Glastonbury, CT
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Glastonbury has a highly active community and there are a number of diverse events held annually for community members of all ages to enjoy. The following provides a brief selection of such events. Please visit the Events Calendar page to view all events and subscribe to the Town's email notification system (eNotify) to receive real-time updates of upcoming events.
Recreational Events & Programs
*Please note, registration may be required for certain events. Please check the Events Calendar for more information. Events are organized by the Town unless otherwise specified.
- Apple Harvest and Music Festival - Multi-day weekend event hosted by the CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce (October)
- Book Sales - Hosted by Friends of the WTML - Spring, Fall, and Winter - Proceeds Benefit Welles-Turner Memorial Library. Please visit their website for more information.
- Children's Performances - December and February. Coordinated by Parks & Recreation.
- Community Tag Sale (September)
- Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs (April)
- Farmer's Market (June - September)
- Holiday Programs - A summary of holiday themed events and programs (happening from November - January each year) is available on our Holiday Programs page. Note - this page is only active from November through January!
- Riverfront Park Summer Music Series - Free evening concerts at the nationally recognized Riverfront Park. (July/August)
- Santa's Run Road Race - A fun, festive, and nationally recognized road race involving costumes, prizes, and fun for the whole family. (December)
- Theater Productions with Youth and Family Services - Produced seasonally with local actors!
- Youth Fishing Derby (April)
Glastonbury Historical Society Events
The local historical society hosts a number of annual events as well as one-time events throughout the year. Please visit the Glastonbury Historical Society website to view upcoming events.
Health and Safety Events
- Vaccination Clinics - A series of clinics hosted each fall by the Glastonbury Health Department
- Weekly Wellness Clinics at Riverfront Community Center
- Car Seat Safety Events hosted by the Police Department
Household Maintenance / Recycling Events