Name: Graveyard Lantern Tour
Start: 2026-10-17T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Poli House

Poli House

The West Haven Historical Society invites you to watch as night history comes alive! Tours depart from the Poli House with admission priced at $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Come see who we dug up this year!

Local Event: Graveyard Lantern Tour

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Graveyard Lantern Tour

The West Haven Historical Society invites you to watch as night history comes alive! Tours depart from the Poli House with...

Lighthouse Point Park

The Benhaven Walk for Autism returns on October 11! The morning begins at 8:15 a.m. with registration at New Haven’s scenic Lighthouse Point Park, followed by a 2-mile walk. Afterward, join us for a post-walk celebration featuring scenic harbor views, music, Naples pizza, popcorn, a raffle, bubbles, kids’ activities, and more! Nearly 400 walkers are expected to raise more than $100,000 for Benhaven. A virtual walk option is also available for those unable to attend in person. Learn more at www.jbsports.com. 
All proceeds benefit Benhaven, a local non-profit serving individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and related conditions. A portion of the funds will support the renovation of the Green Barn to create a home for the Children’s Behavioral Health Services Clinic. Benhaven’s mission is to empower people with autism and developmental disabilities to participate in community life, make meaningful connections, gain employment, and experience personal satisfaction and happiness.&nbsp; The Benhaven Walk will kick off Benhaven entering its 60th year of providing individuals and families with supports inspiring purpose and possibility. 
News 8’s Joe Furey has been at the walk nearly every year and this year he will serve as the Honorary Walk Chair and will host the event. 
Walkers are encouraged to fundraise for the walk, as this is the most impactful way to support the organization. A raffle will be held during the event, with proceeds going directly to Benhaven. 
The 2026 event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors including the, Town Fair Tire Foundation, NFP Insurance, Mutual of America, Executive Honda, Protected Harbor, Connex Credit Union, Diversified Building Services LLC, East Coast Mechanical, Inc., Petro Home Services, Webster Bank, W. Daniel Rosenberg Family, A-Team Plumbing &amp; Drain, All Waste Inc., Beacon Communities, CohnReznick, Central Systems, Inc., County Hill Paving &amp; Excavation, DDN Consulting Services, Kainen, Escalera &amp; McHale PC, Pro Cleaning Equipment &amp; Supplies, Northeast Generator, IAT Insurance Group, Raymond James, Richard Chevrolet, Sarracco Mechanical Service Inc., Yale New Haven Health, 99.1 PLR, AMR, Adams Associates, RFP Associates LLC, Allied Communications, American Alarms, Aspire Living &amp; Learning, Baybrook Remodelers, BIP Track, BYK USA Inc., Calcagni Real Estate, Melody Troxler, Connecticut Window Film and Tinting, LesserEvil, CT Center for Developmental Pediatrics, L&amp;J Appliance Repair LLC, Letizia, Ambrose &amp; Falls, P.C., L&amp;J Appliance, North Haven Paint and Hardware, Precision Auto, Inc., Earthmovers Inc., Employers Association of the Northeast, Inc., FCA Architects, JMR Staffing, RFP Associates, LLC, Russo Roofing, Safe Insure, Special Strong, Suburban Pharmacy, Zabel Schellenberg, PLLC., and Yale Child Study Center.

Local Event: Benhaven Walk For Autism Expects To Raise Over $100,000 

Benhaven Walk For Autism Expects To Raise Over...

The Benhaven Walk for Autism returns on October 11! The morning begins at 8:15 a.m. with registration at New Haven’s scenic...

Benhaven Walk For Autism Expects To Raise Over $100,000 

The Benhaven Walk for Autism returns on October 11! The morning begins at 8:15 AM with registration at New Haven’s scenic Lighthouse Point Park, followed by a 2-mile walk. Afterward, join us for a post-walk celebration featuring a ride on one of the country’s oldest running carousels, music, Naples pizza, popcorn, a raffle, bubbles, kids’ activities, and more! Over 500 walkers are expected to raise more than $100,000 for Benhaven. A virtual walk option is also available for those unable to attend in person. Learn more at www.jbsports.com.
All proceeds benefit Benhaven, a local non-profit serving individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and related conditions. A portion of the funds will support the renovation of the Green Barn to create a home for the Children’s Behavioral Health Services Clinic.
"This year's fundraising is more important than ever because it brings us one step closer to transforming the Green Barn into a permanent home for our Children's Behavioral Health Services Clinic," said Kenneth Cabral, President &amp; CEO of Benhaven. "Every dollar raised helps us create a space where children and families can receive the individualized ABA therapy and support they need, while giving them hope and access to services that can make a lasting difference in their lives."
Benhaven’s mission is to empower individuals with developmental disabilities to participate in community life, make meaningful connections, gain employment, and experience personal satisfaction and happiness.
Walkers are encouraged to fundraise for the walk, as this is the most impactful way to support the organization. Those who raise $200 or more will receive a complimentary entry. A raffle will be held during the event, with proceeds going directly to Benhaven.
The 2026 event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors including the W. Daniel Rosenberg Family, NFP Insurance, Executive Kia, Town Fair Tire, All Waste Inc., American Alarms, Diversified Building Services, Letizia, Ambrose &amp; Falls, P.C., Northeast Generator, Precision Auto, Inc., Raymond James, Yale Child Study Center, 99.1 PLR, Kainen, Escalera &amp; McHale PC, Mutual of America, Baybrook Remodelers, Beacon Communities, BIPTrack, CohnReznick, County Hill Paving &amp; Excavation, Connex Credit Union, L&amp;J Appliance, Petro Home Services, Protected Harbor, RFP Associates, LLC, Allied Communications, CT Center for Developmental Pediatrics, and Zabel Schellenberg, PLLC.

Local Event: Over 500 Walkers Expected To Raise More Than  $100,000 For This Year’s Benhaven Walk For Autism

Over 500 Walkers Expected To Raise More Than ...

The Benhaven Walk for Autism returns on October 11! The morning begins at 8:15 AM with registration at New Haven’s scenic...

Over 500 Walkers Expected To Raise More Than  $100,000 For This Year’s Benhaven Walk For Autism

Sheraton Hartford South Hotel

The Connecticut Orchid Society is excited to announce that our annual Orchid Harvest Show and Sale is returning, and we’ll be at a brand-new location! Join us at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill on October 10-11, Saturday noon-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. There’s something for everyone:
• A wide variety of orchids and supplies from diverse vendors
• Expert-led educational seminars
• Beautiful award-winning displays of fragrant orchids
Tickets: $10 at the door / $8 in advance&nbsp;
Details &amp; Tickets:&nbsp; <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctorchids.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CManju.Prasad%40yale.edu%7Ca4e87a09129644ca944708def1aa996a%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C639213912260547149%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=c%2BvDrMII0Cs4VlljDAuvHalmVQkdvlh%2BiLhn09PPvhU%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.ctorchids.org</a>

Local Event: CT Orchid Society Orchid Harvest Show & Sale

CT Orchid Society Orchid Harvest Show & Sale

The Connecticut Orchid Society is excited to announce that our annual Orchid Harvest Show and Sale is returning, and we’ll be...

Jennings Beach

The Fairfield OCD CT Walk is part of the International OCD Foundation’s One Million Steps for OCD Walk series and is hosted by IOCDF Affiliate, OCD Connecticut.
Join us in Fairfield on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to make strides for OCD awareness! The Fairfield OCD Walk is a community engagement event that allows individuals to connect, share stories, create impact, and show those struggling on their road to recovery that they are not alone. It's a chance for us to raise funds and awareness of what it really means to have OCD.
Now is the time to make sure you, your friends, and your family are signed up for this amazing, community engagement event. Register for the Fairfield OCD Walk as an individual or by joining or creating a fundraising team.
As always, all registered walkers who raise $75 or more will receive a commemorative 2026 OCD Walk T-shirt!
Every dollar raised goes towards supporting those impacted by OCD and related disorders.
Schedule:
9:00am: Check-in, registration, T-shirt pick-up, activities 10:00am: Walk start 12:00pm: Event conclusion
Walk Route: 1-mile walk from Benson Place, turning onto Judson Road, then turning onto Beach Road and returning to Jennings Beach.

Local Event: OCD Connecticut Walk (Fairfield, CT)

OCD Connecticut Walk (Fairfield, CT)

The Fairfield OCD CT Walk is part of the International OCD Foundation’s One Million Steps for OCD Walk series and is hosted by...

Temple Beth Sholom

Document Shredding Event at Temple Beth Sholom Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 Time: 9am-12pm Location: Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Avenue, Hamden (in the parking lot) Cost: Small Copy Boxes - $15 per box Large Banker Boxes - $20 per box
Also Available: Hard Drive Destruction &amp; Computer Recycling - $20 each CRT Computer Monitors - $20 each Hard Drive Only - $10 each
All items should be in a box that can easily be picked up. Paper items only. No trash or non-paper items. No CDs, X-Rays, etc. On-site shredding truck provided by Affordable Solutions, LLC.
Questions? Email fundraising@tbshamden.com
Common Questions: Will the documents be shredded at the drop-off location or are they transported to another facility? All documents will be shredded on-site. Workers will remove documents from vehicles and put them in the truck for shredding. 
Is there a certain way to prepare my documents? Place all paper documents into a box or paper bag for easy removal. Please look through the box/bag, before you bring it for shredding. Make sure the items in the box/bag are what you want shredded.
No Trash.
What happens to the shredded paper? The shredded documents are transported to a recycling facility and baled before being recycled into new paper.

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Document Shredding Event

Document Shredding Event at Temple Beth Sholom Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 Time: 9am-12pm Location: Temple Beth Sholom, 1809...

Notre Dame High School, 1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516

Fall Open House - 10:00amDiscover all that Notre Dame High School has to offer at our Fall Open House. Meet students, faculty, coaches, administrators, parents, and alumni while experiencing firsthand what makes Notre Dame exceptional. Engage in interactive activities, visit academic departments, explore extracurricular programs, learn about athletics and the arts, and connect with members of our school community. Fall Open House is the perfect opportunity to experience the energy, opportunities, and spirit of Notre Dame firsthand and discover what it means to be a Green Knight.Learn more and <a href="https://www.notredamehs.com/admissions/visit-nd/fall-2026-open-house-registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register</a> here.

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Fall Open House - Notre Dame High School

Fall Open House - 10:00amDiscover all that Notre Dame High School has to offer at our Fall Open House. Meet students, faculty,...

10Selden

Experience an incredible showcase of 20 award-winning animations featuring works from The National Film Board of Canada and Acme Films. This free admission festival is perfect for students in grades 6-12 and adult animation aficionados, featuring an intermission with a live acoustic artist. Donations welcome https://10selden.org/donate

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The Art Of The Draw Animation Film Festival

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