July 22-29 in Hamden*
Summer Spotlight: Kayaking/Canoeing in Hamden
2 fantastic locations (Lake Wintergreen & Mill River) for summer kayaking/canoeing in Hamden are detailed in the links below. For kids & adults. Beginners and experienced. Rental options and instructional guides also available via the links.
1. Mill River
Kingfisher Adventures (rentals, instruction, guided tours) here and here
Summary from “Roots Rated” (outdoor experiences website)
2. Lake Wintergreen
Summary from “Roots Rated” (outdoor experiences website)
Friday July 22
Free Summer Concert Series @ Town Center Park. Plus food trucks. 7:30pm.
Saturday July 23
6th Annual Compassionfest @ Whitneyville Cultural Commons. 10am-5pm. Link for more details.
Dragon Boat Regatta @ Canal Dock Boathouse. Options include participating in the race or enjoying it as a spectator. Food/Beverage trucks on-site. Link for more details.
Free STEM activities & projects for kids and families @ Hamden’s Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop. 10am-3pm. Link for more details.
Yoga & Craft Beer @ No Worries Brewing Co. 11am-1pm. Link for more details.
Hamden Chess Club “July Jamboree” (USCF Scholastic Tournament). Link for more details.
Sunday July 24
Free STEM activities & projects for kids and families @ Hamden’s Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop. 10am-3pm. Link for more details.
Monday July 25
Free “Summer Grind Camp” for Hamden Student-Athletes. Grades 7-12. The camp will run from June 27 to July 28. Monday through Thursday. 8-11am. Student-athletes will participate in reading groups, a character education program, mentorship program and athletic development programing. Breakfast & Lunch are provided. Link for more details and registration.
Tuesday July 26
Hamden Heronettes artistic swimming classes begin this Tuesday. Ages 7+. Link for more details.
Pizza in the Park & Ice Cream for a Dream. Villano Park. 4-6pm.
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. Link for more details.
Wednesday July 27
Summer Family Concert Series @ Larry’s Playground in Bassett Park. 6pm.
Collage Making. Local Artist Aisha Nailah will be working with members of the public to create a collaborative art piece which will remain at each of the Hamden Public Library Branches. Wednesdays @ Brundage Community Branch. All ages. 3-4pm. Link for more details.
Team Trivia Night @ Playwright. 7pm.
“The Feud” Game Night @ No Worries Brewing Co. 7pm.
Karaoke Night @ Tavern By The Hall. 9pm.
Hamden Girl Scouts information session. 6-7pm. Welcoming girls in grades K-2. Link for more details.
Movie Night @ Pitkin Plaza. 8:30pm. “Finding Nemo.” Free popcorn and snacks. Link for more details.
Playful Engineers @ Mitchell Branch Library in Westville. 4pm-6pm. Ages 6-12. Teaching artist Jay Mankita demonstrates techniques for building Rube Goldberg Machines! Plan, build, and test each simple part, then put them together to make complicated systems. This play-based learning session is great for all ages and abilities. Link for more details. And here, too.
Hamden is part of the Quinnipiac Valley Health District. Every Wednesday this month from 1-7pm they offer a free covid vaccine/booster clinic. Link for details and to register.
Thursday July 28
Team Trivia Night @ No Worries Brewing Co. 7pm.
Collage Making. Local Artist Aisha Nailah will be working with members of the public to create a collaborative art piece which will remain at each of the Hamden Public Library Branches. Thursdays @ Whitneyville Community Branch. All ages. 3-4pm. Link for more details.
Hamden Art League’s “Plein Air” painting group @ Sleeping Giant State Park. Link for more details.
Farmers Market @ Keefe Community Center. 11am-1pm.
“Margaritas & Mulligans” ladies golf outing organized by the Hamden Chamber of Commerce. Link for more details.
“Flicks & Kicks” — QU’s “EQUIP” rehabilitation community program is sponsoring a movie night with scavenger hunt, lawn games, food, prizes, and more. Taking sneaker and sock donations for those who are homeless. Link for more details.
Friday July 29
Shakespeare in the Park. “Hamlet” @ Town Center Park. Free. 6:30pm. Link for more details.
Season Finale performed on the 54-Bell Yale Memorial Carillon. 7-8pm. Free. Link for more details.
More Hamden Programs:
Hamden Community Swimming Pool @ HHS. Afternoon and evening hours vary by day. Link for more details and more details here too.
Volunteer Opportunity: Scores of Hamden students and families benefit from the New Haven Reads programs every year. Here are 2 opportunities to support this great community organization: volunteering/tutoring and donating books.
R.E.A.D.S. Lab @ SCSU. Free Summer reading program for K-7th grade students throughout the month of July. Contact info below.
Entrepreneur-In-Residence & Creative-In-Residence @ NHFPL. Part of the “Ives Squared” innovation and collaboration center inside the Ives Main Library. Applications due July 30th. Links for more details: Creative or Entrepreneur.
Hamden Soccer Association. Registration for Fall 2022. Link for more details.
Hamden Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading. Registration for Fall 2022. Link for more details.
QU “Bobcat Stride” community walking program for adults age 50+. Indoor & outdoor options. Link for more details and registration.
Free museums for CT kids & 1 accompanying adult all summer. Over 100 museums participating, plus the zoo and both aquariums. Link for more details.
CT STEM Academy presents Hamden STEAM Camp. Free for rising 5th & 6th graders in Hamden Public Schools. Link for more details.
Free summer meals program for kids & teens. Monday through Friday. Multiple locations. Link for more details.
ICYMI:
Summer Spotlight of 5 Local Craft Breweries and their events (link for more details)
Live Music Schedules:
~New Restaurants to Explore:
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