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.

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

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

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

Hand + Hearts Together
2025-09-19 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Hands on Hartford’s annual signature fundraiser. All proceeds go towards Hands on Hartford’s operating funds.
Ticket Information
For tickets please click here.
Social Media
Facebook: @handsonhartford
Instagram: @handsonhartford
Event Hashtag: #hoh2025

CT HorrorFest
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Come meet horror celebrities and shop horror themed vendors at CT HorrorFest. Meet Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas (Chris Sarandon), Dee Wallace (Cujo, The Howling), Zach Galligan (Gremlins), Robert Picardo (The Howling, Star Trek), Joe Dante (Director of Gremlins and The Howling), the cast of The Return of the Living Dead and many more. We also have Q&A panels with the celebrities, costumes contests, and an independent film festival.
Event Dates & Times
Saturday September 20: 10am-7pm
Sunday September 21: 11am-5pm
Ticket Information
For tickets click here.
Social Media
Facebook: @CTHorrorFest
Instagram: @cthorrorfest
Event Hashtag: #CTHorrorFest

Gamma Iota Sigma's 54th Annual International Conference
2025-09-25 00:00 - 2025-09-26 00:00 (America/New_York) | CT

CN Live 2025
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-05 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
For more information please click here.

Eversource Hartford Marathon Packet Pickup & Expo
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-10 | CT
Eversource Hartford Marathon Packet Pickup & Expo is your opportunity to pick up race packets, visit exhibitors and sponsors, as well as shop for Eversource Hartford Marathon merchandise. Remember, there is no race day registration or bib pickup, so come visit the expo.
Event Date & Times
Thursday October 9th: 4pm-7pm
Friday October 10th: 12pm-9pm
Social Media
Facebook: @HMFEvents (Hartford Marathon Foundation)
Instagram: @hmf_events
Event Hashtag: #runhmf

NACA Hartford
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-18 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Get ready for a new year of NACA Conferences as we make activities matter! Attend a NACA Conference for purposeful learning, meaningful connections, and engaging entertainment that you can try before you buy! See potential acts, services, programs, and activations in an environment that allows for you to experience them first-hand before you decide to bring them to your campus. Stretch your institution’s programming dollars through special conference attendee pricing and multi-campus discounts from participating exhibitors and vendors.
Ticket Information
For tickets click here.
Social Media
Facebook: @thenaca
Instagram: @thenaca
Twitter: @thenaca
Event Hashtag: #NACAHartford

2025 SAF National Convention
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-25 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Join us in Hartford, Connecticut, October 22-25, for a remarkable celebration of 125 years of professional forestry in the United States during our annual conference, themed “From Roots to Canopy: 125 Years of Forestry and Natural Resources.” This event will bring together foresters, researchers, and policymakers, to reflect on the rich history of forestry, share current advancements, and look ahead to the future of sustainable forest management.
Ticket Information
Registration is now open. Early-bird prices available until August 31st.

Connecticut Science Center Annual Gala: Monster Mash
2025-10-25 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Don’t miss the spookiest event of the season-the Connecticut Science Center Annual Gala: Monster Mash!
Join us for a night of ghastly glamor with creepy cocktails, a devilishly delicious dinner, live and silent auctions to die for, and thrilling music! Your support will conjure up essential programs to inspire the future of of STEM education and build a stronger, science-savvy workforce.
Ticket Information
For tickets click here.
Social Media
Facebook: @connecticutsciencecenter
Instagram: @ctscienecenter
Twitter: @CTScienceCenter
Event Hashtag: #MonsterMashGala

ACM's Aerospace Alley® Future Workforce Opportunities Fair and Tradeshow
2025-10-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
Event Date & Times
Thursday, October 30th
Future Workforce Opportunities Fair 8 – 11:30am
Tradeshow 1 – 5pm
