Zip 06074 · Weekend of 2026-03-20

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Weekend of Mar 20 - Mar 22, 2026

WEEKEND SNAPSHOT

Friday 52°F (Sunny), Saturday 36°F (Cloudy), Sunday 46°F (Partial Sun). Lows dipping into the 20s.

Heavier-than-usual evening traffic expected in downtown Hartford due to major arena shows and theater schedules.

⚡ If You Only Do One Thing

Monster Jam 2026

Saturday, Mar 21 (1:00 PM & 7:00 PM), Sunday, Mar 22 (1:00 PM)

"It is the premier high-energy indoor event this weekend, offering a climate-controlled environment while local temperatures remain near freezing."

PRO TIP: Purchase a 'Pit Party' pass for the Saturday 1:00 PM show to see the 12,000-pound trucks up close before the main event; these usually sell out 48 hours in advance.

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📍 Top Spots

Spring Community Dinner

Friday, Mar 20, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Wapping Community Church, South Windsor

A hyper-local welcome-to-spring gathering featuring a full community-style meal.

Best For: Families and seniors looking for a low-cost, high-connection local evening.

Take Note! A Cappella Benefit

Sunday, Mar 22, 3:00 PM • First Congregational Church of South Windsor

A live performance by the Mansfield-based a cappella group to benefit the Fellowship Hall project.

Best For: Music enthusiasts and supporters of local historical preservation. • Cost: Donation-based

Spring Greenhouse Show Finale

Friday, Mar 20, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM • Elizabeth Park, West Hartford

The final day of the annual floral exhibit featuring thousands of tulips, daffodils, and lilies.

Best For: Photographers and those needing a 'nature fix' before the outdoor gardens bloom. • Cost: Free

Choose Your Mode

Mode: High Octane

Monster Jam Freestyle Competition From $71.00

Saturday Evening, 7:00 PM • PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford

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Tip: Park at the Morgan Street Garage to avoid the primary exit bottleneck on Trumbull Street.

Mode: Relaxed & Local

South Windsor Bowling Social Varies by lane

Saturday, Mar 21, 4:45 PM • Revolutions Bowling, South Windsor

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Tip: Lane reservations are recommended for groups larger than four due to Saturday league play.

Weekend at a Glance

Friday Night

Spring Community Dinner at Wapping Church

LOCAL

Saturday Afternoon

Monster Jam Matinee

FAMILY

Sunday Afternoon

Take Note! A Cappella Concert

ARTS

⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs

I-84 Westbound Congestion

Friday 4 PM - 6 PM near the Bulkeley Bridge (Hartford/East Hartford line).

Use the Founders Bridge (Route 2) as an alternate if traveling from East Hartford to avoid the main I-84 crunch.

Arena Event Traffic

Saturday 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM near the Trumbull St exit (I-84).

Enter downtown Hartford via the Capitol Avenue exit and approach from the south to bypass the primary arena queue.

🍿 Movies

Top Box Office

Hoppers (PG): A Pixar original following a girl who uses a 'robotic beaver' to go undercover in the animal world.

The Bride! (R): Maggie Gyllenhaal's psychological horror-romance reimagining of the Frankenstein legend set in 1930s Chicago.

Scream 7 (R): The latest chapter in the meta-slasher franchise, returning to its roots with legacy characters facing a new Ghostface.

New This Weekend

Project Hail Mary (PG-13): Ryan Gosling stars as an amnesiac astronaut who must save Earth using hard science and an unlikely ally.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (R): Samara Weaving returns for a deadly sequel where the stakes are higher and the game is global.

📅 Plan Ahead

Date	Event	Action
April 4, 2026	Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour	Medium - Tickets are currently 60% sold; secure seats by month-end.
April 3, 2026	The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Premiere	Low - Set a reminder for ticket releases next week.

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