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    35 events found.

    Events

    • September 2026

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    2 events, 2

    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Tai Chi
    Tai Chi at the Matt on wednesdays from 9-10am for free
    September 2 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Tai Chi

    Improve your energy and stamina as you move to the music with certified Tai Chi instructor Matt Dempsey. Matt will teach gentle movements that improve balance, flexibility, and mobility and...

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    2 events, 5

    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Chess
    September 5 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Chess

    Chess Lessons all ages and skill levels welcome. Learn chess or refresh your skills with private or semi-private lessons. Open to all. Every Saturday. Register Here Support provided by Connecticut...

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    1 event, 6

    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Museums on Us
    graphic of the Museums on Us sponsored by Bank of America
    September 6 @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Museums on Us

    Bank of America Museums on Us (1st full weekend of the month) Bank of America offers their cardholders free general admission – during the first full weekend of every month –...

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    4 events, 9

    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Tai Chi
    Tai Chi at the Matt on wednesdays from 9-10am for free
    September 9 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Tai Chi

    Improve your energy and stamina as you move to the music with certified Tai Chi instructor Matt Dempsey. Matt will teach gentle movements that improve balance, flexibility, and mobility and...

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    2 events, 12

    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Chess
    September 12 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Chess

    Chess Lessons all ages and skill levels welcome. Learn chess or refresh your skills with private or semi-private lessons. Open to all. Every Saturday. Register Here Support provided by Connecticut...

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    2 events, 13

    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Food for Life: Power Foods for the Brain
    food for life graphic with a brain exercising
    September 13 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Food for Life: Power Foods for the Brain

    September 13, 2026 | 12–2 PMFREE This class will shine a light on the foods and nutrients to prioritize for optimal brain health. Drawing from the book Power Foods for...

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    2026-09-16
    Orton P. Camp Jr. Free Admission Day
    Orton P. Camp Jr. Free Admission Day
    September 16
    Orton P. Camp Jr. Free Admission Day

    Free admission in honor of Orton P. Camp Jr.'s birthday. Sponsored by the Mattatuck Museum Board of Directors in memory of Orton P. Camp Jr.

    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Tai Chi
    Tai Chi at the Matt on wednesdays from 9-10am for free
    September 16 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Tai Chi

    Improve your energy and stamina as you move to the music with certified Tai Chi instructor Matt Dempsey. Matt will teach gentle movements that improve balance, flexibility, and mobility and...

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    1 event, 17

    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Cocktails & Conversations: Caribbean Indigenous Resistance / Resistencia indígena del Caribe ¡Taíno Vive!
    Cocktails & Conversations: Caribbean Indigenous Resistance / Resistencia indígena del Caribe ¡Taíno Vive! September 17 @ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Time: 5:30–7 PM Price: Adult $15 | Sober Adult $10 | Member Adult $10 Join Michelle Bangash, Valerie Vargas and Kasike Atunwa Jorge Baracutay Estevez from Higuayagua Taíno of the Caribbean to discuss modern day issues in the Taíno world. This discussion will explore the reconstruction and revitalization of the Taíno language, the role of modern day woman’s tribal roles in their yukayeke, as well as the quest for adding the teaching of the Taíno perspective of conquest and encounter in the Caribbean. This newer perspective will enrich the audience and produce a more complete teaching of the history of the Americas.
    September 17 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Cocktails & Conversations: Caribbean Indigenous Resistance / Resistencia indígena del Caribe ¡Taíno Vive!

    Time: 5:30–7 PM Price: Adult $15 | Sober Adult $10 | Member Adult $10 Join Michelle  Bangash, Valerie Vargas and Kasike Atunwa Jorge Baracutay Estevez from Higuayagua Taíno of the Caribbean to...

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    2 events, 19

    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Chess
    September 19 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Chess

    Chess Lessons all ages and skill levels welcome. Learn chess or refresh your skills with private or semi-private lessons. Open to all. Every Saturday. Register Here Support provided by Connecticut...

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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Booked and Framed: Sunflowers
    Seeking a brief escape from the hardships of her life, Rachel unexpectedly becomes the muse of the brilliant but troubled painter Vincent van Gogh in Arles. As their relationship deepens, she is drawn into his world of extraordinary creativity, passion, and emotional turmoil. Set against the vibrant landscapes that inspired some of Van Gogh's greatest works, the novel explores love, resilience, and the cost of genius. Join us as we discuss Sunflowers: A Historical Romance of Vincent van Gogh, A Tormented Artist, and the Woman Who Loved Him by Sheramy Bundrick
    September 20 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Booked and Framed: Sunflowers

    Book: Sunflowers: A Historical Romance of Vincent van Gogh, A Tormented Artist, and the Woman Who Loved Him by Sheramy Bundrick Seeking a brief escape from the hardships of her...

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    2026-09-23
    Museum Closed
    Museum Closed
    September 23
    Museum Closed

    The Museum will be closed for a staff outing. Please visit us another day.

    2 events, 24

    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    Memories at the MATT
    graphic for the memories at the matt program
    September 24 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    Memories at the MATT

    Time: 11:30 AM–1 PM Price: Free A supportive program for people living with early-stage dementia and their care partners featuring an in-gallery tour, art activity, and complimentary lunch. Memories at the MATT...

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    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Chess
    September 26 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Chess

    Chess Lessons all ages and skill levels welcome. Learn chess or refresh your skills with private or semi-private lessons. Open to all. Every Saturday. Register Here Support provided by Connecticut...

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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Annual Julia Q. Keggi Lecture: Island Display: Documenting Material Legacies of Museum Collecting in and Curation of Puerto Rico
    Dr. Guzmán of Trinity College studies this process, tracing the history of collecting and exhibiting Puerto Rican art and artifacts in North American museum institutions.
    September 27 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Annual Julia Q. Keggi Lecture: Island Display: Documenting Material Legacies of Museum Collecting in and Curation of Puerto Rico

    Every object on display in a museum has a hidden history: how it was collected, why it was chosen, and who decided how to tell its story. Join us for...

    1 event, 28

    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    History Hike
    Explore the history of Black Rock State Park on a guided 1.6-mile hike along the Black Rock Loop. Discover the stories, legends, artifacts, and Indigenous history connected to this unique landscape, as well as the famous Black Rock graphite deposits. Enjoy fresh air, scenic views, and history along the trail. September 28, 2026 | 10 AM–12 PM FREE | Transportation Provided Please arrive at the Mattatuck Museum by 9:30 AM for transportation. Sponsored by Connecticut Community Foundation.
    September 28 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    History Hike

    Time: 10 AM–12 PM Price: Free Join us for a morning hike at Black Rock State Park to hike the Black Rock Loop (1.6 miles) , where we'll explore scenic trails while...

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    2026-09-30
    Schools OUT! Living Traditions
    Schools OUT! Living Traditions
    graphic for schools out in september with kids at a table
    September 30
    Schools OUT! Living Traditions

    9:30 AM -3:30 PM Early drop off 8-9:30 |  Late pick up 3:30-5:00 PM0 $50 General, $35 Members, $25 Kids Adventure Pass Through hands-on art, storytellling, music and games, campers...

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tai Chi
    Tai Chi at the Matt on wednesdays from 9-10am for free
    September 30 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tai Chi

    Improve your energy and stamina as you move to the music with certified Tai Chi instructor Matt Dempsey. Matt will teach gentle movements that improve balance, flexibility, and mobility and...

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    2 events, 3

    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Chess
    October 3 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Chess

    Chess Lessons all ages and skill levels welcome. Learn chess or refresh your skills with private or semi-private lessons. Open to all. Every Saturday. Register Here Support provided by Connecticut...

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    September 2
    September 2 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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    September 5
    September 5 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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    September 6
    September 6 @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Museums on Us

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    September 9
    September 9 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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    September 12
    September 12 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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    September 13
    September 13 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Food for Life: Power Foods for the Brain

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    September 16
    September 16 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Tai Chi

    September 16
    All day

    Orton P. Camp Jr. Free Admission Day

    September 16 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Tai Chi

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    September 17
    September 17 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

    Cocktails & Conversations: Caribbean Indigenous Resistance / Resistencia indígena del Caribe ¡Taíno Vive!

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    September 19
    September 19 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chess

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    September 20
    September 20 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Booked and Framed: Sunflowers

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    September 23
    All day

    Museum Closed

    September 24
    September 24 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    Memories at the MATT

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    September 26
    September 26 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chess

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    September 27
    September 27 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Annual Julia Q. Keggi Lecture: Island Display: Documenting Material Legacies of Museum Collecting in and Curation of Puerto Rico

    September 28
    September 28 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    History Hike

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    September 30
    All day

    Schools OUT! Living Traditions

    September 30 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tai Chi

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    October 3
    October 3 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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