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Woodstock, Connecticut

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

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

What's on

Friday·Registration 6:15–7:15 a.m.; shotgun start 7:30 a.m.·Woodstock

Men's Prep Basketball Golf Classic

Raceway Golf Course

Eighteen holes with contests, raffles, and a hot buffet following play.

$145 per person or $550 for a foursome.

Outdoors & sports
Saturday·Registration 7:45 a.m.·Woodstock

Civilian Marksmanship Program

Putnam Fish & Game Club, 110 Stone Bridge Road

Thirty-round marksmanship session at the club range.

$40 to shoot 30 rounds; bring your own eye and ear protection. Ages 12–17 need a parent or guardian. Register online.

Outdoors & sportsRegister
Saturday·12:00–3:00 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.

Food & farm
Thursday·4:30–6 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.

Food & farmWINY: Here's What's Happening
Saturday·9:00 AM – 12:00 PM·Woodstock

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.

FamilyFood & farm
Saturday·10 a.m. – 3 p.m.·Woodstock

Design Open House 2026

3 Route 171

Open house showing kitchen, bathroom and outdoor living project ideas.

Cost and registration not stated.

Learning & workshopsWINY: Here's What's Happening
Saturday and Sunday·Times not stated·Woodstock

Explore Woodstock Fall Shop Hop

Participating Woodstock businesses

A weekend of shopping across Woodstock businesses with a stamp card and prize drawings.

Free to take part. Pick up a card at a participating business and collect stamps for a chance at 22 prizes. Hosted by the Woodstock Business Association.

FamilyWINY: Here's What's Happening
Tuesday·See the posted warning·Woodstock

Woodstock Special Town Meeting

Woodstock — see the posted warning for the meeting place

A special town meeting. Residents may attend and speak.

The agenda and meeting place are in the town's posted warning.

Civic & servicesTown of Woodstock
Friday·7:30 p.m.; doors 6:30, seating 7:00·Woodstock

Magic of Motown

Loos Center for the Arts, 150 Route 169

Two-set Motown revue with an intermission.

$49–$69; ages 4+.

Arts & cultureView source
Friday·6–9 p.m.·Woodstock

40 Years of Service Free Concert — The Great Garage Band

NEPS, 312 Route 169, South Woodstock

Free outdoor concert marking NEPS' 40th year, with The Great Garage Band.

Free. Bring chairs and a picnic dinner.

Arts & cultureWINY: Here's What's Happening
Sunday·Arrive from 8:00 a.m.; starts 8:30–10:30; lunch noon–2:00·Woodstock

Ride for Open Space

65 Cabbage Hill Road

Seven-mile Wyndham Land Trust equestrian fundraiser through protected land.

$75; $37.50 ages 18 and under; youth ride with an adult; registration and current equine documents required.

Outdoors & sportsView source
Saturday·1:30–4:30 p.m.; finale 7:30 p.m.·Woodstock

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.

Afternoon $10; evening $30/$45; afternoon add-on $5; ticket required; general guidance 4+.

Arts & cultureView source
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Town services

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

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Dates to know

  • Tue, Sep 29

    Woodstock Special Town Meeting — see the posted warning for time and place.

    Residents can speak before the town acts on the warned items.

    Attend

From the brief

Service change

Woodstock changes trash haulers and flags an invasive insect

Selectmen unanimously approved moving the town's trash hauling from Casella to CWPM under a proposed five-year contract, though the minutes are still unapproved. Separately, the town reported spotted lanternflies and pointed residents to state reporting guidance.

Read it in full

Community notes

  • Spotted lanternfly — what to check

    The town has reported spotted lanternflies. Check trees, firewood and outdoor furniture for egg masses before moving them, and report sightings to the state.

Woodstock online

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

  • Town of Woodstock
  • Town of Woodstock on Facebook
  • Woodstock libraries

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Local businesses and services

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

7 listings

Businesses

Woodstock Orchards

Farm and bakery

Family-owned farm growing its own fruit and vegetables, with a bakery on site.

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Businesses

Farm to Table Market at Elm Farm

Farm store — dairy

Eighth-generation Peckham family dairy, farming in Woodstock since 1885.

Visit their page →

Businesses

Echo Farm

Farm store · (860) 538-4246

Farm store carrying local Connecticut food and artisan goods. 1051 Route 169.

Visit their page →

Businesses

Westview Farm

Farm store

Grass-finished beef, fresh produce, locally grown flowers and handcrafted goods.

Visit their page →

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.

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Businesses

Woodstock Trading Post

Restaurant

Restaurant serving pizza and meals, with ice cream year-round and window ordering in warmer months.

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Community

Spotted lanternfly — what to check

The town has reported spotted lanternflies. Check trees, firewood and outdoor furniture for egg masses before moving them, and report sightings to the state.

State reporting guidance →
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