Manchester Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Manchester CT

25 November, 2021

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MANCHESTER, CT — Looking for a family outing? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Manchester area. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around Manchester: Featured Event: 11th Annual Gingerbread House Festival: "Happy Golden Days" When: Friday, November 26th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Wood Memorial Library & Museum What: FREE and Open to the Public The Friends of Wood Memorial Library and Museum's 11th Annual Gingerbread House Festival opens Friday, November 26th and runs thru Saturday, December 19th, 2021. This year we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the organization with a "Happy Gol... Learn MoreFeatured Event: 11th Annual Gingerbread House Festival: "Happy Golden Days" (Jessica Vogelgesang) Drop and Shop When: Friday, November 26th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lutz Children's Museum What: The holidays are coming! Will you be ready? Our "Drop and Shop" night can help. Children ages 3-10 are invited to a fun-filled Pajama Party at the museum while their parents make holiday preparations (or just enjoy a quiet dinner together). Your contribution of $30 per non-mem... Learn More Celebrate Thanksgiving With 15 Percent Off Floral Centerpieces When: Friday, November 26th at 9:00 p.m. What: Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with friends and family to share our gratitude for all we have. While the meal is the highlight of the day and adding a stunning centerpiece to the table will make the day even brighter. FTD Flowers has striking bouquets and centerpieces... Learn More Check 'Em Out Book Club When: Saturday, November 27th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Manchester Public Library, 586 Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040 What: Check 'Em Out Book Club will meet in person for its November book discussion on Saturday November 27th, 2021 at 9AM to discuss Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary. Copies of the book are available for check out at both library buildings. No registration required for this free in-per... Learn More Shop Small Saturday Indoor Farmers Market When: Saturday, November 27th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 160 Spruce St What: Shop Small Saturday is the day for supporting small businesses and starting your holiday shopping. We hope you'll visit Spruce Street Farmers Market inside the gymnasium and cafe of Nathan Hale, 160 Spruce Street, Manchester, on Saturday 11/27 from 9am to 1pm! Shop local with ... Learn More Artists Sunday -- Let's Celebrate When: Sunday, November 28th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Connecticut River Artisan's New Location in Essex, Connecticut 55 Main StreetWhat: Artists Sunday Please join Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative and all the Artists in Essex and surrounding towns in celebrating Artists Sunday. Artists Sunday is always the first Sunday following Thanksgiving. More than 500 Communities across the United States have come t... Learn More BOT Meeting - Odyssey Community School When: Monday, November 29th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Odyssey Community SchoolLearn More The Family Plot with Connecticut Author Megan Collins When: Monday, November 29th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Manchester Public Library, 586 Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040 What: Our National Novel Writing Month celebration ends with Connecticut author Megan Collins. Collins will talk about crafting a novel, working with a major publisher, and more. Copies of her book "The Family Plot" will be available for purchase and signing from Book Club on the G... Learn More V FB Manchester @ CIAC Football Quarterfinals When: Tuesday, November 30th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Manchester High School SportsLearn More Free ECHN Community Program: Intuitive Eating When: Tuesday, November 30th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 71 Haynes St What: Intuitive eating is a 'non-diet' approach to a healthier relationship with food. Registered Dietitian Lauren Rosenfeld will discuss what intuitive eating is. She will describe how to identify hunger and fullness cues. Lastly, Lauren will explain how intuitive eating can improv... Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Manchester 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.