Greater Hartford Theater Week Family Fun

Pick a show everyone will talk about on the ride home, add a favorite place to eat or explore, and make a day of it. Theater Week brings family-friendly performances and some of Greater Hartford’s best places to discover into one easy plan.

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Enjoy a Day Trip or Weekend Stay

Start with the show, then build around it. Spend time outside, visit a museum, grab a meal, or stay overnight and keep exploring. Whether you have a few hours or a full weekend, Theater Week makes it easy to turn one performance into meaningful time together.

The Bushnell

Go big with Broadway, family programming, music, dance, and immersive experiences that make a trip to the theater feel unforgettable.

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Hartford Stage

Experience imaginative professional theater that brings memorable characters, bold ideas, and extraordinary storytelling to the stage.

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TheaterWorks

Explore contemporary stories and special events in an intimate setting, then keep the conversation going over dinner afterward.

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Hartbeat Ensemble

Share original, community-rooted stories that invite young audiences to think, ask questions, and see the world in a new way.

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Playhouse on Park

Enjoy professional theater in an intimate, welcoming setting, with family programming and neighborhood dining nearby.

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City Guide

Find family-friendly dining, parking, hotels, transportation, and nearby places to explore so planning the day feels easy.

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Family Friendly Show Picks

Big adventures, funny stories, music, movement, and moments that make a first trip to the theater feel magical. Explore the performances and special events created with families in mind.

The Bushnell

Experience Theater Week at The Bushnell with a lineup that brings Broadway, music, comedy, and special events to one of Greater Hartford’s landmark stages. Featured Theater Week programming includes The Great Gatsby, Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World Tour, Cheyenne Jackson: That Guy From That Thing, and the Immersive Arts Festival.

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HartBeat Ensemble

HartBeat Ensemble presents A Lesson from Aloes by Athol Fugard, running October 8–17 at Austin Arts Center at Trinity College. Seats are free with an optional donation, making this an accessible way to experience bold, intimate theater during Greater Hartford Theater Week.

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Hartford Stage

See what’s on stage at Hartford Stage during Greater Hartford Theater Week. From powerful storytelling to unforgettable live performances, Hartford Stage invites audiences to experience one of the region’s leading theaters as part of this shared celebration.

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Playhouse on Park

Discover what’s happening at Playhouse on Park during Greater Hartford Theater Week. This welcoming West Hartford theater brings audiences close to the stories, artists, and experiences that make live performance feel personal.

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TheaterWorks Hartford

TheaterWorks Hartford presents Little Bear Ridge Road by Samuel D. Hunter, running October 8–November 8. During Theater Week, audiences can take advantage of a BOGO offer from October 13–18 and join the Pizza and Beer / Talkback Tuesday event on October 13.

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