ICYMI: The top 5 stories that Connecticut is reading this week

Mike Tyson Invitational makes east coast debut in October, Bristol Bazaar opens at the Connecticut Post Mall, Press Burger came to the rescue, Mohegan Sun announced its Halloween events, and Mystic Seaport Museum to host Maritime Trades and Foodways Day rounds out our top 5 read stories this week.

MIke tyson invitational at foxwoods in october 2026

Mike Tyson Invitational comes to Foxwoods Resort Casino for East Coast debut

The Mike Tyson Invitational, brought to you by FIGHT SPORTS, will make its East Coast debut at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The third edition of the amateur boxing tournament will be held inside the Great Cedar Showroom in Mashantucket.

L-R Michael Moses President, Milford Regional Chamber; Mayor Rich Smith; Eric and Carolyn Verikas, owners; Simon McDonald, Director, MRCC
Photo by Robert Creigh

Bristol Bazaar opens new indoor marketplace at Connecticut Post Mall

The City of Milford and the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Bristol Bazaar at the Connecticut Post Mall on Aug. 29. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at 11:30 a.m. to mark the launch of the new indoor marketplace, located at 1201 Boston Post Road.

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Twenty hungry guests, one last-minute phone call, and Press Burger to the rescue

There are certain moments in life when you discover who your real friends are. Moving day is one. A dead car battery at 11 p.m. is another. And then there’s the moment when you realize you’re hosting 20 people and your food plan is somewhere between “not entirely figured out” and “we may have a problem.” That was me. I’ve hosted enough gatherings over the years to know that feeding a crowd isn’t particularly difficult when you plan ahead. You make some calls, place an order, count heads, make lists, and pretend you have everything under control. But the 11th hour is an entirely different animal. Twenty people are coming. Twenty people are going to be hungry. And unless you plan on distracting them with cocktails until they forget dinner was supposed to happen, you need a solution. Fortunately, Wilton has Press Burger. And Press Burger came through.

Mohegan Sun halloween events 2026 — Photo via Mohegan Sun

Halloween events and pop-up cocktail bar return to Mohegan Sun this October

Mohegan Sun will host a series of Halloween events and seasonal promotions throughout October 2026 at its Uncasville property. The schedule includes a pop-up cocktail bar, costume contests, retail offerings, wellness specials, and a new regional festival.

Mystic Seaport Museum to host Maritime Trades and Foodways Day

Mystic Seaport Museum will host Maritime Trades and Foodways Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. The event focuses on the historic trades, fisheries, and foodways that defined 19th-century maritime communities.

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• Tickets on sale for 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame college games at Mohegan Sun Arena
• Haunted Threads costume rental event returns to Warner Theatre Costume Shop
• Mimi Smith survey exhibition opens at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in February

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Upgrade your autumn entertaining with AMG Catering & Events’ fall cooking class series. This season’s schedule features fun new themes—including Dolly Parton favorites and game-day tailgating—alongside popular returning favorites like Oktoberfest and Sushi & Dumplings. Plus, get ready for the festive season with specialized classes focused on Friendsgiving dishes and holiday appetizers paired with cocktails.

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9/30 – Doing it Dolly – Dolly Parton inspired
10/7 – Octoberfest
10/15 – Elevate Your Tailgate
10/21 – Sushi & Dumplings
11/18 – Friendsgiving
12/1- Holiday Apps with Cocktail

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September events at Fairfield Theatre Company

9/18 – FTC’s County Dance Party
9/18 – Mystic Dead
9/19 – Sugar Mountain
9/19 – Paula Cole
9/20 – Tom Hamilton
9/24 – Amythst Kiah
9/26 -I’m Your Man: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen

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September events at PeoplesBank Arena

9/ 25 & 26 – Olivia Rodrigo
9/27 – Dom Omar

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