars and demonstrations across a variety of topics.
For Attendees
The colorful, fragrant show features acres of spacious gardens with the 2025 theme, “Signs of Spring”, with creative and practical ideas for house, apartment and condo dwellers alike. We encourage you to bring your families along to come and enjoy the scents & sights of Spring, while enjoying plenty of things to do for all ages!
For Exhibitors
More than 40,000 garden enthusiasts from throughout the state and beyond attend the Connecticut Flower & Garden Show each year. The Connecticut Flower & Garden Show has proven for decades to be an extremely successful way to market, sell and promote garden products and services to thousands of affluent consumers. We’d love to learn more about you and your product / service. If you’d like to learn more about becoming an exhibitor at the show, visit our Interested in Exhibiting page!
Dates & Times:
Thursday, February 20: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Friday, February 21: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday, February 22: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday, February 23: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tickets:
$17 – Advance discount tickets online
$20 – Adult general admission at the door
$5 – Children 5-12
FREE – Children under 5

Box office closes 1 hour prior to the show closing times, to ensure attendees are able to visit the entire show.
Hand-stamp required for re-entry.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Qualifier (SUDA)
2025-02-23 | CT

Connecticut Association for Behavior Analysis 21st Annual Conference
2025-02-27 - 2025-02-28 | CT
We are thrilled to announce Dr. Andy Bondy, Dr. Mark Dixon, Dr. Mahshid Ghaemmaghami, and Liat Sacks, as our conference day keynote speakers and even more excited to announce that Dr. Bondy, Dr. Dixon, and Dr. Ghaemmaghami (among others) will ALSO be offering workshops on our pre-conference workshop day!
Ticket Information:
For tickets click here.
Social Media:
Facebook- @ConnecticutABA
Instagram: @ct_aba

Annual Forecast Dinner - Global Economic Outlook
2025-03-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Join us at the 2025 Forecast Dinner hosted by CFA Society Hartford, featuring esteemed speaker Gabriela D. Santos. This premier event will bring together Connecticut’s leading investment professionals and key decision-makers for an evening of insight and networking. Established in 1954, CFA Society Hartford represents a network of over 700 investment management professionals dedicated to promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of our community.
Ticket Information:
For tickets click here.
Social Media:
Facebook: @CFASocietyHartford
X: @hartfordcfa

Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-09 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The state’s largest and longest running Home ad Remodeling show for residents of Connecticut and western Massachusetts! Featuring hundreds of exhibits from local vendors, including products and services for the home and yard. This show is produced by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut, a non-profit association of businesses in the home building industry, known for their quality, integrity and professionalism.
Date & Times:
Friday, March 7: 12pm-8pm
Saturday, March 8: 10am-8pm
Sunday, March 9: 10am-3pm
Ticket Information:
For ticket information click here.
Social Media:
Facebook- @CTRemodelingShow
Instagram- @HBRACentralConnecticut
Event Hashtag- #CTHomeShow

Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-16 | 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

NACAC National College Fair - Hartford
2025-03-19 - 2025-03-20 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
On March 19-20, admission advisers from hundreds of colleges and universities will be ready and waiting to talk with you at the NACAC National College Fair – Hartford. Sign up for free at this link and see the list of participating colleges. Then join us on any fair date to attend sessions, chat your questions, download informational resources, and demonstrate interest. It’s a great way to connect with hundreds of colleges in a short amount of time to learn about majors, scholarship, and more.
Date & Times:
March 19th: 9am – 11:30am, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
March 20th: 9am – 11:30am
Ticket Information:
Open Admission
Social Media:
Facebook- @National Association for College Admission Counseling
Instagram- @nacacfairs
EventHashtag- #collegefairs

Connecticut Golf Show
2025-03-21 - 2025-03-23 | Connecticut Convention Center – Exhibit Hall B, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The three-day event is a celebration of Hartford’s vibrant golf community! By bringing unbeatable values on products and services, thousands of dollars in prizes and giveaways, and fun interactive events to the Hartford market, we have created a unique event for golf enthusiasts in America’s Heartland.
With the help of our sponsors, attendees receive an outstanding value in front-door giveaways, while also having the opportunity to connect with manufacturers and golf professionals in their community, all coming together to share their common passion for the great game of golf.
The 2024 show saw over 8,500 golfers pass through our doors, and 2025 should be even better!
Dates & Times:
Friday, March 21st: 11am-5pm
Saturday, March 22nd: 10am-5pm
Sunday, March 23rd: 10am-4pm
Ticket Information:
Adults: $18.70 ($17.00 plus service fees)
Seniors/First Responders/Active Duty Military: $17.60 ($16.00 plus service fees)
Kids (12 & Under): Free
Social Media:
Facebook: @ctgolfshow
Instagram: @connecticutgolfshow

The Wadsworth Spring Gala: Drawing Closer, An Event of Art, Paper and Celebration
2025-03-22 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | CT
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 | CT
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 | CT
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) | CT
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 | CT
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 | CT
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.
