Historic Wethersfield

Wethersfield, CT

PawFest

October 19th, 12:00pm – 4:00pm. PawFest at The Charles

Benefiting the Hometown Foundation’s Police K-9 Program

Bring your pup and join The Charles on the lawn for an afternoon of community fun, all for a great cause! Enjoy delicious food and drinks made to order while we raise funds for our four-legged heroes.

The Hometown Foundation’s Police K-9 Program provides fully equipped K-9s, training, and vital support to local and state departments nationwide. Many K-9 units are underfunded and rely on private donations not only for their active service but also for medical care once they retire.

No tickets are required for entry!

For more events like this and great food visit, www.thecharlesct.com/.

Annual Harvest Festival

October 11th, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Heirloom Market Harvest Festival

Join Heirloom Market in the heart of the historic and cultural district for the 9th Annual Harvest Festival. There will be dozens of local craft vendors, music, food, CT craft beers, and more! At Heirloom Market at Comstock Ferre, 263 Main Street.

Rain date is Sunday the 12th.

https://www.heirloommkt.com/

Holidays on Main

December 4th, 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Holidays on Main

Come to the historic district of Old Wethersfield to see it lit up and decked out for the holidays! Hosted by the Wethersfield Chamber or Commerce each year for a festive time with community and friends. Holidays on Main will be DJ & emcee provided by Sunshine Entertainment! See Santa and elves along with tree lighting, caroling, horse and carriage rides, and much more! There will be craft and food vendors, fire juggler, auction in the Webb Barn, beer tent, wine tasting, and music. Look out for the local shops and restaurants to have special offers of their own! Featuring:

 

Thanksgiving Dinner “A Taste of Time”

November 16th, 2:00pm – 5:00pm. Thanksgiving Dinner – “A Taste of Time”

Come share a table, a toast, and a tradition at our annual Thanksgiving Dinner in the historic Webb Barn, supporting the preservation and education mission of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum.

A beloved Wethersfield tradition, WDS Thanksgiving Dinner invites you to enjoy “A Taste of Time,” celebrating five centuries of American fare. A VIP reception transports you back to our founding years, featuring a champagne toast and 17th-century kickshaw. Travel forward through the centuries as you join fellow revelers for a family-style feast inspired by 18th-century traditions and culminating in present day culinary classics. Savor heritage recipes from the earliest days of our nation through to contemporary New England cuisine.

Tickets: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wds-museum-thanksgiving-dinner-a-taste-of-time

“Taste of Time” Heritage Dinner

VIP Reception & Dinner

Wethersfield Chamber Anniversary Dinner

October 21st, 5:30pm. The Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce 60th Anniversary

Join the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce for their 60th Anniversary Celebration Dinner at the Wethersfield Country Club!

Reserve a spot now!
https://www.wethersfieldchamber.com/event-detail/eJKxdHnDGZXN4nkvOiLg%7Cw2/60th-anniversary-and-awards-night

Annual Old Wethersfield Arts and Crafts Fair

October 4th, 10:00am – 4:00pm. 43rd Annual Old Wethersfield Arts and Crafts Fair

Join the Wethersfield Historical Society for a day of community, fun, and celebration in the heart of the oldest and largest historic district in Connecticut. Browse hand-made items, shop for unique gifts, meet the artists, and watch demonstrations from over 90 juried artisans and vendors.

There will be pottery, woodwork, prints, jewelry, textiles, and fabric art, painting, photography, and so much more. Free parking is available along State Street, and adjacent to the DMV. This year food vendors will join the festivities. There will be ice cream for dessert and live music to enjoy.

Get your tickets now! Or Purchase at the gate, cash only!
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-43rd-annual-old-wethersfield-arts-crafts-fair-tickets-1144515078409

Back by popular demand, 1 free pumpkin will be given to the first 100 children under age 12. Children can bring their pumpkins to the tent along State Street to decorate them.

Free parking is available along State Street, and adjacent to the DMV. While Google gives the address of Cove Park as 533 Main Street, fair goers would be better served using the Solomon Wells House (220 Hartford Avenue) or the DMV (60 State Street) as a frame of reference.

Cove Side Carnival

October 17th, 18th, & 19th. Keane Foundation Cove Side Carnival 2025

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.

– Friday Oct 17th 5-10pm
– Saturday Oct 18th 12-10pm
– Sunday Oct 19th 12-6pm

For more information: www.keanefoundation.org.

Cove Side Carnival

October 17th, 18th, & 19th. Keane Foundation Cove Side Carnival 2025

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.

– Friday Oct 17th 5-10pm
– Saturday Oct 18th 12-10pm
– Sunday Oct 19th 12-6pm

For more information: www.keanefoundation.org.

Cove Side Carnival

October 17th, 18th, & 19th. Keane Foundation Cove Side Carnival 2025

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.

– Friday Oct 17th 5-10pm
– Saturday Oct 18th 12-10pm
– Sunday Oct 19th 12-6pm

For more information: www.keanefoundation.org.