🧡 A Grateful Week in Wallingford
From ornament-making and concerts to holiday magic, alumni hockey, and a festive trail celebration — Thanksgiving week is full of warmth and community spirit.
Hi Friends,
Thanksgiving week brings out everything we love about Wallingford — creativity, music, tradition, generosity, and time spent together. 🍂 Whether you’re crafting ornaments, cheering on alumni, enjoying a show, or strolling the holiday trail, the season starts here.
Let’s get to it!
🗓️ Monday, November 24
Pressed Flowers Ornament Workshop — Create a custom pressed-flower ornament with Nicki from Peace.Love.Crafts. Email Peacelovecrafts1155@gmail.com to reserve your spot; seating is limited. 🌸
📍 Paradise Hills Vineyard, 15 Windswept Hill Rd | 5:30–8 pm
🗓️ Tuesday, November 25
WPL Teen Debate Club — High school students debate rotating topics in a fun, competitive club for grades 9–12. Register here for a reminder. 🧠💬
📍 Wallingford Public Library, 200 North Main St., Charlotte Collins Room | 3–4:30 pm
🗓️ Wednesday, November 26
Chiodos Live — Chiodos returns on their 2025 North American Tour. Grab tickets online for a high-energy pre-holiday show. 🎸🔥
📍 The Renaissance Club, 68 Quinnipiac Street | 7 pm
🗓️ Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day)
WFYD Swim for a Cause — Dolphins swimmers raise funds by swimming as many laps as they can in one hour. Support the team on the YMCA’s online giving page. 💙
📍 Wallingford Family YMCA, 51 S Elm St | 5 pm
🗓️ Friday, November 28 (Black Friday)
Rob Glassman Band — Two sets of live music to kick off the holiday weekend. 🎶🍻
📍 Center Street Brewing Co., 24 Wallace Ave | 6 pm
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze — A Broadway-style holiday spectacular packed with acrobatics, music, costumes, and festive wonder. Find tickets here. 🎪✨
📍 Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S Turnpike Rd | 4 pm
Emo Night CT (Black Friday) — Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm. Ages 21+. $10 pre-sale / $15 at the door. Get your spot on Eventbrite. 🎤🖤
📍 Yellow King Brews, 920 S Colony St | 11:30 pm
🗓️ Saturday, November 29
Gemsong Acoustic Duo — Celebrate Matt’s birthday with great music, baked treats, and a cozy night out to close November. 🎂🎶
📍 Center Street Brewing Company, 24 Wallace Ave | 6–9 pm
Sheehan Hockey Alumni Game — $30 includes a practice jersey to keep and pizza after the game. Lace up and reunite with fellow Titans. 🏒🍕
📍 Remsen Arena, Choate Rosemary Hall, 333 Christian Street | 6 pm
🗓️ Sunday, November 30
Holiday Celebration on the Trail — Horse-drawn carriage rides, kids’ crafts, a scavenger hunt, carolers, cocoa, snacks — and maybe a Santa sighting. 🎄🛷
📍 Community Lake Park, Hall Ave | 1–3:30 pm
Wallingford Symphony: Holiday Harmonies (35% Off!) — Enjoy holiday favorites including Christmas at the Movies, It’s Christmastime, and Festive Sounds of Hanukkah, featuring baritone Miguel Ángel Vásquez. Use code HH35 for 35% off tickets.
📍 Ann and George Colony Hall, 333 Christian St | 2 pm
🔮 Looking Ahead
Free Indoor Community Walking Track (Begins Dec 1) — Choate and the YMCA offer weekday access to the indoor walking track. Learn more and register on the YMCA’s community walk page. 🚶♂️❄️
📍 Worthington Johnson Athletic Center, Park at 35 N. Elm Street | Weekdays, 7–11 am
🌟 That’s a Wrap
From concerts to community traditions, Wallingford fills Thanksgiving week with gratitude, warmth, and hometown joy. Wishing you and your loved ones a cozy, connected holiday. 🧡