Music Lovers Take Note 🎶

Music, Rock Painting, Pup Walks, Soy Candles and More!

Apr 20, 2025

Hello, Wallingford Friends! 👋

Happy Easter to all those that celebrate! Let’s get right to it this week. As always, thank you for reading and please share the Wrap with your friends. Thank you💪

🌟 Featured Event: Wallingford in Tune🌟

Enjoy an all day music festival happening at the Wallingford Grange this week. Wallingford In Tune features more than 15 bands and proceeds benefit the Grange. Food and drinks will be available throughout the day.
When: Saturday, April 26
Where: Wallingford Grange, 585 Center Street
Time: 12 - 7 pm
Tickets: Buy them here!

Wallingford Symphony’s 50th Anniversary Celebration ♯

Enjoy the 50th anniversary of the Wallingford Symphony Orchestra with music, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. There will be a pre-concert celebration followed by a WSO concert. With a talented group of musicians and a commitment to excellence, the WSO strives to bring joy and inspiration to their audiences.
When: Saturday, April 26
Where: Ann & George Colony Hall, 333 Christian Street
Time: 5 – 8:45 pm
Tickets: Buy them here!

Free Rock Painting! 🪨

The Crescent Moon Shoppe rock garden needs a refresh after a long winter and they need your help! Come by on Saturday April 26 to paint a rock for the garden. All materials will be provided. You may take your rock home or leave it and receive a complimentary baggie of crystals. This event is open for all ages.
When: Sunday, April 26
Where: Crescent Moon Shoppe, 235 Center Street
Time: 12 – 4 pm
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Lions Shake-a-Can Drive 🥫
The Wallingford Lions Club will be at East Center Market on April 26 for its Sight Saver Day Shake-a-Can Drive. Donations will benefit the CT Lions Eye Research Foundation. If you have any used eyeglasses, eyeglass cases or hearing aids, please consider donating those too. Seed packets are also welcome to support the Lion's environment service project to benefit the Wallingford Public Library's seed library.
When: Sunday, April 26
Where: East Center Market, 816 East Center Street
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Spring Pup Walk 🐕
Join in for a Spring Pup Walk at Wharton Brook State Park on Tuesday, April 22 at 5:30 pm. All dogs must be on a leash.
Celebrate Earth Day at Green Kettle! 🌎
Come join in to celebrate Earth Day at Green Kettle Coffee for a fun and interactive workshop to learn the art of Ikebana flower arranging. A talented instructor will guide you through the process of creating stunning Ikebana arrangements that you can take home and enjoy.
When: Thursday, April 24
Where: Green Kettle Coffee, 208 Center Street
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Tickets: Buy them here!
Looking Ahead: Become a Dental Assistant! 😁
Wallingford Adult Education has opened up fall registration for its dental assistant program. Classes run September 2 through December 18.
When: September 2 through December 18
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 - 8:30 pm
Where: Sheehan High School, 142 Hope Hill Road
Tickets: Please contact Tracey Moses at tmoses@wallingfordschools.org
Soy Candle Making at Paradise Hills 🕯️
Come join in at Paradise Hills Vineyard for a fun evening of making soy candles in beautiful patterned vessels. Learn how to make your own soy candles in beautiful patterned vessels. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of creating unique colorful candles that you can take home and enjoy.
When: Wednesday, April 23
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Where: Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery, 15 Windswept Hill Rd
Tickets: Get them here!
Papier Mache Art Class at Catalyst 🐰
Get ready to unleash your creativity in a thrilling 6-week papier mache class. Whether you have a soft spot for furry friends or majestic giants, you’ll have the chance to choose between crafting a delightful dog or a magnificent elephant. Ages 4-6.
When: Saturday, April 26
Time: 9 – 10 am
Where: Catalyst Art Studio, 78 Center St
Tickets: Get them here
Tunes for Tails! An Evening of 70s-90s Music 🐕
Friends of the Wallingford Animal Shelter invite you for an evening of music featuring Outlier, a local band with awesome musicians. There will be a cash bar and more than 20 types of beer. Proceeds will help to continue their mission of helping animals in the Wallingford area.
When: Friday, April 25
Time: 7 pm
Where: Square Foot Theatre Company, 950 Yale Ave