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Businesses, farmers markets, services, community notices and upcoming dates across the Quiet Corner towns of northeastern Connecticut. Search by name or town. Nothing here is paid, and anything we haven't confirmed is marked.
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Killingly · Businesses
Amy's Cakery CT
Bakery — storefront · (959) 253-5509
Custom cakes, gourmet cookies and sweet treats. 21A Furnace St, Dayville.
Putnam · Businesses
Baker's Dozen of Connecticut
Bakery — storefront
Family-owned coffee shop and bakery since 1980; locations include Putnam, Brooklyn, Pomfret and Plainfield.
Killingly · Businesses
Keith's Kreation
Bakery — storefront · (860) 800-2055
Custom cakes and baked goods made from scratch, in the Danielson area.
Putnam · Businesses
Country Kitchen Bakers
Bakery — storefront
Breads, snacks and baked goods. 8 Mary Crest Dr.
Details unconfirmed — help us check.
Town not confirmed · Businesses
Bake Haus
Bakery — home based
Message the Facebook page to ask what's available and how to order.
Details unconfirmed — help us check.
Putnam · Businesses
85 Main
Restaurant · (860) 928-1660
Lunch and dinner on Main Street, with daily specials. 85 Main St.
Putnam · Businesses
Blackstone Putnam
Restaurant and bar · (860) 315-9950
Steakhouse with land and sea flights and an outdoor bar and patio. 35 Main St, open daily from 11am.
Putnam · Businesses
The Courthouse Bar & Grille
Restaurant · (860) 963-0074
Family-friendly dining — burgers, wraps, steaks, seafood and pasta, with rotating taps.
Putnam · Businesses
The Hare & The Hound
Irish pub · (860) 315-9220
Irish pub and restaurant with a creative menu. Call during open hours for a table — no online reservations.
Putnam · Businesses
Sawmill Pottery
Pottery studio and gallery · (860) 963-7807
Working studio with classes and workshops for all ages, plus an on-site gallery of local work. 112 Main St.
Putnam · Businesses
Bear Hands Brewing Company
Brewery and taproom
Taproom pouring beers made on site, plus cider, seltzer and spirits. House bites, outside food welcome.
Putnam · Businesses
Silver Circle Art Gallery
Art gallery · (860) 928-2900
Artwork, handmade gifts, art classes and art therapy programs. 134 Main St.
Woodstock · Businesses
Woodstock Orchards
Farm and bakery
Family-owned farm growing its own fruit and vegetables, with a bakery on site.
Woodstock · Businesses
Farm to Table Market at Elm Farm
Farm store — dairy
Eighth-generation Peckham family dairy, farming in Woodstock since 1885.
Woodstock · Businesses
Echo Farm
Farm store · (860) 538-4246
Farm store carrying local Connecticut food and artisan goods. 1051 Route 169.
Woodstock · Businesses
Westview Farm
Farm store
Grass-finished beef, fresh produce, locally grown flowers and handcrafted goods.
Woodstock · Businesses
Woodstock Creamery at Valleyside Farm
Creamery
Farm creamery at Valleyside Farm, on the same land since 1819. Check their site for current days open.
Woodstock · Businesses
Woodstock Trading Post
Restaurant
Restaurant serving pizza and meals, with ice cream year-round and window ordering in warmer months.
Brooklyn · Businesses
Creamery Brook Bison
Farm store — meat
Pasture-raised bison and an on-farm store, plus a food trailer at events.
Brooklyn · Businesses
Daigle Farm
Farm stand
Small regenerative farm with a seasonal farm stand; check the site for opening weekends.
Brooklyn · Businesses
MIMBY Farm
Farm shop
Cut flowers grown on site and beekeeping supplies. Self-service daily; full farm shop Saturday and Sunday, 10am–2pm.
Brooklyn · Businesses
Sweet Peas Fine Foods
Gourmet market
Chef-prepared meals to go, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, grocery and catering.
Brooklyn · Businesses
Allen Hill Farm
Farm and event barn · (860) 774-7064
Seasonal farm with a post-and-beam barn for weddings and events. Cash or check.
Brooklyn · Businesses
Brooklyn Farm, Pet & Hardware
Farm, pet and hardware store
Local family store with pet food and supplies, farm and animal feed, and hardware. 245 Providence Rd.
Details unconfirmed — help us check.
Danielson · Markets
Danielson Farmers' Market
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.–noon · Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Typically seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, honey and prepared foods from Killingly-area growers.
Details unconfirmed — help us check.
Putnam · Markets
Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Typically vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and local makers under the riverside pavilion.
Details unconfirmed — help us check.
Brooklyn · Markets
Brooklyn Farmers' Market
Wednesdays, 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road
Typically an after-work market: produce, bread, eggs and ready-to-eat dinners.
Details unconfirmed — help us check.
Plainfield · Markets
Plainfield Farmers' Market
Tuesdays, 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road
Typically produce, plants, baked goods and family-friendly stalls.
Details unconfirmed — help us check.
Ashford · Markets
Ashford Farmers' Market
Sundays, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Pompey Hollow Park, 25 Tremko Lane
Typically a small Sunday market of produce, eggs, honey and local crafts.
Details unconfirmed — help us check.
Lisbon · Markets
Lisbon Farmers' Market
Thursdays, 3:30–6:30 p.m. · Newent Meeting House Green, 12 South Burnham Highway
Typically late-afternoon produce, meat, bread and prepared foods.
Details unconfirmed — help us check.
Scotland · Markets
Scotland Farmers' Market
Wednesdays, 2:30–5:30 p.m. · Scotland Grange, 39 Devotion Road
Typically a grange-hall market with produce, eggs, preserves and baked goods.
Details unconfirmed — help us check.
Willimantic · Markets
Willimantic Farmers' Market
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.–noon · 28 Bridge Street
Typically the largest market nearby: produce, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food.
Details unconfirmed — help us check.
Plainfield · Events
Plainfield Farmers' Market
September 15 · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road
Typically produce, plants, baked goods and family-friendly stalls.
Hampton · Events
Xiaohong Song Artist Reception
September 16, 2026 · 5:30 p.m. · Fletcher Memorial Library, 257 Main Street
Reception for the library's September–October display of Song's paintings and drawings.
Eastford · Events
Author Talk with Marie Lisette Rimer
September 16, 2026 · 6:00 p.m. · Eastford Public Library, 179 Eastford Road
Rimer discusses “Back from Suicide: Before and After the Essential Patrick.”
Brooklyn · Events
Brooklyn Farmers' Market
September 16 · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road
Typically an after-work market: produce, bread, eggs and ready-to-eat dinners.
Scotland · Events
Scotland Farmers' Market
September 16 · 2:30–5:30 p.m. · Scotland Grange, 39 Devotion Road
Typically a grange-hall market with produce, eggs, preserves and baked goods.
Danielson · Events
CT Job Fair
September 17, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. · Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Connecticut Department of Labor and Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board connect job seekers with named regional employers.
Lisbon · Events
Lisbon Farmers' Market
September 17 · 3:30–6:30 p.m. · Newent Meeting House Green, 12 South Burnham Highway
Typically late-afternoon produce, meat, bread and prepared foods.
Pomfret · Events
Jean-Paul Jacquet “MIXED BAG” Reception
September 18, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 p.m. · Pomfret Public Library, 449 Pomfret Street
Meet the Pomfret artist and view his fall exhibit.
Putnam · Events
Movie Night: Jurassic Park
September 18, 2026 · 7:30 p.m. · Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street
Screening of the 1993 science-fiction adventure film; the official venue listing supplies the current 2026 context.
Putnam · Events
Quiet Corner Community Baby Shower
September 19, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. · Hale YMCA, 9 Technology Park Drive
TEEG event with local-resource connections and advertised giveaways.
Plainfield · Events
Celebrate Plainfield Day
September 19, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · Lion's Park
Bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, demonstrations, vendors, and music. The organizer's structured listing says 76 Reservoir Street, while a promotional post says 8 Community Avenue; check the organizer for the correct entrance or parking.
Brooklyn · Events
Northeast Truck Fest
September 19, 2026 · 12:00–9:00 p.m. · Brooklyn Fairgrounds, 15 Fairgrounds Road
Truck-focused event; passengers need spectator tickets.
Pomfret · Events
Pomfret Fall Festival
September 19, 2026 · 12:00–4:00 p.m. · Pomfret Recreation Park, 576 Hampton Road
Town recreation festival; vendor fees in the official packet are not attendee admission prices.
Eastford · Events
Author Talk with Paul Tremblay
September 19, 2026 · 1:00 p.m. · Eastford Public Library, 179 Eastford Road
Appearance by the horror, dark-fantasy, and suspense author.
Pomfret · Events
Andrew McKnight
September 19, 2026 · 7:00–9:00 p.m. · Vanilla Bean Café, 450 Deerfield Road
Folk/Americana concert with the singer-songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller.
Putnam · Events
Scott Higgins Comedy All Stars
September 19, 2026 · 7:30 p.m. · Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street
Stand-up program with Andrew Kennedy, Philip Anthony, Stephanie White, and Lucas Estrella.
Danielson · Events
Danielson Farmers' Market
September 19 · 9:00 a.m.–noon · Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Typically seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, honey and prepared foods from Killingly-area growers.
Putnam · Events
Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market
September 19 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Typically vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and local makers under the riverside pavilion.
Willimantic · Events
Willimantic Farmers' Market
September 19 · 8:00 a.m.–noon · 28 Bridge Street
Typically the largest market nearby: produce, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food.
Pomfret Center · Events
Bird Banding Demonstration
September 20, 2026 · 9:00–11:00 a.m. · Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road
Watch banders measure, band, and release birds.
Brooklyn · Events
Pumpkin Sourdough Workshop
September 20, 2026 · 1:00–2:30 p.m. · Little Dipper Farm, 499 Wolf Den Road
Hands-on class with starter, beginner guide, tools, take-home dough, tea, and pastries.
Ashford · Events
Ashford Farmers' Market
September 20 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Pompey Hollow Park, 25 Tremko Lane
Typically a small Sunday market of produce, eggs, honey and local crafts.
Pomfret · Events
Farmer's Potluck and Agricultural Commission Meeting
September 21, 2026 · 6:00 p.m. · Pomfret Recreation Park, 576 Hampton Road
Meal and networking followed by a brief commission meeting whose minutes approval remains pending.
Danielson · Events
Fraud Prevention
September 22, 2026 · 2:00–3:00 p.m. · Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Jewett City Savings Bank guests discuss identifying scams and protecting personal information.
Plainfield · Events
Plainfield Farmers' Market
September 22 · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road
Typically produce, plants, baked goods and family-friendly stalls.
Eastford · Events
Eastford Food Pantry Distribution
September 23, 2026 · 2:00–4:00 p.m. · Eastford Baptist Church, 133 Union Road
September-specific food-assistance session.
Danielson · Events
Picky Eating Workshop
September 23, 2026 · 5:30–6:30 p.m. · Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
A licensed occupational and feeding therapist shares parent strategies and answers questions.
Brooklyn · Events
Brooklyn Farmers' Market
September 23 · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road
Typically an after-work market: produce, bread, eggs and ready-to-eat dinners.
Scotland · Events
Scotland Farmers' Market
September 23 · 2:30–5:30 p.m. · Scotland Grange, 39 Devotion Road
Typically a grange-hall market with produce, eggs, preserves and baked goods.
Pomfret Center · Events
Gellert Preserve Bird Walk
September 24, 2026 · 8:00–10:00 a.m. · Meet at Connecticut Audubon Center, 218 Day Road
Fall-migration walk focused on warblers, vireos, and hawks.
Danielson · Events
Access Health CT Enrollment Help
September 24, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. · Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
One-on-one help with health-insurance enrollment.
Eastford · Events
Designated High School Community Conversation
September 24, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 p.m. · Eastford School Gym, 12 Westford Road
Informational meeting in the Board of Education's review of Woodstock Academy and E.O. Smith; the Town says no decision will be made at this event.
Lisbon · Events
Lisbon Farmers' Market
September 24 · 3:30–6:30 p.m. · Newent Meeting House Green, 12 South Burnham Highway
Typically late-afternoon produce, meat, bread and prepared foods.
Brooklyn · Events
Harvest & Harmony Farm Dinner
September 25, 2026 · Doors 5:30 p.m.; dinner about 6:00 p.m. · Little Dipper Farm, 499 Wolf Den Road
Multi-course dinner with the Evan Gianfreddo Jazz group.
Plainfield · Events
Fri-YAY! Gymnasium Night
September 25, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 p.m. · Shepard Hill Elementary, 234 Shepard Hill Road
Open-play recreation with games and basketball activities.
Pomfret · Events
Coach Jim Calhoun and Dom Amore
September 25, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 p.m. · Pomfret Public Library, 449 Pomfret Street
Friends of the Library conversation and fundraiser followed by questions and signing.
Pomfret Center · Events
Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Fall Tag Sale
September 26, 2026 · 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. · 326 Taft Pond Road
Sale at the horse-camp entrance with household, vintage, holiday, toy, furniture, and other donated goods.
North Grosvenordale · Events
Friends of Thompson Library Annual Book Sale
September 26 and September 28–29, 2026 · Sat. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Mon.–Tue. 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. · Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive
Three-day Friends book sale in changing library community rooms.
Hampton · Events
Hampton Harvest Festival
September 26, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · Lawn between Community Center and Town Hall, 164 Main Street; rain site 380 Main Street
Pet parade at 10:30 a.m., hayrides at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., family activities, vendors, food, and Rick Lovallo from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Putnam · Events
Bravofest
September 26, 2026 · Doors 12:00 p.m. · Charlee Bravo's, 9 Grove Street
Multi-genre music benefit for Homes For Our Troops; food included. The beneficiary's registration page says noon, which controls over a 1:00 p.m. publicity release.
Pomfret · Events
Poets at Large
September 26, 2026 · 7:00–9:00 p.m. · Vanilla Bean Café, 450 Deerfield Road
Poetry and poet-musician program with an open-mic opportunity.
Danielson · Events
Danielson Farmers' Market
September 26 · 9:00 a.m.–noon · Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Typically seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, honey and prepared foods from Killingly-area growers.
Putnam · Events
Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market
September 26 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Typically vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and local makers under the riverside pavilion.
Willimantic · Events
Willimantic Farmers' Market
September 26 · 8:00 a.m.–noon · 28 Bridge Street
Typically the largest market nearby: produce, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food.
Sterling / Moosup Valley Trail · Events
Moosup Valley 5K, 8K and 10K All Trail Race
September 27, 2026 · Kids 9:30 a.m.; 10K 10:10; 8K 10:20; 5K about 10:30 · Parking, start, and finish at Weidele's, 50 Main Street
Registration's place field says 3 River Street, while event logistics put parking, start, and finish at Weidele's, 50 Main Street; follow the live organizer instructions.
Putnam · Events
RRS Oasis Rainforest Reptiles: Goose's Gotcha Day
September 27, 2026 · 2:00 p.m. · Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street
Animal encounters and anniversary benefit for RRS Oasis Animal Sanctuary and the theater.
Ashford · Events
Ashford Farmers' Market
September 27 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Pompey Hollow Park, 25 Tremko Lane
Typically a small Sunday market of produce, eggs, honey and local crafts.
Plainfield · Events
Plainfield Farmers' Market
September 29 · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road
Typically produce, plants, baked goods and family-friendly stalls.
Danielson · Events
The Beatles
September 30, 2026 · 5:30–6:30 p.m. · Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Multimedia talk using visuals and recordings.
Brooklyn · Events
Brooklyn Farmers' Market
September 30 · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road
Typically an after-work market: produce, bread, eggs and ready-to-eat dinners.
Scotland · Events
Scotland Farmers' Market
September 30 · 2:30–5:30 p.m. · Scotland Grange, 39 Devotion Road
Typically a grange-hall market with produce, eggs, preserves and baked goods.
Pomfret · Events
Redcoats, Rebels, and Rev'rie Tavern Night
October 2, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 p.m. · Vanilla Bean Café, 450 Deerfield Road
Revolutionary Pomfret kickoff with a tavern menu and sea shanties and tavern songs by Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle.
Woodstock · Events
Magic of Motown
October 2, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.; doors 6:30, seating 7:00 · Loos Center for the Arts, 150 Route 169
Two-set Motown revue with an intermission.
Pomfret · Events
Revolutionary Pomfret
October 3–4, 2026 · 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. each day · Pomfret Recreation Park, 576 Hampton Road
Reenactment and living history with maneuvers, colonial crafts, music, children's games, and local-history programming.
Danielson · Events
Halloween Costume Swap
October 3, 2026 · 9:30–11:30 a.m. · Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Bring clean, gently used costumes to swap; unclaimed costumes will be donated.
Brooklyn · Events
Putnam Elms Guided Tours for Pomfret 250
October 3, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. · 191 Church Street
Guided tours of the historic Daniel Putnam home.
North Grosvenordale · Events
Thompson Community Day
October 3, 2026 · 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; rain date Sunday, October 4 · Riverside Park, 815 Riverside Drive
Community awards, school music, Lickity Split concert, food trucks, classic cars, family activities, vendors, and public-safety displays; exact concert time not published.
Danielson · Events
Danielson Farmers' Market
October 3 · 9:00 a.m.–noon · Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Typically seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, honey and prepared foods from Killingly-area growers.
Putnam · Events
Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market
October 3 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Typically vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and local makers under the riverside pavilion.
Willimantic · Events
Willimantic Farmers' Market
October 3 · 8:00 a.m.–noon · 28 Bridge Street
Typically the largest market nearby: produce, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food.
Woodstock · Events
Ride for Open Space
October 4, 2026 · Arrive from 8:00 a.m.; starts 8:30–10:30; lunch noon–2:00 · 65 Cabbage Hill Road
Seven-mile Wyndham Land Trust equestrian fundraiser through protected land.
Ashford · Events
Ashford Farmers' Market
October 4 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Pompey Hollow Park, 25 Tremko Lane
Typically a small Sunday market of produce, eggs, honey and local crafts.
Plainfield · Events
Plainfield Farmers' Market
October 6 · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road
Typically produce, plants, baked goods and family-friendly stalls.
Brooklyn · Events
Brooklyn Farmers' Market
October 7 · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road
Typically an after-work market: produce, bread, eggs and ready-to-eat dinners.
Scotland · Events
Scotland Farmers' Market
October 7 · 2:30–5:30 p.m. · Scotland Grange, 39 Devotion Road
Typically a grange-hall market with produce, eggs, preserves and baked goods.
Brooklyn · Events
Scotland Highland Festival and Games
October 10, 2026 · 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; ceremonies 10:00 a.m. · Brooklyn Fairgrounds, 15 Fairgrounds Road
Highland athletics, piping, dance, music, heritage activities, food, vendors, and storytelling.
Pomfret · Events
Adult Improv Workshop
October 10, 2026 · 12:00–2:30 p.m. · Pomfret Public Library, 449 Pomfret Street
Introductory communication and collaboration workshop.
Woodstock · Events
Layālaya Global Arts Festival
October 10, 2026 · 1:30–4:30 p.m.; finale 7:30 p.m. · Loos Center, 150 Route 169
Global arts program with artists from six countries and Woodstock Academy student ensembles; October 7–9 activities have not been announced and are omitted.
Danielson · Events
Danielson Farmers' Market
October 10 · 9:00 a.m.–noon · Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Typically seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, honey and prepared foods from Killingly-area growers.
Putnam · Events
Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market
October 10 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Typically vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and local makers under the riverside pavilion.
Willimantic · Events
Willimantic Farmers' Market
October 10 · 8:00 a.m.–noon · 28 Bridge Street
Typically the largest market nearby: produce, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food.
Brooklyn · Events
Ghost Stories to Scare the Dickens Out of You
October 11, 2026 · 2:00 p.m. · Putnam Elms, 191 Church Street
Charles Dickens ghost-story portrayal. A separate 1:00 p.m. Preservation Connecticut member tour requires registration.
Ashford · Events
Ashford Farmers' Market
October 11 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Pompey Hollow Park, 25 Tremko Lane
Typically a small Sunday market of produce, eggs, honey and local crafts.
Plainfield · Events
Plainfield Farmers' Market
October 13 · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road
Typically produce, plants, baked goods and family-friendly stalls.
Plainfield · Events
Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery Bird Walk
October 14, 2026 · 8:00–10:00 a.m. · 145 Trout Hatchery Road
Connecticut Audubon outing for waterbirds and songbirds.
Woodstock · Events
Senior Health Fair and Vaccine Clinic
October 14, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. · Town Hall, 415 Route 169
Health fair with flu and COVID vaccines.
Brooklyn · Events
Brooklyn Farmers' Market
October 14 · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road
Typically an after-work market: produce, bread, eggs and ready-to-eat dinners.
Scotland · Events
Scotland Farmers' Market
October 14 · 2:30–5:30 p.m. · Scotland Grange, 39 Devotion Road
Typically a grange-hall market with produce, eggs, preserves and baked goods.
Danielson · Events
Wright Road Bridge Public Information Meeting
October 15, 2026 · 6:00 p.m. · Killingly Town Hall, 172 Main Street
CTDOT presents its proposed bridge replacement and takes questions; written comments remain open through October 29.
Multi-town, ending in Putnam · Events
Tackle the Trail
October 17, 2026 · Marathon/relay 8:00 a.m.; half 8:30; 10K 9:00 · Finish festival at Hale YMCA, 9 Technology Park Drive
Point-to-point trail marathon, half marathon, 10K, and team relay on the Air Line State Park Trail corridor.
Putnam · Events
TackleJR
October 17, 2026 · 9:00 a.m.; arrive by 8:50 · Putnam Lions Memorial Dog Park, Kennedy Drive
Half-mile children's run finishing at Hale YMCA; each participant receives a finisher medal.
Putnam · Events
Great Pumpkin Festival
October 17, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · Downtown Putnam; exact street address not published
Vendors, crafts and art, live music, children's activities, and pumpkin-themed menus; the Town's October 17 date controls over a stale organizer page.
Brooklyn · Events
Little Dipper Farm Harvest Festival
October 17, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. · 499 Wolf Den Road
Farm festival with the John Spignesi Band.
Woodstock · Events
Roseland Cottage Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
October 17–18, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. both days · 556 Route 169
Juried show with 180 artisans, live music, food vendors, and first-floor cottage tours; rain or shine.
Danielson · Events
Danielson Farmers' Market
October 17 · 9:00 a.m.–noon · Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Typically seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, honey and prepared foods from Killingly-area growers.
Putnam · Events
Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market
October 17 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Typically vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and local makers under the riverside pavilion.
Willimantic · Events
Willimantic Farmers' Market
October 17 · 8:00 a.m.–noon · 28 Bridge Street
Typically the largest market nearby: produce, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food.
Ashford · Events
Ashford Farmers' Market
October 18 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Pompey Hollow Park, 25 Tremko Lane
Typically a small Sunday market of produce, eggs, honey and local crafts.
Plainfield · Events
Plainfield Farmers' Market
October 20 · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road
Typically produce, plants, baked goods and family-friendly stalls.
Brooklyn · Events
Brooklyn Farmers' Market
October 21 · 4:00–6:00 p.m. · Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road
Typically an after-work market: produce, bread, eggs and ready-to-eat dinners.
Putnam · Events
Zombie Fashion Show
October 23, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.; rain date October 30 · Rotary Park, 190 Kennedy Drive
Halloween runway competition with prizes and DJ music.
Plainfield · Events
Rotary Club of Plainfield 4th Annual Car Show
October 24, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. · Town Hall, 8 Community Avenue
Annual car show; the Chamber page supplies date, time, organizer, and municipal location.
Danielson · Events
Danielson Farmers' Market
October 24 · 9:00 a.m.–noon · Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Typically seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, honey and prepared foods from Killingly-area growers.
Putnam · Events
Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market
October 24 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Typically vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and local makers under the riverside pavilion.
Willimantic · Events
Willimantic Farmers' Market
October 24 · 8:00 a.m.–noon · 28 Bridge Street
Typically the largest market nearby: produce, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food.
Ashford · Events
Ashford Farmers' Market
October 25 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. · Pompey Hollow Park, 25 Tremko Lane
Typically a small Sunday market of produce, eggs, honey and local crafts.
Quiet Corner · Services
Hiring is picking up in Plainfield
Jobs and hiring
Uline lists seven openings at its new Plainfield Pike Road fulfillment center, with an opening targeted for this fall. The CT Job Fair comes to the Quinebaug Valley Community College campus in Danielson on Wednesday, Sep 17, 10 a.m.–noon.
Quiet Corner · Services
Two town changes worth a minute
Services and deadlines
Woodstock is moving trash hauling from Casella to CWPM under a proposed five-year contract; the minutes are posted but not yet approved. Danielson Borough votes Wednesday, Sep 23 on $64,000 for firefighter protective gear — the hearing is open to residents.
Quiet Corner · Services
Apples, squash and the last open-air weeks
Markets and local food
Eight markets are running across the Quiet Corner, most winding down between late October and early November. Several accept SNAP, WIC and Senior FMNP coupons — benefits vary by market, so check at the manager's table.
Quiet Corner · Services
Where hands are needed
Volunteer or community
Putnam's Wall That Heals week showed what volunteer muscle can do; remaining funds are going to area veterans. Libraries, land trusts and market managers across the region take weekend help — most ask for an hour or two.
Killingly · Community
Spooky Killingly Writing Contest
Original PG-13 spooky stories set in Connecticut are accepted October 1–31. Age groups are 6–12, 13–18, and 19-plus; entries must not be plagiarized or AI-generated.
Putnam · Community
Scarecrow Contest
Registration closes October 12. Assignments are available October 14, setup is due by noon October 15, and displays remain through October 31.
Pomfret · Community
Community food access
The appointment-based Pomfret Community Market pantry operates Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2–4 p.m. at 207 Mashamoquet Road.
Canterbury · Community
Support local history
During September, the Canterbury Historical Society receives $1 from each qualifying $2.50 Community Bag sold at Norwichtown Stop & Shop.
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