Farmington's Full Weekend Guide: A Revolutionary War Roll Call And A Kids' Running Festival

FARMINGTON, CT — Farmington marks the nation's 250th year on Saturday with a ceremonial roll call of its Revolutionary War patriots at its oldest burying ground, and on Sunday morning the town's youngest runners take over the roads around Farmington High School.

This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment

• Second Annual Veterans Roll Call, Saturday, Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m.. Stanley-Whitman House, the Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Ruth Wyllys Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution read the names of Farmington residents who served. Children under 14 must come with a parent or guardian. Memento Mori Cemetery, Main Street
• MPower Youth Running Festival, Sunday, Nov. 8, starting at 9:15 a.m.. Farmington Recreation sponsors a kids-only race day with a quarter-mile fun run for ages 2 to 8 at 9:15 a.m., a timed mile for ages 5 to 14 at 9:30 a.m., and a 5K for ages 6 to 14. Registration starts at $11.60 for the fun run and $27.50 for the mile. Farmington High School, 10 Monteith Drive

Honor Farmington's patriots on Saturday morning and cheer on its youngest runners Sunday: it's a short weekend list, but a memorable one.

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