09/24/2026
Here's your 5 things to do this weekend in and around Mystic CT. Driven to you by Joshua's Worldwide, with founder and CEO, Gary McKeon.
September 25-27, 2026
1) Mystic Film Festival returns September 24-27th. The four-day event showcases 131 independent feature-length narratives, short films, and documentaries from local and international filmmakers. Events are hosted across multiple venues in Mystic, Connecticut, and Westerly, Rhode Island beginning with the annual opening night hosted by Mystic Luxury Cinemas
Learn more at mysticfilmfestival.com
2) Mystic Museum of Art will celebrate its 10th Museum Birthday this fall. Saturday from 4:30-7pm., join them for artmaking for all ages and refreshments on the patio. Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways will be free from 4:30-7:00PM. Learn more and let them know you're coming at mysticmuseumofart.org/event_program/mystic-museum-of-arts-10th-birthday-celebration/
3) September 25
6:00PM
The Granite Theatre invites you to The Hounds in Stonington for a special evening celebrating the stories, voices, and artistic traditions that have shaped both our country and community. This year the event will be cabaret style honoring the rich legacy of American storytelling while looking ahead to the future of performing arts in Westerly.
Granitetheatre.org
4)The New England Studio Theatre presents production of Hamlet in residence at the Chestnut Street Playhouse until September 27. The intimate community theater venue is located at 24 Chestnut St, Norwich. Tickets can be purchased at chestnutstreetplayhouse.org
5) Saturday
September 26
The Annual Groton Firefighters’ Fundraiser at Outer Light Brewing Company —and this year, theyre bringing something extra special: a Juicy IPA called “The Pioneer.”
1:00 PM–8:00 PM
Enjoy drinks, food truck, bouncy house, raffles, prizes and more. Free Admission. Families welcome. 100% of the proceeds go toward the Groton Firefighters’ Scholarship Fund and other benevolent causes that support our community.
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🎥 Jean Michael