Wednesday4:00–6:00 p.m.Brooklyn
Northeast Connecticut Farmers Market
Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road
Afternoon market in the Brooklyn Commons plaza on Route 6.
Free to browse; vendor list not stated.
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September 16, 2026
WednesdayDoors 5:00 p.m.; games 7:00 p.m.Danielson
Bingo at St. James Church
St. James Church
Evening bingo with the kitchen open.
Card prices and age guidance not stated.
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Wednesday12:00 p.m.Danielson
Community Kitchens
United Methodist Church of Danielson, 9 Spring Street
Midday community meal at the United Methodist Church.
Cost not stated; all are welcome.
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September 18, 2026
FridayDoors 11:00 a.m.; lunch 12:00 p.m.Putnam
Community Meal at Living Faith United Methodist Church
Living Faith United Methodist Church, Grove Street
A free community lunch open to everyone.
All are welcome; no cost stated.
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Friday11:30 a.m.Putnam
Putnam Senior Lunch
Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street
Lunch from the Putnam Recreation Department and Commission on Aging.
Reserve lunch or ask questions at 860-963-6800 ext. 350; cost not stated.
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September 19, 2026
Saturday10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Putnam
Putnam Saturday Farmers Market
Putnam Farmers Market Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Weekly Saturday market at the Kennedy Drive pavilion.
Free to browse; vendor list not stated.
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Saturday9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Danielson
Northeast Connecticut Farmers Market
Killingly Library, Westcott Road
Saturday morning market outside the Killingly Library.
Free to browse; vendor list not stated.
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Saturday5:00–10:00 p.m.Plainfield
14th Annual Keep You Truckin' Fundraiser
Jolly John's Truck & Equipment, 380 North Main Street, Moosup
Food, raffles, auctions, music, comedy, and more at Jolly John's in Moosup.
$50 per ticket, available in person at Jolly John's Truck & Equipment. Age guidance not stated.
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Saturday11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.North Grosvenordale
Thompson Rod & Gun Club Annual Clam Bake
Thompson Rod & Gun Club
The club's annual clam bake, tickets in advance only.
$75 per person; tickets at the Rod & Gun Club, none sold at the door. Street address not stated.
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Saturday12:00–3:00 p.m.Woodstock
Fall Chicken BBQ
Putnam Fish & Game Club, 110 Stone Bridge Road
Chicken barbecue at the Putnam Fish & Game Club.
$15 per person; order by texting Lynn at 860-377-8947.
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Saturday5:00–9:00 p.m.Putnam
Chrome N' Steel Veteran Riders Roast Beef Dinner
Putnam Elks, 64 Edmond Street
Roast beef dinner with music and raffles hosted by the veteran riders group.
$20 per person, including food, music, and raffles; tickets from any Chrome N' Steel member.
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Saturday8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.North Grosvenordale
Flea Market, Yard & Bake Sale
St. Stephen Parish Center, Route 197, Quinebaug
Parish flea market, yard sale, and bake sale in Quinebaug; it continues Sunday.
Admission and table cost not stated.
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September 20, 2026
Sunday9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.North Grosvenordale
Flea Market, Yard & Bake Sale
St. Stephen Parish Center, Route 197, Quinebaug
Second day of the parish flea market, yard sale, and bake sale in Quinebaug.
Admission and table cost not stated.
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September 21, 2026
Monday6:00 p.m.Pomfret
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.
Bring a dish; no ticket price or registration stated; intended for area farmers.
Tuesdays
Tuesday12 noonCanterbury
Community Kitchen Free Meal
Canterbury Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive
Free take-out meal served every Tuesday by the Community Kitchen of Northeastern Connecticut.
Free. Take-out only. All are welcome.
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September 24, 2026
Thursday4:30–6 p.m.Woodstock
Ham and Bean Dinner
Senexet Grange, 628 Route 169
Dine in or take out ham and bean dinner at the Grange.
Cost not stated. Reservations: call Lillian at 860-974-1053 or email grange40ct@gmail.com.
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September 25, 2026
FridayDoors 5:30 p.m.; dinner about 6:00 p.m.Brooklyn
Harvest & Harmony Farm Dinner
Little Dipper Farm, 499 Wolf Den Road
Multi-course dinner with the Evan Gianfreddo Jazz group.
$125; ticket purchase required; age guidance not stated.
Fourth Friday of each month — next September 25, 2026
FridayDoors 4 p.m., dinner 5 p.m., takeout from 5:30 p.m. when availableDanielson
Be Our Guest Dinner
The Cornerstone Baptist Church, 247 Broad Street
Free community dinner served on the fourth Friday of each month.
Free. Menu varies each month; a vegetarian option is always offered.
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September 26, 2026
Saturday9:00 AM – 12:00 PMWoodstock
Faith Bible Church Giant Giveaway
Faith Bible Church, 587 Route 171
Giveaway of furniture, appliances, clothing, toys, books, and household items.
Anything not covered above is not stated.
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Saturday5–9 p.m.Killingly
Woodstock Academy Boys Lacrosse Celebrity Bartending
Black Pond Brewery, Dayville
Celebrity bartending night supporting the Woodstock Academy boys lacrosse team.
Cost not stated. The listing says more information is to follow.
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September 27, 2026
Sunday12:00 p.m.; end time not statedPutnam
Makers Market: Montana Nights — last call for vendors
Montana Nights, 50 Providence Pike
Makers market at Montana Nights. Last call for vendors: a 10x10 space is $45 for this event only, and vendors get a vendor spotlight in the paid event advertisement.
Vendor payment must be made by 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 18 to be added to the roster. Vendors can sign up on the vendor spotlight page at /vendors.
Sunday1 p.m.Killingly
Chicken BBQ Dinner
VFW Post 4908, 1035 North Road, Dayville
Half chicken and sides dinner at the Dayville VFW post.
$15 per ticket. Only 100 tickets available; pre-purchased tickets preferred.
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Sunday8–11 a.m.Plainfield
Buffet Breakfast
69 Prospect Street, Moosup
Buffet breakfast hosted by Moosup Lodge No. 113, A.F. & A.M.
Adults $15, ages 6–12 $10, 5 and under free. Proceeds benefit Brooklyn Cares.
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Sunday5–6:30 p.m.Putnam
11th Annual Chicken BBQ
Knights of Columbus, 68 Providence Street
Half chicken, baked potato, salad and roll dinner at the Knights of Columbus.
$15.
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Sunday10 a.m. until sell-outNorth Grosvenordale
Polish Dinner
Community Fire Department, 862 Riverside Drive
Pierogi, golumpki and kapusta dinners served until they sell out.
$13 to $17 depending on the plate.
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October 1, 2026
Thursday10:00 AMPutnam
Veterans Only Food Share
Putnam Farmers Market Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive
Monthly food share — next session October 1.
Open to veterans, spouses, widows, and the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. End time not stated.
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October 3, 2026
Saturday4–7 p.m.North Grosvenordale
Fall Chicken BBQ
East Thompson Volunteer Fire Department, 530 East Thompson Road
Take-out chicken BBQ dinner at the East Thompson fire station.
$16 per meal, take-out only. Cash and Venmo accepted. Menu: half chicken, baked potato, cranberry sauce, carrots, salad, roll and dessert.
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Saturday4–7 p.m.Killingly
South Killingly Fire Department Annual Chicken BBQ
South Killingly Fire Department station
Annual take-out chicken BBQ run by the South Killingly Fire Department.
$20. Take-out only. Advance tickets from any member or at the station Monday through Friday.
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First Wednesday of the month, May through October — next October 7, 2026
WednesdayDoors open 5 p.m.North Grosvenordale
Defenders of Charity Monthly Dinner
American Legion, 17 Thompson Hill Road
Monthly benefit dinner hosted by Defenders of Charity.
$15 per person.
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October 17, 2026
Saturday10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Brooklyn
Little Dipper Farm Harvest Festival
499 Wolf Den Road
Farm festival with the John Spignesi Band.
Cost, registration, and age guidance not published.
October 22, 2026
Thursday5–9 p.m.Killingly
Tips for Tools
The Golden Greek Restaurant, 474 Putnam Pike, Dayville
Killingly Business Association fundraiser benefiting students of the trades.
Cost not stated.
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November 5, 2026
ThursdayTime not statedHampton
Taste of Northeast Connecticut
Stonehurst at Hampton Valley
Regional tasting event featuring local food, farms, art and music.
Cost and ticket details not stated.
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