If you missed our previous events, please come and join the community at our annual November show - it's more than just collectibles or culture, it's an experience!&nbsp; Buy/ Sell/ Trade and connect with like minded collectors and dealers; we'll also have FREE prize draws from noon to 1 PM along with 55 tables of cool stuff right just in time for the upcoming holiday gift giving season. Easy on/ easy off access to the highway with plenty of FREE convenient on-site parking, on-site pizza truck, and kids 10 &amp; under are ALWAYS FREE! You are bound to find treasures, surprises, bargains, hard to find old &amp; new items and key issues for yourself or your loved ones!

Local Event: New Haven Comic & Collectible Spectacular

New Haven County

New Haven

Connecticut

New Haven Comic & Collectible Spectacular

If you missed our previous events, please come and join the community at our annual November show - it's more than just...

Thomas Fiore

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Hartford Metropolitan Area

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West Haven

East Haven

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Orange

Hamden

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Branford

Bethwood

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Shelton-Derby

North Branford

Chris Rhatigan 

Milford

Temple Beth Sholom

Document Shredding Event at Temple Beth Sholom Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 Time: 9am-12pm Location: Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Avenue, Hamden (in the parking lot) Cost: Small Copy Boxes - $15 per box Large Banker Boxes - $20 per box
Also Available: Hard Drive Destruction &amp; Computer Recycling - $20 each CRT Computer Monitors - $20 each Hard Drive Only - $10 each
All items should be in a box that can easily be picked up. Paper items only. No trash or non-paper items. No CDs, X-Rays, etc. On-site shredding truck provided by Affordable Solutions, LLC.
Questions? Email fundraising@tbshamden.com
Common Questions: Will the documents be shredded at the drop-off location or are they transported to another facility? All documents will be shredded on-site. Workers will remove documents from vehicles and put them in the truck for shredding. 
Is there a certain way to prepare my documents? Place all paper documents into a box or paper bag for easy removal. Please look through the box/bag, before you bring it for shredding. Make sure the items in the box/bag are what you want shredded.
No Trash.
What happens to the shredded paper? The shredded documents are transported to a recycling facility and baled before being recycled into new paper.

Local Event: Document Shredding Event

Document Shredding Event

Document Shredding Event at Temple Beth Sholom Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 Time: 9am-12pm Location: Temple Beth Sholom, 1809...

East Creek Landing

SHORECON 2: AN ALL COMIC BOOK SHOW RETURNS TO GUILFORD
Over 30 tables at this one-day event.
Guilford, Connecticut: ShoreCon is an ALL comic book show with over 30 eight-foot&nbsp;tables in one room for one day only. Marvel, DC, Indies, and more! Slabs and raw.&nbsp;Prices range from dollar books to once-in-a-lifetime purchases! 
There are very few shows that are devoted solely to comic books. Many fans want to spend time looking at comics only--they don't want to see toys or clothing. Why NOT have a show that is ALL comics??
Come ready to dig!&nbsp;For all ages:&nbsp;free admission for ages 12 and under; all others $3. 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday, October 18. Find out more information at <a href="https://www.shoreconcomics.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">shoreconcomics.com</a>

Local Event: ShoreCon 2: ALL Comic Book Show

ShoreCon 2: ALL Comic Book Show

SHORECON 2: AN ALL COMIC BOOK SHOW RETURNS TO GUILFORD
Over 30 tables at this one-day event.
Guilford, Connecticut: ShoreCon is...

St. John's Episcopal Church

Join violinist David Bernat and pianist Jiarong Li, performing together as Coquí Duo, for a free afternoon of chamber music in New Haven.
The program features works by Grieg, Britten, and Schubert.
David Bernat is a doctoral fellow at The Juilliard School and a former Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect fellow. Jiarong Li is a doctoral candidate at the Manhattan School of Music and a Music Academy of the West fellow.
Whether you're a longtime classical music enthusiast or curious about attending your first chamber music concert, everyone is welcome to enjoy this performance.
Event Details
Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 1:30 PM
St. John's Episcopal Church 400 Humphrey Street New Haven, CT 06511
Admission is free.
Event information: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coqui-duo-free-chamber-music-in-new-haven-tickets-2003162341487" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coqui-duo-free-chamber-music-in-new-haven-tickets-2003162341487</a>
Shared by CT Chamber Collective, an independent project helping audiences discover classical and chamber music performances throughout Connecticut.
<a href="https://ctchambercollective.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://ctchambercollective.com</a>

Local Event: Coquí Duo: Free Chamber Music in New Haven

Coquí Duo: Free Chamber Music in New Haven

Join violinist David Bernat and pianist Jiarong Li, performing together as Coquí Duo, for a free afternoon of chamber music in...

Serve & Smash Pickleball & Padel Club

$75 for Pickleball &amp; Event 1pm - 8 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp; $50 only for Nick Fradiani at 5pm.&nbsp;&nbsp; Appetizers, Wings, Charcuterie Board &amp; More, Cash Bar &amp; Silet Auction.&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds goto Smillow BCA.&nbsp;&nbsp;Call front desk for more details or to sign up or just stop in the day of event.&nbsp;&nbsp;475-338-3700.

Local Event: Nick Fradiani Smillow Charity Event

Branford Center

Nick Fradiani Smillow Charity Event

$75 for Pickleball & Event 1pm - 8 pm.   $50 only for Nick Fradiani at 5pm.   Appetizers, Wings, Charcuterie Board & More, Cash...

Webinar - Aetna 2027 plans from your couch, live online.

No driving, no parking, just log in from home. Jim Lambert walks you through the 2027 Aetna plans live and answers your questions, covering the pros and cons.
Who should attend? Anyone whose plan was terminated, and anyone on a current Aetna plan who wants to check if a smarter option exists for 2027.
Wed, Oct 21 at 6:30 PM 
Webinar online, meetn.com/medicare4u
No matter what plan you have now, it makes sense to attend one of Jim's other Medicare events.
We offer a variety of live workshops and locations, as well as webinars and 1-on-1 meetings at my Milford office. Visit MedicareJim.com for a list of all meetings or call 203-878-4598.Other Aetna Workshops:Mon, Oct 19 at 6:30 PM, St. Ann's Church Parish Hall, 501 Naugatuck Ave, Milford 

Thurs, Oct 22 at 6:30 PM, Total Mortgage Building, 185 Plains Rd, Milford 
Tues, Oct 27 at 1:00 PM, Orange Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 7 organizations which offer 17 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

Local Event: Another Medicare enrollment, more confusing plans. Let, Jim guide you.

Another Medicare enrollment, more confusing...

No driving, no parking, just log in from home. Jim Lambert walks you through the 2027 Aetna plans live and answers your...

Another Medicare enrollment, more confusing plans. Let, Jim guide you.

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
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Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Westchester County

New York

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone!...

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