☀️ Summer Nights, Magic, and Goat Yoga Delights
A busy week of BBQs, trivia, music, and making memories
Hello Wallingford Friends,
Welcome to the first full week of summer! Whether you’re sipping chilled cider with friends, catching a movie under the stars, testing your trivia skills, or unwinding with goats (yes, really), Wallingford has something fun and festive for you. Let’s get to it!
🎶 Live Music with Don Gioiella
📅 Sunday, June 22 | 2–5 PM
📍 Paradise Hills Vineyard, 15 Windswept Hill Rd
Enjoy a laid-back Sunday afternoon with local favorite Don Gioiella, performing live at Paradise Hills. No reservations needed — just show up, sip, and enjoy the tunes.
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🐐 Sunset Goat Yoga
📅 Sunday, June 22 | 7–8 PM
📍 New England Cider Company, 110 N Plains Industrial Rd
Stretch, smile, and sip at this delightfully quirky yoga class featuring real goats! Enjoy an hour of beginner-friendly yoga followed by a refreshing cider. Your $30 ticket includes the class and one drink.
Register here »
🧙 Youth Magic Workshop
📅 Tuesday, June 24 | 6–7 PM
📍 Wallingford Grange Hall, 586 Center St
Calling all curious kids! This free workshop introduces young magicians to sleight-of-hand tricks, fun illusions, and the joy of magic. All supplies provided. Registration required. Register here »
🎨 Summer Earring Paint & Sip
📅 Wednesday, June 25 | 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 New England Cider Company, 110 N Plains Industrial Rd
Design five colorful wooden earrings in fun shapes (teardrops, circles, horseshoes & more) in this brand-new paint & sip format! One cider purchase required to attend.
RSVP »
🍷 Women in Networking: Sip & Paint
📅 Thursday, June 26 | 4–6 PM
📍 Paradise Hills Vineyard, 15 Windswept Hill Rd
A relaxed afternoon of networking and creativity — bring business cards and paintbrushes! Registration required.
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🌸 Wood Flower Wreath Wine & Design
📅 Thursday, June 26 | 6–8 PM
📍 Paradise Hills Vineyard, 15 Windswept Hill Rd
Create a stunning custom grapevine wreath with wood flowers and foliage — no experience necessary. Drink purchase required.
Sign up »
🧠 Trivia Night at Center Street Brewing
📅 Thursday, June 26 | 7–9 PM
📍 Center Street Brewing Company, 24 Wallace Ave
Get your smartest friends together for this monthly trivia night! Teams up to six compete for prizes with trivia host Patrick guiding the fun.
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🛶 Indoor Kayak Class
📅 Friday, June 21 | 1–4 PM
📍 Gaylord Sports Association, 50 Gaylord Farm Rd
Learn the basics of kayaking — including paddling techniques and adaptive safety procedures — in this pool-based clinic. Space is limited and eligibility requirements apply.
Email to register: sports@gaylord.org or call 203-284-2772
🍿 Outdoor Movie: Dog Gone
📅 Friday, June 27 | 7 PM
📍 First United Methodist Church, 941 Old Rock Hill Rd
Bring chairs and blankets for a $5 movie night under the stars (or indoors if it rains). Concessions for sale. $5/person or $15/family of 4.
🎸 Glenn Roth Live
📅 Friday, June 27 | 6-9 PM
📍 Center Street Brewing Company, 24 Wallace Ave
This masterful acoustic guitarist plays smooth covers from James Taylor to Bob Marley. A great way to kick off your weekend.
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🎉 Block Party on Simpson Court
📅 Friday, June 27 | 5:30 PM
📍 North Main Street & Simpson Court
Hosted by Wallingford Center Inc., this street party features DJ John Rozz, family-friendly games, food vendors, and giveaways. Bring the whole crew!
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🍖 Summer Brew BQ
📅 Saturday, June 28 | 1–5 PM
📍 Center Street Brewing Company, 24 Wallace Ave
East Center Market will be grilling on site for this summer bash — expect great food, cold beer, and good vibes all around.
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🎶 Gemsong Acoustic Duo
📅 Saturday, June 28 | 6–9 PM
📍 Center Street Brewing Company, 24 Wallace Ave
Carla Gemma returns with a mix of rock, soul, country and more. Come for the music, stay for the brews.
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🏁 That’s a Wrap!
Thanks for spending part of your week with us. We’ll see you out there. ❤️
—The Wallingford Wrap Team