Name: Volunteer to Plant Trees!
Start: 2026-10-17T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Central Avenue Park

Central Avenue Park

Join The Nature Conservancy and the City and Town of Groton to plant trees! Trees help our communities in so many ways! They provide cooling, reduce flooding, improve human and environmental health, and so much more!We will meet at Central Avenue Park in Midway Oval in Groton, and head to the tree planting sites from there. All tree planting materials will be provided. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. Email Anjali Khanna at anjali.khanna@tnc.org.

Local Event: Volunteer to Plant Trees!

New London County

Chris Rhatigan 

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Groton

Connecticut

Volunteer to Plant Trees!

Join The Nature Conservancy and the City and Town of Groton to plant trees! Trees help our communities in so many ways! They...

Outer Light Brewing Company

Drink beer, do good! <img alt="🍻" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t96/1/16/1f37b.png"><img alt="🌊" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbc/1/16/1f30a.png">Join us in the taproom on Friday, October 9th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for our next edition of Pours With Purpose, where every pint directly supports one of our community’s greatest cultural anchors: Mystic Seaport Museum!We’re honored to welcome Chris Freeman, President &amp; CEO of Mystic Seaport Museum, behind the bar as our special guest beertender for the evening. A lifelong local sailor and longtime museum leader, Chris has spent years championing coastal heritage, maritime education, and community engagement throughout southeastern Connecticut.Founded in 1929, Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s premier maritime museum—home to historic vessels like the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan, a working preservation shipyard, and hands-on education that connects all of us to our seafaring history.Here’s how you can help give back: $1 from every pour between 4–8 PM goes directly to Mystic Seaport Museum. 100% of all tips generated during the event will be donated straight to their mission.Bring a friend, grab a fresh pint, chat with Chris, and help us raise a glass to keeping our local maritime history afloat! <img alt="⚓️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t87/1/16/2693.png">

Local Event: Pours with Purpose

Pours with Purpose

Drink beer, do good! Join us in the taproom on Friday, October 9th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for our next edition of Pours With...

Join The Nature Conservancy and the city and Town of Groton to plant trees! Trees help our communities in so many ways! They lower temperatures, reduce flooding, improve human and environmental health, and so much more! We will meet at Central Avenue Park in Midway Oval in Groton, and head to the different planting sites from there. All tree planting materials will be provided. do not hesitate to reach out with any questions! Email Anjali Khanna at anjali.khanna@tnc.org.

Local Event: Volunteer to Plant Trees

Volunteer to Plant Trees

Join The Nature Conservancy and the city and Town of Groton to plant trees! Trees help our communities in so many ways! They...

Help support Mona's House while seeing some of Eastern Connecticut's sweetest rides! Vendors &amp; Food truck on site as well! Link to register your vehicle: <a href="https://forms.gle/92Sdih4rXWTYSLgX9?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2UUpkR2trZlRCSlVCMDJwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsvkNDg8sPGuXE6sZa_JJlP1ZHAHxSUPOkGM-tDxKJtBy3JvBAiYOQ76IrIW_aem_kThxK1x3hRQyY2YDMXx4LQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/92Sdih4rXWTYSLgX9</a>

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Get ready for a spooky good time at Outer Light Brewing Company! We’re hosting a FREE Paint-a-Pumpkin afternoon designed for the kiddos to get creative.Bring your mini-monsters, ghouls or ghosts down on Sunday, October 25th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM to paint their very own Halloween masterpiece. We’ll supply the pumpkins, paint markers, and craft table—they bring the imagination!Kick back with a fresh craft beer, seasonal cocktail, or specialty coffee while your little ones bring their creations to life. This event is 100% free and supplies are limited, so plan to arrive early to claim a spot and a gourd!No mess at home, great drinks on tap, and a fun afternoon for the whole family. See you there! <img alt="👻" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td7/1/16/1f47b.png"><img alt="🎨" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t82/1/16/1f3a8.png"><img alt="🍻" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t96/1/16/1f37b.png">

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Experience an enchanting afternoon with The Waterford Community Band, directed by Zach Thomas, as they perform a diverse...

Eastern Point Beach

Join Child &amp; Family Agency (CFA) for our 5K Run &amp; Walk for Mental Health in&nbsp;Groton on Saturday, October 31!
Dress in your favorite costume, bring your family and friends, and choose between a timed 5K run, an untimed 1.5-mile walk, or a children's fun run (6 and under). Strollers and dogs on leash are welcome!
After the race, stick around for costume contests for adults, children, and pets, plus food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly activities. Every registration helps support Child &amp; Family Agency’s mental health programs for children and families throughout southeastern Connecticut.
Event Schedule: 10:00 AM – 5K Run &amp; Walk Start 11:00 AM – Costume Contests: Adult, Children, Pets &amp; Group 11:30 AM – Children’s Fun Run
Event Pricing: Early Bird: $35 (until 10/16/26) Regular: $45 Children 6 &amp; Under: Free

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