I have been coming here for 10 years straight and every year it gets better! The attention to…read moredetail and how thoroughly involved all the actors are is truly a stunning sight to see! ALL of the actors are volunteers AND the money goes to local charities! *$10 parking per car cash or Venmo Every year the themes focus on "in" movies. This year's 2024 "Coven of the Rotted" included Terrifier, Silent Hill, Silence of the Lambs, Dolls and a Voodoo room among many others! There is always a "twist" on the best classic movies, but they've had themes like Monsters Inc. and Toy Story in the past. The themes are always changing and EVERY year is different. The trail takes about an hour to walk through but the scares start once you walk through the entryway! Characters will interact with you (but not touch) and the display of animatronics is a great way to start the night! There is a midway "stop" area to take photos, grab a snack and break up the groups of people that tend to get bunched together through the trail. I would recommend 10/10 and will come back every year! Buy your tickets early as they sell out quick for all times!

We have been coming here for years and it's always an amazing time. This year in my opinion they…read morefell a little short with some of the details. They could use more back lighting while waiting in line so you could see the amazing work and statues. Also it appears the actors had not started until 8 as we did not move in line for over and hour and got there at 7:15 pm for our 7-7:30 slot. They had several sets that were just ok. Although they had the "well" from Silence of the lamb, put the lotion in the basket, nothing was on the well. Also could use some bathrooms while waiting in line instead of just the one at the very beginning and MOST importantly , stagger the groups going through. We were in one continuous walking line so we saw the scares coming. We still enjoyed the 45 minute interact trail and will continue to look forward to it every year..

Had a great time ! Vendors were closing before fire show . I wish the entire faire was open durning…read morethe fire show . The Hummel Hot Dog truck had unexpected items on the menu and they were very tasty.

This is my first time going to a Renaissance Festival so I didn't know what to expect. I had a good…read moretime even though this isn't a typical event I prefer to attend. But when your wife and kids ask you to do something, you normally do. This fair was in Ansonia.Yesterday was the last day, I'm not sure how often they do this fair, I think it's once or twice a year. Lots of activities for the kids, lots of vendors, and my favorite the food trucks. It were too. We ended up getting from the melting truck. Deliciously made grilled cheeses with lots of options. They put a nice cheese crust on top to give it a little extra flavor. They were also multiple different stage shows from magic, to fighting, to singing. Many people were dressed up as fantasy characters or in medieval garments. Others like myself or just dress to be comfortable. Either way it was a good time. Looking forward to seeing what other Renaissance Festival's are like.

I'm a big theater fan and been hitting the circuit for the past 45 years, Long wharfs past…read moreperformances at the original location have been stellar. That was THEN before the shuffling around to various locations. With the current direction of selling the public on "mobile" theatre is a no-go form me. Haven't been there since before covid. I'm retired and look forward to visiting a stable location, I have no interest for "new" unfamiliar locations being as though I live a hour away traveling interstate 91. Bad move in my opinion so I haven't been back. I'm usually at Hartford Stage or Theatre works, stable, great shows without the searching all over town. Long Wharf, get your stuff together and I'll return when you do.

Purchased tickets for a show and received a text message the day of the show informing me show was…read morecanceled due to upcoming snowstorm. I requested a refund and was told they would refund it back to the card. Never received it, reach out again via a-mail. Ronald then told me I had to check with my bank. Never got my money. Awful! Be careful when purchasing tickets they are not accommodating or like to refund your money even when they cancel their shows.

10selden is a great venue with so much to offer! From live music to a great art gallery, this is…read morethe place I love to spend my weekends.

During my time here in CT I've noticed that when it comes to your average "all-ages" events/venues…read moreyou get one of two experiences. You basically have to pick between hanging out with the dim-witted, mainstream types at loud, gaudily lighted "nightclubs" that are basically just high school dances with more skin and bouncers instead of chaperones or tiny, cramped, pseudo-hipstery music venues like The Space where you pay to stand around and be judged by even bigger douchebags in "Defend Pop Punk" hoodies. Where those places fail, the Amity Teen Center succeeds. They don't try to reel you in with goofy decorations that look like they came from a T.G.I Fridays managed by Tim Burton nor do they cater to the baser instincts of the young and stupid. They know their demographic and they use that knowledge to create an atmosphere that is both fun and safe. The bands that play there always bring something new and unique to the table and for those just looking for a place to get away from it all to hang with their friends and play some video games the arcade area is kept clean and orderly. The staff are more than happy to help no matter what and go out of their way to be as friendly and accommodating as possible. For them it isn't just a job, it's a second home, and that really shows in how well the place is run on a day to day basis. If you haven't checked it out yet and even if you're in the 18+ crowd I would highly recommend checking it out, especially on weekends when the stage is open to bands both local and touring from sometimes even as far away as other countries. It's definitely a place worth experiencing.

Staff is always nice here. If you like old school movies & nostalgic buildings this theater is for…read moreyou. I always come on special horror movie events. It's called CT. Cult Classics. I've been coming to this theater for many years & will continue to do so!

We saw National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation here a week or so ago and had a nice time. The theater…read morewas packed with other movie goers excited to see the classic film. The theater is older, but very clean. We had soda and popcorn during the film. The soda comes in bottles and the popcorn was like a salt lick. The overly salty popcorn and need to buy tickets with cash in person are the reasons for my 3 star review. We would definitely come here again for another classic film.

We so enjoy this venue, the wonderful feeling of outdoors and fresh air combined with great sound…read more We've seen Steve Miller (a fav) a Beatles tribute band, Ghost & Amon Amarth, and just recently John Fogerty & Steve Winwood. Parking is convenient in their flat lot or the next door garage. The drinks and food are very expensive but offer a wide variety we especially enjoy the Greek food truck.

Crowded parking, long lines, and everything is drastically overpriced -- and yes, I realize this is…read morea concert hall, but beers are normally $10-$14 at a place like this, and they're $21-$24 here for the same size and quality. You think you can save money by staying in your seat? Well, the rows are about 50 seats deep, so if anyone needs to get up, you're inconveniencing that many people -- twice. All the good standing spots are either paid-to-stand, blocked, or a smoking venue. Utterly trash venue. Tear it down and start over.

I spent most of my childhood in Connecticut and somehow I don't ever remember visiting the Peabody…read moreMuseum of Natural History. I was visiting the nutmeg for a wedding a few weeks back when I found myself in New Haven with some friends and some time to kill. We were going to get some food, but figured it was a good time to go and check out the museum before hand. From the second I walked inside this place, I did not expect it to be as big as it was. This place is absolutely massive and stretches across multiple floors and a bunch of different exhibits on each floor. You have large exhibits dedicated to dinosaurs, sea creatures, butterflies, and a ton of extremely old things on display. I definitely spent the most time in the dinosaur room as well as a room full of taxidermy. The taxidermy room had raccoons, bears, large cats, and most importantly, some of the cutest red pandas I've ever seen in my life. I ended up running out of time sadly, but the time I spent here was an absolute blast. Overall, the Peabody Museum of Natural History is such a cool place to spend a few hours. I had a blast checking out all the different exhibits and of course, I had to hit up the gift shop for a magnet and a Yale Peabody shirt. I can't wait to check back in again on my next visit to Connecticut.

Lots of Dino's which made the person I was with happy. Very little on Egypt for me but I'm…read moresurprised they had anything. Gorgeous gem collection. It's a free museum so you can't complain. It will keep you entertained for at least an hour or two. The AC was on blast for the number. They blocked the parking lot which was annoying.

Yale Cabaret is NOT the same as Yale Rep. Yale Cabaret is more for encouraging experimentation and…read moreinnovation in Yale drama students and connected groups/communities. I love their values: cultivating love as action, nurturing artistic, spiritual, and communal growth, and engaging the community to expand their boundaries and learn new skills. I attended their holiday show and dinner, By the Hearth, a bit of holiday variety show. Some people sang songs. Some people did comedy. One performer did a poignant soliloquy about losing his dad and his love of Phantom of the Opera. I really enjoyed the skit/songs featuring the two kids who were told there was no Santa. You can tell these students (some are grad students in their 30s, so don't assume these are all young college kids) are funny and talented. Even though every skit didn't land with me, I really felt the community there, and it felt like a safe place to be. I had the dinner as well. They had some basic dishes--braised beef roast (they were out, bummer), roasted garlic parm cabbage wedge with mashed potatoes, and smothered pork chop. They also have starters, such as grilled octopus, French onion soup, and mushroom toast. The mushroom toast was very good, I ate it all! They also have dessert and wines/beers/cocktails. You can order a prix fixe for a bargain as well. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM for the 8 PM show and they take orders until 7:20 PM. There are six (?) tables up front and three tall tables in the back. I started at the tall table in the back, as I arrived a little later, and it was fine, but the two rows of seats in front of those tables were also high chairs, so before the show started, I moved to the front row. I also want to say the servers and the manager was super nice and accommodating. And I loved that the actors/performers and staff were all diverse from all walks of life. Again, I enjoyed the show. It was fantastic seeing original material and you never knew what to expect from one minute to the next, and you could tell they were having fun. I compare this group to like Second City or The Groundlings. At the very end of the show, I was getting my coat and bag together to leave and I dropped my wine glass (from my wine ordered at dinner) and it shattered everywhere. One of the actors yelled, "mazel tov" and it became a natural moment in the show. They marched off the stage and the glass was cleaned up. Before the show, I told the manager that I've been to tons of shows, including some of the biggest Broadway productions, but I often find "the shows in basement are the best time." That ending mazel tov cemented my opinion about this place. Thank you, Yale Cab.

Quality theater and a sexy intimate vibe for a $10 ticket? Even if you throw in some of the wine…read moreon offer, we're still talking seduction on the cheap. Sure, I'm not slinky enough to pull it off, but it could certainly work in theory. I've been to two shows at the Yale Cabaret, and have enjoyed myself thoroughly both times. The quality of the acting is top-notch, even at what could be an uncomfortably close distance. The space is tiny, with very limited seating, so booking tickets in advance is fairly important. The sacrifice in convenience is repaid many times over by the cozy atmosphere. There isn't a lot of fancy decor to speak of, but with the soft lights and the little round tables with high chairs, you can almost hear the air tinkle with glass and jazz and other pleasant things. The shows themselves were entertaining, though I'll admit that the odds of finding a stellar script are higher at more established, less student-run places like the Rep. The shows do seem to be shorter, which is often a plus, and really, the experience is worth your time. The venue inspires love, and that's hard to beat.