Hamden Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Hamden CT

26 August, 2021

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HAMDEN, CT — Curious about what to do in the Hamden area this weekend? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Hamden area. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend throughout Hamden: Kindergarten Orientation- Mrs. Lavorgna When: Thursday, August 26th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Spring Glen School What: Event listing from Spring Glen School: Thursday, August 26 at 3:00 PM Learn More Markets in the Park - Hamden Farmers Market ft. Gypsy Rose When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Town of Hamden What: Event listing from Town of Hamden: Thursday, August 26 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMFREE PAPER SHREDDING TODAY Spend the evening with us at the Hamden Farmers Market. The goal of the Market is to stimulate Hamden's small-business economy by connecting fresh, and quality local produce... Learn More Free Paper Shredding at Hamden Farmers Market When: Thursday, August 26th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Town Center Park What: There will be free paper shredding at the Hamden Farmers Market this Thursday, August 26th from 5-7pm. 5 box limit per person, no plastic or three-ring binders, no hard drives, metal spiral-bound notebooks are ok. Stay in your car, and drive up to the truck and unload. Learn More Dunbar KDGN & NEW STUDENT Orientation (Zoom) When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Dunbar Hill School What: Event listing from Dunbar Hill School: Thursday, August 26 at 6:00 PM Learn More Featured Event: Medicare 101 When: Friday, August 27th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Virtual (Note: This event can be attended with just a cell phone!) What: Turning 65 or planning on retiring soon? Have questions as to whether you qualify to get your Part B premium paid for re the Medicare Savings Program? Of just want to know how Medicare basically works? Please join us on Friday the 27th at 2:00 pm for an informal educational... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare 101 (Susan K Stokes) The Mandingo Ambassadors on the Best Video deck Fri., Aug. 27 When: Friday, August 27th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Best Video Film & Cultural Center What: Event listing from Best Video Film & Cultural Center: Friday, August 27 at 5:30 PMDetails The Mandingo Ambassadors, led by guitarist Mamady Kouyate, play the Best Video Film & Cultural Center deck on Fri., Aug. 27. The music… More https://www.facebook.com/events/980657... Learn More Hamden Free Summer Concert ft. Sean Nelson's New London Big Band When: Friday, August 27th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Town Center Park What: Thank you to our Top Concert Sponsor: Liberty Bank of Hamden The Hamden Arts Commission and Department of Arts and Culture are excited to announce the 2021 Hamden Free Summer Concert Series lineup. The final act in the series stars Connecticut favorite, Sean Nelson's New Lond... Learn More Hamden Free Summer Concert Series ft. Sean Nelson's New London Big Band When: Friday, August 27th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Town of Hamden What: Event listing from Town of Hamden: Friday, August 27 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PMThe final act in the series stars Connecticut favorite, Sean Nelson's New London Big Band on Friday, August 27th. Led by trombonist and composer Sean Nelson, the New London Big Band is a 17-piece jazz ... Learn More Hamden Free Summer Concert Series ft. Sean Nelson's New London Big Band When: Friday, August 27th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Hamden Department of Arts and Culture What: Event listing from Hamden Department of Arts and Culture: Friday, August 27 at 7:30 PMDetails The final act in the series stars Connecticut favorite, Sean Nelson's New London Big Band on Friday, August 27th. Led by trombonist and… More https://www.facebook.com/events/947251162... Learn More Featured Event: Catch the Biggest Bluefish this weekend and win $25,000! When: Saturday, August 28th at 12:01 a.m. What: This Saturday, August 28th, The Spector Eye Care WICC 600 Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth will kick off at 12:01am throughout Long Island Sound. The Tournament offers anglers up to $40,000 in cash prizes. The grand prize of $25,000 goes to the heaviest bluefish, 2nd plac... Learn More Featured Event: Catch the Biggest Bluefish this weekend and win $25,000!(Steven Soyland) Greater New Haven Probus - 2nd collection When: Saturday, August 28th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Hamden Kohls parking lot - near dixwell What: Greater New Haven PROBUS -- Wonderful morning Saturday – distributed Towels, socks, soap, and ponchos at a Homeless support program – We care – you care – Please remember that the second collection of Towels, socks, sheets- will be held on August 28th at Kohls in Hamden parkin... Learn More Joe Flood, Frank Critelli, Ben Ross at Best Video Aug. 28 When: Saturday, August 28th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Best Video Film & Cultural Center What: Event listing from Best Video Film & Cultural Center: Saturday, August 28 at 5:00 PMDetails Singer-songwriter Joe Flood plays the Best Video Film & Cultural Center deck Sat., Aug. 28. He shares the bill with Frank Critelli and Ben… More https://www.facebook.com/events/... Learn More Back to School Bash! When: Sunday, August 29th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 19 George St What: Community give away- Come out and fill your bags.  Sunday,  August 29th 2021 Learn More Grand Reopening: Jonathan Dickerman House & Talmadge Cider Mill Barn When: Sunday, August 29th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 105 Mt Carmel Ave What: Good news! Repairs to the Jonathan Dickerman House and the Talmadge Cider Mill Barn, both nearly destroyed in the May 2018 tornado, have been completed. The Hamden Historical Society is planning a Grand Reopening for Sunday, August 29th. The J.D. House will be open to the p... Learn More Featured Event: Open House When: Monday, August 30th at 4:00 p.m. Where: 2600 State St What: OPEN HOUSE! WE HAVE A CLASS FOR EVERY DANCER AT EVERY AGE STARTING AT 16 MONTHS—-WITH A HAND CLAPPING, HIP SHAKING CLASS WITH COLORFUL SCARVES AND PARACHUTES WHILE LEARNING OUR TAP, BALLET AND JAZZ FUN STEPS——TO OUR INTENSIVE PROGRAM FOR OUR PERFORMING COMPANY AND SO MANY CLAS... Learn More Featured Event: Open House (Janet Bracale ) Job Fair When: Monday, August 30th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1400 Whitney Ave Building #2, Hamden, CT, 06517 What: The Children's Center of Hamden will be hosting a job fair on Monday, August, 30, 2021 at 10:00am. We will be holding on the spot interviews for the following positions: Direct Care Workers, Visitation Coaches, and Transportation Staff. For more information or to apply please ... Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Hamden Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.