Summer Music Series featuring Jeremy Haddad
2026-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
Jeremy is a solo singer-songwriter from Storrs, CT who has been influenced by pop, rock, folk, indie and alternative sounds of the past few decades. His original music focuses heavily on the lyrical narrative he writes with a sometimes simple and rhythmic acoustic guitar accompaniment. His sounds share some songwriting elements of The Lumineers, Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, Gregory Alan Isakov, and James Taylor.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 2, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.

Farmers Market at CT’s Old State House
2026-07-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-14 10:00 - 14:00 and 9 more dates | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
Connecticut’s Old State House Farmers Market Season is every Tuesday and Friday from 10am to 2pm from June 5th to October 30th!
Come visit and shop local at our annual Farmers Market, one of the original open-air markets in Connecticut! Participating farmers provide high-quality, Connecticut-grown products, along with Connecticut-based artisans who offer original, hand-crafted and self-manufactured quality goods.
Connecticut’s Old State House Farmers Market accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dollars, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Plan benefits courtesy of Greater Hartford Gives.
Simply bring your SNAP EBT card to the table with the sign that says “SNAP/EBT Accepted Here”. The Market Manager will swipe your card for the amount that you want and your purchases will be doubled throughout the season! For those with WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Plan benefits bring your Senior Farmers Market card or app to any farmer in the Farmers Market and your purchases will be half price!

Summer Music Series featuring Hardwood
2026-07-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
Connecticut’s Hardwood music group has been sharing classic rock and new music with Southern New England audiences for a half-century, in both electric and acoustic formats. They’ve been monthly mainstays at Coventry’s historic Bidwell Tavern for three decades, featuring four veterans who share vocals and multiple instruments. Hardwood’s all-original CD and tour history represent the breadth of Americana music tradition, and will bring back your best memories at the Old State House this summer.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.

Summer Music Series featuring Cherry Pie
2026-07-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
Jump, jive, and kick your heels up to swing, rockabilly, Latin with a few sultry ballads with shoreline Connecticut band, Cherry Pie. The tight four piece ensemble is fronted by singer Jilian Grey with MIchael Savino (guitars/vocals), Lou Bocciarelli (Bass) and Rich Dart (drums). The band provides a musical dance party unencumbered by a specific genre with just enough retro sprinkled on top for a sweet-stepping good time!
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 2, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.

Summer Music Series featuring Shaded Soul Band
2026-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
Shaded Soul Band is based in Connecticut and travels across New England to perform at weddings, corporate functions, outdoor concerts, and other events. R&B, Motown, Funk Soul, Jazz, Reggae, Swing, Rock, Pop, Disco, and Top 40 are only a few of the decades represented in their music.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 2, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.

Summer Music Series featuring Professors of Sweet Sweet Music
2026-08-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
The POSSM are the three-time Best of Hartford winners and co-creators of the Hartbeat Music Festival. Their sound is an energetic yet soulful version of indie rock with the Hartford Courant stating, “The band’s brand of pop-infused rock can be downright infectious”. The band has been nominated by The New England Music Awards as Best Musical ACT in CT, had a local best selling IPA named after them, and had their original song Tidal Wave named the CTNOW.com song of the year, and BarRated Radio’s “local song of the decade”. Fans of 90’s pop infused indie rock with bands such as Weezer, The Cranberries, RadioHead and Dinosaur Jr, will definitely enjoy a POSSM show!
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 2, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.

Making Historical Arguments with Photographs Educator Workshop
2026-08-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Day and Time: Thursday, August 20, 2026: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Location: Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main Street, Hartford, CT(Parking is at State House Square Garage 75 Market Street)
Photographs provide an accessible, high-impact entry point for all students—including English Language Learners (ELL) and those with reading challenges.
Led by Sharon Gillette of National History Day®, this hands-on workshop will show you how to turn historical images into powerful tools for critical thinking.

Discover: Locate and navigate the Library of Congress photograph collections, including Connecticut-focused sources.
Analyze: Master the Library’s official Primary Source Analysis Tool.
Transform: Teach students to use photographs as rigorous evidence, not just illustrations.
Build: Guide students in constructing historical arguments using visual data.
Equip: Walk away with classroom-ready resources developed by National History Day.

Lunch and materials provided at no cost.
For more information, please email info@historydayct.org.
This workshop is sponsored in part by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Eastern Region Program, coordinated by Waynesburg University.

Registration Required! Register Here

Amplify Under 21 Open Mic Night
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Are you a singer/songwriter, poet, writer, or dancer whowants to share their art at an open mic? Great! Are you under 21?! Excellent. Get down to Connecticut’s Old State House forHartford.com’s under 21 open micnight. Amplify is now offering young artists 15-minute slots to perform onThursday, August 20 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on the lawn at Connecticut’s OldState House at 800 Main Street, Hartford.
There is no registration fee and a PA system, microphones,and stands will be supplied by the Hartford Business Improvement District.
Reserve your spot HERE https://hartford.com/amplify/

U.S. Passport Day
2026-08-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
IMPORTANT: Enrollment service providers will take a break between 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
On Friday, August 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal will host a Passport Day in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider, to assist individuals with passport renewals, first-time passport applications, and TSA PreCheck enrollment.
The event is open to the public and will take place at Connecticut’s Old State House at 800 Main Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except between the hours of 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The TSA PreCheck program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents.
Passport applications and renewals provided by the CT Passport Agency:
First-time passport applicants will be required to complete a Passport Application Form and present a valid photo ID and proof of U.S. citizenship, such as an original birth certificate or naturalization certificate.
For passport renewals, a completed Passport Application Form, an old passport, and a recent passport photo will be required, along with the passport renewal fee.
For new and renewed passports, a 2-inch x 2-inch passport photo taken in the last 6 months is required. If you require a passport photo on the day of the event, Camera Bar, a local business located at 75 Asylum Street, is about two blocks away from the Passport Day event and can provide a passport photo for $10.62 day of.
RSVP to apply for or renew a U.S. passport here. Fill out and print your passport application here.
U.S. citizens can apply for both U.S. passport books and U.S. passport cards at Passport Day.
U.S. Passport Books: Valid for international travel by air, sea, or land
Validity: 10 years for adults (age 16 & older)
5 years for minors (under age 16)
Cost for First-Time Applicants: $165 for adults (age 16 & older)
$135 for minors (under age 16)
Cost for Renewal Applicants: $130 for adults (age 16 & older)
U.S. Passport Cards: Valid when entering the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land or seaports-of-entry. Not valid for international travel by air.
Validity: 10 years for adults (age 16 & older)
5 years for minors (under age 16)
Cost for First-Time Applicants: $65 for adults (age 16 & older)
$50 for minors (under age 16)
Cost for Renewal Applicants: $30 for adults (age 16 & older)
TSA PreCheck enrollment provided by IDEMIA:
TSA PreCheck enrollment requires that applicants provide proof of identity, proof of citizenship, fingerprints, and a photo. IDEMIA offers TSA PreCheck enrollment for $76.75 and if approved, travelers get a five-year membership with the program.
TSA PreCheck was created in December 2011 as a way to provide low-risk travelers with a smoother experience through airport security. Enrolled members have access to TSA PreCheck dedicated screening lanes at over 200 participating U.S. airports nationwide and 99% of members wait 10 minutes or less in a screening lane. TSA PreCheck passengers travel with ease and keep their shoes, belts, and light jackets on and keep laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, and food items in their bags.
Apply for TSA PreCheck new enrollment or renewal with IDEMIA here.

Summer Music Series featuring Michael Carabello
2026-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
The Michael Carabello Quintet is a collective of musicians with deep roots in black American music (jazz) and the musical culture of Hartford. The band draws inspiration from artists and bands such as Jackie McLean’s Dynasty Band, Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters, Marc Cary’s Focus Trio, Ahmad Jamal Trio, and Wayne Shorter’s Weather Report. This band draws musical knowledge from the masters of the music of Bebop, Hardbop, and Postbop and modernizes it with musical styles and technology of today. The Band consists of: Michael Carabello – Keyboards, Jonathon Barber- Drums, Matt Dwonszyk- Bass, Tony Davis- Guitar, and Jordan Young- Alto Saxophone.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.

Summer Music Series featuring Charmagne Tripp
2026-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
Performing in the styles of Neo Soul, Pop, Jazz, R&B, and Swing. Charmagne’s warm, clear tone captivates listeners and leaves them wanting more. Aside from writing and recording five albums, she has performed internationally, held residencies in Asia and performed in various professional musical theater productions.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.

Summer Music Series featuring BAP PACK
2026-09-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
BAP PACK is an indie hip-hop supergroup of popular CT-born emcees RapOet (seen on Netflix), Tang $auce (heard on NPR’s “Where We Live”), Hydro 8Sixty (of TV’s 106 & Park rap battles), and Klokwize (heard on ESPN-TV, DJ QUIK & SUGA FREE’s “A Little Respect”), who combine their collective creativity and community building efforts with head-nodding classic boom bap sounds and live instruments.
Their debut album “First I Heard…” hit streaming in June 2024, led by the hit single “Oooh!” featuring MICKEY FACTZ. BAP PACK have been seen sharing the stage with legends like KRS-ONE and are festival mainstays all over New England at fests like SPRINGFIELD JAZZ & ROOTS FESTIVAL, HARTBEAT FEST, GREATER HARTFORD JAZZ FESTIVAL and more. BAP PACK can also be seen in the upcoming feature film “Permanent Records”, starring Christopher Larkin of TV’s hit show “THE 100.” Like your favorite big screen superhero team, the Bap Pack unite to shine light on the community and make the people dance!
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.

Summer Music Series featuring Mass-Conn Fusion
2026-09-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
The Mass-Conn-Fusion Band loves to share their energy and passion for music with audiences of all ages. They have the dance party covered with soul, funk, motown, disco and pop. The quintet features Hartford’s own Gianni Gardner on guitar, and Trinity Warren on vocals. Jim Healy is the bassist and leader of the group for over 45 years. His long-time side kicks, Tim Urso on drums and Liz Roberts on saxophones join in for all out Mass-Conn-Fusion.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.

National Voter Registration Day At Connecticut's Old State House
2026-09-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) will take part in National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 15 and invite people to Connecticut’s Old State House at 800 Main Street in Hartford between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to confirm their voting status. Adults at least 17 years old (turning 18 on or before election day) can stop by to register regardless of what town or city they reside. Connecticut residents will need a Connecticut DMV ID (includes driver’s license, learner’s permit and non-driver photo ID) issued by Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.
The CTDC is striving to get every eligible Connecticut resident registered before their next trip to the ballot box on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. National Voter Registration Day serves as a civic rallying cry to raise awareness of the need to ensure every American is #VoteReady to take part in often forgotten “off-year” elections that shape the future of communities across the United States.
Don’t be one of the millions of eligible voters who are unable to cast a ballot because of frustrating stumbling blocks like missed deadlines, outdated information, or easily fixable paperwork problems.
Policy decisions about law enforcement, school curricula, housing, public safety, tax rates, and more, are all decided by local elections. Registering voter ensures Connecticut residents exert control over the political process that impacts their lives daily.
