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If you’re like many people, you’re ready to put 2020 behind you, get out of the house, and enjoy some great events in Hartford, CT! The city offers residents and visitors lots to see and do, both indoors and out, so if you’re planning a trip or already live in Connecticut, check out this shortlist of Hartford, CT, upcoming events for 2021. Remember to call ahead and confirm any show or concert, to ensure plans are still moving forward and haven’t been cancelled due to COVID-19 or any other reason.
Scheduled for March 5-7, 2021, the Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show features hundreds of exhibitors from a variety of home renovation and improvement industries. If you’re looking for ideas on how to improve your home’s energy efficiency or curb appeal, or want expert advice on the latest materials used for roofing, siding, and much more, don’t miss out on this fabulous event!
If you love Irish music, you have plenty of time to plan ahead so you can enjoy a red carpet event at the Mohegan Sun Arena, hosting Celtic Thunder on December 3, 2021. To enjoy the event you might buy tickets ahead of time or make a pledge to Connecticut Public Television, which gets you excellent seats and a photo op with the performers!
While the 2020 event was canceled, the 2021 Litchfield Hills Triathlon is ready to go! This event is now held on July 10, 2021, and several more events are being scheduled in 2021 to compensate for those who missed the 2020 race. The triathlon starts at 8:30 a.m. sharp and features some of the best amateur athletes in the state, as well as those who have always wanted to run a triathlon and test their fitness levels.
The Connecticut Forum features live, unscripted interviews, debates, and conversations with a variety of guests, covering a full range of topics! In 2021, you might enjoy Historians with Jill Lepore, scheduled for January 14, or a conversation with some Favorite Authors, scheduled for March 25. You might also plan ahead for October 6, and check out its Special Event: an Evening With Neil Gaiman, a cult figure in modern comics.
If you love gardening and agriculture, you must check out the Hillstown Grange Agricultural Fair. This fair offers visitors a close-up look at agriculture, growing, farming, and everything to do with food production. Bring your appetite as there are always lots of fresh foods to try when you visit the Hillstown Grange Agricultural Fair.
From July 15 to 18, Comic-Con is coming to Hartford! One of the most sought-after events for comic book and sci-fi lovers everywhere, Comic-Con features a range of vendors and performers, as well as interviews with actors, actresses, graphic novelists, authors, scriptwriters, directors, and many more! If you love comics, superheroes, science fiction, and anything related to these great genres mark your calendar and head down to Comic-Con next July!
The area’s premier amateur 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Hooplandia typically hosts some 2500 teams and 10,000 players. After the 2020 event was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 2021 tournament is scheduled for June 25-27. Games are now being held at the Big E Fairgrounds and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
If you love drumming and especially when performed in a circle, you’ll love the Middlesex Drum Circle, a monthly event hosted by the Hartford Arts Council. This performance offers room for attendees to bring their own instruments and jam along! No matter your level of expertise, this is no time to be shy! Bring your own percussion or base instrument or whatever else you love and check out the Middlesex Drum Circle.
Springtime is always home improvement time and no doubt many homeowners have found lots of ways their home needs updating, after having spent so much time at home during the COVID-19 lockdown! If you know you’ll be ready to make some improvements to your home, check out the Hartford Spring Home Show, scheduled for April 9-11, 2021, at the XL Center (formerly Hartford Civic Center).
As many 2020 concerts have been rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions, you can enjoy any number of concerts at Xfinity Theater in 2021. Check out Luke Bryan on June 16, the Backstreet Boys on July 17, Disturbed on July 24, The Black Crowes on July 25, and KISS on August 22. There are also many other concerts being added and rescheduled so be sure to bookmark their website and enjoy a show in 2021!
During 2021, remember that there are also lots of spaces and places to visit, both indoors and out, in the Hartford CT area. The Elizabeth Park Conservatory offers over 100 acres of outdoor flora and fauna, creating an excellent spot for relaxing and for when you need a perfect photo backdrop! Pope Park also offers lots of indoor and outdoor activities; inside you’ll find a pool table and a swimming pool, while you’ll also find another pool outdoors as well as basketball courts and much more. Cove Park is also a family favorite, offering lots of waterside areas perfect for picnicking or hiking, and for when you’re simply ready to get outdoors by yourself or with the kids.
This list of Hartford, CT, upcoming events are proudly presented by West Hartford Plumbers, the area’s leading experts in plumbing repairs and maintenance. At West Hartford Plumbers, we know that COVID-19 restrictions have kept residents in their homes for far too long in 2020, which is why you should leave needed plumbing work to us! With the easing of restrictions and a great roster of events in the city for 2021 and beyond, don’t spend any more time in your home in the upcoming year than needed. If you detect a plumbing leak, are faced with sudden low water pressure or a burst water heater, or need plumbing services in Hartford, CT, leave that work to the experts here at West Hartford Plumbers.
