Upcoming Events
Every event here was submitted by our community and confirmed with the event’s coordinators.
Have a gathering, ball, or magical event in mind? Send it our way, and we’ll reach out to the organizers to invite them to join the calendar ✨
The Serpent's Study
The Serpent's Study by Everlore Events
Join us for a dark academia themed photoshoot featuring live snakes.
Step into a shadowed chamber of old books, candles, parchment, apothecary bottles.
Create moody, fine-art portraits that feel lifted from a forgotten manuscript.
Admission: Models: $350, Photographers: $175, Tickets Here
Muse Session: Warwick Chateau
Muse Session: Warwick Chateau by Myths and Muses Events
Step into a living fantasy just 90 minutes from NYC at the stunning Chateau Castle in Warwick, NY.
This intimate content day is designed for creators, models, and storytellers looking to create cinematic imagery inside a medieval inspired chateau. With carved wooden halls, turret rooms, sweeping staircases, gothic chandeliers, and the iconic red castle door, the venue offers an atmospheric backdrop rarely accessible for content creation. The day is intentionally structured to balance guided moments with creative freedom, ensuring the space never feels crowded or rushed.
Guests will have access to the property from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a photography and glam team on site.
Light refreshments and bottled water will be available to keep you energized and hydrated throughout the event. Final schedules and arrival details will be shared closer to the event date.
Admission: $275-$375 - Tickets HERE!
Fantasy Themed Book Fair
Fantasy Themed Book Fair at Coles Road Brewing
Please join us for our next Book Fair...this time its Fantasy Themed!
10+ Local Fantasy Authors
12+ Local Vendors
Food Truck
We hope you’ll join us on April 25th for our next Book Fair!
Authors, Blind Dates With a Book, Candles, Permanent Jewelry, and much more! 💝
Admission: FREE
Bloom & Bone
Bloom & Bone by Delicate Dead Things
Come to Bloom & Bone Market at Mill Street Marketplace for a spring day full of strange, beautiful, and thoughtfully curated goods!!
This isn’t your average vendor fair…every maker and vintage dealer is hand-picked. NO AI ART, NO 3D PRINTED STUFF, NO MASS PRODUCED RESELLER JUNK! 🤢👎🏻 Just real humans making and finding really cool things 🥹
With 25+ hand-selected guest vendors, you’ll find vintage curiosities, handmade art, clothing, jewelry, botanical inspired goods, spooky/cute decor, and one of a kind treasures.
Sooo come wander, shop, and hang out on May 3rd from 11am–4pm at Mill Street Marketplace in Wethersfield, CT. There’ll be a food truck on site for snacks and real meals, and Caffeine Coven Café will be keeping everyone properly caffeinated with tasty drinks 😏😍
And when you’re done outside, don’t forget to explore inside!!! 80+ permanent vendors fill Mill Street Marketplace with vintage, art, decor, oddities, and more. Make a day of it! ♡
Admission: FREE
The Queen's Jest: Regency at Wadsworth
The Queen’s Jest: Regency At Wadsworth
Co-Hosted by Kaitrin Acuna Events and Bookmarked Events at the Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill
Join us for an afternoon of regency-inspired fun at The Queen's Jest on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, from 1 PM to 5 PM at the beautiful Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill in Middletown, CT.
Invite your friends, don your Regency-inspired outfits, and get ready for a day of exploring the grounds and mansion, activities and performances, vendor market, and more!
Enjoy the ambiance of period-inspired music, take part in outdoor games like croquet and giant chess, enter our fashion show-style costume contest as your best Regency royalty or Drag royalty, and explore a curated Vendor Market offering unique treasures.
We are also encouraging guests to bring in non-perishable items, gently used books or clothing, to benefit the local food pantry. As a thank you for your donation, you’ll receive a bonus collectible themed gift from Bookmarked Events.
Admission: $75 per ticket, use code NEWENGLANDFANTASY for 10% off your ticket!
https://www.bookmarkedevents.com/store-event-tickets/p/regencyafternoonqueensjest
Shire at the Grove
Shire at the Grove by Meadow & Muse and Ink & Wildflowers
Shire at the Grove is a celebration of community, craft, and whimsy. Explore an artisan market, watch traditional craft demonstrations, roam the gardens, and enjoy live performances beneath the trees.
Dive into beginner-friendly tabletop quests like Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, meet featured authors for book signings, and don your finest attire, perhaps you’ll even win the costume contest.
You’re invited to a day of revelry, where every corner of the grove holds a new path to explore.
Follow instagram.com/meadowandmuse.events for ticket sales announcements.
Cost: $15 advance/$20 at door, kids under 16 free
An Evening with Kelly Andrew: The Gravewood Launch Party
An Evening with Kelly Andrew: The Gravewood Launch Party hosted by River Bend Bookshop and The Firestone Art Studio + Cafe
Step into the Gravewood with us on April 4th at The Firestone to celebrate the launch of Kelly Andrew’s highly anticipated darkly romantic fantasy, The Gravewood.
We’re thrilled to be the first stop on Kelly’s tour and to offer an exclusive pre-release launch of her book! Kelly Andrew will be joined in conversation by fellow author Taylor Grothe.
A Q+A will follow the talk with a signing featuring both authors.
Admission: $5.00 to $24.99 + taxes and fees, Tickets Here
Connecticut Fantasy Writers Collective Write-In
Connecticut Fantasy Writers Collective Write-In hosted by Kaitrin Acuna, Rachel Patiño, Sam Traunfeld
Join the new Connecticut Fantasy Writers Collective for chats, new writing friends, and writing time! All levels welcome, from published authors to those considering getting started for the first time. No matter where you are on your writing journey, you are welcome here. This is a free event, but please RSVP so we know how many chairs to drag around the table!
11:30-1pm: Chatting inside the Velvet Mill (Tables next to Borough Bagel Co): 22 Bayview Ave, Stonington, CT 06378
1:30pm on: Writing at the Noank Library: 40 Library St, Mystic, CT 06355
Admission: FREE
Love & Labor: A Romancing Jan Event
Love & Labor: A Romancing Jan Event by Incantrix Productions, LLC
If you haven't yet heard, March 21st is going to be a splendid celebration, and you're invited! Miss Juliet Harrington, society's premiere matchmaker, and Mr. Alaric Thornewood, fae dance instructor extraordinaire, will be wed in both Human and Fae traditions followed by a grand ball, and everyone who is anyone will be there.
Love and Labor is an immersive event where you and your fellow guests inhabit a fantastical reimagining of 1813 society. Join us for an indulgent escape that includes historical and fantastical costumes, ritual, intrigue, drama, dining and dancing!
Admission: $109-149 Tickets HERE!
North Horde at The North End: Buhurt Show & Tell
North Horde at The North End: Buhurt Show & Tell
by North End Boston Public Library & The North Horde
The North Horde, Boston's Armored Combat Team, will be bringing their armor and weapons for a show-and-tell day at the North End Branch!
Meet the team of fighters, learn about the sport of buhurt, and get up close and personal with the armor and weapons used!
This program is for everyone, whether you're a seasoned observer of buhurt or have no idea what it is!
Come out to see some very cool armor and weapons up close!
Admission: FREE
Author Event with Felicia Day for THE LOST DAUGHTER OF SPARTA
Author Event with Felicia Day for THE LOST DAUGHTER OF SPARTA
hosted by An Unlikely Story, Felicia Day in conversation with Jenny Howe
Actress and New York Times bestselling author Felicia Day joins us to discuss her debut graphic novel, The Lost Daughter of Sparta, a feminist tale about the lost mythical character of Philonoe—Helen of Troy’s sister. Her remarkable but overlooked life is finally revealed in this clever and engaging graphic novel that is perfect for fans of The Palace of Eros and Lore Olympus.
Tickets: $29.75 & includes a copy of THE LOST DAUGHTER OF SPARTA - HERE!
Lord of the Rings Drag Brunch
Lord of the Rings Drag Brunch by Summer Shack Cambridge
Join us for Middle-earth & Mimosas, a legendary drag brunch where hobbits, elves, and wizards come out to slay the runway! Sip enchanted cocktails as fierce queens channel your favorite LOTR icons with glittering gowns, dramatic capes, and magical charisma. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the lip-sync battles, or just see the performers slay with flair, this is one quest you don’t want to miss!
Guests are required to purchase an entree.
-DOORS CLOSE 30 minutes after the show begins.
-Parties of three or less be sat at community tables.
Admission: $22.50
Create Your Own Fragrance Class
Create Your Own Fragrance by Crisp Serenity and Coles Road Brewing
Discover your signature scent at our Create Your Own Fragrance Workshop with Crisp Serenity on Wednesday, March 11th from 6:30–8:00 PM! This immersive, guided experience walks you through blending essential and fragrance oils to craft a completely personalized perfume or cologne. Your $45 ticket includes all materials, expert instruction, and your first beer, making it the perfect creative night out with friends or a relaxing midweek treat. No experience is needed—just bring your senses, curiosity, and a love for good beer.
Admission: $45, Tickets will be available through Coles Road’s Toast website.
Women’s Day Books & Brews Fair
Women’s Day Books & Brews Fair by Brew Practitioners in collaboration with:
Book Club on the Go, Enchanted Typewriter, Ariel Rae, Sharon Dukett, The Book Loft, Jean M. Grant, Obsessed Hair Tinsel
Join us to sip & shop with female authors & artisans at Brew Practitioners, a woman-owned brewery, on International Women’s Day!
Vendors: Katherine Anderson (fiction, nonfiction), Sharon Dukett (memoir, suspense), Enchanted Typewriter (tarot card readings, books, jewelry) Jean M. Grant (women's fiction, romance), Obsessed Hair Tinsel (get your sparkle on), Ariel Rae (dark & spicy romantasy), The Book Loft (book/Kindle sleeves), Half Moon Permanent Jewelry
Admission: FREE
New England Indie Authors at the Mall of New Hampshire
New England Indie Authors at the Mall of New Hampshire by Manchester Craft Market
Over 50 New England area Indie authors will be having a meet and greet/book-signing event at the Mall of New Hampshire!
Admission: FREE
Location: Mall of New Hampshire, 1500 S Willow St, Manchester, NH 03103
Serpents & Silks: A Fantasy Photoshoot with Snakes
Serpents & Silks: A Fantasy Photoshoot with Snakes by Everlore Events
ENTER THE SERPENT’S REALM...
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime photoshoot featuring live snakes and a Grecian-inspired set reminiscent of a classical paintings. Enter a set of cascading fabrics and antique textures, an immersive world designed to bring myth-inspired fine-art portraits to life.
WHAT AWAITS YOU:
Unique opportunity to shoot with large snakes guided by an experienced handler
Access to a themed studio showcasing artfully designed sets, backdrops, and props
Private photoshoot sessions offering a focused and personal shooting experience
Content creation opportunities outside your private session for unlimited photo possibilities
Fine-art quality portraits along with behind-the-scenes videos that document your session
This event is open to a limited number of models and guest photographers!
Featured photographer: MATT NORRIS
@mgnorrisphotos
$350, plus available additions - Tickets Here
Time 2pm-5pm
FD Studios Astoria: 35-58 37th Street, 3rd floor, Astoria, NY
Dungeons & Dragons at Coles Road Brewing
Coles Road Brewing and Dungeons & Drafts
Calling all heroes, newbies, and seasoned adventurers alike!
On Saturday, February 21st from 1–4 PM, we’re hosting a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition game day at the brewery in partnership with Dungeons & Drafts. Everything you need to play is provided—including pre-made character sheets—so you can jump straight into the action without any prep. Whether you're brand new to tabletop gaming or a long-time player, our hosts welcome all skill levels and are happy to guide newcomers through the rules. Bring your own dice if you like, grab a pint, and get ready for a relaxed, story-filled afternoon of quests, chaos, and camaraderie.
Admission: Tickets are $20, and you can purchase and sign up directly HERE!
High Courts Ball: Dark Realms
The High Courts Ball: Dark Realms by Bookmarked Events & Social Club
February 15th, 2026 from 4pm to 8pm.
A fun, immersive fantasy formal event at Bill Miller’s Castle. Organized by Bookmarked Events & Social Club.
Experience includes:
Delicious dinner stations by Bill Miller’s Castle (including Vegan and GF options).
One Drink Token Per Ticket to use at the bar! Cash Bar Available.
Mocktail & Water Station.
Contests and prizes for Best Dressed from: The Veil (air), The Abyssal Sea (water), The Blightlands (land), The Infernal
Underworld (fire/underworld).
Entertainment & Activities throughout the venue including music, visual performers, costume contests, guided group dances, and more!
Access to the photo galleries from Moon Rae Portraits emailed to you after the event.
Make new friends and forever memories!
AND a portion of your ticket will be donated to support Connecticut through ReadToGrow and ASFP.
General Admission Tickets $170 + VIP Admission Tickets $225
The Nevermore Masquerade
The Nevermore Masquerade at Mattatuck Museum with Grymm Studios
The What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with an evening of romance, mystery, and a most extraordinary masquerade?
The Mattatuck Museum is delighted to present, in collaboration with Grymm Studios, The Nevermore Masquerade: A Gothic Romance Immersive Event!
Guests are invited to don their most elegant masquerade attire and step into a world of intrigue, where Prince Prospero welcomes revelers alongside his enigmatic guest of honor - Edgar Allan Poe himself!
Your ticket includes:
★ 3 hours of interactive storytelling and comedy!
★ Electro-swing music presented by DJ Rave-N!
★ An enticing hors d'oeuvres buffet!
★ Gluten free and vegan options available!
★ Timeless cocktails and mocktails from our cash bar!
★ Masquerade Masks provided for those who prefer mystery!
★ And much more!
Admission: $50 per person* -Tickets HERE!
*This event is 21+ only! ID will be checked at the door.
Ticket sales are advance only - They will not be sold at the door.
SABER Documentary Screening at the Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival
SABER Documentary Screening at the Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival
Feature documentary SABER is screening at the Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival on Saturday, Feb 14 at 1 PM at Somerville Theatre.
The film follows competitive lightsaber athletes on their journey to the Saber Legion World Championships, a mix of sport, fandom, and community.
Trailer and info: www.saberdoc.com
Admission: $16 per ticket - HERE!
Fantasy Masquerade Ball South Windsor CT
Step into a world where romance and fantasy intertwine at a winter masquerade, designed by South Windsor Parks + Recreation in collaboration with fantasy creator Kaitrin Acuna.
$30 Admission | Tickets Here, click Register in the Upper Right
Location: South Windsor Parks and Rec Event Space, 350 Foster Street, South Windsor, CT.
This enchanting evening invites guests to immerse themselves in a magical atmosphere filled with:
• Captivating Performances
• Costume Contest
• Music and Dancing
• Decadent Desserts
• Bar + Drinks
• Fantasy Vendor Market including The Enchanted Violet, Author Samantha Traunfeld, and more!
• Original Attending Characters by @book.lovin.brandy, @storytellingwithem, @cameronlewis827, @amandacosplays, and @mgorskiart
Whether you come as a hero, a villain, or something entirely your own, the Romantasy Ball promises an unforgettable celebration of imagination, fantasy, and wonder. ✨
This event is 21+
North Folk Night Market 2026
North Folk Night Market by Red Apple Farm and FaeGuild Wonders
February 13th-15th, 2026
Red Apple Farm and FaeGuild Wonders presents our inaugural winter festival NorthFolk Night Market, to be held on February 13th-15th, 2026. This is an inclusive and family friendly event, which welcomes everyone. The North Folk Night Market is a space for anyone who enjoys history, fantasy and the magic of storytelling.
Tickets: Range $15.60-$62.40 - HERE!
Modern Calligraphy for Beginners - Coles Road Brewing
Modern Calligraphy for Beginners Class by Coles Road Brewing
Join Sip & ScriptⓇ for Modern Calligraphy Fun!
At Coles Road Brewing in Berlin, CT for pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, you’ll be introduced to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink in this workshop. We will cover all the basics and prepare you to add those unique lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor, and more! The perfect crafty night out!
Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper, and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the workshop!
Get your tickets below!
You’re welcome to come early, grab your seat, and bring any outside food and snacks. Class will start promptly at 6PM!
Class Expectations: Yes, lefties are welcome too! This class is encouraged for someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. We teach the basics, and our expectation for you is to have ink flowing through your nib with enough confidence to be able to practice way beyond class. We love using tracing paper with our guides to help you build muscle memory and develop your own style! If you have tried calligraphy out before, this class will be a great refresher and hopefully a chance to try some new supplies from our beginner kit that will re-introduce you to this lovely form of art!
Admission: $65, Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available here.
Frost Moon Feast
Frost Moon Feast, Dinner Theater & Market by Kim Edwon
The Unseelie Fae invite you to a night of revelry, intrigue, and enchantment. Beneath the winter moon, guests gather in the great hall of Bill Miller’s Castle for immersive dining and live performance. This three-course banquet blends interactive theater, music, and mischief. Enjoy the Moonlit Market, a cash bar, and an unforgettable escape, whether you arrive as a curious mortal or an Honored Guest.
Admission: $80-$100 - Tickets HERE! Sales end Jan 31st.
No ticket sales at the door.
Romance Themed Book Fair
Romance Themed Book Fair by Coles Road Brewing
Our Book Fair returns, and this time it’s Romance Themed!! 💌
Romance Authors
Vendors
Mama Nena Food Truck
We hope you’ll join us on February 7th for our next Book Fair! Authors, Blind Dates With a Book, Candles, Permanent Jewelry, and much more! 💝
Admission: Free!
Tales for Two: Valentine's Day Fairytale Photoshoot
Tales for Two: Valentine's Day Fairytale Photoshoot by Everlore Events
Join us for our fantasy portrait sessions, designed for couples, friends, or intimate groups. Each carefully curated experience combines artful set design, thoughtful styling, and professional photography to capture moments that feel timeless and magical. Whether romantic, whimsical, or evocative, these sessions transform memories into portraits that tell your story.
WHAT AWAITS YOU:
Access to a themed location showcasing artfully designed sets, backdrops, and props
A private photoshoot session tailored to your vision, offering a personalized creative experience
Content creation opportunities outside your private session for unlimited photo possibilities
Fine-art quality portraits along with behind-the-scenes videos that document your session
Print packages offered as add-ons, allowing you to have your favorite portraits as beautifully framed art
Featured Photographer: ANYA ANTI
$350 per couple / group - Tickets Here
*Timing to be announced*
Author Talk and Signing with Kamilah Cole
Author Talk and Signing with Kamilah Cole by River Bend Bookshop
Join us for an evening with bestselling author, Kamilah Cole, featuring her new dark academia release, An Arcane Inheritance!
Kamilah will be accompanied by NYT Bestselling author, Kelly Andrew for a discussion about An Arcane Inheritance and all things dark academia! The discussion will be followed by a Q&A and signing with the authors. General admission includes a deluxe edition copy of An Arcane Inheritance.
Instagram @RiverBendBookshop
$18.99 per person + taxes and ticket fees (total 20.93) - Tickets Here!
Fee includes Deluxe Copy of the featured title, An Arcane Inheritance
Location: River Bend Bookshop, 2400 Main Street, Glastonbury CT