Check out the beautiful new Howroyd Children’s Program Room at the Manchester Public Library, located on the third floor, with a dino-mite, prehistoric musical adventure presented by Michele Urban. Find your own dinosaur roar as you stomp, chomp, dance, and sing along to Michele’s silly dino-songs. Recommended for ages 1-8.

Local Event: Find Your Dinosaur Roar! with Michele Urban 

Hartford County

Manchester

Connecticut

Find Your Dinosaur Roar! with Michele Urban 

Check out the beautiful new Howroyd Children’s Program Room at the Manchester Public Library, located on the third floor, with...

Manchester Public Library 

Ready to amplify your space? Join us for our hands-on STEAM program where you will build your very own working speaker-and take it home. While supplies last!

Local Event: Teen STEM: DIY Bluetooth Speaker

Teen STEM: DIY Bluetooth Speaker

Ready to amplify your space? Join us for our hands-on STEAM program where you will build your very own working speaker-and take...

Join us in the new Howroyd Children’s Program Room at Manchester Public Library, located on the third floor, for a short story and meet &amp; greet photo opportunity with your favorite Blue Heeler Pup character.&nbsp;

Local Event: Blue Heeler Pup Character Party

Blue Heeler Pup Character Party

Join us in the new Howroyd Children’s Program Room at Manchester Public Library, located on the third floor, for a short story...

Manchester Public Library 1041 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Join Manchester's Poet Laureate Nadia Sims as she reads selected poetry for our Grand Opening Event in the atrium, located on the first floor.&nbsp;

Local Event: Manchester Poet Laureate Nadia Sims 

Manchester Poet Laureate Nadia Sims 

Join Manchester's Poet Laureate Nadia Sims as she reads selected poetry for our Grand Opening Event in the atrium, located on...

Join Manchester's Town Troubadour Christian Loftus for live music, out on our second floor patio.&nbsp;

Local Event: Manchester Town Troubadour Christian Loftus

Manchester Town Troubadour Christian Loftus

Join Manchester's Town Troubadour Christian Loftus for live music, out on our second floor patio. 

Connecticut's Old State House

The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) will take part in National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 15 and invite people to Connecticut’s Old State House at 800 Main Street in Hartford between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to confirm their voting status. Adults at least 17 years old (turning 18 on or before election day) can stop by to register regardless of what town or city they reside. Connecticut residents will need a Connecticut DMV ID (includes driver’s license, learner’s permit and non-driver photo ID) issued by Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.
The CTDC is striving to get every eligible Connecticut resident registered before their next trip to the ballot box on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. National Voter Registration Day serves as a civic rallying cry to raise awareness of the need to ensure every American is #VoteReady to take part in often forgotten “off-year” elections that shape the future of communities across the United States.
Don’t be one of the millions of eligible voters who are unable to cast a ballot because of frustrating stumbling blocks like missed deadlines, outdated information, or easily fixable paperwork problems.
Policy decisions about law enforcement, school curricula, housing, public safety, tax rates, and more, are all decided by local elections. Registering voter ensures Connecticut residents exert control over the political process that impacts their lives daily.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156996/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: National Voter Registration Day At Connecticut’s Old State House

National Voter Registration Day At...

The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) will take part in National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 15 and invite...

National Voter Registration Day At Connecticut’s Old State House

Odiyana Kadampa Buddhist Center

Lunchtime Meditation at Odiyana Center, Glastonbury. Ongoing Tues and Thurs, 12:15 – 12:45 pm.
Guided meditation and practical advice to develop inner peace, compassion and wisdom.
Learn to experience a sense of inner calm, leading to positive feelings to carry into daily life.&nbsp;
Everyone welcome, no experience necessary. &nbsp;
Cost $5- no one turned away for lack of funds.
Live streaming available for center members.
Info at meditationinconnecticut.org&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Lunchtime Meditation in Glastonbury

Lunchtime Meditation in Glastonbury

Lunchtime Meditation at Odiyana Center, Glastonbury. Ongoing Tues and Thurs, 12:15 – 12:45 pm.
Guided meditation and practical...

Enjet Aero

Join Enjet Aero for an exclusive inside look at our aerospace manufacturing excellence, featuring shop tours, equipment demonstrations, and on-the-spot interviews. Bring your resume and explore exciting career opportunities for CNC Machinists, Engineers, Welders, and more to help build the future of flight.&nbsp;If you have safety equipment such as safety glasses and safety shoes, please wear them. We offer safety glasses and safety shoe covers, but supply is limited. Please use the visitors' entrance to enter the building.

Local Event: Enjet Aero Open House

Enjet Aero Open House

Join Enjet Aero for an exclusive inside look at our aerospace manufacturing excellence, featuring shop tours, equipment...

Join fellow Pokémon enthusiasts as we play, trade, and talk all things Pokémon! For ages 8-12. No registration required. Meet us in the new Howroyd Children’s Program Room on the third floor of Manchester Public Library.

Local Event: Pokémon Club (Ages 8-12) 

Pokémon Club (Ages 8-12) 

Join fellow Pokémon enthusiasts as we play, trade, and talk all things Pokémon! For ages 8-12. No registration required. Meet...

Manchester Public Library 1041 Main Street Manchester, CT 06040

As part of our Grand Opening Week celebration, join Jim Brown &amp; Rob Palmer, from The Connecticut Firemen’s Historical Society, as they talk about how a 75 year-old former firehouse on Pine Street in South Manchester, slated for demolition, was saved and renovated by a group of volunteers and became the museum of Connecticut’s fire history.
No registration required for this free program for adults.

Local Event: South Manchester's First Firehouse

South Manchester's First Firehouse

As part of our Grand Opening Week celebration, join Jim Brown & Rob Palmer, from The Connecticut Firemen’s Historical Society,...

Join us for a roaring and romping fun storytime and dino craft at our new library building! This program is recommended for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome. Meet us in the new Howroyd Children’s Program Room on the third floor of the Manchester Public Library.

Local Event: Ty-Read-Asaurus Rex Storytime 

Ty-Read-Asaurus Rex Storytime 

Join us for a roaring and romping fun storytime and dino craft at our new library building! This program is recommended for...

Manchester Public Library

Think you're the ultimate brick master? Put your skills to the test in our library LEGO&nbsp;challenge! Bring your creativity, take on our surprise building prompt, and construct your masterpiece against others. The winner will earn the bragging rights: their creation will be put on permanent display in the Teen Room!

Local Event: Teen LEGO Build Off Competition

Teen LEGO Build Off Competition

Think you're the ultimate brick master? Put your skills to the test in our library LEGO challenge! Bring your creativity, take...

Manchester Public Library, 1041 Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040

The Quercus String Quartet is four women, sixteen strings, and a shared passion for creating beauty through music. They play a diverse repertoire, create many of their own arrangements, and frequently welcome guest artists to join them, adding new textures, energy, and unexpected sounds to the traditional string quartet experience. The result is a lively, versatile performance that brings a fresh perspective to the world of chamber music. They are honored to be joined by Sydney Herdle on percussion as we celebrate our brand new library! Free program - no registration required.

Local Event: The Quercus String Quarter

The Quercus String Quarter

The Quercus String Quartet is four women, sixteen strings, and a shared passion for creating beauty through music. They play a...

Explore the library and find your favorite hidden gem by taking a photo of the dinosaur stuffy in that nook.&nbsp;Let's find out which floor you guys like the best! While supplies last.

Local Event: Teen: Snap Your Space!

Teen: Snap Your Space!

Explore the library and find your favorite hidden gem by taking a photo of the dinosaur stuffy in that nook. Let's find out...

Opening a book is exciting, yet for a young child the words can present a challenge. Reading with a dog can help! Andy, Grant and Tori are registered therapy dogs and certified as Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). Their calming presence, non-judgmental nature and a touch of their fur is sure to help your child on a journey toward a love of reading. Bring your child to read with Andy, Grant or Tori on Thursday, September 17th from 3:30 - 4:45pm during the Grand Opening Week of the Manchester Public Library!

Local Event: R.E.A.D. to a Dog with Andy, Grant, or Tori 

R.E.A.D. to a Dog with Andy, Grant, or Tori 

Opening a book is exciting, yet for a young child the words can present a challenge. Reading with a dog can help! Andy, Grant...

Manchester Church of Christ

Join Manchester Art Association (MAA) at 7 pm on Thursday, September 17 to see natural science illustrator Tessa Storm Jacques guide us through choosing a specimen, composition, sketching, and painting botanicals. .MAA meetings are held at the Manchester Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall (parking in back), <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Qjgso3ALLNvaM5s6A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">595 Tolland Turnpike</a>.Visitors are welcome!For more information please see <a href="https://www.manchesterart.org/meetings" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.manchesterart.org/meetings</a>

Local Event: Manchester Art Association Sept 17 2026 Demo/Meeting

Manchester Art Association Sept 17 2026...

Join Manchester Art Association (MAA) at 7 pm on Thursday, September 17 to see natural science illustrator Tessa Storm Jacques...

Manchester Art Association Sept 17 2026 Demo/Meeting

Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant

Fiona Cauley uses her quick wit and dark sense of humor to give some insight into what life is like as a disabled female comic. Based out of Nashville, TN, she is a regular at Zanies Comedy Club and any local hotdog stand. She can also be found in Austin, TX dropping into the world famous Comedy Mothership and as a special guest on Kill Tony. Be sure to catch her rolling through a town near you!

Local Event: Comedy Night at the Hartford Funny Bone with Fiona Cauley 

Comedy Night at the Hartford Funny Bone with...

Fiona Cauley uses her quick wit and dark sense of humor to give some insight into what life is like as a disabled female comic....

Comedy Night at the Hartford Funny Bone with Fiona Cauley 

Let’s have a blast at the first Preschool Dance Party in the new Howroyd Children’s Program Room, located on the third floor. This program is a time for caregivers and little ones to rock out at the library! Dance along and have fun. Recommended for ages 2-5.

Local Event: Preschool Dance Party

Preschool Dance Party

Let’s have a blast at the first Preschool Dance Party in the new Howroyd Children’s Program Room, located on the third floor....

Growing up on Long Island, Kenn was inspired by such melody-minded acts as Gordon Lightfoot, Simon and Garfunkel, Graham Nash, and Jackson Browne. The KMB enthralls audiences of all sizes, from intimate coffeehouses to the stages of venues as demanding as the famed Bitter End in New York City and the International Festival of Arts and Ideas on the New Haven Green. They feature violin virtuoso and multi instrumentalist Tom Hagymasi and melodic bassist/vocalist Pat Ryan, a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. The group has been together for many years, becoming fast favorites on the outdoor festival scene and often features noted drummer Tido Holtkamp.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/150378/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Summer Music Series featuring The Kenn Morr Band

Summer Music Series featuring The Kenn Morr Band

Growing up on Long Island, Kenn was inspired by such melody-minded acts as Gordon Lightfoot, Simon and Garfunkel, Graham Nash,...

Think you know the library? Put your detective skills to the test and collect all the colored buttons. Cash in your finished sheet for a prize!

Local Event: Teen: Scavenger Hunt - Explore the Library

Teen: Scavenger Hunt - Explore the Library

Think you know the library? Put your detective skills to the test and collect all the colored buttons. Cash in your finished...

Finex Credit Union

Finex Credit Union will host a Shred Day on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at its Vernon branch, located at 60 Hyde Avenue, Vernon, CT. The event is free and open to the public.
The event will give community members an opportunity to securely dispose of sensitive documents in a safe and convenient way. Attendees may bring up to three boxes of paper documents per person. Only paper documents will be accepted for shredding.
In addition to shredding services, Finex will also be accepting non-perishable food donations for Hockanum Valley Community Council Food Pantry during the event.
Finex invites community members to stop by with documents to shred and, if they are able, bring a non-perishable food item to donate.
For more information about the event, please contact Sunny Nariyani at marketing@finexcu.org
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Local Event: Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19

Tolland County

Vernon

Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred...

Finex Credit Union will host a Shred Day on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at its Vernon branch, located...

Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19

The Wood Memorial Library & Museum

Join extraordinary baritone Jermaine Woodard Jr. and friends for an evening of Pop, Jazz, Classical, and American Songbook favorites. A dynamic trio of piano, drums, and upright bass will accompany Jermaine. Refreshments available. Free! Please reserve your ticket in advance.&nbsp;

Local Event: Jermaine Woodard Jr. and Friends Jazz Jam

South Windsor

Jermaine Woodard Jr. and Friends Jazz Jam

Join extraordinary baritone Jermaine Woodard Jr. and friends for an  evening of Pop, Jazz, Classical, and American Songbook...

Jay Kenney

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Chris Dehnel

Glastonbury

Michael Lemanski

Greater Hartford

Wethersfield

Windsor Locks-East Windsor

Windsor

Rocky Hill

Tolland

West Hartford

Talaga Construction - Building the Future, Brick by Brick

Talaga Construction

More than just construction Discover the legacy of Talaga Construction. With over 50 years of experience, Butch has established a rock-solid reputation in masonry. Learn more about our commitment to quality and dependable service for homeowners and businesses in Manchester, Connecticut, and beyond. A foundation built on experience At Talaga Construction, our foundation is built on decades of hands-on experience. Butch's expertise in masonry is the cornerstone of our commitment to delivering exceptional results. We serve both homeowners and businesses, providing reliable and high-quality construction services. Our promise to you When you choose Talaga Construction, you're choosing a partner you can count on. We approach every project, whether it's masonry or concrete, with unwavering dedication to quality and reliability. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We serve both homeowners and businesses in Manchester and the surrounding areas. Specializing in masonry and concrete Talaga Construction specializes in masonry and concrete projects, ensuring structural integrity and lasting beauty. From intricate brickwork to durable concrete foundations, we bring expertise and precision to every job. Explore our portfolio to see examples of our quality craftsmanship.

More than just construction Discover the legacy of Talaga Construction. With over 50 years of experience, Butch has established a rock-solid...

Dustless sanding and refinishing service for hardwood floors

Dustless Hardwood Floors LLC

Dustless Hardwood Floors LLC has proudly served the state of Connecticut since 2006, establishing a reputation as a premier provider of licensed and insured hardwood flooring services. Our specialty lies in advanced dustless sanding and refinishing techniques, utilizing state-of-the-art dust-containment systems that not only minimize airborne particles but also create healthier and cleaner environments, particularly beneficial for clients with allergies or asthma. We are committed to adhering to the rigorous standards set forth by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), ensuring that all our practices meet industry benchmarks for quality and safety. Our comprehensive range of services includes expert installation, precise sanding, vibrant staining, meticulous repair, and thorough restoration of hardwood floors, tailored to meet the needs of both residential and commercial clients alike. To foster transparency and trust, we offer complimentary in-home estimates, ensuring that each client is fully informed about the project scope, timeline, and costs involved. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in the transparent and straightforward process we maintain throughout each project. With a solid presence on the Better Business Bureau, bolstered by an outstanding reputation and consistently positive customer feedback, Dustless Hardwood Floors LLC stands out as a reliable partner for all your professional hardwood flooring needs. We take pride in our attention to detail, dedication to quality craftsmanship, and responsive customer service that consistently exceeds expectations.

Dustless Hardwood Floors LLC has proudly served the state of Connecticut since 2006, establishing a reputation as a premier provider of licensed...

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Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19

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9:00 AM

Finex Credit Union, 60 Hyde Ave, Vernon, CT

Friday, September 25

Jermaine Woodard Jr. and Friends Jazz Jam

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The Wood Memorial Library & Museum, 783 Main St, South Windsor, CT

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