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Thompson, Connecticut

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

Things to do in Thompson this weekend — November 6–8Thompson town offices & phone numbers

What's on

ThuSeptember 17, 2026

Bingo at St. Joseph's Church

North Grosvenordale · St. Joseph's Church

Time
Doors 5:00 p.m.
Cost
Cost not listed

Evening bingo at St. Joseph's.

Start time for the games, card prices, and age guidance not stated.

Family
SatSeptember 19, 2026

Thompson Rod & Gun Club Annual Clam Bake

North Grosvenordale · Thompson Rod & Gun Club

Time
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Cost
$75

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.

Food & farmOutdoors & sports
SatSeptember 19, 2026

Flea Market, Yard & Bake Sale

North Grosvenordale · St. Stephen Parish Center, Route 197, Quinebaug

Time
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Cost
Cost not listed

Parish flea market, yard sale, and bake sale in Quinebaug; it continues Sunday.

Admission and table cost not stated.

FamilyFood & farm
SunSeptember 20, 2026

Flea Market, Yard & Bake Sale

North Grosvenordale · St. Stephen Parish Center, Route 197, Quinebaug

Time
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Cost
Cost not listed

Second day of the parish flea market, yard sale, and bake sale in Quinebaug.

Admission and table cost not stated.

FamilyFood & farm
TueSeptember 22, 2026

Book Speed Dating

North Grosvenordale · Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive

Time
Time as listed by the library
Cost
Cost not listed

Short introductions to a stack of books, to help you find your next read.

Cost not stated. Registration details not stated — call the library to confirm.

Learning & workshopsThompson Public Library
WedSeptember 23, 2026

Roll and Play

North Grosvenordale · Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive

Time
Time as listed by the library
Cost
Cost not listed

Drop-in play session for young children and their grown-ups.

Cost not stated.

FamilyLearning & workshopsThompson Public Library
ThuSeptember 24, 2026

Tech Help

North Grosvenordale · Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive

Time
Time as listed by the library
Cost
Free

One-to-one help with phones, tablets and laptops.

Free. Booking may be required — call ahead.

Learning & workshopsThompson Public Library
SatSeptember 26 and September 28–29, 2026

Friends of Thompson Library Annual Book Sale

North Grosvenordale · Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive

Time
Sat. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Mon.–Tue. 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Cost
Cost not listed

Three-day Friends book sale in changing library community rooms.

No registration; sale prices, admission, and age guidance not stated.

FamilyView source
SunSeptember 27, 2026

Polish Dinner

North Grosvenordale · Community Fire Department, 862 Riverside Drive

Time
10 a.m. until sell-out
Cost
$13

Pierogi, golumpki and kapusta dinners served until they sell out.

$13 to $17 depending on the plate.

Food & farmWINY: Here's What's Happening
SatOctober 3, 2026

Thompson Community Day

North Grosvenordale · Riverside Park, 815 Riverside Drive

Time
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; rain date Sunday, October 4
Cost
Cost not listed

Community awards, school music, Lickity Split concert, food trucks, classic cars, family activities, vendors, and public-safety displays; exact concert time not published.

Free guest admission; no age restriction stated.

FamilyView source
SatOctober 3, 2026

Fall Chicken BBQ

North Grosvenordale · East Thompson Volunteer Fire Department, 530 East Thompson Road

Time
4–7 p.m.
Cost
$16

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.

Food & farmWINY: Here's What's Happening
WedFirst Wednesday of the month, May through October — next October 7, 2026

Defenders of Charity Monthly Dinner

North Grosvenordale · American Legion, 17 Thompson Hill Road

Time
Doors open 5 p.m.
Cost
$15

Monthly benefit dinner hosted by Defenders of Charity.

$15 per person.

Food & farmWINY: Here's What's Happening
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Town services

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Dates to know

  • Wed, Oct 14

    Referendum on the proposed $33,094,013 town budget.

    The binding vote on the budget, with the school budget frozen until it passes.

    Review

Thompson online

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  • Town of Thompson
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  • Thompson Public Library

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