July 28 - August 5 in Hamden*
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Summer Spotlight: Polo in Hamden
With the Sleeping Giant as a backdrop, enjoy a Sunday afternoon at Hamden’s very own polo grounds. Giant Valley Polo Club hosts weekly matches every Sunday from June to mid-September. Check out the schedule posted below. For those who want to learn more about the club, the weekly matches, and purchasing tickets, click here.
They also offer lessons for those who want to learn the basics of horsemanship, riding, and the sport of polo. Link for more details.
Friday July 28
Hamden Art League Summer Exhibition @ the historic Eli Whitney Barn. Over 60 local artists have registered to show approximately 100 pieces of art for 4 days. Link for more details.
Final week of the Hamden Summer Concert Series @ Town Center Park. Food trucks, mobile pub, live music, kids playground, and more. Opening act at 7pm. Main act at 8pm. Link for more details.
Saturday July 29
Trucks & Tunes @ Hindinger Farm. 4-7pm. Link for more details.
Goat Yoga @ Nadeau Farm in Hamden. 11:30am. Link to register.
Summer Comedy Improv Series with The Regicides of A Broken Umbrella Theatre. Live improv @ The Stack in Westville @ 8pm.. Ages 18+, beverages of all kinds provided! Link for more details.
Sunday July 30
Sugar Shack Series @ Brooksvale Park. Live music every Sunday 12-2pm. Free. Details below.
Polo in Hamden at Giant Valley Polo Club. 3pm. Link for more details.
Sunday Concert Series @ East Rock Brewing Company. Free. Live music in the beer hall every other Sunday from 3-6 pm. Link for details.
Monday July 31
Free rowing camp for Hamden HS students @ Canal Dock Boathouse. Mon-Fri 8am-12pm. Details below.
Weekly Pie Contest & Concert Series @ Beecher Park & Mitchell Library in Westville. Every Monday @ 6:30pm. Link for more details.
Final Week of Hamden’s free summer basketball camp @ Villano Park. Details below.
Tuesday Aug 1
“National Night Out” @ Villano Park in Hamden. Activities for families and kids. 4-7pm. Free. Details below.
Free Hamden boys lacrosse clinics. Details below.
Wednesday Aug 2
113th annual “Plant Science Day” @ Hamden’s Lockwood Farm. Presented by CAES, the event includes a full day activities and exhibits for visitors of all ages. 10am-4pm. Free. Link for more details.
Opening Night: “Damn Yankees” presented by the Whitney Players Theater Company. 7:30pm @ Hamden High School. Link for tickets.
Hamden Mobile Food Pantry. 4:30-5:30pm. Details below.
“Summer Daisy Program” with Girl Scouts of Hamden. For girls entering kindergarten and 1st grade in the fall. Link for more details.
Thursday Aug 3
“Plein Air” gathering @ Sleeping Giant State 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.
Solutions to Water Pollution. 5-7:30pm @ Brundage Community Branch Library. Come celebrate with us as we reveal our new rain garden! Learn all about rain gardens, collecting rainwater and how native plants help our environment. Participate in mini-classes, visit a variety of community tables, and climb aboard a fire truck! There will also be crafts, games (and prizes!) for the whole family. Link to register.
Connecticut Classic Chevy Thursday Night Cruise. 5-9pm. Details below.
SMART addiction recovery program @ Whitneyville Cultural Commons. 5:30-6:30pm every Thursday. The goal of SMART is to provide quality, science-based educational tools and community for individuals struggling with addictive behaviors — and a non-theistic alternative to twelve-step programs. Link for more details.
Free Alzheimer’s Support Group @ Arden House. 10:30am. Details below.
Friday Aug 4
NHdocs @ BVFCC. 7pm. Includes a discussion with the filmmakers after the viewing. Link for more details.
American Red Cross blood drive @ Whitneyville Cultural Commons. Every Friday 12:15-6pm. Walk-ins are welcome.
Shakespeare in the Park @ Hamden’s Town Center Park. “Measure for Measure” @ 6:30pm. Link for more details.
Saturday Aug 5
Final Performance: “Damn Yankees” presented by the Whitney Players Theater Company. 2pm @ Hamden High School. Link for tickets.
More Hamden Programs:
Register now for Hamden youth soccer this fall with HSA. Link for more details and registration.
Registration is open for Hamden Hurricanes Pop Warner youth football and cheerleading. Link to register.
Fall registration for Hamden Fathers baseball and softball. Details below.
Fall registration for New Era Gymnastics is now open. Link to register.
ICYMI:
Spring Showcase: Giant Master Program @ SGPA
Summer Spotlight: Enrichment Programs @ HPL
Summer Spotlight: Beat the Heat @ the Hamden Splash Pad
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