Things to Do in West Hartford, CT

West Hartford is one of the most walkable suburbs in the state — Center and Blue Back Square for dining and shops, Celebrate West Hartford in June, Pride on the town green, and a steady stream of room-sized events worth bookmarking.

Serving the West Hartford, CT area on The 860 Life — Connecticut (CT), 860 area code.

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Creative Writing and Memoir Writing Workshops at St. James's Episcopal Church event image

books

Happening Now

Mon, Jul 6 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Creative Writing and Memoir Writing Workshops at St. James's Episcopal Church

St. James's Episcopal Church · West Hartford

Sharpen your storytelling skills this summer with creative and memoir writing workshops at St.

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live music

Happening Today

Tue, Jul 7 · All Day

Tuesday Night Open Mic

West Hartford Public Library · West Hartford

Tuesday Night Open Mic at West Hartford Public Library is a weekly showcase where local musicians and performers sharpen their craft.

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live music

Wed, Jul 8 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Latanya Farrell | Summer Concert Series

John G. Martin Foundation Stage · West Hartford

Latanya Farrell brings her soulful sound to the John G.

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trivia

Wed, Jul 8 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Marvel Trivia at WOB Bar & Kitchen

World of Beer - West Hartford · West Hartford

Marvel Trivia lights up Wednesday nights at WOB Bar & Kitchen in West Hartford.

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community

Wed, Jul 8, 7:00 PM

The Wild Party at West Hartford

West Hartford Center · West Hartford

The Wild Party at West Hartford on Wed, Jul 8.

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festival

Wed, Jul 8 · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

2026 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival: Any one performance of MEASURE FOR MEASURE OR MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

University of Saint Joseph · West Hartford

Experience Shakespeare under the stars at the University of Saint Joseph with a choice of Measure for Measure or A Midsummer Night's Dream.

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theater

Wed, Jul 8, 7:30 PM

The Wild Party at Playhouse on Park

Playhouse on Park · West Hartford

Step into the roaring 1920s with The Wild Party musical at Playhouse on Park, running July 8 through August 16.

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live music

Wed, Jul 8, 8:00 PM

Jul 8–10

Joey Harkum @ New Park Brewing

New Park Brewing · West Hartford

Joey Harkum brings his captivating live music to New Park Brewing in West Hartford on July 9, 2026.

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festival

Thu, Jul 9 · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

University of Saint Joseph · West Hartford

Enjoy A Midsummer Night's Dream on July 9 at the University of Saint Joseph as part of the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival.

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community

Fri, Jul 10 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

FLOW-tation Lunch at West Hartford Chamber of Commerce

Blue Back Square · West Hartford

FLOW-tation Lunch brings together the Future Leaders of West Hartford for a midday gathering at the Chamber of Commerce.

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live music

Fri, Jul 10, 6:30 PM

West Hartford Summer Concert Series: The Groove Merchants

We-Ha Events Calendar · West Hartford

The Groove Merchants bring their lively funk and soul sounds to Elizabeth Park as part of the West Hartford Summer Concert Series.

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comedy

Fri, Jul 10 · 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Stand-up Comedy at the Elbow Room!

West Hartford Public Library · West Hartford

Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy at the Elbow Room Comedy Club in West Hartford on July 10, from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

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festival

Fri, Jul 10 · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival: MEASURE FOR MEASURE

University of Saint Joseph · West Hartford

Catch Measure for Measure at the University of Saint Joseph as part of the 2026 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival in West Hartford.

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live music

Fri, Jul 10 · 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Joey Harkum with Kavoossi

New Park Brewing · West Hartford

Joey Harkum with Kavoossi brings a live music night to New Park Brewing in West Hartford on July 10.

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festival

Sat, Jul 11 · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

University of Saint Joseph · West Hartford

Experience Shakespeare under the stars with A Midsummer Night's Dream at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford.

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comedy

Sat, Jul 11 · 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Joselito Dapuppet Stand up comedy show in Hartford, CT

West Hartford Public Library · West Hartford

Joselito Dapuppet returns to West Hartford Public Library with the Puppetwave comedy tour for two shows on July 11.

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performance

Sun, Jul 12, 1:00 PM

Craft Fair Charity Event | Blue Back Square

Blue Back Square · West Hartford

Discover unique handmade goods and support local charities at the Craft Fair Charity Event in Blue Back Square.

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socializing

Sun, Jul 12 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Bake the Book Club: Will This Make You Happy

River Bend Bookshop - WH · West Hartford

Bake the Book Club meets at River Bend Bookshop in West Hartford on July 12 to share treats and stories from 'Will This Make You Happy' by…

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festival

Sun, Jul 12 · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival: MEASURE FOR MEASURE

University of Saint Joseph · West Hartford

Experience Shakespeare under the stars with the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival's Measure for Measure at University of Saint Joseph.

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community

Mon, Jul 13 · All Day

Sparetime Summer Luau Service Industry Night

Sparetime Entertainment · West Hartford

Sparetime Entertainment hosts a Summer Luau Service Industry Night in West Hartford, tailored for service professionals to relax and…

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community

Tue, Jul 14 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Rose Garden Tour

John G. Martin Foundation Stage · West Hartford

Explore the beauty of roses with a guided Rose Garden Tour led by Mark Gutzmer, Director of Gardens & Grounds, at the John G.

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festival

Wed, Jul 15 · 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Business After Hours: Capital Classics Shakespeare Festival

Watkinson School · Hartford

Business After Hours at Watkinson School spotlights the Capital Classics Shakespeare Festival with an evening of networking and cultural…

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live music

Wed, Jul 15 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

The Loyales | Summer Concert Series

John G. Martin Foundation Stage · West Hartford

The Loyales take the John G. Martin Foundation Stage for a lively Summer Concert Series show on July 15.

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trivia

Wed, Jul 15 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Marvel Trivia at WOB Bar & Kitchen

World of Beer - West Hartford · West Hartford

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 15, when Marvel Trivia returns to WOB Bar & Kitchen in West Hartford.

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