District & Community Flyers
Community Events
Below please find information on upcoming community events. A flyer is attached for each event. Please be advised that these events are not organized or operated by Waterbury Public Schools or any of its schools.
- September Events
- October Events
- November Events
- December Events
- January Events
- February Events
- March Events
- April Events
- May Events
- June Events
September Events
Free Admission Day in Honor of Orton P. Camp Jr., Mattatuck Museum
Tuesday, September 16 | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT
Each year, on September 16, the Museum celebrates the birthday of Orton P. Camp Jr. with a commemorative lecture and free admission for all visitors. Visitors are invited to tour the History Gallery and explore the story of the region, from the first peoples of the area to Waterbury’s industrial rise. A free gallery tour will begin at 2:00 PM, featuring hands-on objects from the collection to enhance the learning experience. Sponsored by the Mattatuck Museum Board of Directors in memory of Orton P. Camp Jr.
Bingo & Karaoke Night, Girls Inc.
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 6:30-7:30 PM
130 Lincoln Street Meriden, CT 06450
See the flyer for more information. Sign up here.
Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills
Friday nights 4-6pm starting September 19th
10 Progress Drive, Shelton CT
PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is an evidence-based social skills training program for teens and young adults who struggle with making and keeping friends. It’s especially helpful for individuals with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, or other social communication challenges.
Over the course of 16 weekly sessions, participants—and their caregivers—learn practical tools for:
-Building and maintaining friendships
-Managing social conflict and rejection
-Navigating digital communication
-Using humor, dating etiquette, and more
More information and sign up details at https://www.spg-ct.com/socialskills
Oktoberfest, Quassy
September 20–21, 2025
2132 Middlebury Rd, Middlebury, CT 06762
Save the Date! Quassy's Oktober Fest is coming September 20–21!
Join us for a weekend of:
-Delicious Dinner
-All-Day Rides
-Live Music
-Pumpkin Decorating Fun
Grab your tickets at www.quassy.com and use code OKTOBERFEST25 for a special discount!
Concert: Timeless Groove, Mattatuck Museum
Saturday, September 27 | 3:00-5:00 PM
Enjoy an afternoon of live music from local rock and blues band Timeless Groove, performing hits from the 1950s to the present.
General: $20 | Member: $15
Sponsored by George and Grace Long Foundation and the Linford and Mildred White Charitable Fund
Annual Julia Q. Keggi Lecture: Pre-Raphaelite Women Artists and the Intersection of Painting, Needlework and Amateur Science, Mattatuck Museum
Saturday, September 27 | 3:00-4:30 PM
Hear from Isabella Galdone, a PhD candidate at Yale University, specializing in 19th-century British painting and material culture. This lecture will dive into part of her dissertation project, titled Pre-Raphaelite Women Artists and the Intersection of Painting, Needlework and Amateur Science, which situates the work of artists Rosa Brett, Elizabeth Siddall and Joanna Mary Boyce within a landscape of connections between artistic representation, craft practice and popular engagement with natural science. Light refreshments will be provided.
General: $20 | Member: $15
Sponsored by the Keggi Family & the Keggi Endowment Fund.
October Events
November Events
Youth Track & Field, Runner2Runner
Register Online: Here
Runner2Runner provides Track and Field group sessions for Elementary and Middle School ages, at gyms, schools and parks in the community. Makes running fun!
Community Conversation, City of Waterbury
Wednesday, November 5th | 5:30pm
St. Margaret Willow Plaza Community Center, 60 Elmwood Ave, Waterbury CT 06710
Save the date! Community conversation about expanding youth opportunities in the Willow Street Area.
Pop-Up Community Outreach Event, City of Waterbury and Waterbury Police Department
Wednesday, November 5 | 4:00 PM –7:00 PM
Duggan School Gymnasium, 38 W Porter St, Waterbury, CT
• Meet local organizations
• Ask questions & get involved
• Learn about valuable community resources
• Enjoy FREE face painting and balloon animals!
Lunch & Learn: Native American Backgrounds in Fritz Scholder’s Art, Mattatuck Museum
Wednesday, November 5 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Enjoy lunch while W. Scott Peterson, M.D., explains the symbolic significance of Navajo landscapes in the art of Fritz Scholder. Although not Navajo himself, Scholder's work frequently incorporates Navajo imagery and themes. The presentation will connect specific landscape features, illustrated with compelling photographs, to Navajo creation myths and history.
Non-Member: $10 | Member: $5
Sponsored by Christine and Eugene Shugrue.
Access for All, Mattatuck Museum
Saturday, November 8, 2025
144 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702
The Museum welcomes everyone to experience the galleries and exhibitions at no cost.
Free. Sponsored by Art Bridges Foundation.
NeuroPlay Experience, The Community Hope Project
November 8th and Every Second Saturday
Register Here: www.commhopepro.com
The Community Hope Project proudly presents the NeuroPlay Experience — a monthly program thoughtfully designed for neurodiverse children ages 3 to 10. Each session features Soft Play, Dance Activities, and Creative Crafts, fostering growth through movement, expression, and connection.
Our mission is to create a safe, joyful space where children on the spectrum can thrive — free to be themselves, celebrated for who they are, and supported in every step of their journey. While neurotypical siblings are welcome, our focus remains on nurturing an inclusive environment tailored to the unique social and developmental needs of neurodiverse children.
Beyond play, the NeuroPlay Experience also offers parents the chance to build community and find meaningful connection. This isn’t just another playdate — it’s a space where children don’t have to explain, mask, or fit in — they simply belong.
Black Men in White Coats, St. Mary’s Hospital
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Palace Theater and UConn Waterbury
This event is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn more about the health industry and connect with professionals in the field. The summit is open to ALL students in grades 3–12, but students must register to attend.
Education & Empowerment
Part One: Tuesday October, 14 2025
Part Two: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Virtual or In Person
Led by SLP Powerhouse, Halie Serbent, M.S. CCC-SLP. See Flyer for more information.
Camp hours – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM;
FREE Before and After Care from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Drop off your child (ages 5+) daily for this day-long experience. Children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques.
Participate in exciting, art-filled daily camps designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and encourage creative expression through hands-on projects and interactive experiences. Whether your child loves painting, performance, or both, there’s something for everyone at The MATT
-Wednesday, October 8 : Memory Maker
-Monday, October 13: Pop Art Palooza
-Tuesday, November 4: Button Bonanza
-Tuesday, November 11: Legends and Lore
-Friday, November 28: Color Me Crazy
Support provided by American Savings Foundation and Post University.
Honey Harvest & Free Food Distribution, NEST
November 15th, 2025 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
North End Recreation Center, 268 North Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Join NEST for a hands-on honey harvesting activity with Holley Bishop, NEST’s Beekeeper, & author of Robbing the Bees. The Food Distribution is sponsored by Whole Foods. It is a free event and all are welcome. Food available until stock is depleted. Learn more about our community garden and beekeeping here: https://www.nestct.org/love-care-community-garden
Homeschool Day: Art Adventure, Mattatuck Museum
Wednesday, November 12 | 9:30–11:30 AM
Families explore the galleries and create art together in this fun and educational session designed for homeschool learners.
$30 per family | $15 Kids Adventure Pass families
Support provided by the American Savings Foundation and Post University.
Spelling Bee Competition, Prosper Our Youth Inc
Registration Deadline: November 15, 2025
Registration Fee: $10
Divisions: Elementary (1st-5th Grade) & Middle School (6th-8th Grade)
Proof of School: Required for participation (Waterbury School students only)
📣 Waterbury Students: Get Ready to Spell Your Way to Success! 📣
"Prosper Our Youth" is thrilled to announce our 1st Annual Spelling Bee Competition, exclusively for Waterbury School students in elementary (1st-5th grade) and middle school (6th-8th grade)!
Think you have what it takes? Challenge your mind, showcase your spelling skills, and compete for amazing prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in both divisions!
🔗 (Student Registration Link) https://ticketstripe.com/events/9422107798361950
🔗 (Audience Ticket) https://ticketstripe.com/events/6152107798449335
Want to cheer on Waterbury's brightest young minds? Audience tickets are available for just $5 each, but hurry – we only have seats for up to 50 people!
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn, compete, and celebrate academic excellence!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, Mattatuck Museum
Adult Art Workshop: The Art of Three – A Triptych Workshop
9:00–11:00 AM
Discover the power of threes as you create a triptych artwork exploring composition and storytelling.
Non-Member: $15 | Member: $10 | Adventure Passholders & Waterbury Students: Free
Support provided by the American Savings Foundation and Post University.
Kids Art Workshop: Button Art!
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Make your own button art inspired by the exhibition Buttons On!
Non-Member: $10 | Adults: $5 | Adventure Passholders & Waterbury Students: Free
Support provided by the American Savings Foundation and Post University.
Intermediate Art Workshop: Tricked-Out Triptychs
2:00–4:00 PM
Take your triptych to the next level with this intermediate workshop.
Non-Member: $15 | Member: $10 | Adventure Passholders & Waterbury Students: Free
Support provided by the American Savings Foundation and Post University.
Can Drive, Waterbury PAL Mentor Program
Deadline: Wednesday November 19
Donation Drop-Off Locations:
• Waterbury City Hall – 235 Grand Street, Waterbury CT 06702
• PAL - 64 Division St, Waterbury, CT 06704
The Waterbury PAL Mentor Program is collecting canned and boxed food items to help local families enjoy a warm and plentiful Thanksgiving.
We invite you to join us in giving back to our community by donating any of the following items:
• Stuffing
• Instant mashed potatoes
• Canned corn
• Canned green beans
• Cranberry sauce
• Gravy
• Canned yams
51st Annual Fischang Cicchetti Road Race, The Greater Waterbury YMCA
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Greater Waterbury YMCA, located at 136 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT
This community race offers two options for participants: a 5 Mile Run and a 5K Run/Walk. Students, families, and staff are welcome to participate individually or as a team. The event promotes fitness, goal-setting, and community involvement, and is open to runners and walkers of all experience levels.
The race starts at 9:00 AM beginning and ending at the Greater Waterbury YMCA, located at 136 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT. All registered participants will receive a race shirt and medal while supplies last. Proceeds support YMCA youth programs, including after-school activities, swim lessons, leadership development, and financial assistance for local families.
After-School Acting Classes, Shakesperience Productions
October 6 - December 3
Free Saturday and after-school acting classes. See the flyer for more information. https://shakesperience.org/acting-classes
The Ark is Enrolling NOW!
Age 3yrs-5yrs, 222 West Main Street & 2030 East Main Street, Waterbury. At The Ark, our mission is to nurture a love of learning while fostering independence, curiosity, and growth.
3D Music Academy, Waterbury Youth Services
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Waterbury Youth Services, 83 Prospect Street, Waterbury, CT
Led by Will Davis with facilitation by 2x Grammy-Nominated Producer, Christopher J. "Big Dog" Davis. See flyer for more information.
Special Education Parent Teacher Organization Survey
Thriving in Providing Wellness, Waters Well Inc.
Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
246 Wolcott Road, Wolcott, CT 06716
Empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities by fostering their independence and nurturing their potential. See the flyer for more information.
Therapy, Above & Beyond Community Services
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 7:00pm
See the flyer for more information.
Youth & Government, Greater Waterbury YMCA
Wednesdays, 4:15 - 5:15PM
Greater Waterbury YMCA, 136 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT
Be the change for a better future. ✨
Join Youth & Government at the Waterbury Y every Wednesday 4:15–5:15 PM starting Oct 1, 2025. Free program for middle and high school students. Draft and debate real bills, gain public speaking confidence, earn service hours, and get a free Teen Membership. See flyer for more information.
Game Club, Mr. C’s Voice Inc.
Every Thursday | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Waterbury YMCA, 136 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT
See flyer for more information.
Free Autism Parent Support Group, Mr. C’s Voice & Waterbury YMCA
September 2 (And Every Other Tuesday) | 6:30 - 8:00pm
Virtual or In Person 63 Prospect Street, Waterbury, CT
Support from those living it. See flyer for more information. Register Here
Food Distribution, Brooklyn Bridge Initiative
Tuesday September 2 & Every Other Tuesday | 9:15 - 10:00 AM
952 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT, 06708
Bring your own bag and grab some yum! See the flyer for more information.
Sensory Social Play
Every Third Sunday of the Month
All Ages 10:30AM - 12:30PM | Teens 1:00 - 2:00PM
Waterbury YMCA, 136 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT
New activities each week. See flyer for more information
December Events
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March Events
April Events
May Events
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