Monday, November 24, 2025
Bingo will be held at Garden City Baptist Church in Ballouville. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.
Community Kitchen will be held at the 1st Congregational Church of Woodstock. Doors open at 9 a.m. for coffee, muffins and fellowship and the meal is served at 12 noon. This is free and open to all.
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging presents Chess/Cribbage Games at 9 a.m.,., Ping Pong/Cornhole at 10 a.m. and the Walking Group at 10:30 a.m.. lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. and exercise at 12:30 p.m. at the Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street in Putnam. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext. 350
Friends of Assisi Food Pantry Food Drive will be held from 3-6 p.m. at the St. James School Gymnasium, 120 Water Street in Danielson.
The Connecticut State Police Handcuff Hunger will be at the Canterbury Better Value from 9a-3 p.m. Donations benefit Chaplin Hope Food Pantry.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Bingo will be held at the Putnam VFW. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the games start at 6:30 p.m.
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging – presents lunch at 11:30 a.m. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext. 350
The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse will meet at the Putnam Elks, Edmond Street in Putnam. A hot breakfast is served at 8:30 am and the meeting starts at 9:15.
The 70th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Temple Beth Israel, 39 Killingly Drive in Danielson at 7 p.m.
A Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop will be held at Mountain Laurel Floral, 98 Main Street in Danielson from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $75 and includes all materials. To register visit mountainlaurelfloralct.com
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Bingo will be held at St. James Church in Danielson. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the game begins at 7 p.m. The Kitchen is open.
Community Kitchens will be held at United Methodist Church of Danielson, 9 Spring Street in Danielson at 12 noon.
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging presents the following programs at the Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street in Putnam: Exercise at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext. 350.
Knights of Columbus Bingo will be held at Sacred Heart Parish Life Center, 72 South B St. in Taftville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the games begin at 7 p.m.
Killingly Parks and Recreation Senior Movies will be held at the Community Center, Broad Street in Danielson at 10 a.m. The movie is Something’s Gotta Give.
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Free Thanksgiving meals will be served at:
- United Church of Christ, 4 Church Street in Webster at 3 p.m.
- VFW, 207 Providence Street in Putnam from 1-4 p.m. Call 860-928-9897 for reservations
- Plainfield VFW, 7 Winsor Ave in Plainfield from 12-2 pm. To RSVP call 860-564-5446.
- Putnam Lodge of Elks, 64 Edmond Street in Putnam from 12-2 p.m. To RSVP call 860-928-3901
- Henry’s Diner & Variety, 248 Providence Street in Putnam from 3-6 p.m.
- Quinebaug Volunteer Fire Department, 720 Quinebaug Road in Quinebaug t 12 p.m. To RSVP call Charlene at 860-942-4758.
The 49th Annual Turkey Dip for Camp Quinebaug will be held at Camp Q, 54 Taos Drive in Killingly. Come celebrate beginning at 7 a.m. and dip at 8 a.m. For more information visit the Camp Quinebaug Facebook page.
The 3rd Annual Plainfield Plunge will be held at Moosup Pond, 476 Moosup Pond Road in Moosup at 8 a.m. For more information call Jennifer at 860-705-1073. Proceeds benefit Project PIN. Monetary or non-perishable food items accepted.
Molodich Farms Christmas Lights , farm themed drive through opens at 535 Ekonk Hill Road in Sterling from 5-9 p.m.
Friday, November 28, 2025
Community Kitchens will be held at Moosup Methodist Church, 11 Main Street in Moosup at 12 p.m.
A Community Meal at Living Faith United Methodist Church, Grove Street in Putnam from 12-1 p.m. Grab and go only, no sit down meal.
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging presents BUILDING CLOSED, NO LUNCH OR ACTIVITIES
The American Legion Post 67 dinner will be served from 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. All money raised benefits the post and Veterans weekly. For the weekly menu visit American Legion Post 67 Facebook page.
A Be Our Guest Dinner will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 247 Broad Street in Danielson. Doors open at 4 p.m., dinner served at 5 p.m. All are welcome.
Coats for Kids will be held at St. John The Apostle Church, 15 Railroad Ave in Plainfield from 9a-1p. Children’s coats in sizes toddler through teen and used adult coats will be available. A child must be present to receive coats.
The Thompson Historical Society Holiday & Gift Shop will be held at the Old Town Hall, 2 Chase Road in Thompson from 10a-4 p.m.
Santa Lights Up Putnam at Riverfront Commons, Kennedy Drive in Putnam beginning at 4 p.m. Santa will arrive on a fire truck with candy canes for the kids, WINY will provide hot chocolate and treats and Santa will light up Putnam for Holiday Season.
Molodich Farms Christmas Lights , farm themed drive through opens at 535 Ekonk Hill Road in Sterling from 5-9 p.m.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
A Free Clothing Closet will be open at the Brooklyn Cares Community Center, 31 Tiffany Street in Brooklyn from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Donations accepted, open to everyone
The OK2BU Queer Community Group for ages 12-18 will meet at Chubby Dog Coffee in Putnam at 10 a.m.
Santa Saturday will be held at 112 Main Street in Putnam from 9a-12 p.m. Come on down to meet Santa, enjoy cookies and cocoa and a selfie booth.
Small Business Saturday will be held in downtown Putnam beginning at 10 a.m. Come on down for free reusable shopping bags and Putnam Christmas ornaments. The business of the year presentation will be held at 10:45 a.m. at Kazantzis Real Estate/Lehto Design Office, 112 Main Street at 10:45 a.m.
Small Business “Caturday” will be held at Paws, 74 School Street in PUtna from 12-3 p.m. Come on down for t-shirts, sweatshirts, assorted crafts and Paws items plus visit the cats. The Holiday Pet food drive will begin, bring your cat food donations and monetary donations.
A Christmas Concert Featuring Ted Reynolds will be held at the Congregational Church of Putnam at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available by calling 860-928-4405.
Pomfret & Woodstock Rec Departments present a bus trip to New York City. The coach bus will depart the Putnam Municipal lot, 165 Kennedy Drive in Putnam at 6:30 a.m. and returns at 10 p.m. Enjoy free time in the city. Cost is $65 per person. For more information call 860-974-1423.
The Quiet Corner NEMBA Toy Drive Ride will be held beginning at 10 a.m. at Pomfret Forest, 118 Wolf Den Road in Pomfret. Bring a new unwrapped toy or cash donation and join in the group led rides. Visit eventbrite online to register.
A Christmas Bazaar will be held at St. Eugene Church, 1251 Putnam Pike in Chepachet, RI from 9a-4 p.m.
The Thompson Historical Society Holiday & Gift Shop will be held at the Old Town Hall, 2 Chase Road in Thompson from 10a-4 p.m.
Molodich Farms Christmas Lights , farm themed drive through opens at 535 Ekonk Hill Road in Sterling from 5-9 p.m.
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Northeastern Connecticut’s 24th Annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will be held in downtown Putnam at 5 p.m. The 1.5 mile parade begins at the Grove Street Monument and ends at the Putnam municipal complex, at the corner of Providence and School Street in Putnam.
A Holiday Craft Fair will be held at Sterling Fire Department, 225 Main Street in Sterling from 9a-3p.
The Family Skating Program is open at the Jahn Ice Rink at the Pomfret School every Sunday night now through February 22nd from 4:15-6:15 p.m. You must have your own skates and register. Call 860-974-1423.
Molodich Farms Christmas Lights , farm themed drive through opens at 535 Ekonk Hill Road in Sterling from 5-9 p.m.
The Thompson Historical Society Holiday & Gift Shop will be held at the Old Town Hall, 2 Chase Road in Thompson from 10a-4 p.m.
