Come to the heart of Wethersfield’s cultural and historic district this October and see something spectacular! Scarecrows will be popping up along side shops, restaurants, museums, colonial homes and more this fall season. Scarecrows along Main is sponsored by the Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers Association. In 2026, Scarecrows Along Main will partner with America250 CT, encouraging […]
Bi-Monthly | Every Second Tuesday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. WDS Book Club Discover hidden stories of America’s past, cultural heritage, and architectural treasures with our new WDS book club, led by Director of Preservation & Collections TR Revella-Hamilton. Journey through time as we explore fascinating narratives from trailblazing architects like Julia Morgan to the preservation adventures […]
October 14th at 5:30pm. Wethersfield Trees with Brian Kenny Brian Kenny, Wethersfield’s own Tree Supervisor will survey the scope of our town’s remarkable collection of notable trees and how to find them in our Tree Database. He will also talk to the following with a Q & A at the end. At the Keeney Memorial […]
*Postponed, new date to be announced* October 15th, 5:30pm. Karaoke & BBQ Join the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce for a great night of fun, karaoke, and dancing! Dress in your best country western outfit. At Euphoria Loft Event Venue, 898 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield. 21 and over. $45 per ticket, includes buffet and 1 drink. […]
October 15, 6:00pm. From Variolation to Vaccination: The Transformation of Disease Prevention in the Early Republic (1796–c.1825) Forensic anthropologist Anna Dhody traces America’s dramatic shift from dangerous variolation to revolutionary vaccination, revealing a founding-era debate about trust, authority, and what it meant to be American that feels strikingly familiar today. * This lecture will be […]
October 16th, 17th, & 18th. Keane Foundation Cove Side Carnival 2026 Rides for all ages, vendors, music, games, and family fun! Bring the entire family. Ride all day for one low price! At Cove Park near DMV, 60 State Street. Ticket price TBD. Friday Oct 16th, 5-10pm Saturday Oct 17th, 12-10pm Sunday Oct 18th, 12-6pm […]
October 17th, 10:00am. Fall Foliage Tour Admission: $10.00; Members Free – Reservations Encouraged More than 2,000 trees representing 100 species and varieties grace the grounds of Cedar Hill Cemetery. John Kehoe leads this autumn walk highlighting a colorful sampling of the remarkable collection including maples, cherries, beeches, pines, cedars and more. Advance reservations are recommended and […]
October 17th, 11:00am – 1:00pm. Trauma Block Removal Workshop Join Marcel Touponse CMHt for an expansive trauma healing session. We'll dive right into PTSD, CPTSD, discuss methods of healing and containment and provide helping, soothing suggestions through hypnosis. You've carried the burden long enough, it's time to let the healing begin! Cost: $50 The Blackbird […]
October 17th, 10:00am-3:00pm. 3rd Annual Fall Market Join Cottonwood & Church for their 3rd Annual Fall Market with featuring a collection of talented makers, artists & small businesses! They'll have free samples of some of their favorite Fall products, live music & more!
October 18th, 24th & 31st, Witches & Tombstones Tour An up-close and creepy examination of all things funereal, our popular Witches & Tombstones tour returns on Saturday, October 18th, 24th, and 31st. Start at the Isaac Stevens House as an attendee at an early-nineteenth-century wake and learn about mourning practices, how illnesses were treated, and […]
