Zip 06076 · Weekend of 2026-03-27
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| Zip 06076 06076 | Weekend of Mar 27 - Mar 29, 2026 |
WEEKEND SNAPSHOT
Late-winter chill with highs of 48°F and lows near 30°F. Mostly clear skies expected for Saturday.
Heavy downtown Hartford traffic expected Friday night due to concurrent arena events.
⚡ If You Only Do One Thing
Connecticut Golf Show
Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
"It is the premier indoor refuge for local residents to beat the March chill while testing 2026 equipment and enjoying the 21+ 'sipping zones'."
PRO TIP: Use the Connecticut Convention Center's north garage and pay for your parking via the mobile app upon arrival to bypass the exit kiosks.
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📍 Top Spots
Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Pt 2 In Concert
Saturday, Mar 28, 1:00 PM • The Bushnell, Hartford
A live performance of the film's score by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra alongside the high-definition screening.
Best For: Families and cinematic music fans • Cost: Tickets from $55
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)
Saturday, Mar 28, 6:00 PM • Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville
High-intensity combat sports featuring premier bare-knuckle strikers in a 10,000-seat arena.
Best For: Adrenaline seekers • Cost: $40 - $150+
Simply Lincoln Historical Presentation
Sunday, Mar 29, 2:00 PM • McLean Community Center, Simsbury
An immersive historical deep dive into the life and impact of Abraham Lincoln.
Best For: History buffs
Choose Your Mode
Mode: Enthusiast
CT Golf Show Demo Days
$15 admission
All Weekend • CT Convention Center
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Tip: Saturday is 'Women's Day' with dedicated skills clinics from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
Mode: High-Energy
Spring Fling Poker Tournament
$600 buy-in
Friday-Sunday, starts 11:10 AM • Mohegan Sun
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Tip: Registration is in the Poker Room; arrive 1 hour early for Day 1B or 1C seats.
Weekend at a Glance
Friday Night
Marlon 'Inphynit' Carey: Poetry & Plants
Social
Saturday Afternoon
Harry Potter Symphony Concert
Culture
Sunday Morning
Acoustic Sundays
Relaxed
⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs
Hartford Event Overlap
Friday 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM near I-84/XL Center area
Avoid the Capitol Ave exit; use the Columbus Blvd entrance for the Convention Center instead.
Mohegan Sun Parking
Saturday night 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Use 'Riverview Reserved Parking' to get direct ground-floor access to the Arena.
🍿 Movies
Top Box Office
Snow White (PG): Disney's live-action reimagining of the classic tale, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot.
The Bride! (PG-13): A 1930s-set gothic romance directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, reimagining the Frankenstein myth.
Hoppers (PG): Pixar's high-concept comedy about a girl who transfers her consciousness into a robotic beaver.
New This Weekend
They Will Kill You (R): Zazie Beetz stars as a housekeeper in a luxury high-rise who discovers the residents are hiding a deadly secret.
📅 Plan Ahead
| Date | Event | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 8-11, 2026 | AQS QuiltWeek New England | Medium; book workshop tickets early. |
| April 18, 2026 | Stafford Community Cleanup | Low; sign up to volunteer on the town site. |