5 things to do in Hartford, CT — Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Picked each day from verified Hartford-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.

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Art Exhibit
At the library at Hartford Public Library's Downtown Library, starting 2 p.m.
Exhibit 4: My Heart Will Beat for You - New Work by Traé Brooks
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Underwater Wildlife Photography Essentials with Evie Wilderness | Online
Learn something at Online, starting 12:30 a.m.
Nikon School Australia
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HPL Scriptwriters' Circle
At the library at Downtown, starting 6:15 p.m.
HPL STUDIOS presents a roundtable for writers to share ideas and material from their feature, short film, web series, sketch or scripted audio project with peers.
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1-on-1 Business Advising with CEDF
At the library at Downtown, starting 11 a.m.
Small businesses find hope and opportunity here. Meet one-on-one with a business advisor from CEDF, Connecticut's nonprofit small business lender. Free and open to the public.
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The Puzzle Place for Teens
At the library at Ropkins Library, starting 2 p.m.
Take a break, unwind, and help complete our community puzzle! Drop in anytime to add a few pieces, meet other teens, or enjoy a quiet brain break.
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Art Exhibit