Sept 23 - Oct 1 in Hamden*

Sep 22, 2022

Fall Feature: Oktoberfest for Hamdenites

Several great Oktoberfest celebrations in and around Hamden. A long list of specialty foods, beers, games, contests, music, dancing, and more planned at local breweries and gastro-pubs. A great opportunity to support local small businesses in the community. Links below for event details. Enjoy!

Mikro Depot (Sept 25)
Armada Brewing (Sept 25)
Twelve Percent Beer Project (Sept 30 - Oct 2)
New England Brewing Company (Oct 1)
East Rock Brewing Company (Oct 8)
Black Hog Brewing Co. @ Bear’s BBQ Smokehouse (Oct 8)

Share This Week in Hamden*

Friday Sept 23

Seafood Fest @ New England Brewing Co. 4-8pm. Link for more details.

Free HSA soccer skills clinics @ HMS. Led by Everson Soccer coaches. 5:30-6:30pm. Every Friday night beginning September 23. Note: these clinics are only for current Hamden Soccer Association players (all age groups).

Saturday Sept 24

22nd Annual Brooksvale Fall Festival. 11am-4pm. Free. Live Music, Food Trucks, Kid Zone, Beekeeping, Nature Crafts, Bake Sale, Pumpkin Patch, Craft Vendors, Community Organizations and more! Link for more details.

May be an image of text that says '22nd ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL @ BROOKSVALE PARK 524 Brooksvale Ave. Hamden 06518 Saturday 11am-4pm SEPT. 24 Live Music Food Trucks Kid's Zone Beekeeping Demos Nature Crafts Environmental Exhibits Climbing Wall -Hamden Police K9 Demos Pumpkin Patch Bake Sale Craft Vendors and More! Rain Date: 9/25/22 203-287-2669 FREE EVENT FREE PARKING (CARPOOL OSSIBLE) BRING CASH FOR VENDORS &RIDES (NO ATM ON SITE) For info, call Ranger Vinny at 203-287- 2669'

Hamden’s 5th Annual EV Car Show @ Miller Library. Free. 12-3pm. Experienced EV owners will display their EVs and will discuss why they are enthusiastic about their all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and how they use them on their daily commutes and long-distance drives, as well as how they charge the cars’ batteries. Test rides will be provided by experienced EV owners. Link for more details.

Biodiversity Hike @ Sleeping Giant State Park. Free. 1pm. The hike will be led by JP Barsky and Gail Cameron, the previous and current SGPA Naturalists. This will be an easy to moderate hike, 2 hours or so with stops for discussion. Link for more details and registration.

Picnic Gala fundraiser for Berserker Theatre @ Town Center Park. 3pm. Link for more details.

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Exploring Artism for families with a child (5-12) with ASD. Free. Yale Center for British Art. 10:30am-12pm. Link for more details and registration.

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Saturday Movie Matinee @ Miller Library. 2pm. Belfast, which received 7 Academy Award nominations this year. Link for more details and registration.

Sunday Sept 25

Columbus Lodge of Hamden Annual Golf Tournament @ Laurel View Country Club. Details below.

Oktoberfest @ Mikro Depot. 11:30am-8pm. Link for more details.

Oktoberfest Pig Roast with Armada Brewing @ Quinnipiac River Marina. 3pm. Link for more details.

May be an image of text that says 'Ortoberfest WITH ARMADA BREWING FAIR HAVEN oyster Join us Sunday, Sept 25th at the Quinnipiac River Marina starting at pm for Provisions Oktoberfest and Pig Roast! Oktoberfest beer provided by Armada Brewing and cocktails by Fair Haven Oyster Co.! No reservation or tickets required!'

Fall Garden Prep event @ Winnett Food Forest. 11am-1:30pm. Link for more details.

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Monday Sept 26

Eli Whitney Museum kids programs for the fall semester days when HPS is off/closed. 9am-3pm. Link for more details and registration.

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Tuesday Sept 27

Hamden youth hockey FREE ice time and instruction for beginners who want to try skating and hockey. Every Tuesday night @ Astorino Ice Arena. 6pm. Link for more details and registration.

May be an image of text that says 'HAMDEN HOCKEY PRESENTS HAMDEN HOCKEY TRY HOCKEY & SKATING FOR FREE! Weekly Sessions Starting Tuesday, September 27th 6pm Louis Astorino Ice Arena Try hockey & Skating for free is a FUN, free introductory lesson designed for kids with little or no previous hockey experience. Your child will receive hockey & skating instruction from our experienced staff. For more information and to register for this FREE program visit www.hyha.org 595 Mix Ave Hamden, CT 06518'

September Film Screening Series “A Woman’s Work” @ Best Video Film & Cultural Center. 7pm. Link for more details.

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QU EQUIP exercise classes every Tuesday. Free. 4pm. Details below.

Open House & Registration for Boy Scouts Pack 610 @ Hamden Elks Lodge. 7pm. Details below.

Birth-to-Five Play & Learn Groups. Every Tuesday @ Ridge Hill School. 10-11:30am. Organized by Hamden Family Resource Center. Details below.

May be an image of 5 people, child and text that says 'Parents and Guardians of Young Children! The Hamden Family Resource Center invites you to: Birth-Five Play and Learn Groups Groups will meet: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Ridge Hill School Wednesdays at Church Street School Starting 9/27/22 The program offers CHILDREN: Developmentally appropriate toys Socialization Activities Stories Music The program offers YOU: Conversations with other adults Access to resources at the center and in your community The opportunity to interact with your child/ren free of distractions Interested?? Contact Barbara Prentice or Guadalupe Kuilan bprentice@hamden.org gmartinez@hamden.org 203-407-3111 FAMILLY RESOURCE CENTER'

Wednesday Sept 28

Dedication Ceremony: Garden of Hope and Reflection at Hamden Town Center Park (near the red barn). Presented by Hamden’s Paint Hamden Pink Committee. 5pm. Link for more details.

Birth-to-Five Play & Learn Groups. Every Wednesday @ Church Street School. 10-11:30am. Organized by Hamden Family Resource Center. Details below.

Fundraiser for Hurricane Relief @ Freskos.

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Thursday Sept 29

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.

“Brew on 9” @ Historic Ninth Square. 4:30-8:30pm. Guests will “crawl” throughout the area’s restaurants, bars, a maker space, a private library, a tattoo parlor, an indoor jungle, and other gems… sipping craft brews, tasting delicious bites, shopping exclusive promotions, and creating DIY souvenirs along the way! Link for more details and tickets.

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Friday Sept 30

Oktoberfest @ Twelve Percent Beer Project. Live music, games, pretzels, sausages, dancing, and of course beer. Link for more details and tickets.

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Home Game: Hamden High Football vs Fairfield Prep. 7pm @ HHS.

Saturday Oct 1

Home Opener: Yale Football vs Howard. Kickoff @ 12pm. NAACP Harmony Classic. The Hamden Hurricanes are partnering with Yale University and Howard University on this special event! For over ten years, the Connecticut NAACP State Conference has been organizing the classic — which this year includes marching band performances, games, vendors, give aways, inflatables, face paint and more free activities in Hospitality Village Fan Zone— to inspire peace, fellowship, and harmony on college campuses. Children 12 and under enter free. Link for more details and tickets.

Home Opener: QU Men’s Hockey. Link for more details and tickets.

Season Opening Concert: Yale Symphony Orchestra. The YSO's first concert of the year, 7:30-9:30pm. Featuring works by Igor Stravinsky, Paul Reale and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Link for more details and tickets.

Wonktoberfest @ New England Brewing Co. Link for more details.

Hamden Food in the News:

Roishi Sushi & Asian Noodle Bar: NHR article and a link to the menu.

Glenwood Drive-in: Best of CT article and a link to the menu.

More Hamden Programs:

Hamden Wishing Tree @ Preservation Connecticut on Whitney Ave. Come leave us your wish. Let your eyes and heart soak in the longings of our community with the collective Wishing Tree installation in Hamden. Link for more details.

Hamden Chapter of “Ms. President US”. There are only 4 chapters in CT, and one is right here in Hamden, with sessions at Miller Library. 4th-8th graders. 8 sessions from October to March. Link for more details. And here is the link to register.

Hamden Fathers Youth Basketball. Link for more details and registration.

Hamden Regional Youth Basketball League. Link for more details and registration.

Free CNA training program @ Whitney Rehab. Details below.

Hamden Youth Lacrosse Fall Clinic. Every Wednesday Sept 21 - Oct 26. 5:30-6:45pm. Details below.

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Bashta’s Martial Arts introduction program for youth in association with Hamden Recreation Department. Wednesdays 6-7pm @ Shepherd Glen Elementary. Link for more details.

Hamden Adult Education. Enrolling now for fall programs. Enrichment classes, academic classes, career training programs, & more. Link for more details and registration.

Hamden Adult Education | Enrichment Classes and Programs in CT

Hamden Live Music Schedules:

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