Community Events
If you have an event that you'd like to share, please send details to :
Christina Brea [email protected]
Raise a Paw Against Leukemia
Sunday, October 6th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm.
Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center
Raise a Paw Against Leukemia is a fun filled day for dogs and their people. The event will include: a dog fun course, dog demonstrations, vendors, food trucks, vendors, music, dog art, dog photography and more! All proceeds will help fund the important work of the Rob Branham Foundation.
The mission of the Rob Branham Foundation is to provide financial and emotional support, educational information, and other pertinent resources to families fighting leukemia or other blood cancers, so as to allow them to live as normally as possible while proceeding with their treatment.
14th Annual Cartoberfest Car Show
Sunday, October 6th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hurley Park on the Farmington River
37 Greenwoods Rd, New Hartford
For the 14th year, great friends are gathering with their cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc. to have a great time. All are welcome - if you love your ride, show it. Sponsored by Time Was Garage
Whiskey Rebels on Stage, Dash Plaques, Door Prizes - NASCAR tickets for Dover, Pocono, New Hampshire , Charlotte, Lime Rock, Hocky and baseball games. Theatre Tickets - Bridge St. Live, Warner Theatre, Infinity Theatre. Restaurant Certificates - Saybrook Fish House, Georges, Edisons, etc., and much, much, more. Great Food � Famous Firehouse Clam Chowder. Let's not forget, a rose for the Ladies. 100% of the proceeds are donated to the New Hartford Volunteer Fire & Rescue.
Country Fair at Cobb School
Saturday, October 19th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cobb School, 112 Sand Hill Rd, Simsbury
Cobb�s Annual Country Fair is Saturday, October 19 from 11am to 2pm. Enjoy an afternoon with your children making crafts on The Cobb School playground. Children can purchase $1 tickets to participate at various booths. The Cobb School Country Fair is designed with the Montessori spirit in mind, with natural materials and many activities to choose from, all child-centered and child-led.
Although our Country Fair is held outdoors, guests may request a tour of the of the classrooms. Please feel welcome to schedule a tour during the fair by calling Sallie Ann Jacobs at 860-658-1144 ext. 107 or stopping by the ticket table on the day of the event. Rain date is Oct. 20.
Heublein Tower Toot Festival
Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th
Talcott Mountain State Park, Top of the mountain at Heublein Tower
Join the Friends of Heublein Tower, Inc. for the Annual Tower Toot Festival October 19 & 20 featuring traditional German fare and musical duo Scha-Musi while taking in the stunning vista at the top of Talcott Mountain State Park.
Simsbury Spooktacular Chili Challenge
Sunday, October 20th from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Simsbury Performing Arts Center
Bring the whole family! We have trick-or-treating, a touch-a-truck display, ga-ga pit, bounce house, and ropes course for the kids; beer and wine, including our NEW beer garden for the adults; and live entertainment, a costume contest, axe-throwing, and, of course, tons of great chili for everyone!