Wed. Oct. 1
Photography Exhibit
DANIELSON --- The Heirloom Food Company on North Main Street is currently displaying an exhibit by photographer Carmine Angeloni between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The exhibit includes both color and monochrome prints and runs through Oct. 5.
Collection
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Interact Club will be collecting new Halloween costumes at the Putnam YMCA through Oct. 7. TEEG will be having a costume distribution at its Fall Festival Oct. 13.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present “Structured Impressions” by Lisa Davidson, Susan Graceck and Sally Rogers through the month of October. The display case will have “Crochet and Knitted Toys” by Jeanne Carita. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 14.
Free Puppet Show
PUTNAM --- Children and their families are invited to a free, live puppet show at 6 p.m. at the Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523 on Providence Street. No tickets needed – just show up. Kids will be able to make their own free paper bag puppets after the show. Sponsored by the Akela Club Players and Cub Scout Pack 21 of Putnam. Parking behind the building and in the municipal parking lot at 175 Providence St. 860-928-5873.
Fri. Oct. 3
‘Murder on Orient Express’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Murder on the Orient Express” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19. Tickets are $26 for adults; $23 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders (including fees). Reservations may be made with a major credit card online at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or by calling 860-928-7887.
Sat. Oct. 4
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., an author talk and book signing by Richard Ross III for his book “Before Salem – Witch Hunting in the Connecticut River Valley 1647-1663.”
New Home
WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet Corner Garden Club will open its new office at the Center For Woodstock History at Palmer Memorial Hall on Rt. 169. Festivities start at 10 and refreshments will be served. Tours and exhibits.
Blessing of Animals
DAYVILLE --- Paws Cat Shelter is holding its Annual Blessing of the Animals from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Petco in Killingly Commons. All pets must be secured by leash or carrier. Pet food and cash donations always welcome. 860-315-1228.
Sun. Oct. 5
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America," from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays. Check for updates: 860-928-1035.
‘Ruins’ program
POMFRET --- Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni, emeritus state archaeologist with the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, will discuss his new book, Hiking Ruins of Southern New England, at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret. Admission is $5 for CAS members, $10 for non-members. Registration: ctaudubon.org/pomfret-home or 860-928-4948.
Tues. Oct. 7
Al-Anon Meeting
POMFRET --- Al-Anon will meet at noon on Tuesdays at the Christ Church, 527 Pomfret St. Please use the lower level door, near the flagpole. All welcome.
Wed. Oct. 8
Look at Religions
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a free three-part series “A Look at world Religions” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, 15 and 22. No registration required. Drop in for one or all three sessions at the library.
Thur. Oct. 9
Mind Reader
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Keith Zalinger – Reader of Minds” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mentalist and hypnotist.
Sat. Oct. 11
Underground Railroad
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Abolition and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Connecticut” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The speaker is Killingly town Historian and author of “Perspectives of Putnam” Margaret M. Weaver.
Revolutionary Reenactment
WOODSTOCK --- The towns of Thompson, Woodstock, and Putnam are sponsoring the kickoff event for America’s 250th celebration with a weekend of history, honor, and heritage at The Battle of Fairholm Farm, Oct. 11–12, 2025 at 80 Chandler School Road. Starts at 10 a.m. each day. Admission and parking free. All welcome. Info: Woodstock Celebrates 250 on Facebook.
Sat. Oct. 18
Great Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam, Putnam Business Association and CT Tourism Office/CT Visit will present Putnam’s Great Pumpkin Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, food, great pumpkins and more.
Fall Extravaganza
POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will hold its Fall Extravaganza from 2 to 4 p.m. Contests, food, games. Wear a costume to go on the trick or treat trail. Ages 2 and older. Benefits the Health Center Renovation. $5.
Sat. Oct. 25
Fund-raiser Spaghetti
PUTNAM --- Cub Scout Pack 21 of Putnam will host its fall spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523 on Providence Street. Take out or eat in. $10 for adults and kids 12 and younger eat for free. There will also be a bake sale and raffles. Advance tickets: VFW Post and at Joseph’s Jewelers on School Street or 860-928-5873 (leave a message) Benefits Putnam Cub Scout Pack 21 Activity Fund to help the Cub Scouts grow.
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present its annual downtown Putnam Trick or Treat from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Special Presentation
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present an exclusive at 12:30 p.m. in Room 109 of the Municipal Complex: Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution.” A post-viewing discussion follows. No registration required. Info: Nicole Flagg Nichols, Adult Services Librarian,
Sun. Nov. 2
Bark Harvest
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Business Association will present Bark Harvest from noon to 4 p.m. at the former St. Joseph’s Church. It will feature activities for pets and people. Event-goers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite dog photos to be included in a 2026 Bark Harvest Studio calendar. Those interested in entering their dog or otherwise can schedule a photo shoot with Charlene’s Portrait Studio. The $40 fee will be donated to local animal shelters and future Pawsitively Killingly initiatives. killinglyba.org/BarkHarvest.
Sat. Nov. 22
250th Event
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT250 250th Anniversary Celebration of the Declaration of Independence Kick Off will feature a roast beef dinner followed by a band at the Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523. Dinner is from 5 to 7 and the band Jailbreak follows from 7 to 11 p.m. $20/pp or $40 per couple. Tickets at the Putnam Recreation Department.
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