Wethersfield, CT · Weekend of 2026-10-02
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Weekend Game
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| Wethersfield, CT | Oct 2-4 |
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FRI
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82F
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SAT
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70F
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SUN
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66F
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Gridiron Clashes, Rock Tributes, and Hockey Season Openers
Greater Hartford enters an epic weekend for live entertainment and college sports. While Friday remains warm, temperatures drop significantly by Saturday morning, creating a crisp autumn backdrop for the region's football and hockey matchups. Whether you are heading to the stadium or the theatre, the schedule is packed with top-tier options.
Expect a warm Friday at 82 degrees followed by a cooling trend with sunny highs near 70 on Saturday and 66 on Sunday. The best time to be outdoors is early Saturday morning, which features the weekend's coolest overnight low of 47 degrees.
If you only do one thing
A Farewell 2 Kings - Rush Tribute plays Daryl's House in Pawling. Listed for Friday 8:00 PM this weekend. The listing is Friday 8:00 PM at Daryl's House; the room is the plan. The strongest listed alternative is Alanis Morissette at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville; its details are in the shortlist below. The strongest one-night alternative in this edition is Chief Keef Live 2026 at Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford (details in the shortlist below).
The Shortlist
Sat 12:00 PM · Rentschler Field (East Hartford)
The UConn Huskies take on Syracuse University in a collegiate football matchup at Rentschler Field in East Hartford.
Pro move: The game is listed for a 12:00 PM start.
Fri 8:00 PM · Mohegan Sun Arena (Uncasville)
A live rock performance by Alanis Morissette at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville.
Pro move: The show is listed for an 8:00 PM start.
Sat 4:00 PM · M&T Bank Arena (Hamden)
The Quinnipiac Bobcats face the Merrimack Warriors in men's ice hockey at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden.
Pro move: Arrival before the 4:00 PM listed start is recommended.
Fri 8:00 PM · Academy of Music Theatre - MA (Northampton)
Blues artist Pat Metheny performs live at the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton, MA.
Pro move: The venue is located in Northampton with a listed 8:00 PM start.
Sun 6:30 PM · Bushnell Theatre/ Mortensen Hall (Hartford)
A touring theatre production of The Great Gatsby visits the Bushnell Theatre in Hartford.
Pro move: The performance begins at 6:30 PM.
Fri 8:00 PM · Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre (Wallingford)
Hip-hop artist Chief Keef performs live at the Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford.
Pro move: Doors are listed for an 8:00 PM start.
Choose Your Mode
Sporty
Central Connecticut St Blue Devils Football vs. Wagner Seahawks Football · Catch a football game between Central Connecticut St and Wagner in New Britain.
Sacred Heart Pioneers Hockey · Sacred Heart Pioneers hockey returns to Fairfield at the Martire Family Arena.
Night Out
It's A 2000's Party · Dance to electronic and pop hits at a 2000s-themed party in New Haven.
Foxwoods Rum Rendezvous · The Foxwoods Rum Rendezvous offers a pop music experience in Mashantucket.
Family Fun
Lenny Pearce - Toddler Rave World Tour · The Lenny Pearce Toddler Rave World Tour brings dance music to a younger audience in Mashantucket.
Culture
ROAR! Comedy: Tony Dabas · Tony Dabas performs live comedy at the Armory at MGM Springfield.
Weekend at a Glance
Fri 8:00 PM · A Farewell 2 Kings - Rush Tribute [Music]
Plan Ahead
Wheel of Fortune (Catch this live production at Mohegan Sun Cabaret.)
An Evening with David Sedaris (Tickets are available for this evening with David Sedaris in New Haven.)
At the Movies
Ghost in the Cell · In this horror-comedy thriller, enemy gangs and corrupt guards in a notorious prison must work together to survive an invisible killing force.
Digger · A powerful man goes on a frantic mission to prove he is a savior before a disaster he unleashed destroys everything.
Verity · Lowen Ashleigh is hired to ghostwrite for a bestselling author who is unable to finish her novels following an accident.
Beware Boiúna · A medical mission in the Amazon turns into a fight for survival when an ancient predator awakens.
Rolling Loud: The Movie · A father navigates chaos after taking his young son to a wild hip-hop festival.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story: Season 1 [Netflix] · Explore the first season of this true-crime anthology focused on the Lizzie Borden story.
#2 Jo Koy: Blue in the Face [Netflix] · Jo Koy returns with a new comedy special.
#3 The Perfect Lie: Season 1 [Netflix] · A new season of suspenseful drama arrives on Netflix.
#4 The Gentlemen: Season 2 [Netflix] · The second season of this high-stakes crime series continues.
Take advantage of the cooler Saturday morning for your outdoor plans before the afternoon games begin. Enjoy the variety of live music and local athletics across the state.
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.
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