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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Brooklyn, Connecticut

Everything we're tracking in Brooklyn, CT — events, farmers markets, town meetings and local notices. Coming up first, then the slower-moving news.

Things to do in Brooklyn this weekend — October 30 – November 1A plain guide to Brooklyn — offices, library, parks and what's downtownBrooklyn town offices & phone numbers

What's on

Wednesday·4:00–6:00 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.

Food & farm
Wednesday·1:00–5:00 p.m.·Brooklyn

Brooklyn Historical Society Museum Open Hours

Brooklyn Historical Society Museum, 25 Canterbury Road

The museum is open to visitors; admission is free and all are welcome.

Free admission.

Arts & cultureFamily
Thursday·11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.·Brooklyn

Free Clothing Closet

Brooklyn Cares Community Center, 31 Tiffany Street

Free clothing open to everyone; donations are accepted.

No cost; open to all.

Outdoors & sportsFamily
Saturday·12:00–9:00 p.m.·Brooklyn

Northeast Truck Fest

Brooklyn Fairgrounds, 15 Fairgrounds Road

Truck-focused event; passengers need spectator tickets.

$15 spectator; $35 Show and Shine, including driver/show-field entry; age guidance not stated.

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Sunday·1:00–2:30 p.m.·Brooklyn

Pumpkin Sourdough Workshop

Little Dipper Farm, 499 Wolf Den Road

Hands-on class with starter, beginner guide, tools, take-home dough, tea, and pastries.

Tickets from $65; age guidance not stated.

Learning & workshopsFamilyView source
Friday·Doors 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.

Food & farmArts & cultureView source
Saturday·10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.·Brooklyn

Putnam Elms Guided Tours for Pomfret 250

191 Church Street

Guided tours of the historic Daniel Putnam home.

Free; no registration; age guidance not stated.

Arts & cultureFamilyView source
Saturday·10 a.m. – 4 p.m.·Brooklyn

Trinity Episcopal Fall Festival

Trinity Episcopal Church, 7 Providence Road

Church fall festival with vendors at the junction of Routes 6 and 169.

Vendor spaces $30, or $40 with a table. Visitor admission not stated. Vendor information and application on the church website.

FamilyWINY: Here's What's Happening
Saturday·9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; ceremonies 10:00 a.m.·Brooklyn

Scotland Highland Festival and Games

Brooklyn Fairgrounds, 15 Fairgrounds Road

Highland athletics, piping, dance, music, heritage activities, food, vendors, and storytelling.

$25; $20 veterans/students/seniors; $5 ages 5–12; under 5 free; organizer currently says bring $5 cash for parking.

FamilyArts & cultureView source
Sunday·2:00 p.m.·Brooklyn

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.

Free public performance; no registration; children welcome.

FamilyArts & cultureView source
Saturday·10:00 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.

FamilyFood & farmArts & cultureView source
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Town services

Assessor maps, building permits, town clerk, tax collector and a property-tax estimate for Brooklyn. Open town tools →

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Farmers market

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.

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Brooklyn online

The town's own pages, straight from the source.

  • Town of Brooklyn
  • Brooklyn Town Library

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Local businesses and services

Places, services and notices we're tracking in Brooklyn. Search by name or by what you need.

7 listings

Businesses

Creamery Brook Bison

Farm store — meat

Pasture-raised bison and an on-farm store, plus a food trailer at events.

Visit their page →

Businesses

Daigle Farm

Farm stand

Small regenerative farm with a seasonal farm stand; check the site for opening weekends.

Visit their page →

Businesses

MIMBY Farm

Farm shop

Cut flowers grown on site and beekeeping supplies. Self-service daily; full farm shop Saturday and Sunday, 10am–2pm.

Visit their page →

Businesses

Sweet Peas Fine Foods

Gourmet market

Chef-prepared meals to go, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, grocery and catering.

Visit their page →

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.

Visit their page →

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.

See the town page →

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.

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