Manchester, CT · Weekend of 2026-09-18
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| Manchester, CT | Sep 18-20 |
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FRI
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78F
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SAT
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69F
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SUN
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67F
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Ancient Lyre Music, Apple Picking, and Huskies Sports
Manchester kicks off a great weekend with temperatures in the 70s and clear skies perfect for outdoor activities. The schedule highlights a mix of historical music and community volunteer events before rain arrives on Sunday. Whether you are heading to an orchard or a recital hall, there is a strong variety of high-signal local options.
Expect mostly sunny skies with a high of 78 on Friday, cooling to 67 by Sunday. The best time to be outside is early Friday morning, which features the weekend's coolest overnight low of 49 degrees.
If you only do one thing
Ancient Greek Lyre: Performance by Dr. Nikos Xanthoulis · Sat 4:30 PM
A live performance of ancient Greek lyre music by Dr. Nikolaos Xanthoulis at the Von Der Mehden Recital Hall. This performance serves as the closing event for the two-day International Conference on the Antikythera Mechanism. The recital provides a rare opportunity to hear reconstructionist historical instrumentation played live, which offers a distinct acoustic experience from digital recordings. The lyre performance at the Von Der Mehden Recital Hall has a stated admission of $15, while the Civic Engagement Day event shows its price at checkout.
Tip: General admission is listed at $15 and the box office also offers admission to faculty.
The Shortlist
Sat 10:00 AM
A nonpartisan civic engagement event focused on the power of voting and community resources.
Pro move: The box office shows the entry price at checkout.
Sat 12:00 PM
A seasonal trip for apple picking at Crookes Orchard.
Pro move: The activity is scheduled for a two-hour window.
Sat 1:00 PM
A collegiate 10-inning softball matchup between the UConn Huskies and Iona.
Pro move: The game is listed for a 1:00 PM start.
Sat 10:00 AM
A volunteer cleanup effort on Long Wharf Drive in New Haven for International Coastal Cleanup Day.
Pro move: Arrive in New Haven before the 10:00 AM start time.
Sat
A silent auction fundraiser celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Benton Museum.
Pro move: Check the box office at checkout for admission pricing.
Weekend at a Glance
Sat · Late Night - Taste the Rainbow [Family]
Sat 4:30 PM · Ancient Greek Lyre: Performance by Dr. Nikos Xanthoulis [Music]
Sat 7:00 PM · UConn Football at Southern Miss [Sports]
Plan Ahead
60th Anniversary Silent Auction (Check the Benton Museum for silent auction participation.)
Rabbit & Poultry Programs at the Big E (Review the Big E rabbit and poultry programs for upcoming participation.)
At the Movies
Resident Evil · A medical courier unwittingly finds himself fighting for survival during a horrifying night that collapses into chaos.
The Weight · When a man is sent to a brutal prison, the warden offers him a high-stakes deal to smuggle gold from a remote mine to save his daughter.
Bad Apples · A struggling primary school teacher makes questioning decisions after one of her students is injured.
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom · Shaun tries to fix a ruined pumpkin patch with science experiments on Halloween Eve at Mossy Bottom Farm.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 Death of the Pastor's Wife: Season 1 [Netflix] · The premiere season of this investigative series explores the circumstances surrounding a pastor's wife.
#2 Beauty in Black: Season 3 [Netflix] · The third season of this drama continues to follow interconnected stories.
#3 Instadocs: The Decoy Plane [Netflix] · This documentary title looks into the history of decoy aviation.
Enjoy the crisp air and the diverse local performances. Have a wonderful weekend.
Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.
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