AHM Kids Yoga Series
Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28 & November 4 · 5:00–5:45 PM · Grades K–3 · Fall-themed yoga, mindfulness and crafts · $65 per person for five weeks
Events
Chamber Events
Sunny Portugal — Chamber Travel
Departing October 14, 2026 · Wishing our Portugal travelers a safe trip and wonderful memories!
Rise & Shine — Jennifer Lamphere, Wentworth Insurance
Thursday, October 15 · 8:00–9:00 AM · Tolland County Agricultural Center · Morning networking, refreshments and a featured member presentation with Jennifer Lamphere from Wentworth Insurance · JenniferL@wentworthins.com · Office 860-676-3041 x3041
2nd Annual Breast Cancer Walk presented by Hartford Federal Credit Union
October 18 · 11:00 AM–1:00 PM · Rough Cut Cider House, Tolland
69th Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration
October 29 · 5:00–8:00 PM · The Lodge at Crandall’s Park, 120 Cider Mill Road, Tolland · Celebrate our 2026 Business Recognition Award recipients · Registration details on the event page
Pieces to Win: A Team Puzzle Challenge
November 5 · 5:00–7:30 PM · Ray Page Plumbing, Inc., 8 Gerber Boulevard, Unit #2, Vernon · Teams of four · $20 members and guests, $25 Non Members, $12 youth ages 17 and under · Advance registration required
Member & Town Events
Elevate: Somatic Activated Healing & Reiki / Sound Healing
October 14 · 6:00–8:00 PM · Eclipse Holistic Living, Glastonbury · $40 · Lisa: 860-614-9740
The Cookie Jar — Halloween Cookie Decorating Classes
Decorate six Halloween cookies · Ages 5+ · Berlin: October 14, 6:30–8:00 PM · Manchester: October 20, 6:30–8:00 PM
Mosaic Goldfinch Workshop with Kelly Kelly
October 14 · 6:30–8:30 PM · Arts Center East · $65 / $60 ACE members
Watercolors with Joe Burger
Thursdays, October 15–November 5 · 6:00–8:30 PM · Arts Center East
Call for Art — Small Works, Big Joy
Arts Center East · Submit artwork by October 16 · Exhibition November 12–December 19 at Eureka Gallery
Coventry Scarecrow Contest 2026
Registered participants set up October 16–19 · Community voting October 21–November 5
Hall Memorial Library Annual Book Sale
October 16 & 17 · 10:00 AM–4:45 PM; October 18 · 1:00–4:45 PM · Second-floor meeting room, Hall Memorial Library, Ellington · All purchases by donation · Hosted by the Friends of Hall Memorial Library
Open Mic Night — Vernon Coffee Roasters
October 16 · 4:00–6:00 PM · Vernon Coffee Roasters, 520 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon · Music and creativity; participation welcome but not required · Sign up at the event
Little Mark’s BBQ & Grill — Jim Bailey
October 16 · 7:00 PM · Live music · Little Mark’s BBQ & Grill, 346 Kelly Road, Vernon
Nightmare on Main: Darkness Where Fear Lurks — Coventry
October 16 & 17 · Tours 7:00–9:40 PM · Museum of Connecticut Glass, 290 North River Road, Coventry · Theatrical haunted history tours · Ages 12+ · $18 cash at the gate; proceeds benefit the museum
Rocking Horse — Spirit Shaker with special appearances by members of Diamondback
October 16 · 8:00 PM · Rocking Horse Bar & Grill, 57 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon · Call ahead for reservations
Connecticut Foodshare Empty Bowls
October 17 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM · CT State Community College Manchester
Vernon Pet Pantry Fall Pet Food Drive
October 17 · 9:00 AM–1:00 PM · Saxony Dog Park on West Street, Vernon · Bring canned or dry cat and dog food, treats, or toys for pets in need across Tolland County
Pet Adoption & Donation Drive — Ellington Agway
October 17 · 11:00 AM–1:00 PM · Ellington Agway, 74 West Road, Ellington · Adoption specials, pet donation drive, food and fun · Rain or shine · With Superior Energy and Connecticut Humane Society
Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Fall Extravaganza
October 17 · 2:00–4:00 PM · 326 Taft Pond Road, Pomfret · Costume-friendly trick-or-treat trail, s’mores, hot chocolate, games and donut-eating contest · $5 per person ages 2+ · Proceeds benefit the nurses’ cabin rehabilitation
Bolton Spooky Stories at Indian Notch Park
October 17 · 4:30–6:00 PM; stories begin at 5:00 PM · Indian Notch Park, 60 Tolland Road, Bolton · Stories and s’mores with Bentley Memorial Library · Free; registration encouraged
Rocking Horse — The LeftOvers
October 17 · 9:00 PM · Rocking Horse Bar & Grill, 57 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon · Call ahead for reservations: 959-333-8172 (as listed on this flyer)
Strong Family Farm Harvest Festival & Craft Fair
October 18 · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM · 274 West Street, Vernon · Free admission · Live music, food trucks, farm animals, family games, artisans and crafters
Music & Movement for Toddlers and Preschoolers
October 20, November 24 & December 22 · 10:00–10:30 AM · Rockville Public Library · Music and movement for toddlers and preschoolers
MARC, Inc. Annual Halloween Dance
October 20 · 5:30–8:00 PM · Rocking Horse Bar & Grill, 57 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon · $15 with BBQ dinner or $10 admission only · Live DJ, costume contest and dancing · RSVP by October 16 using the flyer QR code or marcct.org
Purple Light Project Golf Tournament
October 21 · Registration 10:00 AM, shotgun start 11:00 AM · Blackledge Country Club, 180 West Street, Hebron · Benefiting Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network · Golfer registration closes October 16
Little Mark’s BBQ & Grill — Sean Murray
October 22 · 5:00 PM · Live music · Little Mark’s BBQ & Grill, 346 Kelly Road, Vernon
Breakfast at the Clubhouse — Deer Valley Townhomes
October 23 · 7:30–9:30 AM · Deer Valley / Deer Valley North Townhomes clubhouse · RSVP by October 19 · Contact the host to confirm the clubhouse location and RSVP
Bolton Trunk or Treat
October 23 · 5:30–7:30 PM · Bolton High School parking lot, 72 Brandy Street · Trunk setup 4:30–5:30 PM · Trunks register by October 16 · No rain date
Rocking Horse — 384 East
October 23 · 9:00 PM · Rocking Horse Bar & Grill, 57 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon · Call ahead for reservations
Somers Annual Scarecrow Festival
October 24 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Four Town Fairgrounds, Somers · Food trucks, entertainment, Kids Zone, crafters and contests · $3 suggested entry donation; additional Kids Zone fees · Raffle proceeds support Somers Youth Services, Somers Social Services and the Genevieve Neiman Scholarship Fund
Halloween on Main — Coventry
October 24 · 1:00–3:00 PM · Trunk or treat through Coventry Village · Local businesses and volunteer organizations will have decorated trunks · To register a trunk, contact Coventry Parks & Recreation at 860-742-4068 · Rain date October 25
Pumpkin Carving Contest at Hebron's Harvest Moon Festival
October 24 · Festival 1:30–6:30 PM · Drop off carved pumpkins by 5:15 PM at the American Legion
Harvest Moon Festival
October 24 · 1:30–6:30 PM · Main Street / Route 66, Hebron · Rain date October 25
Harvest Moon Festival Parade of Pooches
October 24 · Line up at 2:45 PM · Parade starts at 3:00 PM · Meet at the Hebron Veterinary Hospital booth near the Church of Hope, 1 Main Street, Hebron · Costumes optional but encouraged · Rain date October 25
Mansfield Parks & Recreation Trick-A-Trunk
October 24 · 3:00–5:00 PM · Wilbur Cross Way, Storrs, Mansfield · Trick-or-treat, decorate a trunk or sponsor · Contact Steve to reserve a trunk spot or ask about sponsorship
Spare Time Vernon Trunk or Treat
October 24 · 4:00–6:00 PM · Spare Time Vernon, 350 Talcottville Road · Music, costumes and Benny the Bowling Pin · Family-friendly costumes · Weather permitting; check Spare Time's social media for updates
Hebron Trunk or Treat
October 24 · 5:00–7:00 PM · Veterans Memorial Park, Hebron · Trunk or treating, bounce houses and pumpkin decorating · Decorated vehicles can register with Parks & Recreation at 860-530-1281
Rocking Horse — Savage Brothers
October 24 · 8:30 PM · Rocking Horse Bar & Grill, 57 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon · Call ahead for reservations
AHM Parent Discussions
October 26 & November 30 · 10:00–11:00 AM at Gilead Hill School Family Resource Center; October 26 & November 16 · 7:00–8:00 PM at AHM, 25 Pendleton Drive, Hebron · Free parenting discussions · Childcare available during morning sessions only
Tai Chi with Instructor Jim Cartabiano
October 26 & November 2, 9 and 16 · 6:30–7:30 PM · Willington
Vernon Drive-Through Trunk or Treat
October 27 · 4:30–6:15 PM · Henry Park, Vernon · Open to Vernon residents · Treats for the first 500 children · Remain in your vehicle; enter from 120 South Street only
Macramé Ghosts — AHM Health Matters
October 27 · 5:15–7:00 PM · $20 per person · Ages 11+ · Instructor Erica Wagner · Register through AHM for class location and details
KidZone & GJ Agency Trunk or Treat
October 29 · 5:00–8:00 PM · 412B Middle Turnpike West, Manchester (behind Planet Fitness) · Free family event · Costumes encouraged · 860-791-2138
Little Mark’s BBQ & Grill — Brett Potter Duo
October 30 · 7:00 PM · Live music · Little Mark’s BBQ & Grill, 346 Kelly Road, Vernon
Rocking Horse — Angelz Fury
October 30 · 9:00 PM · Rocking Horse Bar & Grill, 57 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon · Call ahead for reservations
Bolton Scarecrow Contest on the Town Green
Vote throughout October at Bolton Recreation Office, 222 Bolton Center Road, or Bentley Memorial Library, 208 Bolton Center Road · See the scarecrows on the Town Green
Scarecrows Along Main
October · Hebron's 3rd Annual Scarecrow Stroll & Competition
Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Halloween Tag Sale
October 31 · 8:00 AM–3:00 PM · 326 Taft Pond Road, Pomfret Center · Gently used furniture, vintage and antique items, household goods, decorations and toys · Cash only
Rocking Horse — Trailer Trash
October 31 · 9:00 PM · Rocking Horse Bar & Grill, 57 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon · Call ahead for reservations
Election Day Vacation Camp
November 3 · 8:00 AM–4:00 PM · For students in grades K–5 · Resident $60, nonresident $80 · Advance registration required
Give Back Bingo — The Ivy at Ellington & Rocking Horse
November 12 · 5:00 PM · Rocking Horse Bar & Grill, 57 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon · $30 at the door includes bingo and BBQ dinner · Cash bar, cash bingo prizes and raffle basket · All proceeds benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation · RSVP: 860-993-4898
Cornerstone 18th Annual Soupfest
November 12 · 6:00–8:30 PM · St. Bernard Church Hall, Rockville · Free admission · Soup tasting, teacup raffle, silent auction and student-made bowls · Benefits Cornerstone programs · “Volunteers are the Foundation of Cornerstone”
The Cookie Jar — Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Classes
Decorate four Thanksgiving cookies · Ages 5+ · Manchester: November 18, 6:30 PM (one drink included) · Bristol: November 22, 4:30 PM
2026 UConn Economic Forum — Powering the AI Economy for Connecticut Towns
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field · Regional leaders, industry experts and academic voices discuss innovation, workforce development and university-industry partnerships in the AI economy. Includes speakers, panel discussions and networking.
Ellington Ridge Country Club Holiday Boutique — Vendors Wanted
November 19 · 5:30 PM · Ellington Ridge Country Club · Local vendors are invited to apply
Winter's Light — Vernon Chorale
December 5 · Vernon Chorale 2026–27 concert season
Bolton Recreation New York City Bus Trip
December 5 · Depart Tolland Commuter Lot (I-84 Exit 68) at 7:00 AM; return approximately 7:30 PM · Day on your own in New York City · $105 for bus transportation only · Register by November 26
Vernon Parks & Recreation New York City Bus Trip
December 5 · Bus departs 375 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon at 8:30 AM · Drop-off at Bryant Park; return bus leaves NYC at 6:00 PM · Minimum registration must be met by November 16
Joy to the World: Holiday Music for Guitar & Mandolin
December 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Arts Center East, Vernon · Judy Handler & Mark Levesque · Tickets $25 pre-order / $30 at the door
Community Christmas Concert & Charity Celebration
December 19 · 2:00 PM · Rockville United Methodist Church, 142 Grove Street · Free-will offering benefits local charities
Rocking Horse Thursday Line Dancing
Thursdays · 7:00 PM · All ages · Rocking Horse Bar & Grill, 57 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon · Call ahead for reservations: 860-791-8608
Rocking Horse — Rock the Mic Karaoke
Mondays · 7:00 PM · Free to sign up · Half-price wings every Monday · Rocking Horse Bar & Grill, 57 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon · Call ahead: 860-791-8608
Rocking Horse October Bingo Nights
Wednesdays in October · 7:00 PM · Angry Orchard specials and prizes all October · Rocking Horse Bar & Grill, 57 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon · 860-791-8608
Art of Abstraction
September 26–October 31 · Eureka Gallery, Arts Center East, Vernon · An exhibition of abstract art
Coventry Human Services 2026 Holiday Program
Applications opened October 5 · Recipient applications due Friday, October 30 · Holiday food and Adopt-a-Family children’s gifts · Apply by appointment at Coventry Human Services, 1712 Main Street (first floor); bring a list of your children’s gift wants and needs
Rocking Horse Sunday Line Dancing
Sundays · 6:00 PM · All ages · Rocking Horse Bar & Grill, 57 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon · Call ahead: 860-791-8608
Connecticut Blind and Low Vision Support Group
Second Wednesday monthly · 5:00–6:30 PM · Virtual statewide group · Next meeting October 14 · Register: 860-430-4557
Paradiso Reverse Trick-or-Treat for Adelbrook
Stafford · Help create sensory-friendly Halloween treat bags for children at Adelbrook. Donations requested include fidget items, bouncy balls, textured items, pop-its, crafts and card games. Check the flyer for details; no deadline is listed.
Connecticut Golf Land — Weekday Fall Hours
Open weekdays at 4:00 PM · Fossil Falls Mini Golf, ConeHeads Creamery and DIG IT · 95 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon
Bobbin for Apples at DIG IT Golf Land
Use the excavator hook to grab, lift and drop the apple into the orchard bin · Pumpkins available for sale · All fall long
Fall Farm Fun at Whispering Brook Farm and Art Studio
Two-hour animal tours, trail walks, nature art, firepit fun and environmental theatre · Reservations required · 114 Cedar Swamp Road, Tolland · 860-794-5650
Ellington Connection Calls
Weekly friendly calls for local residents · Volunteer or sign up to receive a call · 860-870-3128
Mansfield Veterans Coffee House
Second and fourth Mondays · 9:00–10:30 AM · Mansfield Senior Center · All veterans welcome
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Support Group
First Wednesday of every month · 10:00 AM · Coventry Senior Center · All are welcome
Willington Emergency Reflective Address Signs
$20 each · Order online through Willington Parks & Recreation
River Road Athletic Complex Pavilion Rentals
Pavilion, fields and courts available · Willington
Vernon Adult Education Fall 2026 Catalog
Fall 2026 classes · Check the catalog for remaining class dates and availability · All towns welcome
Friends of Valley Falls 2026 Calendar
Heritage Center Sundays, Annual Meeting & Fall Hike · Vernon
Rockville Public Library LEGO Club
Select Mondays and Saturdays through December 19 · Ages 5–12 · Registration is not required
Looking Ahead to 2027
LEGO RISE Program — Tolland County Robotics Foundation
January 18–April 30, 2027 · Grades K–4 · One day a week on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at participating Tolland County locations · Choose the day and location that works for you
TCCC Chamber Event
Scenic Scotland — Chamber Travel
Departing March 16, 2027 · 9 days / 7 nights · Open to everyone
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