Colchester Parks & Recreation

10/23/2026

This SUNDAY, 3-6pm!! Grab your costumes and join us at the annual Colchester Trunk-or-Treat, being held in the parking lot at Bacon Academy!

🎃Remember: Admission to the event is One Bag of unopened candy per trick-or-treater. 🍬(we will collect candy bags at the entrance to the event and share it with all of our trunks so there is enough candy for everyone!)

🎃There will be Food Trucks!! Bring your appetite! We have Yummy Wagon, Hungry Lion, Mel's Downtown Creamery, and Spotted Donkey joining us this year!

🎃 Trunk-or-Treat runs from 3pm-6pm
3pm-4pm is our Sensory Friendly hour, with less scary decorations and no loud music or flashing lights.
4pm-6pm DJ Montez will be getting the party going and all of the spooky fun will commence!

10/22/2026

For a VERY long time, a Girl Scout troop has volunteered to hand out water to the runners in the Ghost Run. Well, they have all graduated! We thank them for their many, many years of service.

We are looking for a volunteer group to carry on their tradition. The Ghost Run is on Saturday, November 7 at 9:00am.
We provide the table, water, and cups-you’d provide the people to pass out cups of water.

Please reach out if you are interested!

10/20/2026

There's still time to sign up and join us for a PaintOUT night! Grab a friend, and bring your creative spirit. You'll learn painting techniques and take home your own pumpkin painting, just in time for Pumpkin Season!!

🎃$45/ person includes all supplies and instruction, and your very own painting to take home!

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

Contact Parks and Rec at 860-537-7297 with any questions

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:“Most Frightfully Fun,” “Most Creative Trunk,” and “Happiest Halloween 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 🎃