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All 96 upcoming dates across the Quiet Corner, sorted into your town and the month they happen, so you can plan weeks ahead instead of week by week.
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Putnam
14 datesSeptember 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.
Movie Night: Jurassic Park
Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street
Screening of the 1993 science-fiction adventure film; the official venue listing supplies the current 2026 context.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Quiet Corner Community Baby Shower
Hale YMCA, 9 Technology Park Drive
TEEG event with local-resource connections and advertised giveaways.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.
Scott Higgins Comedy All Stars
Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street
Stand-up program with Andrew Kennedy, Philip Anthony, Stephanie White, and Lucas Estrella.
Saturday, September 19 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market
Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Typically vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and local makers under the riverside pavilion.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Doors 12:00 p.m.
Bravofest
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.
Saturday, September 26 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market
Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Typically vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and local makers under the riverside pavilion.
Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 2:00 p.m.
RRS Oasis Rainforest Reptiles: Goose's Gotcha Day
Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front Street
Animal encounters and anniversary benefit for RRS Oasis Animal Sanctuary and the theater.
October 2026
Saturday, October 3 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market
Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Typically vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and local makers under the riverside pavilion.
Saturday, October 10 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market
Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Typically vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and local makers under the riverside pavilion.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 9:00 a.m.; arrive by 8:50
TackleJR
Putnam Lions Memorial Dog Park, Kennedy Drive
Half-mile children's run finishing at Hale YMCA; each participant receives a finisher medal.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Great Pumpkin Festival
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.
Saturday, October 17 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market
Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Typically vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and local makers under the riverside pavilion.
Friday, October 23, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.; rain date October 30
Zombie Fashion Show
Rotary Park, 190 Kennedy Drive
Halloween runway competition with prizes and DJ music.
Saturday, October 24 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market
Riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Typically vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and local makers under the riverside pavilion.
Brooklyn
13 datesSeptember 2026
Wednesday, September 16 · 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Farmers' Market
Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road
Typically an after-work market: produce, bread, eggs and ready-to-eat dinners.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 12:00–9:00 p.m.
Northeast Truck Fest
Brooklyn Fairgrounds, 15 Fairgrounds Road
Truck-focused event; passengers need spectator tickets.
Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Pumpkin Sourdough Workshop
Little Dipper Farm, 499 Wolf Den Road
Hands-on class with starter, beginner guide, tools, take-home dough, tea, and pastries.
Wednesday, September 23 · 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Farmers' Market
Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road
Typically an after-work market: produce, bread, eggs and ready-to-eat dinners.
Friday, September 25, 2026 · Doors 5:30 p.m.; dinner about 6:00 p.m.
Harvest & Harmony Farm Dinner
Little Dipper Farm, 499 Wolf Den Road
Multi-course dinner with the Evan Gianfreddo Jazz group.
Wednesday, September 30 · 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Farmers' Market
Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road
Typically an after-work market: produce, bread, eggs and ready-to-eat dinners.
October 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Putnam Elms Guided Tours for Pomfret 250
191 Church Street
Guided tours of the historic Daniel Putnam home.
Wednesday, October 7 · 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Farmers' Market
Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road
Typically an after-work market: produce, bread, eggs and ready-to-eat dinners.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; ceremonies 10:00 a.m.
Scotland Highland Festival and Games
Brooklyn Fairgrounds, 15 Fairgrounds Road
Highland athletics, piping, dance, music, heritage activities, food, vendors, and storytelling.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 2:00 p.m.
Ghost Stories to Scare the Dickens Out of You
Putnam Elms, 191 Church Street
Charles Dickens ghost-story portrayal. A separate 1:00 p.m. Preservation Connecticut member tour requires registration.
Wednesday, October 14 · 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Farmers' Market
Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road
Typically an after-work market: produce, bread, eggs and ready-to-eat dinners.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Little Dipper Farm Harvest Festival
499 Wolf Den Road
Farm festival with the John Spignesi Band.
Wednesday, October 21 · 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Farmers' Market
Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road
Typically an after-work market: produce, bread, eggs and ready-to-eat dinners.
Danielson
13 datesSeptember 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
CT Job Fair
Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Connecticut Department of Labor and Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board connect job seekers with named regional employers.
Saturday, September 19 · 9:00 a.m.–noon
Danielson Farmers' Market
Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Typically seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, honey and prepared foods from Killingly-area growers.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Fraud Prevention
Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Jewett City Savings Bank guests discuss identifying scams and protecting personal information.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Picky Eating Workshop
Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
A licensed occupational and feeding therapist shares parent strategies and answers questions.
Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Access Health CT Enrollment Help
Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
One-on-one help with health-insurance enrollment.
Saturday, September 26 · 9:00 a.m.–noon
Danielson Farmers' Market
Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Typically seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, honey and prepared foods from Killingly-area growers.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 5:30–6:30 p.m.
The Beatles
Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Multimedia talk using visuals and recordings.
October 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Halloween Costume Swap
Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Bring clean, gently used costumes to swap; unclaimed costumes will be donated.
Saturday, October 3 · 9:00 a.m.–noon
Danielson Farmers' Market
Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Typically seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, honey and prepared foods from Killingly-area growers.
Saturday, October 10 · 9:00 a.m.–noon
Danielson Farmers' Market
Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Typically seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, honey and prepared foods from Killingly-area growers.
Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.
Wright Road Bridge Public Information Meeting
Killingly Town Hall, 172 Main Street
CTDOT presents its proposed bridge replacement and takes questions; written comments remain open through October 29.
Saturday, October 17 · 9:00 a.m.–noon
Danielson Farmers' Market
Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Typically seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, honey and prepared foods from Killingly-area growers.
Saturday, October 24 · 9:00 a.m.–noon
Danielson Farmers' Market
Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road
Typically seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, honey and prepared foods from Killingly-area growers.
Plainfield
10 datesSeptember 2026
Tuesday, September 15 · 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Plainfield Farmers' Market
Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road
Typically produce, plants, baked goods and family-friendly stalls.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Plainfield Day
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.
Tuesday, September 22 · 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Plainfield Farmers' Market
Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road
Typically produce, plants, baked goods and family-friendly stalls.
Friday, September 25, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Fri-YAY! Gymnasium Night
Shepard Hill Elementary, 234 Shepard Hill Road
Open-play recreation with games and basketball activities.
Tuesday, September 29 · 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Plainfield Farmers' Market
Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road
Typically produce, plants, baked goods and family-friendly stalls.
October 2026
Tuesday, October 6 · 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Plainfield Farmers' Market
Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road
Typically produce, plants, baked goods and family-friendly stalls.
Tuesday, October 13 · 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Plainfield Farmers' Market
Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road
Typically produce, plants, baked goods and family-friendly stalls.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Quinebaug Valley State Fish Hatchery Bird Walk
145 Trout Hatchery Road
Connecticut Audubon outing for waterbirds and songbirds.
Tuesday, October 20 · 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Plainfield Farmers' Market
Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road
Typically produce, plants, baked goods and family-friendly stalls.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Rotary Club of Plainfield 4th Annual Car Show
Town Hall, 8 Community Avenue
Annual car show; the Chamber page supplies date, time, organizer, and municipal location.
Pomfret
9 datesSeptember 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Jean-Paul Jacquet “MIXED BAG” Reception
Pomfret Public Library, 449 Pomfret Street
Meet the Pomfret artist and view his fall exhibit.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Pomfret Fall Festival
Pomfret Recreation Park, 576 Hampton Road
Town recreation festival; vendor fees in the official packet are not attendee admission prices.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Andrew McKnight
Vanilla Bean Café, 450 Deerfield Road
Folk/Americana concert with the singer-songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller.
Monday, September 21, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.
Farmer's Potluck and Agricultural Commission Meeting
Pomfret Recreation Park, 576 Hampton Road
Meal and networking followed by a brief commission meeting whose minutes approval remains pending.
Friday, September 25, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Coach Jim Calhoun and Dom Amore
Pomfret Public Library, 449 Pomfret Street
Friends of the Library conversation and fundraiser followed by questions and signing.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Poets at Large
Vanilla Bean Café, 450 Deerfield Road
Poetry and poet-musician program with an open-mic opportunity.
October 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Redcoats, Rebels, and Rev'rie Tavern Night
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.
Saturday–Sunday, October 3–4, 2026 · 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. each day
Revolutionary Pomfret
Pomfret Recreation Park, 576 Hampton Road
Reenactment and living history with maneuvers, colonial crafts, music, children's games, and local-history programming.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 12:00–2:30 p.m.
Adult Improv Workshop
Pomfret Public Library, 449 Pomfret Street
Introductory communication and collaboration workshop.
Ashford
6 datesSeptember 2026
Sunday, September 20 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ashford Farmers' Market
Pompey Hollow Park, 25 Tremko Lane
Typically a small Sunday market of produce, eggs, honey and local crafts.
Sunday, September 27 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ashford Farmers' Market
Pompey Hollow Park, 25 Tremko Lane
Typically a small Sunday market of produce, eggs, honey and local crafts.
October 2026
Sunday, October 4 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ashford Farmers' Market
Pompey Hollow Park, 25 Tremko Lane
Typically a small Sunday market of produce, eggs, honey and local crafts.
Sunday, October 11 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ashford Farmers' Market
Pompey Hollow Park, 25 Tremko Lane
Typically a small Sunday market of produce, eggs, honey and local crafts.
Sunday, October 18 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ashford Farmers' Market
Pompey Hollow Park, 25 Tremko Lane
Typically a small Sunday market of produce, eggs, honey and local crafts.
Sunday, October 25 · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ashford Farmers' Market
Pompey Hollow Park, 25 Tremko Lane
Typically a small Sunday market of produce, eggs, honey and local crafts.
Willimantic
6 datesSeptember 2026
Saturday, September 19 · 8:00 a.m.–noon
Willimantic Farmers' Market
28 Bridge Street
Typically the largest market nearby: produce, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food.
Saturday, September 26 · 8:00 a.m.–noon
Willimantic Farmers' Market
28 Bridge Street
Typically the largest market nearby: produce, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food.
October 2026
Saturday, October 3 · 8:00 a.m.–noon
Willimantic Farmers' Market
28 Bridge Street
Typically the largest market nearby: produce, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food.
Saturday, October 10 · 8:00 a.m.–noon
Willimantic Farmers' Market
28 Bridge Street
Typically the largest market nearby: produce, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food.
Saturday, October 17 · 8:00 a.m.–noon
Willimantic Farmers' Market
28 Bridge Street
Typically the largest market nearby: produce, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food.
Saturday, October 24 · 8:00 a.m.–noon
Willimantic Farmers' Market
28 Bridge Street
Typically the largest market nearby: produce, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and prepared food.
Scotland
5 datesSeptember 2026
Wednesday, September 16 · 2:30–5:30 p.m.
Scotland Farmers' Market
Scotland Grange, 39 Devotion Road
Typically a grange-hall market with produce, eggs, preserves and baked goods.
Wednesday, September 23 · 2:30–5:30 p.m.
Scotland Farmers' Market
Scotland Grange, 39 Devotion Road
Typically a grange-hall market with produce, eggs, preserves and baked goods.
Wednesday, September 30 · 2:30–5:30 p.m.
Scotland Farmers' Market
Scotland Grange, 39 Devotion Road
Typically a grange-hall market with produce, eggs, preserves and baked goods.
October 2026
Wednesday, October 7 · 2:30–5:30 p.m.
Scotland Farmers' Market
Scotland Grange, 39 Devotion Road
Typically a grange-hall market with produce, eggs, preserves and baked goods.
Wednesday, October 14 · 2:30–5:30 p.m.
Scotland Farmers' Market
Scotland Grange, 39 Devotion Road
Typically a grange-hall market with produce, eggs, preserves and baked goods.
Woodstock
5 datesOctober 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.; doors 6:30, seating 7:00
Magic of Motown
Loos Center for the Arts, 150 Route 169
Two-set Motown revue with an intermission.
Sunday, October 4, 2026 · Arrive from 8:00 a.m.; starts 8:30–10:30; lunch noon–2:00
Ride for Open Space
65 Cabbage Hill Road
Seven-mile Wyndham Land Trust equestrian fundraiser through protected land.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 1:30–4:30 p.m.; finale 7:30 p.m.
Layālaya Global Arts Festival
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.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Senior Health Fair and Vaccine Clinic
Town Hall, 415 Route 169
Health fair with flu and COVID vaccines.
Saturday–Sunday, October 17–18, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. both days
Roseland Cottage Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
556 Route 169
Juried show with 180 artisans, live music, food vendors, and first-floor cottage tours; rain or shine.
Eastford
4 datesSeptember 2026
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.
Author Talk with Marie Lisette Rimer
Eastford Public Library, 179 Eastford Road
Rimer discusses “Back from Suicide: Before and After the Essential Patrick.”
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 1:00 p.m.
Author Talk with Paul Tremblay
Eastford Public Library, 179 Eastford Road
Appearance by the horror, dark-fantasy, and suspense author.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Eastford Food Pantry Distribution
Eastford Baptist Church, 133 Union Road
September-specific food-assistance session.
Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Designated High School Community Conversation
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.
Pomfret Center
3 datesSeptember 2026
Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Bird Banding Demonstration
Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Road
Watch banders measure, band, and release birds.
Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Gellert Preserve Bird Walk
Meet at Connecticut Audubon Center, 218 Day Road
Fall-migration walk focused on warblers, vireos, and hawks.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Fall Tag Sale
326 Taft Pond Road
Sale at the horse-camp entrance with household, vintage, holiday, toy, furniture, and other donated goods.
Hampton
2 datesSeptember 2026
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 5:30 p.m.
Xiaohong Song Artist Reception
Fletcher Memorial Library, 257 Main Street
Reception for the library's September–October display of Song's paintings and drawings.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Hampton Harvest Festival
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.
Lisbon
2 datesSeptember 2026
Thursday, September 17 · 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Lisbon Farmers' Market
Newent Meeting House Green, 12 South Burnham Highway
Typically late-afternoon produce, meat, bread and prepared foods.
Thursday, September 24 · 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Lisbon Farmers' Market
Newent Meeting House Green, 12 South Burnham Highway
Typically late-afternoon produce, meat, bread and prepared foods.
North Grosvenordale
2 datesSeptember 2026
Saturday, Monday–Tuesday, 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.
Friends of Thompson Library Annual Book Sale
Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive
Three-day Friends book sale in changing library community rooms.
October 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; rain date Sunday, October 4
Thompson Community Day
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.
Multi-town, ending in Putnam
1 dateOctober 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Marathon/relay 8:00 a.m.; half 8:30; 10K 9:00
Tackle the Trail
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.
Sterling / Moosup Valley Trail
1 dateSeptember 2026
Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Kids 9:30 a.m.; 10K 10:10; 8K 10:20; 5K about 10:30
Moosup Valley 5K, 8K and 10K All Trail Race
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.
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