Colchester Parks & Recreation

10/16/2026

Looking to learn a new skill? There is still room in our November Stained Glass workshop. Join us for a beginner-friendly evening of stained-glass soldering! You can choose between a fall or holiday project. All materials included.

Friday, November 13th from 6-8pm. For ages 18+
Cost: $70/person

Register: www.dabstainedglass.com

Bring your creativity & learn from Dawn's expert guidance.

Contact Colchester Parks and Recreation with any questions: 860-537-7297

10/15/2026

Today at 4pm! Bring your own pumpkin, and we'll provide the rest! (We recommend clothing you don't mind getting paint on, and a box in which to carry your still-drying pumpkin home.) See you at the RecPlex Pavilion at 4pm!

Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our Pumpkin Painting Party on Oct 15th at the RecPlex Pavilion @ 4pm

🎃 Bring your pumpkin and we'll provide the rest.

FREE Family-Friendly event! Register here to reserve your spot: https://colchesterctrec.recdesk.com/community/home 🎃

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Trunk or Treat is coming! Sunday, Oct. 25th- 3-4 pm is a sensory friendly time and 4-6 will be a traditional Halloween experience. The event will take place in the front parking lot at Bacon Academy. Please carpool if possible, the parking lot does fill up! The entry fee is 2 bags of candy per child (to be distributed to the trunks)!

There is still time to register as a decorated "trunk"
There will be prizes this year too: Best Trunk, Most Creative Trunk, Scariest Trunk, Best Interactive Trunk, Most Nostalgic Trunk. Register online to bring your decorated trunk: https://colchesterctrec.recdesk.com/Community/Home

10/05/2026

Get ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday in style! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce a FREE Community Concert this coming Sunday, October 11th, at 2pm in the Bacon Academy Auditorium. Join members of our community for an unforgettable afternoon of patriotic and well-known music that will leave you feeling proud to be an American! Choir, Orchestra, Colchester Continentals, and much more!

🎶 From classic anthems to modern hits, our talented performers will take you on a musical journey that will have you singing along and tapping your feet. This is an event not to be missed! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy an afternoon of community spirit and celebration. We can't wait to see you there! 🎉

10/04/2026

Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our Pumpkin Painting Party on Oct 15th at the RecPlex Pavilion @ 4pm

🎃 Bring your pumpkin and we'll provide the rest.

FREE Family-Friendly event! Register here to reserve your spot: https://colchesterctrec.recdesk.com/community/home 🎃

10/03/2026

Get ready to kick it up a notch! 💪🏼 Our 45-min Cardio Kickboxing class combines kickboxing techniques, cardio intervals, and strength-based movements for a full-body workout. Improve endurance, strength, coordination, and flexibility while burning calories and building confidence. All fitness levels welcome! 🥊

8 week classes: October 16th-December 4th
Mondays from 5pm-5:45pm
or Fridays from 6am-6:45am

Register Here: https://colchesterctrec.recdesk.com/community/home

10/02/2026

The Colchester Connection will be showing up today with your Rivereast...

Please note the following correction: There is a misprint in the ad for our CCO Holiday Homecoming Concert on page 10. The correct date for the Holiday Homecoming Concert is on Saturday, December 5th.

Hope to see you there!

10/02/2026

Hey, Parents! Looking for a way to add some fitness while including your kiddos? This is the program for you!!

😎My Grown-Up & Me Fitness Classes:
Move, play, and grow stronger together in this fun and engaging Mommy (or) Daddy and Me fitness class! Designed for parents and caregivers with young children, this upbeat class combines cardio, strength, and core exercises in a supportive environment where moms and dads can work out wile their little ones play, participate, and have fun alongside them. Each class includes a warm-up, guided workout, and a cool-down to leave both grown-ups and kids feeling accomplished and energized.

😎 8 week class running Sundays, 9am-10am. October 25-December 13.

😎Perfect for all fitness levels. Come as you are and enjoy quality time while building healthy habits.

Register here: https://colchesterctrec.recdesk.com/community/

09/30/2026

NEW PROGRAM ALERT! 🎶
Parents, check out these two new Music Programs for Youth! (with special pricing for siblings!)

🎶 ☃ Ages 5-18: Holiday Youth Choir
Tuesdays, 5pm-6pm at JJIS
October 20-December 15
Join the Southeast Connecticut Youth Chorale as part of the Holiday Youth Choir! 8 weeks of singing, music making, and holiday fun--with a special holiday performance for family and friends at the end of the session.

Register Here: https://colchesterctrec.recdesk.com/community/home

Contact the Parks and Rec Office for special sibling pricing!
860-537-7297
[email protected]