Name: Country Fair and Blessing of the Animals
Start: 2026-10-17T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Rocky Hill Congregational Church

Rocky Hill Congregational Church

🐾 Country Fair + Blessing of the Animals! Join us Saturday, October 17, 9 AM–1 PM for shopping, treats, and furry friends.
🙏The Blessing of the Animals is at 12:30 PM. All creatures great and small are welcome! ✨ Shop the White Elephant, Holiday House, and Farmer’s Market, and Silent Auction 🍰 Enjoy lunch and treats from the Sandwich Shop and Bake Sale. 
📍 Rocky Hill Congregational Church, 805 Old Main St, Rocky Hill 💙 Handicapped‑accessible | Free parking

Local Event: Country Fair and Blessing of the Animals

Hartford County

Rich Kirby

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Rocky Hill

Connecticut

Country Fair and Blessing of the Animals

🐾 Country Fair + Blessing of the Animals! Join us Saturday, October 17, 9 AM–1 PM for shopping, treats, and furry...

180 Carriage Hill Dr, Wethersfield, CT, 06109

Join us for a spectacular estate sale in Wethersfield featuring mid-century modern furniture, a rare sculpture by Fred Jones, and high-end clothing. Browse through a wide collection including an MCM Danish teak dining set, Gaetano Sciolari lighting, pottery, and early 20th-century art.Sale Dates:Friday, Oct. 9th:&nbsp; 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMSaturday, Oct. 10th:&nbsp; 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Local Event: 2-Day Wethersfield Estate Sale

Wethersfield

2-Day Wethersfield Estate Sale

Join us for a spectacular estate sale in Wethersfield featuring mid-century modern furniture, a rare sculpture by Fred Jones,...

Sheraton Hartford South Hotel

Orchid Lovers Gather round!
Save the date for the Connecticut Orchid Society Show and Sale

The 2026 Orchid Show and Sale ‘Orchid Harvest’ is just around the corner!
 
Get the word out about our biggest orchid event of the year! Be sure to mark your calendars and tell your friends and other plant lovers about the upcoming Orchid Harvest in our new location. 
Location: Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, 100 Capital Blvd Rocky Hill CT
 
Date: Saturday October 10th 12am-5pm and Sunday October 11th 10am-4pm
 
Admission $10.00 at the door or pre buy ticket sales online $8; Children under 12 free
 
Our Show area is open to the public featuring judged orchid displays put together by affiliated societies, orchid vendors, and local orchid growers! 
Attend one of our featured educational sessions offered throughout the weekend on: Home Orchid Growing, Orchid Conservation, Growing Orchids in Cases, and Orchid Repotting!
 
The Vendors sales area will be well stocked with plants from J&amp;L Orchids, Taida Orchids, Monster Island Orchids, and the CT Orchid Society Members Sales Table.
 
Come join us for a weekend filled with orchids from around the world and bring home something new to brighten up your windowsill or greenhouse!
 
For more information visit: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fctorchids.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeo1JQH0bcHWgPO2SKy1HmOmbPQ2dlEoUeA0ate_3FYwq5FRn095BX-kJ9FpI_aem_j56WJZuCtz2HJKmGgTUqAg&amp;h=AUCtStVdUrLHE7hKQlwOfWalTPIFQoU8u8FNOIaQb-WOj2RWMuWXMDcLj10eexgXsOozpVy2LX9GrQJDnr7LBmnR105CLSDyKfBeDXWEdVWsrs4NzLIGdc49NgqFlFU4qoX71UeCxZguZSGUoKH-F4UJZ5dshJAh&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c%5b0%5d=AUAovGtB-Uq68N_BP7xuDpnF84kcM9fd8yMVjkH6XraYvSwEtrdU7aF0fXwgxf9qD1SrONpQOSZ96bQEpbPejzgklAqciO_p8gmVt15k0CT3wh_WvhGqkOaN2GxRrVSZ1Y06A3OSTXONKEbdL8kbtCgY-609A_NcpDE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ctorchids.org/</a>

Local Event: Connecticut Orchid Society Show & Sale "Orchid Harvest"

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Orchid Lovers Gather round!
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Wood-n-Tap - Rocky Hill

The Rocky Hill Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Connecticut on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 4-9 p.m. at Wood-n-Tap&nbsp;in Rocky Hill. 

During the event, law enforcement will join restaurant staff in serving and interactions with customers while helping raise funds that provide year-round opportunities for Special Olympics athletes. The money raised through Tip-A-Cop helps fund programs that directly benefit athletes, including sports training and competition, equipment, coaching, and tournaments.&nbsp; 

The impact of donations extends beyond the playing field. Fundraising supports Healthy Athletes programs that provide free health screenings and education, fitness and wellness initiatives, athlete leadership opportunities, and Unified Sports, which bring athletes with and without intellectual disabilities together as teammates. 
 “When you tip a cop, you are leaving more than a tip. You are helping create opportunities, build confidence, and empower athletes to reach their dreams,” Sgt. Nikki Mordasiewicz of the Hartford Police Department said. “Together, we serve, support, and make a difference for Special Olympics Connecticut.” 
Tip-A-Cop fundraisers provide law enforcement with an opportunity to strengthen its connection with the community while continuing to inspire inclusion for people of all abilities. All tips received will be dedicated to helping Special Olympics Connecticut provide life-changing sports, health, and fitness programs to athletes of all abilities. Tip-A-Cop is a Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut event.

Local Event: Tip-A-Cop hosted by Rocky Hill PD

Tip-A-Cop hosted by Rocky Hill PD

The Rocky Hill Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Connecticut on Tuesday, Oct. 20...

Oct.24th St. Pius X Church Fair, Tag Sale & Free Hayrides

Fun Holiday Fair, Tag Sale, &amp; FREE Hayrides. Oct. 24, 9-3pm Rain or Shine!
St. Pius X&nbsp;Church. 310 Westfield St., Middletown, CT
Holiday crafts, local vendors selling their jewelry, jams, and more make perfect gifts. Fantastic raffle prizes and fun games too.&nbsp;
(Please.... purchases in cash or checks only.)
Why bake when you can stock up your freezer for the holidays with homemade breads, cakes, pies, &amp; cookies!
Pumpkins for sale and lunch too.
FREE children hayrides (weather permitting), free pumpkin painting, crafts &amp; games in the children's activity center.&nbsp;

Local Event: Oct. 24, St. Pius X Church Fair, Tag Sale & Free Hayrides

Middlesex County

Middletown

Oct. 24, St. Pius X Church Fair, Tag Sale &...

Fun Holiday Fair, Tag Sale, & FREE Hayrides. Oct. 24, 9-3pm Rain or Shine!
St. Pius X Church. 310 Westfield St., Middletown,...

Oct. 24, St. Pius X Church Fair, Tag Sale & Free Hayrides

Come join The Hartford Elks Lodge#19 for a frightfully fun evening of Food, Music, Costumes, Raffles, and More! Come join The "Haunted Herd!" This event is co-sponsored by iHeart Media &amp; Readings By Karen, L.L.C. Tickets are on sale now and going fast! Use the iHeart Listener Coupon Code LISTENUP and save $5.00 on your tickets. Parking is FREE and SECURE in the Elks parking garage behind the building. Bring a canned good, or non-perishable food item to support our neighbors at The Hartford Food Bank. Psychic/Medium Karen Hollis will be there to greet you!&nbsp;Karen has been featured on Discovery Channel's "A Haunting" and "Paranormal Survivor" out of Canada. Can't wait to see you at the MOST&nbsp;HAUNTED LODGE in CT!!! Tickets can be purchased off of Ticketspice or Readings By Karen through QR code.

Local Event: The Haunted Herd Halloween Party

The Haunted Herd Halloween Party

Come join The Hartford Elks Lodge#19 for a frightfully fun evening of Food, Music, Costumes, Raffles, and More! Come join The...

Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove at Rocky Hill Congregational Church November 1 (new date): FREE 
Nationally known author and activist Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove will speak Sunday Nov. 1 on the ways religion has been manipulated to support an authoritarian political movement in the U.S. The speech is at Rocky Hill Congregational Church, sponsor of the event.
All are welcome at this free event. No tickets are needed.
Wilson-Hartgrove, a prominent voice in today’s moral movements for justice and democracy, will address how communities can strengthen democracy rather than undermine it. 
Wilson-Hartgrove is co-author of the Substack “<a href="https://ourmoralmoment.substack.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Our Moral Moment</a>” with <a href="https://www.theologyandpolicy.yale.edu/bishop-william-j-barber-ii" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bishop William Barber</a>, author of 15 books, and is a highly sought-after speaker.
“We’re living through a moment when people are searching for clarity and courage,” said Rev. David Figliuzzi, RHCC’s pastor. “Jonathan’s work helps communities understand what’s happening and how we can respond in ways that build connection rather than deepen division.”
“This talk is for anyone – religious or non-religious – who is concerned that the U.S. is becoming more authoritarian, that democratic norms are eroding, and who want to know what they can do about it,” Figliuzzi said. 
Rocky Hill Congregational Church, which celebrates its 300th
anniversary in 2027, is a progressive United Church of Christ. The event reflects its ongoing commitment to actively working for justice in the community and beyond. 
Event Details Date: Sunday, November 1&nbsp;Time:
4:00 PM Location: Rocky Hill Congregational Church, 805 Old Main St., Rocky Hill Cost: Free and open to the public

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Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove at Rocky Hill Congregational Church November 1 (new date): FREE 
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