What’s on for singles
Events through the year that make an easy first or second date.
Lantern Lights at Mystic Seaport
From December 3 to 23, Mystic Seaport opens from 2pm to 8:30pm for Lantern Lights: A Mystic Holiday, with carriage rides and holiday activities in the Seaport Village. Check the hours page for which days it runs.
Source: Mystic Seaport Museum: Hours and tickets, checked 8 November 2026
Connecticut Flower and Garden Show
The Connecticut Flower and Garden Show runs from February 18 to 21, 2027, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. It is a warm, colorful break from winter.
Source: CTvisit: Can't Miss Events in Connecticut, 2026 into 2027, checked 8 November 2026
Roses at Elizabeth Park
The Elizabeth Park rose garden in Hartford peaks in mid to late June, with more than 10,000 roses in bloom. Rose Weekend in June adds tours and readings.
Source: Connecticut Public: Thousands of flowers bloom at country's oldest public rose garden, checked 8 November 2026