Skip to main content

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bristol

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 See what’s blooming on a future commercial site in Bristol’s west end.

Bristol, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Bristol! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what’s blooming on a future commercial site in Bristol’s west end.

Also on today's calendar: The Music Series presents Grammy-Winner ZACCAI CURTIS and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Hot; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 95, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Breezy, hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A sign of something new, perhaps (bristoledition.org) — A cleared stretch of land along Terryville Avenue and Route 6 in Bristol’s west end is now covered in bright yellow blooms while it awaits commercial development. The 2.6-acre site, across from West Cemetery and near the old New Departure complex, is being marketed for office, retail, or warehouse use.
   


📸 Around Bristol

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!


🗓 Upcoming Events in Bristol

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Featured events

Want to see your event featured? Click here!


Other local events
    Monday May 18
  • Gardening Discussion Group
    Bristol Public Library, 5 High St, Bristol
    6:30 pm
  • Spring Concert @ BCHS
    South Side School Bristol, CT 06010
    6:30 pm
  • Spring Choir Concert
    Hall High School Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06119, USA
    7:00 pm
  • Tuesday May 19
  • Save a Life Tour
    Bristol Central High School Bristol, CT 06010
    7:00 am
  • Elementary & Middle Chorus Concert
    West Bristol School Bristol, CT 06010
    7:00 pm
  • Wednesday May 20
  • Spring Concert
    Stafford School Bristol, CT 06010
    7:00 pm
  • Friday May 22
  • Hold Mr. BCHS
    Bristol Central High School Bristol, CT 06010
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday May 30
  • Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia Comes to Farmington
    Stanley-Whitman House
    12:00 pm
  • Wednesday June 3
  • How to Spot Scams!
    Bristol Public Library, 5 High St, Bristol
    6:00 pm
  • Friday June 5
  • 2nd Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
    VFW Post 574, 7 Northwest Dr, Plainville
    4:00 pm

📣 Bristol Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!


Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.


 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Bristol PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.


🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Private Swim Lesson for Kids
    PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS for KIDS in Your Pool... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Nesco Resource, LLC posted a job opening for Assembler in Bristol. Apply here.
  • Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • Central Connecticut State University celebrates the Class of 2026 with two graduation ceremonies (thehour.com)
  • Central Connecticut State University considers controversial shift to polytechnic model (wfsb.com)
  • Lowell Spinners prepping to ring in new era (sentinelandenterprise.com)

West Hartford

  • Learn To Get Healthy At West Hartford Wellness Event (patch.com)

Ok Bristol! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they cant elope!! (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.


Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Support These Local Businesses

+ List My Business

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bristol

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bristol

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.