Knights of Columbus

Join us for a fun-filled night of Music Bingo by Digital Tracks Entertainment, benefiting North Haven Public Schools. Tickets are $30 for three rounds of play with opportunities to win cash prizes; enjoy the cash bar and feel free to bring your own food.

Local Event: Music Bingo!

New Haven County

North Haven

Connecticut

Music Bingo!

Join us for a fun-filled night of Music Bingo by Digital Tracks Entertainment, benefiting North Haven Public Schools. Tickets...

eve rocklin

Vincent Salzo

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Hamden

Rich Kirby

North Branford

Ellyn Santiago

East Haven

Wallingford

New Haven

Branford

Bethwood

Richard Kaufman

Guilford

Cheshire

West Haven

JOIN US AT THE 57TH ANNUAL DUNBAR UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST'S APPLE FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH FROM 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M.!&nbsp; HELD RAIN OR SHINE!Festival Day activities include: Apple Festival To-Go Cafe featuring our own apple crisp, apple pancakes, and aebleskivers!Grandma's Attic, Grandpa's Tool Shed, Raffle Baskets, Bake Sale, Jams &amp; Jellies, Book Sale, Bazaar Table and more!Our famous pie table will be offering large deep dish apple pies for only $12.50 and our mini pies for only $6!Dunbar United is located at 767 Benham Street, Hamden, CT, at the corner of Dunbar Hill Road.&nbsp; Hope to see you there!

Local Event: Dunbar United Church of Christ 57th Annual Apple Festival

Dunbar United Church of Christ 57th Annual...

JOIN US AT THE 57TH ANNUAL DUNBAR UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST'S APPLE FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH FROM 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M.! ...

Dunbar United Church of Christ 57th Annual Apple Festival

Lyman Hall High School

The Lyman Hall Marching Band’s home show will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Lyman Hall High School.
The event features 14 bands. The show begins with the National Anthem at 4:50 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m.
Come hungry for concessions, including the Scoopy’s ice cream truck that will be on-site.
Read details in the flyer below:<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/22791208/20261014/092933/848570103-29282691074647587-203961750979444781-n___14092932912.jpg" id="848570103_29282691074647587_203961750979444781_n.jpg" data-image="848570103_29282691074647587_203961750979444781_n.jpg"></figure>

Local Event: In The Lyman Light – Marching Band Competition

In The Lyman Light – Marching Band Competition

The Lyman Hall Marching Band’s home show will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Lyman Hall High School.
The event features 14...

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.

Local Event: Document Shredding Event

Document Shredding Event

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

East Creek Landing

SHORECON 2: AN ALL COMIC BOOK SHOW RETURNS TO GUILFORD
Over 30 tables at this one-day event.
Guilford, Connecticut: ShoreCon is an ALL comic book show with over 30 eight-foot&nbsp;tables in one room for one day only. Marvel, DC, Indies, and more! Slabs and raw.&nbsp;Prices range from dollar books to once-in-a-lifetime purchases! 
There are very few shows that are devoted solely to comic books. Many fans want to spend time looking at comics only--they don't want to see toys or clothing. Why NOT have a show that is ALL comics??
Come ready to dig!&nbsp;For all ages:&nbsp;free admission for ages 12 and under; all others $3. 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday, October 18. Find out more information at <a href="https://www.shoreconcomics.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">shoreconcomics.com</a>

Local Event: ShoreCon 2: ALL Comic Book Show

ShoreCon 2: ALL Comic Book Show

SHORECON 2: AN ALL COMIC BOOK SHOW RETURNS TO GUILFORD
Over 30 tables at this one-day event.
Guilford, Connecticut: ShoreCon is...

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.

Local Event: Fall Open House - Notre Dame High School

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,...

Serve & Smash Pickleball & Padel Club

$75 for Pickleball &amp; Event 1pm - 8 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp; $50 only for Nick Fradiani at 5pm.&nbsp;&nbsp; Appetizers, Wings, Charcuterie Board &amp; More, Cash Bar &amp; Silet Auction.&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds goto Smillow BCA.&nbsp;&nbsp;Call front desk for more details or to sign up or just stop in the day of event.&nbsp;&nbsp;475-338-3700.

Local Event: Nick Fradiani Smillow Charity Event

Branford Center

Nick Fradiani Smillow Charity Event

$75 for Pickleball & Event 1pm - 8 pm.   $50 only for Nick Fradiani at 5pm.   Appetizers, Wings, Charcuterie Board & More, Cash...

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Revisit-the-Rev-300x300.jpg">
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Vendors-300x300.jpg">

Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Westchester County

New York

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

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