July 14-22 in Hamden*

Beautiful. Diverse. Community.

Jul 13, 2023

1. Hamden Splash Pad @ Villano Park

Beat the heat @ Hamden’s beautiful Villano Park Splash Pad. Perfect for a summer afternoon with neighbors and friends - old and new. Plus awesome playground structures for kids of all ages. Shaded seating for adults. And the ice cream truck is a frequent visitor to the site for cold treats. Link for more details.

2. “Water Lab” @ Eli Whitney Museum

Beat the heat @ Hamden’s very own Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop, which includes an outdoor “Water Lab” open/activated for kids & families to investigate, experiment, and enjoy (11am-4pm). Additionally, they offer free weekend STEM projects for kids & families to build various watercraft inside the museum/workshop (10am-3pm) before heading out to the water lab so kids can experiment with their project creations. It’s all free. Link for more details.

Share This Week in Hamden*

Friday July 14

Hamden Summer Concert Series @ Town Center Park. Opening act at 7:30pm, Main act at 8pm. Enjoy the smooth sounds of The Timmy Maia Band, a native of Waterbury, CT bringing hits from today’s Top 40, jazz, classic rock and pop to Town Center Park with his extensive musical repertoire. He will take you on a soulful journey with his incredible sound and energy. The opening act is R&B, Funk, Soul & Eclectic dance and show band, The Bernadettes with an emphasis on classic "old school" R&B, representing beloved, timeless classics with a memorable performance. Link for more details.

Hamden youth basketball clinic @ Villano Park. Ages 8-16. 10am-3pm. Free. Details below.

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“Catstock 2023” @ BVFCC. 7-9:30pm. Link for more details and tickets.

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Yale Carillon Summer Concert Series. Carillonneurs from all over the world are invited to come play the bells at Harkness Tower. Concerts are free and open to the public, and are held every Friday from 7-8pm. Link for more details.

Saturday July 15

The Whitney Players Theater Company presents “Seussical Jr” @ HMS @ 2pm and 7pm. Details below.

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Saturday Morning Cartoons @ BVFCC. 9:30am-12pm. In addition to the classic cartoons, original Nintendo games and very unhealthy cereal and Pop-Tarts will be served. And coffee. Link for more details.

Sunday July 16

Sunday Concert Series @ East Rock Brewing Company. Free. Live music in the beer hall every other Sunday from 3-6 pm. Link for details.

Volunteers needed for Invasive Plant Removal Day at SGSP, sponsored by SGPA. 9:30-11:30am. Link for more details.

Come see a piece of Hamden History @ the Dickerman House and the Talmadge Cider Mill Barn. Open on Sundays in July and August. 1-4pm. Get a guided tour or wander around yourself. The house is across the street from Sleeping Giant State Park on Mt. Carmel Ave. Link for more details.

Monday July 17

Dragon Academy @ HMS. A 4-day orientation program for incoming 7th graders. Link for more details and registration.

Junior Golf Camp @ The Vue (formerly Laurel View Country Club). Ages 5-16. 9am-12pm. Link for more details and registration.

Free Hamden summer basketball camp for boys and girls 6th to 10th grade. 9am-12pm. Details below.

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Tuesday July 18

Hamden Youth Services “Party in the Park”. Every Tuesday 3-5pm. Free activities, crafts, and ice cream. Details below.

Wednesday July 19

Magic Show with Mr. Magic. Hamden Summer Family Concerts @ Larry’s Playground in Bassett Park. 6pm. Details below.

State Champion HHS Girls Basketball conducts a free girls basketball clinic for Hamden girls ages 11-14. 10am-12:30pm. Link to register.

Summer Daisy Program presented by Hamden Girl Scouts. All girls entering Kindergarten and 1st grade in the fall are invited. Link for more details.

Thursday July 20

Flights of Fancy. Enjoy 20 sipping, tasting and shopping stops, souvenir wine glasses and event bags, exclusive shopping discounts and promotions, raffle prizes, and more. 4:30-8:30pm. Link for more details and tickets.

“Plein Air” gathering @ Edgerton Park. 10am - 5pm. The Hamden Art League invites all types of plein air artists (members and non-members) to join them. Link for more details.

Ribbon Cutting @ The Lab @ ConnCorp. An evening of professional networking, paired with delicious eats, fine wine, and local craft beer. Link for more details.

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Science Workshop: The Problem with Pollution. 3-4pm @ Brundage Community Library Branch. Presented by the CT Regional Water Authority-Whitney Water Center. For ages 8-12. Link to register.

Friday July 21

“Party in the Park” & the Hamden Summer Concert Series @ Town Center Park. DJ Buddha LuvJonz and Herman Ham Group bring the party with their unique blend of hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music for a serious Party in the Park. Link for more details.

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French conversation group @ hamden Public Library. 4pm. Details below.

Saturday July 22

The mission of the 7th Annual Compassionfest is to unite like-minded people who believe in the values of being just, kindness, equality and compassion. We'll gather for delicious vegan food and animal-friendly product providers, non-profits, local artisans, vegan tattooing, music, & healing workshops for all ages. We welcome you to this indoor/outdoor event. Link for more details and schedule.

Walk-in STEM projects @ Hamden’s Eli Whitney Museum. Free. 10am-3pm. For children ages 5-12. A museum apprentice will work with your child as they build a project and begin to experiment. Sessions last from 20 minutes to an hour. Projects change from weekend to weekend. Link for more details.

More Hamden Programs:

Community Art Project @ Miller Memorial Library & Cultural Center. July 10-28, Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. Come to the children's area to see the project and get your supplies. All ages welcome to participate. Link for more details.

Free Hamden boys lacrosse clinics. Details below.

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Free Hamden girls lacrosse clinics. Details below.

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Registration is open for Hamden Hurricanes Pop Warner youth football and cheerleading. Link to register.

Registration for the Hamden Chess Team for kids and teens ages 8-18. Link for more details.

Fall registration for New Era Gymnastics is now open. Link to register.

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