5 Things To Know In Manchester: Fall Fest At Northwest Park, Bidwell Street Closure, Mobile Pantry And More

MANCHESTER, CT — Manchester's Fall Fest fills Northwest Park on Friday evening, Bidwell Street stays closed for sewer main work, and Connecticut Foodshare's mobile pantry and a veterans coffee house are on the calendar.

Here are five things to know about life around Manchester this week:

1. Fall Fest At Northwest Park
When: Friday, Oct. 16, 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Northwest Park, 448 Tolland Turnpike
What to know: The town's Fall Festival runs Friday evening at Northwest Park, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

2. Bidwell Street Closed For Sewer Work
When: Through about Oct. 22
Where: Bidwell Street, from Hartford Road to Ramey Drive
What to know: Bidwell Street has been closed between Hartford Road and Ramey Drive since Sept. 22 for 30 days for a sewer main installation, according to the town's construction alert. Detour signs are posted.
More information here.

3. Mobile Food Pantry
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14
Where: New River Community Church, 314 Woodbridge St.
What to know: Connecticut Foodshare's Mobile Pantry offers food, typically including fresh produce and other perishables, in a no-questions-asked outdoor setting, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

4. Veterans Coffee House
When: Thursday, Oct. 15
Where: Army & Navy Club, 1090 Main St.
What to know: All veterans are welcome for camaraderie, networking, coffee and refreshments, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

5. Salters Pool Parking Lot Closed For Reconstruction
When: Closed since Sept. 21 for six to eight weeks
Where: Salters Pool
What to know: The Salters Pool parking lot is closed for reconstruction, with pond access maintained during the work, according to the town's construction alert.
More information here.