Kicking off 2025 in high gear!: 1/5/25
Wallingford Wrap launches to celebrate the people, places and happenings in our town!
Hi folks and welcome to the inaugural edition of Wallingford Wrap.
Wallingford Wrap is an email newsletter provided to readers interested in the people, places and events happenings in and around Wallingford.
Our goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive reflection of Wallingford. We appreciate your support!
This month, we’re kicking off 2025 with a fantastic lineup of events happening around town. Whether you’re in the mood for live music, fun workshops, or a family outing, there’s something for everyone. Check out our curated list below.
Let’s get to it!
🌟 Featured Events
Trivia Night at Terrace on the Green: Get ready, Wallingford! P.U.B. Fun Trivia is now at Terrace on the Green. Gather your friends and challenge your general knowledge across categories like sports, movies, TV, pop culture, history, and more. Enjoy a lively evening filled with fun questions, exciting prizes for the winners, and a menu packed with delicious food and tasty drinks. Don’t miss your chance to prove you’re the trivia champs of Wallingford!
When: Thursday, January 9
Where: Terrace on the Green, 37 Harrison Road
Time: 6-8 pm
More info: P.U.B. Fun Trivia
Free Fallin - The Tom Petty Concert Experience: Minneapolis-based Free Fallin, The Tom Petty Concert Experience has successfully toured the country since 2007 and played before thousands of fans at many festivals, fairs, venues, and concerts in the U.S. and Canada. Now, the show is coming to our Oakdale Theatre.
When: Saturday, January 11
Where: Oakdale Theatre, 95 South Turnpike Road
Time: 7:30 pm
Tickets: LiveNation
Women’s Self Defense Seminar: Female self defense and empowerment seminar. You will learn REALISTIC, PRACTICAL & INSTINCTUAL self-defense concepts and tactics. Ages 13 and older
When: Saturday, January 11
Where: Wallingford YMCA, 51 South Elm Street
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Tickets: YMCA
Head Over Heels: Get ready for a musical extravaganza like no other with Head Over Heels at the Square Foot Theatre & Tavern! This high-energy and hilarious show features the iconic music of the Go-Go's, set to a whimsical and feminist-driven story of love, adventure, and self-discovery. Follow the royal family of Arcadia as they navigate mistaken identities, forbidden love, and gender-bending comedy in this modern twist on a classic tale.
When: January 8 - 12
Where: 950 Yale Ave, Wallingford
Time: 7:30 pm (January 8-11) and 2 pm (on January 12)
Tickets: Square Foot Theatre & Tavern
🎶 Live Music and Nightlife
Paradise Hills Vineyard: Pair great music with locally produced wine for the perfect evening. Enjoy live performances all month long!
What: Airborne at the Paradise Hills Vineyard
When: Sunday, January 12
Where: 15 Windswept Hill Road, Wallingford
Time: 2-5 pm
More info: Paradise Hills Vineyard
Airborne at Paradise Hills Vineyard
🍷 Fun Classes and Workshops
The Bonsai Bar Class: Learn how to create your own bonsai masterpiece while sipping on fine wine.
When: Tuesday, January 7, 6-8 pm
Where: 15 Windswept Hill Road, WallingfordMore info: Paradise Hills Vineyard
The Ultimate Sushi Rolling Experience: Love sushi? This hands-on class teaches you to roll like a pro while enjoying a fun, social evening.
When: Wednesday, January 8, 6:30-8:30 pm
Where: Wallingford Marketplace, 144 Center Street
More info: Wallingford Marketplace
📚 Wallingford Public Library Highlights
International Movie Night: A Man Called Ove
When: January 10, 6:30–8:30 pm
Enjoy this award-winning Swedish film at the library’s free movie night.An Evening with Andy Sarkany: Hear the inspiring story of Holocaust survivor Andy Sarkany in this moving, live presentation on Wednesday, January 14 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Wallingford Library.
Holocaust survivor Andy Sarkany
🎓Wallingford Adult Education
Certified Phlebotomy Course
When: Starting Monday, February 3 and running through Wednesday, June 4. Mondays and Wednesday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: Sheehan High School
More info: Contact Tracey Moses at 203-294-3912 to register for the course by January 30. There is an externship at Quest Laboratories in Wallingford. The price of the course is $1,650. There is a $35 Registration fee and $150 Book/ Lab fee.
Dental Assistant Course
When: Starting Tuesday, January 21 and running through Thursday, May 8. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-8:30 pm
Where: Sheehan High School
More info: Contact Tracey Moses at 203-294-3912 by January 16 to register. There is a 66 hour externship at affiliated dental offices. The cost of the course is $2,000. There is a $35 Registration fee and $300 Book/Lab fee.
ℹ️ How to Get Involved ℹ️
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Stay warm, and enjoy all the wonderful happenings in Wallingford this month.
Great resource. Very much appreciated.
This is perfect! I just found some great things happening soon!! Thank you!!