Connecticut Convention Center

CT Manufacturing Summit
2024-10-02 07:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | CT
Join us at the first-ever CT Manufacturing Summit on October 2nd, a groundbreaking event showcasing Connecticut’s innovation. Building off the legacy of manufacturing by CBIA and the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame, this summit will celebrate you; whether you’re a manufacturer, educator, student, or industry ambassador and will also highlight the growth and innovation propelling us forward.
To purchase tickets click here
Social Media:
Facebook: @CTManufacturing
Instagram: @connecticut.manufacturing
Event Hashtags: #CTMfgSummit24

Connecticut Science Center Gala: Close Encounters of the STEM Kind
2024-10-05 18:30 - 23:59 UTC | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Join us at the Connecticut Science Center Gala: Close Encounters of the STEM Kind for out-of-this-world cocktails, a seated dinner (with mashed potatoes), music, live and silent auctions, and more in support of inspiring programs to meet the current and future STEM workforce needs. The Connecticut Convention Center will be transformed into a not-to-miss celebration of science fiction through the ages. Gala-goers will also celebrate STEM leaders and innovators in our community with a special presentation of the 2024 STEM Achievement Awards and Petit Family Foundation Women in Science Leadership Awards. This year, the Science Center will dedicate and present the first annual Dr. Theordore S. Sergi K-12 Educator of the Year Award.
For ticket information click here.
Event Date & Time
October 5: 6:30pm-Midnight
Social Media
Facebook: @ConnecticutScienceCenter
Instagram: @ctsciencecenter
Twitter: @ctsciencecenter

East Coast Throwdown
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-13 | CT
East Coast Throwdown is the largest fighting game tournament and event in the Northeast! Compete in over 24 fighting game tournaments, play retro fighting games in the arcade, shop in the artist alley & vendor section and watch the highest level of fighting game competition on feature stages!
Event Hours:
Friday October 11: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday October 12: 10:00am-10:00pm
Sunday October 13: 10:00am-9:00pm
Social Media:
Facebook: @ecthrowdown
Instagram: @eastcoastthrowdown
Event Hashtag: #ECT24
For registration information click here.

Hands & Hearts Together
2024-10-17 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | CT
Hands On Hartford has been addressing Hartford’s food insecurity, homelessness and other basic needs for 55 years. Our annual signature fundraiser, Hands & Hearts Together, this year will celebrate both our 55th anniversary, as well as, the retirement of our longstanding Executive Director, Barbara Shaw.
To purchase tickets click here
Social Media:
Facebook: @hands.on.hartford
Instagram: @handsonhartford

Fuss & O'Neill Company Meeting - Celebrating 100 Years
2024-10-25 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Fuss & O’Neill, a Connecticut-headquartered civil and environmental engineering firm, is celebrating 100 years of service. Since 1924, Fuss & O’Neill has committed to improving the built and natural environments in response to their public and private clients’ evolving needs. On this day, they will be honoring their evolution, achievements, and most importantly, the people who have contributed to this momentous milestone.
Social Media:
Facebook: @fandoinc
Instagram: @fandoinc
Event Hashtag: #fando100

ACM's Aerospace Alley® Future Workforce Opportunities Fair & Tradeshow
2024-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
ACM is proud to be one of the largest, most experienced concentrations of premier aerospace companies in the world — the world’s Aerospace Alley!® and this event lets us come together to educate our local high school and middle school students about the many career opportunities in aerospace manufacturing, and to network, collaborate and showcase everything that this region has to offer.
Ticket Information:
For tickets please click here.

45th Annual Home Show
2024-11-02 - 2024-11-03 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
The 45th Annual Home Show is the largest fall home show in New England. Meet the best home builders and contractors under one roof for TWO days!
Tickets:
Adults- $10.00
Seniors (65+)- $8.00
Children 12 & Under – Free
To purchase tickets click here.
Social Media:
Facebook: @jenksproductions
Instagram: @jenkshomeshows
Event Hashtags: #HomeShow #CTHomeShow

Connecticut Children's Gala
2024-11-02 18:00 - 23:30 UTC | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Secure your golden ticket to the Connecticut Children’s Gala today and join us for a whimsical Wonka-inspired evening featuring scrumdiddlyumptious delicacies and libations, the mesmerizing world of mentalist Alex Voz and enchanting performances by celebrated pianist Joshua Goodman, musicians from Miss Porter’s School and Fairfield County Children’s Choir, plus Connecticut-based band, Avenue Grove.
Connecticut Children’s Gala, the region’s premier fundraising experience and a Best of Hartford Magazine 2020, 2021 and 2023 winner for Best Charity Event. The sold-out annual event attractions influential philanthropists, corporate leaders, grateful patient families, healthcare professionals, and people passionate about providing exceptional pediatric healthcare.
Ticket Information:
General Admission Ticket – $550.00
Table of 10 – $5,000.00
Honorary Committee Table of 10 – $5,500.00
Tickets can be purchased here.
Social Media:
Facebook: @ConnecticutChildrensFoundation
Instagram: @ctchildrensfoundation
Event Hashtags: #CTChildrensGala

Connecticut Association of Land Surveyors 57th Annual Meeting
2024-11-07 07:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | CT
The CALS Annual Meeting includes numerous exhibitors with state-of-the-art surveying equipment and services and also a full-day of seminars. The keynote speaker will be Jeffrey Lucas. In a world filled with talented individuals, few stand out quite like Mr. Lucas. His reputation precedes him as a nationally recognized expert, south for his insights and wisdom. Attendees can expect to be inspired, motivated and enlightened by his presentations on Boundary Retracement. The business meeting luncheon will include awards and presentation by the National Society of Professional Surveyors Executive Director, Tim Burch. Don’t miss the map display and pacing contest. At the end of the day, we will have the Annual Scholarship Auction which is always fun for everyone!
Get ticket information here!

ConnectiCon's Fandom Flea
2024-12-07 - 2024-12-08 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
ConnectiCon’s Fandom Flea is a one-day flea market for fans, collectors, makers, creators, and more to buy/sell/trade their collectibles and creations. Fandom Flea is an expansion of the Swap Meet Panel we’ve had for a number of years, into a full-day event with the added option to sell items between fans. Need to sell some of your collection to make room for more, or to add that holy grail item you’ve been wanting to add?
Dates/Hours:
Saturday, December 7: 11:00am-7:00pm
Sunday, December 8: 11:00am-7:00pm
Ticket Information:
$5 cash at the door
FREE for ConnectiCon XXI Registered Members

United Way Centennial Gala
2024-12-14 17:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | CT
At the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, we have a bold vision for the future – Onward860 – uniting our region and forging a new path. We will end poverty in all its forms by deepening our impact in child literacy, housing, wages and life expectancy. United Way’s Centennial Gala brings generations together to close gaps and create equitable opportunities so everyone in the 860 region succeeds.
Ticket Information:
For tickets click here.
Social Media:
Facebook: @unitedwayinc
Instagram: @unitedwayinc
Event Hashtag: #Onward860

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
