Oct 13-21 in Hamden*
Beautiful. Diverse. Community.
Fall Feature: Leaf Peeping in Hamden
Connecticut Magazine recently featured Hamden and Sleeping Giant here, including the cover photo below.
According to the experts here and here, peak fall foliage in southern CT will be the next 2-3 weeks. So now is another great time to get out and enjoy the incredible natural beauty and environmental resources of Hamden. Below are 7 trail hiking options for fall foliage “leaf peeping” right here in Hamden…
Naugatuck State Forest - Quinnipiac Trail (including Mt. Sanford, the highest elevation in Hamden)
Quinnipiac River Marsh Wildlife Area — Tidal Marsh Trail
(it spans Hamden, New Haven, North Haven… the trail itself is on the North Haven side of the wildlife area)
ICYMI:
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Friday Oct 13
NH Docs Film Festival includes several Hamden screening sites, and is led by Hamden resident Gorman Bechard, who was recently featured in Connecticut Magazine. Link for more details. And the schedule packed with options for 11 days.
Saturday Oct 14
Hamden’s 2nd Annual Amplify the Arts Festival will be hosted at the Eli Whitney Museum Barn. 1-7pm. This festival strives to amplify the voices and perspectives of youth, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC communities in Hamden, CT. Link for more details.
“Getting StARTed” family art program @ YUAG. Engaging activities to guide families and kids in looking at art together. The 30-minute sessions focus on a range of works from the collection and build in time for participants to try the month’s activity on their own. Link for more details.
Q+ Youth Group @ NHFPL. 1-3pm. Join Q+ and NHFPL Teens for two hours of board game fun in a respectful and inclusive environment. Pizza and snacks will be provided! Open to all teens. Link for more details.
Yale Camerata's Fall Concert @ Woolsey Hall. 7:30-9pm. Sponsored by the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. Free. Link for more details.
Sunday Oct 15
SGPA Invasive Plant Removal Workday. If you’d like to join, please meet at the main entrance of the park near the Ranger Shed by 9:30am. From there, we will move to specific work areas around the park, and conclude work at approximately 11:30am. Link for more details.
SGPA Fall Forest Bathing – Shinrin Yoku. The Sleeping Giant Park Association invites you to experience Shinrin Yoku “forest bathing” at SGSP. The hike will be led by Dr. Jennifer Botwick, adjunct faculty at SCSU in the Dept. of Public Health teaching Stress Management, Wellness and Weight management, former clinical supervisor at UBCNM, and guest lecturer at UCONN Medical School and Quinnipiac College. Link for more details and registration.
Monday Oct 16
Hamden Restaurant Week begins. The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor Bankwell are pleased to announce the 13th Annual Hamden Restaurant Week. Link for more details.
Tuesday Oct 17
Co-Ed Adult Soccer begins @ CFC Arena. Details below.
Wednesday Oct 18
Jazz Night @ BVFCC. 7pm. Link for more details.
Nutrition Wellness Group @ Keefe Community Center, led by QU Occupational Therapy. 9:30-10:30am. Free. Link for more details.
Thursday Oct 19
Advanced Viewing: Steven Spielberg’s new Netflix series “Life on Our Planet”. The Yale Peabody Museum experts consulted on this project, so we all have access to a free advanced screening. 6:30-8:30pm @ Yale Science Building. Link for details and registration.
Party in the Park - Fall Edition. 2-4pm @ Keefe Community Center. Details below.
Bluegrass Jam @ The Cellar on Treadwell. 6pm.
Friday Oct 20
Special EFX All Stars 40th Anniversary Tour. Grammy-nominated, chart-topping sensation Special EFX @ Lyman Performing Arts Center @ SCSU. 8pm. Link for more details.
Final weekend of the NH Docs Film Festival. Link for more details. And the schedule packed with options for 11 days.
Open Gym for Hamden teens. 2-6pm. Details below.
Saturday Oct 21
6th Annual New Haven Chalk Art Festival. 12-4pm. Link for more details.
Final night of Hamden Restaurant Week. Presented by the Chamber of Commerce. Link for more details.
More Hamden Programs:
Registration is open for bowling leagues at Johnson’s Duckpin Lanes. Details below.
Hamden after-school youth programs led by Hamden’s “We Are the Village” @ Hamden Youth Center. Every Monday-Friday 2:30-6pm. Free for Hamden youth. Link for more details and registration.
Youth basketball registration:. Details below.
Youth basketball registration. Details below.
Intro to Artistic Swimming. Details below.
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