The City of Bristol received its Cultural District designation in August 2022 from the State of Connecticut Office of the Arts and is proud to be one of only five cities/towns in the State of Connecticut to have received this designation.
Visit Bristol’s Cultural District and enjoy the arts, history, museums, shopping, dining, annual events, and more!
View Current Happenings Within the Cultural District
Bristol’s Cultural District is located within the Federal Hill and Downtown neighborhoods and is a walkable area easily accessible by car, bus, or bike. Experience all that Bristol’s Cultural District has to offer during the week, at night, or on the weekends!
Click on the image below to view a map of Bristol’s Cultural District.
Eateries & Markets:
Museums & Churches:
Theaters & Learning Centers:
Parks:
Merchant Goods:
Visual Art Throughout the District:
Bristol Farmers Market – June 17-October 14, 2023: 10 AM-1 PM
Downtown Bristol in the parking lot at Bristol Health Medical Care Center, located at 15 Riverside Avenue. Click here for more information and a listing of 2023 vendors.
Monthly Bristol Historical Society Programs – Ongoing
Click here for a listing of all current programs happening at the Bristol Historical Society.
Bristol Public Library Programs – Ongoing
Click here for a listing of all current programs happening at the library.
Wine, Women & Watches Fundraiser at the American Clock & Watch Museum – Thursday, September 14, 2023: 6-9 PM
Click here to learn more about becoming a sponsor or to attend this great annual fundraising event.
Annual Mum Festival & Parade – Friday-Sunday, September 22-24, 2023: Various Locations and Times
Click here to become a sponsor, to participate in the parade, and for more information about Bristol’s largest annual event!