August 19-26 in Hamden*
Summer Spotlight: Hamden’s Farm Markets
6 excellent, local, farm fresh markets/stands in Hamden. Fresh produce, fresh flowers, fresh seafood, fresh honey, fresh eggs, etc. Locally-owned & locally-harvested. Links below for more details.
Number One Fish Market (plus local produce)
Flowers from the Farm @ the Schulze Farm (plus farm fresh produce)
Nadeau Farm (chicken & duck eggs)
Friday Aug 19
Shakespeare in the Park @ Edgerton Park. “The Tempest” presented by Elm City Shakespeare Company. 7:30pm. Link for more details.
Tropical Luau Fundraiser for the JLS Memorial Foundation @ the Hamden Knights of Columbus Lodge. Dinner, dancing, music, raffles, and more. 7-11pm. Link to purchase tickets.
“All-abilities” Dance Party @ Town Center Park. 5-8pm. Event includes pizza, ice cream, Re/Max Hot Air Balloon, and special needs resources. Details below.
Saturday Aug 20
Volunteer Opportunity: Hamden Clean & Green community cleanup event. 9-11am. Link for more details.
2nd Annual Wiffle Ball Charity Tournament @ Bassett Park. Fundraiser for animal rescue and sanctuary. Details below.
“Music & Murals” live @ The Shops at Yale on Broadway. Caribbean Steel Drum Band. 12-3pm. Free. Link for more details.
Discovering Amistad @ Long Wharf. Free ship tours & educational programming. 12-4pm. Link for more details and registration.
Sunday Aug 21
Shakespeare in the Park @ Edgerton Park. “The Tempest” presented by Elm City Shakespeare Company. Free. 7:30pm. Link for more details.
“She Walks With Ambition” fundraiser dinner @ the Hamden Elks Lodge, benefitting the Children’s Center of Hamden. Link for more details.
Back-to-School event… Backpack Giveaway and Fashion Show supporting Hamden & New Haven youth by promoting Black Excellence in entrepreneurship and fashion. Link for more details.
Tuesday Aug 23
Summer Finale: Pizza in the Park & Ice Cream for a Dream @ Villano Park. Plus drum circle. Free. 4-6pm. Details below.
Free outdoor (shaded) art-making session for kids, families, and art-lovers of all ages. Join museum educators for hands-on art projects aligned with current museum exhibits. Yale Center for British Art. 2-4pm. (Plus the museum itself is free.) Link for more details.
Shakespeare in the Park @ Edgerton Park. “The Tempest” presented by Elm City Shakespeare Company. Free. 7:30pm. Link for more details.
Wednesday Aug 24
“TWeen Tech Club” (ages 8-13). Learn how to build and code your own robots! Free program open to Hamden students. Led by “Concepts for Adaptive Learning” on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1:00-2:45. Link for more details and registration.
Music & Movement @ Miller Library. Sing, dance and shimmy with Miss Lynn! Join us at the grassy area next to the community garden. Ages 1 to 5. Link for more details and registration.
Shakespeare in the Park @ Edgerton Park. “The Tempest” presented by Elm City Shakespeare Company. Free. 7:30pm. Link for more details.
Thursday Aug 25
Hamden Art League’s “Plein Air” painting group @ Lockwood Farm in Hamden. 10am. Link for more details.
Farmers Market @ Keefe Community Center. 11am-1pm.
Storytime in the Park @ Miller Library. Join us on the grass area behind the playground. 10:30 a.m. Ages 1 to 4. Link for more details and registration.
Stuff a cruiser with school supplies. 4-6pm @ HPD.
Shakespeare in the Park @ Edgerton Park. “The Tempest” presented by Elm City Shakespeare Company. Free. 7:30pm. Link for more details.
Friday Aug 26
2nd Annual Hearts for Justice @ Town Center Park. 3pm. Enjoy music, art, and food trucks. Link for more details.
Shakespeare in the Park @ Edgerton Park. “The Tempest” presented by Elm City Shakespeare Company. Free. 7:30pm. Link for more details.
More Hamden Programs:
Volunteer Opportunity: Link below is a nice article highlighting a Hamden volunteer and his work helping kids from Hamden and New Haven through the New Haven Reads organization. NHR is based in New Haven, but it serves many Hamden families and kids every year, too. Link to article/story and website for others who want to volunteer.
Book Discussion on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel “The Night Watchman” @ Miller Library (or via Zoom). Monday August 29th. 6:30-7:30pm. Link for more details and registration.
ONLY ~2 WEEKS LEFT… Free museums for CT kids & 1 accompanying adult all summer. Over 100 museums participating, plus the zoo and both aquariums. Link for more details.
Hamden Soccer Association. Register now for the Fall 2022 season. Ages 4-14. Link for more details.
Registration for Hamden Fathers Fall Softball. Link for more details.
Q House on Dixwell Ave. Various programs & activities for the community all month, nearly every day. Options for all ages: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families. Details below.
Free summer meals program for kids & teens. Monday through Friday. Multiple locations. Link for more details.
Hamden Food in the News:
Orale Tacos: NHR article and a link to the menu.
P&M on Whitney: NHR article and Patch article, plus a link to the menu.
ICYMI:
Summer Spotlight of 5 Local Craft Breweries (link for more details)
Summer Spotlight of Kayaking/Canoeing in Hamden (link for more details)
Summer Spotlight of Hamden Splash Pad (link for more details)
Summer Spotlight of Hiking in Hamden (link for more details)
Summer Spotlight of the “Water Lab” @ Eli Whitney Museum (link for more details)
Hamden Live Music Schedules:
*Please confirm event details before attending any events listed in this bulletin. Some events require registration prior to attending. Some programs have limited enrollment.
*Community event submissions: please email thisweekinhamden@gmail.com.
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